Concerto Grossi 1-4

1. Concerto Grosso in G major, Op.6/1, HWV 319
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Constable , Lionel Handy , Jonathan Rees

2. Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.6/2, HWV 320
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Constable , Lionel Handy , Jonathan Rees

3. Concerto Grosso in E minor, Op.6/3, HWV 321
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Constable , Lionel Handy , Jonathan Rees

4. Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op.6/4, HWV 322
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with John Constable , Lionel Handy , Jonathan Rees

Concerto Grossi 1-4,Handel,Hanssler Classics,Chamber Music & Recitals,Classical,Classical Composers,Classical Music

Average customer rating: Are there better? Not even close. Treat your ears right ! FANTASTIC HANDEL!! A good recording of this work but there are better A recording of the century...really!

Handel - Concerti grossi, op. 6 / AAM · Manze George Frideric Handel , Andrew Manze , and The Academy of Ancient Music Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Violin Sonatas Op 5 Complete Organ Concertos Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 3; Sonata a 5 Heinichen: Dresden Concerti Concert for the Prince of Poland ASIN: B00000C2A4 Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

1. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: (No Marking)
2. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
3. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Presto
4. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
5. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
6. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: A tempo giusto
8. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
9. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
10. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
11. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
12. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto
13. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
14. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
15. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
16. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
17. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
18. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
19. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Polonaise
20. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
21. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Ouverture
22. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
23. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Lento
24. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
25. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
26. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro moderato
27. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto, e staccato
28. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
29. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e staccato
30. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
31. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
2. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
3. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
4. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
5. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Hornpipe
6. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto e affettuoso
7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
8. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Musette
9. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
10. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
11. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto affettuoso
12. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
13. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
14. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
15. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
16. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
17. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
18. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
19. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
20. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Gigue
21. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allemande
22. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Grave
23. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante allegro
24. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
25. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Siciliana
26. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
27. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
28. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
29. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto, e piano
30. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
31. 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.

A first-class production. Maybe the classical music recording industry isn't dead quite yet!

Average customer rating: A little known treasure Sparkling Music Manfredini is 'da MAN! So Underrated his works are!!! Vivaldi with a touch of Mozart Unsung Baroque Master

Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Vol. 1 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B000026CWI Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Con in F, Op.3, No.1: Allegro Assai-Adagio
2. Con in F, Op.3, No.1: Presto
3. Con in F, Op.3, No.1: Allegro
4. Con in a, Op.3, No.2: Presto-Adagio
5. Con in a, Op.3, No.2: Allegro
6. Con in a, Op.3, No.2: Allegro
7. Con in e, Op.3, No.3: Allegro
8. Con in e, Op.3, No.3: Largo
9. Con in e, Op.3, No.3: Presto
10. Con in e, Op.3, No.3: Presto
11. Con in B flat, Op.3, No.4: Allegro
12. Con in B flat, Op.3, No.4: Adagio
13. Con in B flat, Op.3, No.4: Presto
14. Con in B flat, Op.3, No.4: Allegro
15. Con in d, Op.3, No.5: Adagio
16. Con in d, Op.3, No.5: Allegro
17. Con in d, Op.3, No.5: Andante E Piano Sempre-Adagio
18. Con in d, Op.3, No.5: Allegro
19. Con in D, Op.3, No.6: Allegro
20. Con in D, Op.3, No.6: Adagio-Presto-Adagio
21. Con in D, Op.3, No.6: Allegro
22. Con in G, Op.3, No.7: Allegro
23. Con in G, Op.3, No.7: Adagio
24. Con in G, Op.3, No.7: Presto
25. Con in F, Op.8, No.8: Grave-Allegro
26. Con in F, Op.8, No.8: Adagio
27. Con in F, Op.8, No.8: Presto-Adagio
28. Con in F, Op.8, No.8: Presto
29. Con in D, Op.3, No.9: Adagio
30. Con in D, Op.3, No.9: Presto
31. Con in D, Op.3, No.9: Largo
32. Con in D, Op.3, No.9: Allegro
33. Con in g, Op.3, No.10: Adagio
34. Con in g, Op.3, No.10: Allegro
35. Con in g, Op.3, No.10: Largo
36. Con in g, Op.3, No.10: Presto
37. Con in c, Op.3, No.11: Allegro
38. Con in c, Op.3, No.11: Adagio
39. Con in c, Op.3, No.11: Allegro
40. Con in C, Op.3, No.12 (Con Grosso Per Il Santissimo Natale): Pastorale: Largo
41. Con in C, Op.3, No.12 (Con Grosso Per Il Santissimo Natale): Largo
42. Con in C, Op.3, No.12 (Con Grosso Per Il Santissimo Natale): Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A little known treasure.......2007-06-08

