In January of 2000, Ron Chaplin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I am currently listening to the Brilliant Classics Vivaldi set that was
>first mentioned a few weeks ago.  In the past, I never cared for Vivaldi
>very much.  After listening to the third volume of this set, I am changing
>my mind.  ...
>
>On the back of the second volume of Violin Concerti, Op. 8, Stephen
>Preston is listed as playing "traverso" or the "traverso," I'm not sure
>which.  I tried surfing for the term, but could not find anything.  I would
>appreciate it if a list member who knows the definition would post it to
>the List.  ...

You are right about this set of records.  The new edition of the 40 cd
set (without jewel case) is only 45,70 euros in France now...

Do you mean you do not know what a traverso is? If you were Italian or
French, it would not be difficult.  It is a flute. The name is generally
used for a baroque instrument.

Francois.