Chamber Music 6: Recorder Sonatas

1. Violin (or recorder) Sonata in G major, HWV 358
Composed by George Frideric Handel

2. Recorder Sonata in G minor, Op.1/2, HWV 360
Composed by George Frideric Handel

3. Recorder Sonata in A minor, Op.1/4, HWV 362
Composed by George Frideric Handel

4. Recorder Sonata in C major, Op.1/7, HWV 365
Composed by George Frideric Handel

5. Recorder Sonata in F major, Op.1/11, HWV 369
Composed by George Frideric Handel

6. Recorder Sonata in B flat major, HWV 377
Composed by George Frideric Handel

7. Recorder Sonata in D minor, Op.1/9a, HWV 367a
Composed by George Frideric Handel

8. Trio sonata for 2 recorders & continuo in F major, HWV 405
Composed by George Frideric Handel

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Average customer rating: Simply astounding

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Customer Reviews:

Simply astounding.......2006-11-06

It is not without a sense of awe that I write these words. I believe Mr. Handel himself, had he been alive to hear this recording, would have been thoroughly delighted and not perhaps devoid of a tear or two.

The grace and elegance with which these endearing sonatas are played is simply astounding. Both Manze and Egarr ought to be given knighthoods for this CD. It just has no peers. I find this supremely enjoyable CD to be an absolutely essential part of any serious baroque music fan's collection. The liner notes provide great background information of each of the sonatas, even those of less than certain authenticity, with a meticulousness that could concieveably allow for acceptable academic referencing, which is saying something!

With a careful attention to detail, the performers have given us a brilliant interpretation (I am willing to say the BEST I have ever heard, as obsequious as that may sound), of these works, in what must be considered a benchmark of high standards. Five out of five, for the purchase of the decade.

Average customer rating: Focus on the Recordings This is a fantastic deal! Excellent, Broad Selection $70....when was this??? $70/40... you do the math.

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Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.


DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

Average customer rating: It stays with them... It all started with Beethoven Not What I expected Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing! Great series, great collection

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Tracks:

1. Orchestral Suite #3, 1/Minuet in G+/Gigue in G+ (French Suite #5) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
2. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude in B - (WTC1) - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
3. Introducing the Orchestra/Organ: Chorale Preludes, "Allein Gott" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
4. Brandenberg Concerto #5, MVT. 3 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
5. Flute Sonata C+, MVT. 2/Organ; "Es Ist das Heil"/Orchestral Suite ... - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
6. Prelude in C (WTC1)/Orchestral Suite #2, MVT. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
7. Bist du Bei Mir - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
8. Orchestral Suite #2, Badinerie - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
9. Orchestrak Suite #3, Air for the G-String - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
10. Orchestral Suite #3, Gigue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
11. "Adventure in Music" - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
12. Goldberg Variations/Art of Fugue - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
13. "Liebster Jesu"/Flute Sonata in C, MVT. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir
14. "We Hasten, " Cantata #78 - Studio Arts Orchestra, The Toronto Boys' Choir

Tracks:

1. Symphony #7, MVT. 2
2. Symphony #5, MVT. 1
3. Piano Sonata, Op 90, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, Op 23, MVT. 3/Violin ...
4. Pathue Sonata, Op 13, MVT. 2/Contradanse #1 in Major
5. Symphony #5, MVT. 2/Piano Sonata, Op 14 #2, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, ...
6. Polonaise/La Marmotte/Country Dance in a Major/Fse/Flutnuhr
7. Sonatina in G Major/Minuet in G Major/Violin "Spring" Sonata, MVT. 1
8. Moonlight Sonata, Op 27 #2, MVT. 1
9. Flute Serenade, MVT. 2
10. Symphony #6, Storm
11. Nel Cor Piu Variations
12. Piano Concerto #1, MVT. 1/Piano Concerto #5, MVT. 2
13. Bass Excerpts from Symphony #9/Violin"Spring Sonata"/Rage Over a ...
14. Symphony #9, MVT. 4
15. Sonata Opus 49 #2, MVT. 2
16. Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme

Tracks:

