Il Pastor Fido, Op.13 - 6 Sonates Pour Flûtes À Bec Et Basse Continue

Released in 1970 on the Philips label, this recording brings together the work of Antonio Vivaldi with the interpretations of recorder player Jean-Claude Veilhan, harpsichordist Blandine Verlet, and gambist Jean Lamy. The collection explores the six sonatas known as Il Pastor Fido, a set of works historically attributed to Vivaldi, though later musicological study suggested they may have been composed by Nicolas Chédeville, a contemporary who often published his own works under Vivaldi's name to increase their market appeal.

The recording emerged during a mid-twentieth-century revival of period instrument performance, reflecting a growing interest in the authentic interpretation of Baroque chamber music. Jean-Claude Veilhan, a noted French recorder specialist, focused on scholarly accuracy and stylistic nuance, aiming to capture the pastoral elegance suggested by the title. The album was well-received by listeners of the era for its bright, articulate performances, contributing to the broader popularization of the recorder as a serious concert instrument rather than a purely pedagogical tool.