Boyce: 8 Symphonies

1. Symphonies (8), Op 2/1, in B flat major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

2. Symphonies (8), Op 2/2, in A major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

3. Symphonies (8), Op 2/3, in C major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

4. Symphonies (8), Op 2/4, in F major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

5. Symphonies (8), Op 2/5, in D major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

6. Symphonies (8), Op 2/6, in F major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

7. Symphonies (8), Op 2/7, in B flat major
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

8. Symphonies (8), Op 2/8, in D minor
Composed by William Boyce
with Bournemouth Sinfonietta

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Average customer rating: Delightful Music With a Spring In Its Step Great, great music Superb recording! Pinnock does it again

William Boyce: 8 Symphonies - The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock Miles Golding , Paul Goodwin , Trevor Jones , Julie Lehwalder , Jaap ter Linden , Rupert Bawden , and Lisa Beznosiuk Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pinnock, Trevor | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Overtures / Concerti Grossi Boyce: Trio Sonatas Heinichen: Dresden Concerti Telemann: Wassermusik (Water Music); 3 Concertos /Musica Antiqua Koln * Goebel Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 ASIN: B0000057CZ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Major: Allegro
2. Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Major: Moderato e dolce
3. Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Major: Allegro
4. Symphony No. 2 In A Major: Allegro assai
5. Symphony No. 2 In A Major: Vivace
6. Symphony No. 2 In A Major: Presto (Allegro)
7. Symphony No. 3 In C Major: Allegro
8. Symphony No. 3 In C Major: Vivace
9. Symphony No. 3 In C Major: Tempo di Minuetto
10. Symphony No. 4 in F Major: Allegro
11. Symphony No. 4 in F Major: Vivace ma non troppo
12. Symphony No. 4 in F Major: Gavot (Allegro)
13. Symphony No. 5 in D major: Allegro ma non troppo - Adagio ad. lib. - Allegro assai
14. Symphony No. 5 in D major: Tempo di Gavotta
15. Symphony No. 5 in D major: Tempo di Minuetto
16. Symphony No. 6 In F Major: Largo - Allegro - Largo
17. Symphony No. 6 In F Major: Larghetto
18. Symphony No. 7 In B Flat Major: Andante - Spirituoso
19. Symphony No. 7 In B Flat Major: Moderato
20. Symphony No. 7 In B Flat Major: Jigg (Allegro assai)
21. Symphony No. 8 In D Minor: Pomposo - Allegro
22. Symphony No. 8 In D Minor: Largo (Andante)
23. Symphony No. 8 In D Minor: Tempo di Gavotta (Risoluto)

Customer Reviews:

Delightful Music With a Spring In Its Step.......2005-09-26

This CD is an excellent example of music written in the transitional Rococo period between Baroque and Classical. When these eight delightful symphonies, originally composed as overtures between 1739 and 1756, were first published together as a set in 1760, J.S. Bach had been dead only 10 years, Handel one year, and Haydn was 28 years old.

Though Boyce's style has elements that can be compared to these composers (the first movement of Symphony No. 5 in particular is reminiscent of Handel's Water Music and Music for Royal Fireworks), he is neither a faded echo of Bach, nor a mere imitator of Handel, nor a pale precursor of Haydn. He has his own distinctive musical style that is fully apparent in this recording. As Michael Tilmouth writes in his informative essay in the CD booklet: "If we were asked to name the native musician most typical of his profession in 18th-century England we would almost certainly nominate William Boyce. . . . No doubt Boyce learned a good deal from his great contemporary Handel. But his music has a robust and fresh quality of its own, nowhere more apparent than in the vigorous 'jiggs' and sturdy, tuneful gavottes of these symphonies, a quality that seems innately English and makes a distinctive and valuable contribution to the music of the 18th century."

The allegro movements of these symphonies, filled with bouyancy and enthusiasm, resonate with vitality. The adagio movements are enchanting. The performance, recorded in June 1986 with Trevor Pinnock conducting The English Concert and playing the harpsichord, is first-rate. Pinnock is one of the most distinguished names associated with the period instrument movement. The sound quality on this CD is crystal clear. Time = 60:04. Highly recommended.