I really enjoy the Capella Istropolitana. They have such a wonderful and bright sound. I find the works on this CD to be well played and the tempo selection for each movement very good. I listen to Baroque on my daily commute to and from work. I have a particular affinity for Italian Baroque and Manfredini does not disappoint me. He has nice melodic Concerti Grossi. This is a very pleasant and uplifting CD.

Sparkling Music.......2007-03-15

In the 1990s the Capella Istropolitana recorded for Naxos all, or nearly all,the concerti grossi of Corelli, Geminiani, Locatelli and Manfredini. The Corelli was pretty good, you used to hear it on classic music radio, the Geminiana and Locatelli recordings were less so, but all were good enough to interest me so that in later years I bought better recordings of all of them. This CD, the Manfredini, was the most successful of them. The recording is of the twelve concerti grossi of his opus 3, just about all of his surviving work. Each of the twelve is a little gem, tuneful, joyful music that sparkles like the morning sun on dew. The performance is unprentious, but precise and articulate, and the first and only ( ? )recording of this music. If my memory is correct the CD won a Rosette from Penguin. It is well worth 5 stars, and at Naxos's bargain price is a steal, please buy it, it may spur your interest in the wonderful world of Baroque music.

Manfredini is 'da MAN! So Underrated his works are!!!.......2004-11-18

WOW WOW WOW!

I love rhythmic baroque music. Such as Vivaldi's presto's and Telemann's Sinfonia Spritiuosa. But we've all heard of Viv and Tele, and Bach etc... Then I hapt across (thank to the internet) this dude named Francesco Onofrio MANFREDINI! This guy is awesome. The strings bounce and move with rhythmic strength and joy from end to end of this steller 18th century master.

I hope I'm not missing out on any other Baroque composer's at this level. After all I just hapt across the one, the only, the MAN! Manfredini and this groovin' Concerti Grossi, Op.3!!! Hmm now to search for opus 1,2,4,....

And did I mention it was $7 bucks! Absolutely hilarious they want $17.00 for the latest brittney spears CD and only $7 for this timeless masterwork of sonic beauty by Manfredini.

Vivaldi with a touch of Mozart.......2003-06-25

How Manfredini could remain unknown after composing music this beautiful is both a mystery and a shame. The concerti are very reminiscent of Vivaldi, but with a melodic refinement and sensitivity that belong to a later era. The performance is outstanding, and the recording is crystal clear. Highly recommended for any music lover, and note that [Amazon.com's]sample tracks are just a foretaste - the best numbers are later in the CD.

Unsung Baroque Master.......1999-10-21

Manfredini is one of the unsung masters of the Italian Baroque. This recording is the first commitment of his complete and enchanting Opus 3 to CD. The concertos are energetic and polished and showcase the considerable melodic gifts of this fine composer. The 12th concerto will be familiar to many as the "Christmas" concerto which is a fine and beautifully crafted finale to the opus. Let us hope more of Manfredini's music will soon make its way into recordings.

Average customer rating: Excellent performance of a baroque masterpiece

Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Geminiani | Geminiani, Francesco | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Geminiani, Francesco | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 5 & 6, Op. 7 Nos. 1-6 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 ASIN: B0000014CS Release Date: 1997-04-08

Tracks:

1. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: Andante
2. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: Allegro
3. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: Adagio
4. Concerto Grosso In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 1: Allegro
5. Concerto Grosso In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 2: Adagio
6. Concerto Grosso In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 2: Allegro
7. Concerto Grosso In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 2: Adagio
8. Concerto Grosso In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 2: Allegro
9. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 2, No. 3: Presto
10. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 2, No.: Adagio
11. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 2, No.: Allegro
12. Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 2, No. 4: Andante
13. Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 2, No. 4: Allegro
14. Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 2, No. 4: Andante
15. Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 2, No. 4: Allegro
16. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 2, No. 5: Adagio
17. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 2, No. 5: Allegro
18. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 2, No. 5: Andante
19. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op. 2, No. 5: Allegro
20. Concerto Grosso In A Major, Op. 2, No. 6: Andante
21. Concerto Grosso In A Major, Op. 2, No. 6: Allegro - Grave
22. Concerto Grosso In A Major, Op. 2, No. 6: Allegro
23. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Adagio
24. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Allegro
25. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Adagio
26. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Allegro
27. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Largo e staccato
28. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Allegro
29. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Adagio
30. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Allegro
31. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 3, No. 3: Adagio e staccato
32. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 3, No. 3: Allegro
33. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 3, No. 3: Adagio
34. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 3, No. 3: Allegro
35. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 4: Largo e staccato
36. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 4: Allegro
37. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 4: Largo
38. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 4: Vivace

