The baton moves in a spellbinding pattern and the sweeping blows follow the arc as Alfredo Antonini And His Orchestra envelop the listener in an oasis of relaxing sounds, gathered into ‘Baton And Bows.’ Here, within the dominating voice of singing strings, led by the pace-setting baton, lies the opportunity to shed the quick pace of a workday world and find rest in the soothing circle of music. Take the flighty Pizzicato Caprice, in which a gay hide-and-seek game is carried on by the plucked strings as the peek-a-boo measures tiptoe then scamper to lift you in a pleasant flight of fancy. In the eloquent Prayer, the agile bows are lulled. The atmosphere becomes gentle and moving, while the tender-voiced oboe floats exquisitely over the subtle supplication of the orchestra’s string section. Maestro Antonini’s agile baton changes the tempo with the Divertimento: Finale. The gay instrumental chatter and hobnobbing bows now create a colorful old-world setting reminiscent of the elegant drawing rooms of the courts and palaces, and the musical conversation bubbles with humor and witticism. Now, the sea of undulating bows invites you to sink into the witchcraft of an Oriental Twilight where the richly ornate theme dwindles wistfully into the final call of a haunting flute. The vigorous Overture from ‘The Good Daughter’ (La Buona Figliuola) and the laughter of Fiddle Fun present bright contrast to such wonderful selections as the umber Madrigal and Sammartini’s graceful Andante Espressivo. ‘Baton And Bows’ is a perfect blend of these and other famed concert pieces, offering refreshing and revitalizing relaxation through the superb renditions of Alfredo Antonini And His Orchestra.