Great, great music.......2001-03-30

I didn't know anything about William Boyce before I bought this CD, and now I am hooked on his music! His music is wonderful, very bright, happy, and highly enjoyable. I've been told that he is also known as the "English Bach," and I don't think that's an exaggeration. Boyce's music is in a somewhat conservative Baroque style, even though he lived during the end of the Baroque period, when the early Classical and Rococo music dominated the music scene. However, I am certain his music must have been a hit, especially these 8 symphonies. Briliant music performed by Trevor Pinnock's briliant English Consort, this CD is a must-have! My personal favourites are symphonies #1 and #4.

Superb recording!.......2000-06-03

When you hear these 8 symphonies you will notice that William Boyce (1711-1779) is a very great and enjoyable english baroque and rococo composer. Try listen to the "symphony no. 8 in D minor" especially the last movement and you will think: How great the music was in the 18th-century. The outstanding conductor Trevor Pinnock and his authentic instruments ensemble The English Concert gives a first-class, lively and superb performance. This cd is highly recommendable.

Pinnock does it again.......2000-02-09

I love the overtures (or symphonies) of William Boyce, the "English Bach," as I'm sure most lovers of late baroque music do. Trevor Pinnock et al. are in superb form here; I'd say this is the Boyce Symphonies disc to purchase.

Average customer rating: A perfect blend of music ! Beautiful Beautiful Music Very Pleased! VERY VERY GOOD

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Tracks:

1. String Symphony No. 4: Andante
2. Symphony In F Major: Andante
3. Concerto In E Major For Trumpet, Oboe d'amore, Violin, Strings And Continuo: Affettuoso
4. Overture No. 5 In E Major: Andante
5. Violin Concerto In C Major: Adagio
6. Symphony No. 6 In F Major: Larghetto
7. Cello Concerto In C Major: Adagio
8. Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Major: I Allegro
9. Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Major: II Moderato e dolce
10. Symphony No. 3 In C Major: Andante
11. Symphony No. 94 in G Major: Menuet & Trio
12. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major: Andante con moto
13. Symphony No. 2 In A Major: Vivace
14. Trumpet Concerto In E Flat Major: Andante
15. Symphony No.1 in D Major: Andante

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If the people at Nimbus are smart, they'll do a whole collection of discs on this theme. The literary-musical connection is, when done tastefully, as it is here, irresistible. As the intelligent and interesting notes maintain, "London at the time of Jane Austen was one of the most exciting centers in all of Europe for music," and this was an era of great fertility of composers in general. Lucky Jane! Imagine publishing your second novel the same year that Beethoven's Seventh Symphony receives its premiere. Or offering your fourth novel to the public near the time of the first performance of Schubert's Fifth Symphony. The program highlights popular music from Austen's time by Mendelssohn, Haydn, Fasch, J.C. Bach, Boyce, Schubert and others. I find the exclusion of chamber music a little odd here, though, since chamber music was the rage among the sort of gentlemen and women of the country about whom Austen wrote so well. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

A perfect blend of music ! .......2006-11-23

I decided to try this cd based on the good reviews it got and I'm certainly glad I did ! The music is just perfect for relaxing and filling the house with all the old classical masterpieces. A good buy that that's well worth the money!

Beautiful.......2006-11-20

The more I listen to this cd, the more I love it!! It is very beautiful.

Beautiful Music.......2006-10-02

A great price for such a beautiful CD.
This CD is a must have if you love Jane Austen.
Buy this CD, you will not be disappointed!

Very Pleased!.......2005-09-28

If you like slow beautiful music, this is for you.
Austen has a great taste for harmonic melodies.
I've listen to this CD over and over again.
I still enjoy the beautiful music!

VERY VERY GOOD.......2004-03-07

If you love classical music while reading, relaxing or having a bit of tea, you won't regret getting this album. I personally love it to bits, worth every penny!