1. Lost in the Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
2. Papageno and the Birds: The Best Birdcatcher (Der Vogelfer) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
3. Queen of the Night: You Must Free My Daughter (O Zittre Nicht) - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
4. Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Mhen) - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
5. Castle of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
6. Magic Flute: O Listen (Wie Stark) - Nils Brown, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
7. Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle FWhat Tinkles So Brightly ... - Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
8. Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - Gordon McLeod, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
9. Attack of the Queen: The Powers of Night (Der H Rache)/This ... - Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
10. Pamina's Lament: Oh, My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich F - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
11. In the Labrynth: Seekers of the Light (Der, Welcher ...) - Nils Brown, Gordon McLeod, Marjorie Sparks, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra, Monica Whicher
12. Papageno and Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glhen) - Adriana Braun, Russell Braun, St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra
13. Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over [Bei Mern] - St. Simon's Choir, Studio Arts Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Four Seasons, Spring, I, RV 269
2. Piccolo Concerto, II, RV 293
3. Arriving at the Pietour Seasons, Autumn, I RV 293/Guitar/Flute ...
4. Violin Concerto in a Minor, I, RV 356
5. Four Seasons, Winter, II, RV 297
6. Guitar Concerto, II, RV 93
7. Venice by Day/Guitar Concerto, III, RV 93/Four Seasons, Autumn, ...
8. Sonata for Two Violins, II, RV 50/"Farnace", RV 711, [Recording Premier
9. Violin Concerto in a Minor, II, RV 356
10. Venice by Night/La Notte, I, II, III, RV 439
11. Island of the Dead/Four Seasons, Autumn, II, RV 293
12. Gardellino, RV 90/Beatus Vir, RV 597/Alma del Core/Violin Sonata ...
13. Concert Preparations/Piccolo Concerto, I, RV 443/Guitar Concerto, III,
14. Conclusion/Double Orchestra Concerto, II, RV 585/Guitar Concerto, ...

Customer Reviews:

It stays with them..........2005-10-24

I enjoyed reading the reviews of parents whose kids have recently discovered "Classical Kids." I'm about to order the boxed set for my kids, ages 21, 19 and 16 because the nineteen-year-old, who has a college radio show and loves a wide variety of music, remembers this series (then only on cassette) with great affection and wants to hear them again. Those of you wondering whether it's worth it or not to try to introduce kids to classical music this way, be assured it works. We've turned one of Mr. Bach's lines into a family "saying:" "the more you study, the more you know; the more you know, the more you appreciate; the more you appreciate, the more you love." A great series!

It all started with Beethoven.......2004-02-03

Many years ago I purchased my first CD in this series, "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." My children and I were delighted with it. I then discovered that there were more and searched them all out, one by one. My children, now 11, 9 & 5, have listened to these stories as they fall asleep for years. They each have a favorite composer and have gone on to learn more about them. These stories are a great introduction to some of our greatest composers. Not to mention a good intro to history, too!

Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.

Not What I expected.......2002-09-20

I love the idea, but I don't want to expose my children to the stories in these cd's. They contain children talking back to their parents, disrespectful language, sorcery, etc. If you don't like Harry Potter, you won't like these CD's.

Music, history, culture, & intriguing story -Amazing!.......2002-04-08

My 6 year old son loves music...and stories! Here is the prefect combo. Lovely music of the composer accomapnies a fictional story which weaves the composer's life, the culture of his homeland as well as history...in an intriguing and fun way! Now, my son can pick out pieces he hears on the classical radio station. He really enjoys the stories and can tell people @ carnival in Venice, Italy and tidbits @ Beetoven and the Magic Flute by Mozart! A must for any child with any of these interests! We also have enjoyed the CD's and have learned lots!
I only can wonder...what took whomever so long to broaden our horizons in such a way! BRAVO!

Great series, great collection.......2001-04-22

We've had the CDs in this boxed set for over a year now. The Classical Kids series has been wonderful. We have two boys (now 6 and 8) and this has been a great introduction to classical music. At first, the kids loved the stories which provide a sense of history and place and, ultimately, keep the kids interested in the entire CD. As they listened (time and time again), they started to pay more attention to the musical portions. Recently, we've been able to tell that they've picked up a sense of the music as we've listed to classical music on the car radio. Time and again, they perk up when listening to a piece of music and surprise us by saying "That's Beethoven". Sure enough - they've picked up something about the style of music that's characteristic of Beethoven. Sometimes it's the snippet of music from the CD and other times it's just the rhythms that are characteristic of that piece. As a family, we all recommend this.

