Handel: 6 Concerti Grossi Op. 3

Track Listings

1. 1-3 Concerto No.1 In B Flat Major B-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv 312

2. 4-8 Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major B-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv 313

3. 9-11 Concerto No. 3 In G Major G-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv314

4. 12-15 Concerto No.4 In F Major F-Dur En Fa Mineur Hwv 316

5. 16-20 Concerto No. 5 In D Minor D-Moll En Re Mieur Hwv 316

6. 21-22 Concerto No. 6 In D Major D-Dur En Re Majuer Hwv 317

Tracks:

Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: (No Marking)
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Presto
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: A tempo giusto
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Polonaise
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Ouverture
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Lento
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro moderato
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto, e staccato
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e staccato
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro

Tracks:

Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Hornpipe
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto e affettuoso
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Musette
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto affettuoso
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Gigue
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allemande
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Grave
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Siciliana
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto, e piano
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro

Amazon.com essential recording

From the onset of the historical performances movement some years back, listeners have been subjected to a great many historically correct yet musically limp, passive and rudderless performances. So conductor Andrew Manze deserves real credit for the marvelous job he does here with the Academy of Ancient Music in the twelve Concerti Grossi, Opus 6, of George Frideric Handel. With great warmth as well as vigor he lets these felicitous, robust works come to life. What we hear is more color, more meat and more life than we are likely to get from a typical early music ensemble. Manze is a great musician. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

Are there better? Not even close........2005-12-19

I have devoured many recordings of the Op.6 as well as the Op.3 Concerti Grossi for the last 30 odd years. Marriner, Leppard, Hogwood, etc. (I don't count the Germans, apparently Handel eludes them). I thought I knew these works completely, like I know my wife's body. After hearing Andrew Manze's recreation of them it is as if the previous recordings had held back some divine secret that Manze finally reveals to the world. Treasures of unimaginable wealth are sprayed out like gemstone machine guns. Movements that I had previously thought, in my ignorance, to be somewhat longish, I now crave with an addicts lust. This recording, finally, hammers the coffin shut on all the other composers, the dabblers of the concerto grosso form. Yes, even the exalted noodler himself, Bach, is blown into the weeds. Handel's humanity, drama, sex, epiphanous grandeur and just plain a**-kicking compositional chops gush forth from Manze's 13 strings and two continuo players with an "INCOMPARABLE" dash, musicianship, élan, oh hell, they are as tight as a frog's bu** cheeks. And I mean that in a good way.

Treat your ears right !.......2005-07-29

Bold ! Robust ! Vibrant ! Exhilarating ! Brilliant ! Blow the grit out of your ears and listen to this. This is how Handel was meant to be played ! Do your ears a favor, go buy this CD.
Handel's Op. 6 + Manze = Heaven

FANTASTIC HANDEL!!.......2003-06-27

THIS CD IS JUST GREAT, BECAUSE THE MUSIC FLOWS LIKE A RIVER TO THE SEA, IN OTHER WORDS YOU BETCHA HEAR IT, DAMN GREAT!!
THE FIRST CD IS A "MUST" AND THE VIOLINS SOUND SO SMOOTH.... I CAN'T EXPLAIN THE FEELINGS YOU SHOULD TRY IT, AND OF COURSE BUY ONE 'CAUSE THIS CD IS 4EVER.

A good recording of this work but there are better.......2001-11-08

The playing is admirable and beautiful(especially the outstanding stylish playing from Manze and his soloist), and the use of period instruments is wonderful. But this recording is slightly bland in some movements(certain movements could be taken faster)if you want a recording with more passion I would opt for either the version from the Orpheus CO on DG or the one's from Iona Brown on Hanssler or Philips(I have listening to these recordings thousands of times and I warmly recommend them with 5 stars)

A recording of the century...really!.......2001-04-09

Manze has outdone himself, as have the Academy of Ancient Music.

There is life, there is magic, there is some beautiful playing, there is everything you could possibly want in a recording of this wonderful score. Even if you forego period instruments, you should really try these guys out! Forget Orpheus's attempt, and please ignore the bizarre recommendation for I Musici de Montreal on Chandos (great sound and cold playing). This recording really puts all those to shame.

To top it all off, not only do you have wonderful music-making, but you also get intelligent and delightful notes that are humorous too.