Average customer rating: William Boyce Fresh, clear, colourful and stylish

William Boyce: Eight Symphonies, Op. 2 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 7-12 Overtures / Concerti Grossi Vanhal: Symphonies, Vol. 3 Buxtehude: Sacred Cantatas Muffat: Concerti Grossi, Nos. 1-6 ASIN: B0008JEKCC Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Moderato E Dolce
3. Allegro
4. Allegro Assai
5. Vivace
6. Presto Allegro
7. Allegro
8. Vivace
9. Tempo Di Minuetto
10. Allegro
11. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
12. Gavot Allegro
13. Allegro Ma Non Troppo/Allegro Assai
14. Tempo Di Gavotta
15. Tempo Di Minuetto
16. Largo/Allegro
17. Larghetto
18. Andante/Spirituoso
19. Moderato
20. Jigg (Allegro Assai)
21. Pomposo/Allegro
22. Largo Andante
23. Tempo Di Gavotta

Customer Reviews:

William Boyce.......2006-08-21

William Boyce is a comparatively unknown composer, but one who merits greater recognition. He combines a wide ranging capability for orchestration, for innovative rhythms and for delightful melodies. Overshadowed by Bach, a youngerr contemporary, Boyce is a worthwhile addition to any serious collection

Fresh, clear, colourful and stylish.......2005-08-06

This recording is excellent and the Aradia Ensemble just seems to get better and better with every recording. This recording presents us with eight symphonies by William Boyce. These works have a very agreeable late Baroque flavour to them.
Boyce was not quite in the same league as Handel, Haydn or Rameau, but his music is, nonetheless, very beguiling and attractive. A solo for the flute in the first symphony could have almost been written by Rameau.

The Aradia Ensemble plays Boyce's works with great ease and skill. I have listened to this CD many times since I bought it two weeks ago. It makes for very enjoyable listening.

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Could Amazon do something about the lousy mongrel who keeps marking my reviews as unhelpful even when I write positive and enthusiastic reviews? I am finding the actions of this turkey very tedious and stupid.

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Meditations at Sunset Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Bach, Johann Christian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Kodály, Zoltán | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hungarian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Meditations for a Quiet Dawn Meditations for a Quiet Night ASIN: B0000037I4 Release Date: 1994-05-02

Tracks:

1. Eclogue - Martin Jones
2. Sym in E flat, Op. 18 No. 1
3. Romeo & Juliet-Ballet Ste, 6th Movt: Romeo & Juliet - BBC Welsh SO/Tadaaki Otaka
4. Ancient Airs And Dances, Ste No. 3, 1st Movt: Italiana
5. Hary Janos: Song - Hungarian State SO/Adam Fischer
6. Sym No. 13 in D, 2nd Movt: Andante Cantabile - Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orch/Adam Fischer
7. Ser in e, Op. 20, 2nd Movt: Larghetto
8. Sym No. 6 in F, 2nd Movt: Larghetto
9. Vn Con No. 1, 1st Movt: Andante Sostenuto - Gerhart Hetzel
10. Holberg Ste, Op. 40: Air

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Boyce: Symphonies Op. 2 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E557 Release Date: 1994-01-18

Average customer rating: Not to be missed. Symphonic baby steps

Boyce: 8 Symphonien Manufacturer: Capriccio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001WPE Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Sym No.2 in A: Allegro Assai
2. Sym No.2 in A: Andante
3. Sym No.2 in A: Presto-Allegro
4. Sym No.3 in C: Allegro
5. Sym No.3 in C: Andante
6. Sym No.3 in C: Tempo Di Menuetto
7. Sym No.6 in F: Largo-Allegro
8. Sym No.6 in F: Larghetto
9. Sym No.7 in B flat: Andante-Spirituoso
10. Sym No.7 in B flat: Moderato
11. Sym No.7 in B flat: Jigg. Allegro Assai
12. Sym No.8 in d: Pomposo-Allegro
13. Sym No.8 in d: Largo-Andante
14. Sym No.8 in d: Tempo Di Gavotta-Risoluto
15. Sym No.1 in B flat: Allegro
16. Sym No.1 in B flat: Moderato E Dolce
17. Sym No.1 in B flat: Allegro
18. Sym No.4 in F: Allegro
19. Sym No.4 in F: Vivace Ma Non Troppo
20. Sym No.4 in F: Gavott. Allegro
21. Sym No.5 in D: Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Adagio-Allegro Assai
22. Sym No.5 in D: Tempo Di Gavotta
23. Sym No.5 in D Tempo Di Menuetto