Average customer rating: Excellent Collection Right on Subject. a clasic...

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Tracks:

1. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
2. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
3. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
4. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Vivace
5. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
6. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Andante
7. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
8. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Adagio
9. La Follia Op. 5 No. 12 In G Minor: Allegro
10. Sonata In C Major: Adagio
11. Sonata In C Major: Allegro
12. Sonata In C Major: Largo
13. Sonata In C Major: Presto
14. Sonata In G Major: Largo
15. Sonata In G Major: Allegro
16. Sonata In G Major: Largo
17. Sonata In G Major: Allegro
18. Sonata In A Minor: Adagio
19. Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
20. Sonata In A Minor: Tempo di Minuetto
21. Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
22. Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Vivace
23. Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Alla Breve
24. Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Largo
25. Sonata Op. 13 No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro ma non presto
26. Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Adagio
27. Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro
28. Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Largo
29. Sonata Op. 2 No. 11 In D Minor: Allegro
30. Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Adagio
31. Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Allegro
32. Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Vivace
33. Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Adagio
34. Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 In F Major: Allegro
35. Sonata In A Minor: Largo
36. Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
37. Sonata In A Minor: Allegro
38. Sonata In A Minor: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Collection Right on Subject........2006-01-24

This 'Frans Bruggen Edition, Italian Recorder Sonatas' may seem like an insubstantial little piece, but if you have bought enough recordings of 'early music' and recordings of odd corners of the European classical world, you will appreciate how this recording stays right on subject. There is nothing here except Italian Recorder Sonatas. The only accompanyment you will hear is from a harpsicord. The great beauty of the recorder is front and center and you can appreciate its distinctive qualities which separate it from its more modern woodwinds such as the clarinet, the oboe, the bassoon and the English horn.

The publisher, Teldec has not, like Hyperion, indulged in little samples, and I appreciate their staying on message. Needless to say, the performances are outstanding and I am jealous that I cannot play as well as these performers!

a clasic..........2001-08-01

I learned to love the recorder with this cd (of course many years ago) may be is a little old fashion in style, but stills there as a reference point to every recorder player in the world.

Average customer rating: Surprise gift If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it (with apologies for the terrible pun :) PURITY + PRECISION = PURE BAROQUE MAGIC

Veracini: Sonatas /Holloway * ter Linden * Mortensen Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schmelzer: Unarum Fidium /Holloway * Assenbaum * Mortensen Biber: Unam Ceylum /Holloway * Assenbaum * Mortensen Biber; Muffat: Der Turken Anmarsch /Holloway * Assenbaum * Mortensen Italian Violin Sonatas: Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante Buxtehude: Seven Trio Sonatas, Op. 2 ASIN: B0007R8FSU Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Overtura: Largo - Allegro
2. Aria. Affetuoso
3. Paesana. Allegro
4. Minuet. Allegro
5. Giga Postiglione. Allegro
6. Largo
7. Allegro
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Grave-Allegro
11. Allegro
12. Allegro
13. Allegro
14. Allegro
15. Siciliana. Larghetto
16. Capriccio. Allegro, E Con Affetto
17. Andante Moderato
18. Largo
19. Allegro Assai

Amazon.com

Veracini, one of the most outstanding violinists of his time and a prolific, versatile composer, is best known for his violin sonatas. The four recorded here come from different collections; obviously written by - and for - a virtuoso, they vary greatly in style and form. Opus 1 No. 1 is somber and dramatic, but three of its five movements are graceful dances; in the final Gigue, the violin imitates a "Posthorn." Opus 2, written 20 years later and entitled "Sonate accademiche," is more subtle and complex. No. 6 begins with a Siciliana, followed by a "Capriccio," a form Veracini favored: free, charming, surprisingly dissonant and chromatic. The minor-mode slow movement, flanked by two light, fast ones, is mournful and intensely expressive. The remaining two Sonatas are more contrapuntal. No. 1 from Veracini's last collection, "Dissertazioni" on Corelli's Sonatas Opus 5, develops Corelli's multiple-voice counterpoint and retains his "Moto perpetuo" finale. The playing is splendid. Holloway tosses off the fast passages, stratospheric flights, double and triple stops with effortless virtuosity; his articulation is crisp, his rhythm supple. Using low tuning and sparing vibrato, he produces a beautiful, warm tone, which he can change instantly to fit mood and character. His embellishments are brilliant and imaginative; his crescendos and decrescendos usually follow the ascending and descending lines, and he rather overdoes the echo effects. Jaap ter Linden makes his prominent cello parts authoritative yet supportive. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Surprise gift .......2007-07-23