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performance of a baroque masterpiece.......2004-07-20

The concerto grosso is best listened to as a regular concerto instead of as a chamber piece like a string quartet. All of these concerto are from opus two and three and belong in everyone's colection (not just baroque fans). I am no expert on classical music and this is the only performance that I have heard. The capella I. give a spirited peformance making each ove the over ten peices highly individual. I liked this disc so much I plan to buy the other two Geminiani discs by Naxos. Like I said I have not heard other perfornces but I can't imagine it could be better done. pPlease excuse typos I have a neurolocal disease

Average customer rating: Naxos Lost Riches...and this is a gem... Locatelli is an excellent composer

Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Locatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Geminiani: Concerti Grossi Vol. 1 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B00000148S Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
4. Largo
5. Allegro
6. Adagio
7. Allegro
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Allegro
11. Largo
12. Allegro
13. Largo
14. Vivace
15. Allegro
16. Adagio
17. Allegro
18. Largo
19. Allegro
20. Largo
21. Allegro
22. Largo
23. Allegro
24. Adagio
25. Allegro
26. Largo
27. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Naxos Lost Riches...and this is a gem..........2006-08-10

This first six concerti of Locatelli's Concerti Grossi, Opus 1 is remarkable (concerti 7-12 are just as excellent). The playing is quite equal to any marquee orchestra (London PHO, Boston SO, Berlin PHO, et al). The production values are also first rate.

Since Naxos first appeared circa 1990, it's dedication to quality has never wavered. Even before the "official" fall of the Iron Curtain, Naxos was releasing recordings by Eastern European soloists (witness Irina Zartiskaya's remarkable rendition of Chopin's "Preludes") who were essentially anonymous in the West.

Naxos continues this tradition, providing the art music lover with an almost bewildering variety of choices from the standards of the repertoire to works long consigned to the musicologist and 78s gathering dust.

I've never bought a Naxos disc that didn't have top notch production values (even if I didn't particularly care for the music itself).

The discs always include well written, informative liner notes.

Whether you are a long-time fan of art music (of nearly all periods, from Renaissance to twelve-tone) or just beginning to explore it, Naxos is a perfect place to start. Their own website includes links to Amazon for hundreds of disks in their catalog.

And their prices still can't be beat. When they first started, the cost was $3.98 a disc, now it's risen to $8.98, still a bargain compared to the releases by the Big Three record companies with superstar soloists/ensembles.

Locatelli is an excellent composer.......2004-04-27

Locatelli may not be as well known as J. S. Bach or Antonio Vivaldi, but his music is spectacular. His Opus 1 is some of his best work. My personal favorite is concerto number 5, however, the entire CD is great. I have to say that often the Naxos label puts out excellent baroque music very cheaply, and it is often music that is difficult to find elsewhere. Quite seriously, if you are a fan of great baroque music then this is a CD that you should not be without.

Average customer rating: One of my favorites! Conerti Grossi Op 6 I think that this is a wonderfull compolation of music! Beautiful, fresh, intense, serene.

Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Op.6 Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Violin Sonatas Op 5 Albinoni: The Complete Concertos Op. 9; Adagio For Organ And Strings Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 Telemann: The Six Paris Quartets Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B00000425R Release Date: 1995-05-16

Tracks:

1. Concerto No 1 In D Major: Largo - Allegro
2. Concerto No 1 In D Major: Largo - Allegro
3. Concerto No 1 In D Major: Largo - Allegro
4. Concerto No 1 In D Major: Allegro
5. Concerto No 2 In F Major: Vivace - Allegro - Adagio - Vivace - Allegro - Largo andante
6. Concerto No 2 In F Major: Allegro
7. Concerto No 2 In F Major: Grave - Andante Largo - Allegro
8. Concerto No 3 In C Minor: Largo - Allegro
9. Concerto No 3 In C Minor: Grave - Vivace
10. Concerto No 3 In C Minor: Allegro
11. Concerto No. 4 In D Major: Adagio - Allegro
12. Concerto No. 4 In D Major: Adagio - Vivace
13. Concerto No. 4 In D Major: Allegro - Allegro
14. Concerto No. 5 In B Flat Major: Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
15. Concerto No. 5 In B Flat Major: Allegro
16. Concerto No. 5 In B Flat Major: Largo - Allegro
17. Concerto No. 6 In F Major: Adagio - Allegro
18. Concerto No. 6 In F Major: Largo - Vivace
19. Concerto No. 6 In F Major: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto No 7 In D Major: Vivace - Allegro - Adagio
2. Concerto No 7 In D Major: Allegro
3. Concerto No 7 In D Major: Andante Largo - Allegro
4. Concerto No 7 In D Major: Vivace
5. Concerto No 8 In G Minor: Vivace - Allegro - Adagio
6. Concerto No 8 In G Minor: Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
7. Concerto No 8 In G Minor: Vivace
8. Concerto No 8 In G Minor: Allegro
9. Concerto No 8 In G Minor: Largo (Pastorale ad libitum)
10. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Preludio: Largo
11. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Allemanda: Allegro
12. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Corrente: Vivace
13. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Gavotta: Allegro
14. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Adagio - Minuetto: Vivace
15. Concerto No. 10 In C Major: Preludio: Largo
16. Concerto No. 10 In C Major: Allemanda: Allegro
17. Concerto No. 10 In C Major: Adagio - Corrente: Vivace
18. Concerto No. 10 In C Major: Allegro
19. Concerto No. 10 In C Major: Minuetto: Vivace
20. Concerto No. 11 In B Flat Major: Preludio: Andante Largo
21. Concerto No. 11 In B Flat Major: Allemanda: Allegro
22. Concerto No. 11 In B Flat Major: Adagio - Andante Largo - Sarabanda: Largo
23. Concerto No. 11 In B Flat Major: Giga: Vivace
24. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Preludio: Adagio
25. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Allegro
26. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Adagio - Sarabanda: Vivace
27. Concerto No. 12 In F Major: Giga: Vivace

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorites!.......2001-06-21

I purchased this CD when I was looking for an addition to my library in the Baroque section. This music is an example of the very finest in Baroque composition and is well interpreted by St Martin in the Field. Number one of the two CD's that I received was stolen along with my portable player. I was so impressed by the music that I ordered another package even though it resulted in a duplicate of #2. As I write this I am listening to the CD and can only be amazed by both the beauty of the music and the deliciously rich presentation by the orchestral strings.

Conerti Grossi Op 6.......2000-10-27

There are many ways to enjoy the music on this CD. As with many recordings from the Baroque era this one makes great wallpaper. I find that hearing it while I do other things brightens my day without being intrusive. Although ambient music is usually credited as a product of the twentieth century, I find that this music also creates a delightful ambience. On the level of musical history, Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) is an interesting composer. Handel and Locatelli are some of his more famous students. The Brandenburg Concertos reveal that Bach also was influenced by his music. Timothy A. Smith identifies Corelli as a "critical link in the evolution of the Baroque concerto grosso and sonata formats." He is credited as a master of the trio sonata which became the source of the Classical era symphonic form. A pioneer of violin technique and originator of synchronized bowing in an orchestra, he was hailed as the greatest virtuoso of the violin in his time because of his technical mastery. In modern vernacular, he was a "Rock Star". Corelli's place in history makes this music interesting to me, knowing that he was held in high esteem by great composers. This is not to suggest that the music is uninteresting. I find that when I pay attention, I am amply rewarded. C.#3 in C minor has an arresting beginning with sustained chords which remind me of some of Haydn's symphonies. C.#10 in C major breaks with tradition as it contains five movements. This may not seem scandalous to us three centuries removed, however, these types of details provoked prolonged and acrimonious dispute, according Christopher Hogwood who wrote the notes. He writes that a notorious scandal erupted when, in one of Corelli's Opus 2 trios, it was suspected he had used consecutive fifths. Both the Preludio and Adagio are grand and the Allegro approaches a frenetic pace. C#9 in F major introduces the Adagio with a lilting melody on a theorbo (lute). All of the Concerti are great, even so, these are the ones I enjoy the most. You may find others which you enjoy. If you are interested in one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period or in music which is pleasent, this CD will be interesting to you.