Customer Reviews:

Not to be missed........2007-07-06

If you pass up this glorious,ecstatic music,it's on your head! I've been a fan of Boyce forever,and couldn't conceive of being without these. They send me soaring with each hearing.

Symphonic baby steps.......2007-05-17

Before there were the symphonies of Mozart and Beethoven, William Boyce was composing the musical baby steps which would lead to the development of symphonies. His music is lovely and moving, and I have long wished that he would be given more exposure. It seems as if my wish might come true as I have heard of release of more of his music lately. Boyce's symphonies are more like what we would call movements - short and sweet. All eight of these symphonies take only an hour to listen to. This version of his eight symphonies taken in hand by the great Sir Neville Marriner and the Orchestra of St. Martin's of the Fields is a good place to start. This is a fine addition to anyone's music collection.

Average customer rating: Original sound is the best kind of sound

The Original Sound-Volume 2 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Arne | Arne, Thomas Augustin | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rebel, Jean-Féry | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia Concertante | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | 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 General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gluck, Christoph W. | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Handel, George Frideric | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Haydn, Franz Joseph | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009KAN Release Date: 1994-02-15

Customer Reviews:

Original sound is the best kind of sound.......2006-06-13

When I first heard this set, I assumed the works that would stand out for me would be the Bach and Handel, because, bluntly put, they are the best Baroque composers. And, I thought, when you cradle the best Baroque composers in the hands of Christopher Hogwood and his Academy of Ancient Music, miraculous things occur. And they do. But after hearing both of these discs of period instrument playing, some of the greatest music I heard was by the obscure 18th century composers.
First of all, the ridiculously underrated Telemann, whose prolific musical contribution is hundreds of church cantatas, fifty operas, and many concertos and suites, gives us a lovely concerto grosso as the second feature in this set. The fast movements bring utmost joy, while the slow ones bring us tranquility (like in the viola d'amore solo at the end of movement one). The Arne overture is also very cheerful and charming. In addition, the works by Rebel and Boyce are very musical. Coming to the threshold of the Late Baroque geniuses (Bach, Handel, Vivaldi), their works are well-performed, yet there is something lacking in originality. The pieces have been played so many times; the standards are set too high. With the unknown Baroque instrumental works, everything is fresh, young, and new. (But I must say that the Brandenburg No. 4 is my favorite Bach recording of all time.)
Five out of five stars, at least. Overall, very sweet.
Thanks again, Christopher. Your orchestra is magical.

Average customer rating: Another great Baroque compilation disc!

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Another great Baroque compilation disc!.......2002-02-15

This disc could aptly be described as a Baroque 'Greatest Hit's' release. Roy Goodman leads his Brandenburg Consort through some of the best-known Baroque pieces with grace and skill. The Hyperion label specializes in Baroque music, and this disc pretty much includes the best-known works from the period's most recognizable composers. There are a number of Baroque compilation discs out there, so the competition is stiff. Still, this 1992 release is DDD and offers 24 selections by 17 composers. It provides a comprehensive overview of Baroque music, and each piece has been expertly played and recorded. I can't think of a better and more affordable introduction to Baroque music.

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1. Brahms, Mozart and Busoni
2. Cabaza Percussion Quartet, Vol. 2
3. Caldara: Cantate d'Amore
4. Centone Di Sonate for Violin & Guitar (Comp)
5. Chamber Music 6: Recorder Sonatas
6. Complete Piano II
7. Croft: Anthems
8. Dvorak: Piano Quintet op. 81/Romantic Pieces op. 75
9. El Tango en mis recuerdos
10. Famous Strauss Waltzes

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