Customer Reviews:

A dream.......2006-02-22

Sound,style,interpretation,all i want to hear at athe highest level for the one that knows and appreciates!

great, but buy the 2 disc set!.......2005-01-09

This is too good to settle for half. Buy the two disc set. See there for more reviews.

Concerti Grossi / Water Music / Royal Fireworks

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How wonderful
Delightful.

Concerti Grossi / Water Music / Royal Fireworks
George Frideric Handel , and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
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Customer Reviews:

How wonderful.......2006-08-18

This has been one of our best classical music purchases. We are purchasing classical music after a nearly 25 year hiatus. We forgot how much we love the music and how wonderful it is to listen to and forget the cares of working in a crazy world.

Delightful........2004-02-18

These three bargain priced CDs offer really distinguished performances, both "historically aware" and warmly expressive: the only thing about which a period-instrument lover could quarrel, is the far richer and sweeter tone (and better intonation) of modern instruments. As for the performances, they are flawless from a philological standpoint, and convey the beauty of this music much more than many others (of any other I have heard).
In short, if you are interested in the SOUND of ancient instruments, this set is not for you; if instead you want to hear how beautiful this music is, and how subtly (AND truthfully) it can be performed by one of the world's very best chamber orchestras, look no further. This set is both delightful and a steal!

Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks; Concerti Grossi (Box Set)

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Excellent and economical

Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks; Concerti Grossi (Box Set)

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent and economical.......2007-05-30

I was very pleased with this box set from Brilliant Classics. The sound quality is excellent and the performances are also very fine. Note to potential buyers - this is not a period-instrument performance. I am not a particular fan of those, so this set was ideal for my tastes.

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Buoyant, Vibrant Baroque

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Vol. 1

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Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 6 (Vol. 2)
Handel: Concerti grossi Vol. 3 Op. 6

ASIN: B000000A6I
Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: I A tempo giusto
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: II Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: III Adagio
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: IV Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: V Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: I Allegro larghetto
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: II Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: III Largo - Larghetto - andante e piano
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: IV Allegro ma non troppo
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: I Larghetto
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: II Andante
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: III Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: IV Polonaise: Andante
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: V Allegro ma non troppo
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: I Larghetto affetuoso
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: II Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: III Largo e piano
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: IV Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: I [Larghetto e staccato]
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: II Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: III Presto
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: IV Largo
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: V Allegro
Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: VI Menuet: Un poco larghetto

Customer Reviews:

Buoyant, Vibrant Baroque.......2003-12-05

What is so pleasing and refreshing about this baroque offering of Handel's Grand Concerto is the period instruments that Collegium Musicum 90 utilizes.

It provides a different, yet satisfying sound, with the strings somewhat subdued which this reviewer is pleased by. It seems a modern desire to have the strings rise above the other instruments, but none of that here. It is all well balanced and vibrant.

Their is excellent pace and intonation and dynamics in their playing, especially in their delightful rendition of the long Musette in No. 6.

Tracks:

Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: A tempo giusto
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Adagio
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Andante larghetto
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allgro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Largo
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Larghetto
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Andante
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Polonaise. Andante
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Larghetto affettuoso
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Allgro
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Largo e pno
Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Allgro

Amazon.com

These performances present Handel's 12 concertos, Op. 6, on three separate discs. They are not, however, among the more desirable renditions. In the first place, the main body of strings sounds too small, with insufficient contrast between solo and tutti episodes. And Trevor Pinnock's tempos tend toward the lethargic, particularly when compared to the best of the competition. Given the success these performers have had with other music by Handel, their failure here is puzzling. But there it is. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The English Concert wins my heart again!.......1999-11-04

I own all three CDs of Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 6 as performed by The English Concert/Pinnock. These, along with their rendition of the 1749 version of the Fireworks Musick are some of my favorite CDs. I would rate them all more than 5 stars. I must disagree wholeheartedly with Amazon.com's review of this particular CD. It is, in my humble opinion, nothing short of beautiful and one which I listen to over and over again.