I think that this is a wonderfull compolation of music!.......1999-02-04

I think that this recording is great! I enjoy playing many of these same works in the orchestra that I am in! I strongly recomend it to anyone!

Beautiful, fresh, intense, serene........1998-11-28

I'm not really educated when it comes to classical music. I just know what I like. This recording of Arcangelo Corelli is absolutely astounding! Each and every piece on both disks is superb. It's soothing and yet alive.

#10 Grave - Andante Largo is oh so short, but soulfully melodious and intricate.

The violeins in #14 Allemanda: Allegro are crisp and clean.

#15 Corrente: Vivace is elegant.

If you like Vivaldi and Scarlatti you will like these two disk. Well worth every penny.

Average customer rating: How wonderful Delightful.

Concerti Grossi / Water Music / Royal Fireworks George Frideric Handel , and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mendelssohn: Complete Symphonies Leif Ove Andsnes ~ Haydn - Piano Sonatas Concert for the Prince of Poland Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00006IQFK Release Date: 2002-09-10

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!

Average customer rating: Excellent and economical

Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks; Concerti Grossi (Box Set) Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of St. Martin in the Fields | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1 Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 Nikolai Miaskovsky: Cello Concerto; Cello Sonatas 1 & 2 Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op 3 /Tafelmusik * Lamon Wagner: Extracts from the operas ASIN: B0000D1FCR Release Date: 2003-09-30

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.

Average customer rating: Buoyant, Vibrant Baroque

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 6 (Vol. 2) Handel: Concerti grossi Vol. 3 Op. 6 ASIN: B000000A6I Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: I A tempo giusto
2. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: II Allegro
3. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: III Adagio
4. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: IV Allegro
5. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: V Allegro
6. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: I Allegro larghetto
7. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: II Allegro
8. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: III Largo - Larghetto - andante e piano
9. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: IV Allegro ma non troppo
10. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: I Larghetto
11. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: II Andante
12. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: III Allegro
13. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: IV Polonaise: Andante
14. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: V Allegro ma non troppo
15. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: I Larghetto affetuoso
16. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: II Allegro
17. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: III Largo e piano
18. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: IV Allegro
19. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: I [Larghetto e staccato]
20. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: II Allegro
21. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: III Presto
22. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: IV Largo
23. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: V Allegro
24. 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.

Having not heard the recordings utilizing more modern instruments, I cannot make any comparisons.

Average customer rating:

Scarlatti: Concerti Grossi; Cello Sonatas Manufacturer: Arts Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Alessandro Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Alessandro | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hummel: Cello Sonata, Piano Trios, Piano Quartet Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 1-6 Locatelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 1, Nos. 7-12 ASIN: B00005RCFD Release Date: 2003-06-24

Average customer rating: The English Concert wins my heart again!

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 1-4 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pinnock, Trevor | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000057CD Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: A tempo giusto
2. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
3. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Adagio
4. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
5. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
6. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Andante larghetto
7. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allgro
8. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Largo
9. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allegro, ma non troppo
10. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Larghetto
11. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Andante
12. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro
13. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Polonaise. Andante
14. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro, ma non troppo
15. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Larghetto affettuoso
16. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Allgro
17. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Largo e pno
18. 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.

Track Listings:

1. Concerto Grossi 5-8
2. Copland: Rodeo; Fanfare
3. Destination Moon [Soundtrack]
4. Famous Russian Choral Works
5. Festliche Musik von Johann Sebastian Bach
6. Francesco Antonio Bonporti: Invenzioni a violino solo e basso continuo, opus X "La Pace", primo volume - Aglàia Ensemble
7. Francesco Antonio Bonporti: Invenzioni a violino solo e basso continuo, opus X "La Pace", seconda volume - Aglàia Ensemble
8. French Composers Conduct
9. Frohliche Weihnachten
10. GABRIEL FAURÉ : Favourite Piano Music - Paul Crossley

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Gerald Barry: Piano Quartet, etc.

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American Sampler Rag

Fresh Wine for the Horses [Import]

Doo Wop Underground

Come Away With Me [Import] [Limited Edition]

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Cowboy Sally's Twilight Laments For Lost Buckaroos

Concorde

Hard Rock Bottom [Enhanced]

Extended Versions [Live]

Everything Is Everything [CD-single] [Import]

Christian Hits Of The Eighties, Vol. 2

Spike's Choice, Vol. 1: Desco Funk 45 Collectio