Handel - Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

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People who hate baroque music should listen to these CDs
A great version of Handel's Op. 6 . . .
Orpheus delivers Eurydice after all
Sensitive, clean,enthusiastic, and brilliant playing

Handel - Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
George Frideric Handel , and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
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ASIN: B000001GR7
Release Date: 1996-08-13

Tracks:

Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: A tempo giusto
Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro e forte
Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Adagio
Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro
Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro
Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Andante larghetto
Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Largo - Adagio - Larghetto andante, e piano
Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Larghetto
Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Andante
Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Polonaise: Andante
Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Allegro, ma non troppo
Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Larghetto affecttuoso
Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Largo e piano
Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Allegro

Tracks:

Concerto No. 5 In D Major: (Larghetto e staccato)
Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Presto
Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Largo
Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Menuet: Un poco larghetto
Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Larghetto affettuoso
Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: A tempo giusto
Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Musette: Larghetto
Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Largo
Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Largo e piano
Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Andante
Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Hornpipe
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Allemande
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Grave
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Andante allegro
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Adagio
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Siciliana: Andante
Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Allegro

Tracks:

Concerto No. 9 In F major: Largo
Concerto No. 9 In F major: Allegro
Concerto No. 9 In F major: Larghetto
Concerto No. 9 In F major: Allegro
Concerto No. 9 In F major: Menuet
Concerto No. 9 In F major: Gigue: Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Ouverture - Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Air: Lentement
Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro moderato
Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Andante larghetto e staccato
Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Largo e staccato
Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Andante
Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Allegro
Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Largo
Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Allegro
Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Aria: Larghetto e piano
Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Largo
Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Allegro

Amazon.com

Orpheus plays without a conductor, but their performances lack neither precision nor the necessary flexibility. As far as modern instrument versions of these lovely concertos go, these rank with the best. Particularly gratifying is the discreet continuo, played in the background, as it should be. Too many performances turn these pieces into unintentional harpsichord concertos. Best of all, DG offers this set at a special price (three discs for the price of two). --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

People who hate baroque music should listen to these CDs.......2003-11-06

This is a very very good rendition of Handel's Opus 6, made all the more remarkable by the fact that the OCO performs on modern instruments. Certainly, period instruments have become the rage these days, especially when it comes to the baroque period, but (echoing another reviewer) the OCO manages to make this seem irrelevant.

The baroque style is probably the one musical style for which I have the least enthusiasm. If, for example, I never hear Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" ever again, I won't particularly miss it. Probably this is due to the fact that a lot of baroque music just is very badly & ineptly performed, with great frequency. The music looks deceptively simple; many people who have no business recording their performances are given a false sense of confidence, with often wretched results.

Such is definitely not the case here. The tempi & dynamics demonstrate the wonderful discipline & control that the OCO is known for, and the end product is a wonderfully nuanced performance. Any music lover, even one who doesn't care for baroque music, should find this collection to be thoroughly enjoyable. It doesn't hurt that this is a relatively affordable 3-CD set, either.

A great version of Handel's Op. 6 . . ........2002-02-15

The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (OCO) comes through again with another fine recording, this time of Handel's Op. 6. It's an expensive set (but with 3 discs, it comes out to a little over $.../disc). It's hard to believe that OCO performs without a conductor. Their playing is crisp, clear, and always cohesive. They have never disappointed me, and Handel's great concerti grossi sound fantastic here. Along with his Watermusic, Op. 6 is considered one of Handel's great contributions to the Baroque period. And in the hands of OCO, Handel's massive opus receives the respect it so justly deserves.

Orpheus delivers Eurydice after all.......2000-06-27

I first heard the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in a 1992 recording of Handel's Water Music/Royal Fireworks. I found the initial tempo of the Water Music overture absurdly fast compared to other recordings I had heard. But it stuck with me for some reason. Repeated hearings have found it growing on me more and more up to the present where all I hear in the Orpheus's Water Music is joy and celebration. This recording of Handel's concerti grossi had the same effect on me, but immediately. Technically it captures good interpreting and performing in a good recording. But what inspired me to write is that there is something magical in Orpheus's playing of Handel. This recording, as does their Water Music, communicates a spirit that makes the period/modern instruments debate irrelevant. I am sure we've all heard recordings every now and then that speak to us for reasons that cannot quite be explained; they just capture something. Orpheus performances of Handel capture the joy of being alive. You know those days that come now and again when you think to yourself, "There's no place I'd rather be than right here at this moment"? This is music that creates that feeling. It dissolves irony and restores a sense of awe in the face of beauty. And yes, I do know how cheesy this all sounds, but sometimes that's just the way it is.

Sensitive, clean,enthusiastic, and brilliant playing.......1998-11-22

This CD keeps me company everywhere: Good perpetual motion for driving and enough contemplative movements for quiet listening, too. It would be excellent for the classical music novice, also.

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Handel: Concerti Grossi Op.3

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Release Date: 1994-02-08

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 1-6

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You know, a real danger in writing reviews late at night...
Excellent Period Performances

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 1-6

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Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks
Japanese Melodies

ASIN: B000003CX3
Release Date: 1992-05-22

Tracks:

I. A Tempo Giusto
II. Allegro
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro
V. Allegro
I. Andante Larghetto
II. Allegro
III. Largo
IV. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
I. Larghetto
II. Andante
III. Allegro
IV. Polonaise: Andante
V. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
I. Larghetto Affettuoso
II. Allegro
III. Largo E Piano
IV. Allegro
I. (Grave)
II. Allegro
III. Presto
IV. Largo
V. Allegro
VI. Menuet: Un Poco Larghetto
I. Larghetto E Affettuoso
II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
III. Musette: Larghetto
IV. Allegro
V. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

You know, a real danger in writing reviews late at night..........2000-10-20

...is that you give a CD a 5-star rating, praise it to the heavens, and then say you recommend it WITH reservation...where you meant to say you recommend it WITHOUT reservation.

Or enough sleep.

Excellent Period Performances.......2000-10-18

Outside of Trevor Pinnock's version of Op. 6, I find Martin Pearlman and the Boston Baroque CD to be the best available for Handel's Op. 6 Concerti Grossi. Although the Boston Baroque is a period band in instrumentation and scale, the results are never abrasive or grating to the ear. The Boston Baroque's sound is very clean and clear; detailed but not thin. Under Pearlman's direction tempos are fast (but not hurried) and rhythms are consistently lively. An additional bonus is that the CD contains the first 6 concerti grossi, rather than the usual 4, which totals over 76 minutes of music. While Pearlman may not bring the last ounce of sparkle to this music that Trevor Pinnock does, that does not constitute a knock. This CD is recommended with reservation to period and nonperiod listens alike.

George Frideric Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 3

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This would make anyone a Handel fan!

George Frideric Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 3

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ASIN: B000005E9Z
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.4a: Largo-Allegro
Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.4a: Andante
Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.4a: Allegro
Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.4a: Menuet. Alternat: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.5: Largo
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.5: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.5: Adagio
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.5: Allegro ma non troppo
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.5: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.6: Vivace
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.6: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.2: Vivace
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.2: Largo
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.2: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.2: Minute
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.2: Gavotte
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.3: Largo e staccato-Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.3: Adagio-Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.1: Allegro
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.1: Largo
Concert Grosso Op.3 No.1: Allegro

Amazon.com

John Eliot Gardiner directs lively and intelligent performances of these concertos, lacking perhaps the last ounce of charm. At this point in the history of his English Baroque Soloists, they hadn't quite lost all of their "original instrument" edge, but it's not a big worry. The fact is, there aren't that many performances of the Op. 3 concertos (at least compared to Op. 6), and these are certainly among the best. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

This would make anyone a Handel fan!.......2000-10-11

These concertos are less famous and less recorded than the Opus 6 concerti grossi but in this recording, they are fabulous. This is that rare disc that you could listen to over and over and just keep smiling. Ok, this is one of the select that I would take to a desert isle. No kidding, Gardiner and the always excellent EBO play these pieces like I have never heard them before. They are quick tempi but not rushed and they are full of embellishments that are never intrusive and always delightfull. These folks are such consumate artists that their playing seems effortless. This recording would make Handel proud to have written the music. Go buy this and wear it out! For those of you new to Handel, it may be more fun than the Water Music.

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Broken & Beautiful

1. 1-3 Concerto No.1 In B Flat Major B-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv 312
2. 4-8 Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major B-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv 313
3. 9-11 Concerto No. 3 In G Major G-Dur En Si Bemol Majeur Hwv314
4. 12-15 Concerto No.4 In F Major F-Dur En Fa Mineur Hwv 316
5. 16-20 Concerto No. 5 In D Minor D-Moll En Re Mieur Hwv 316
6. 21-22 Concerto No. 6 In D Major D-Dur En Re Majuer Hwv 317