I had been listenned baroque music a few days, and gradually know and touch from famous composers ex Bach, Handel, vivaldi, to unknown composers. The latter music they often give me surprise and open my vision of music. For sample, violin sonatas music, these new style beginning during 1600 in italy, and developing until late baroque, we could find some outstanding composers, ex Geminiani, Locatelli and Veracini.
When I tried this CD, I don't know how to explain my feeling, it's very soft, smooth and beautiful. Sounds cheerfully to my heart, full of happiness.
Holloway, as other viewers described, I also had tried some, ex biber, schmelzer, they are all perfect, of course I should add Verachi in my satifying pool.

If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it (with apologies for the terrible pun :).......2007-06-07

This is one of those rare discs that is pretty much perfect. "Pure Baroque Magic", as the previous reviewer said. Like that reviewer, I wasn't familiar with Veracini until this disc. Too many wonderful composers from the Baroque period are overshadowed by their much more famous contemporaries (e.g., Bach and Vivaldi), but Veracini is definitely worth discovering!

The four sonatas on the disc are beautifully written and performed, and the clarity of the recording is top-notch. Holloway seems to channel the spirit of composer-violinist Veracini (think of Yo-Yo Ma performing Boccherini) in his mastery of extemporaneous melodic ornamentation (trills, turns, and mordents -- oh my!), which was usually not notated explicity in Baroque manuscripts but rather simply expected of a capable performer. Holloway is certainly that!

These aren't sonatas in the Classical (and later) sense of the term. Using later definitions, these might have been called trios. But the sonata form in the Baroque period was different. In the Vivaldian form, there were four movements, while in the form popularized by Corelli, there were five -- as opposed to the more common three-movement form in the Classical and Romantic periods. There are representatives of both Baroque forms here, one of which is an explicit homage to Corelli's Opus 5.

Those familiar with the later form of the sonata might also be surprised to see a harpsichord *and* cello here, but the two operate together as a continuo in most of the movements, which is typical of the period. There are occasions, however, where the cello and harpsichord get to "stretch their legs", so to speak, breaking out of the continuo model, as in the lovely opening movement of the Sonata No. 5 in C Major (track 6). Listen for the wonderful tinkling arpeggiation in the hapsichord part, making it sound more like a harp, while the cello part is beautifully spare, harmonically reinforcing the central violin solo.

Veracini also has the ability to surprise. In the liner notes, Holloway calls him "an innovative composer [with] an eccentric personality", and that comes through at many points. For example, in the downward chromatic progression in the Aria movement of the Sonata No. 1 in G Minor (track 2). But while he diverges from traditional harmonic and contrapuntal forms at times, Veracini also delivers passages that are wonderfully illustrative of Baroque character, as in the second movement of the Sonata No. 1 in D Major (track 11), which has the feel of a Bach canon. Think of the final Allegro of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, taken down in tempo, and you'll have a good sense of it. There are also remarkably lovely slower movements, as in the Largo of the Sonata No. 6 in A Major (track 18), which calls to mind echoes of Vivaldi and Albinoni.

So, if you like the Baroque -- and in particular, Vivaldi, Corelli, Scarlatti, and to a lesser extent Bach -- do yourself a favor and order a copy of the Veracini Sonatas.

PURITY + PRECISION = PURE BAROQUE MAGIC.......2006-04-25

This is the fourth recording on ECM by John Holloway and colleagues. The first three are:

Schmelzer -- Unarum Fidium (ASIN B00002R0ZJ)
Biber -- Unam Ceylum (ASIN B00006I61G)
Biber -- Der Turken Anmarsch (ASIN B0000XK7LE)

These three discs are among the finest of all Baroque chamber music recordings that I've heard. To my taste, the two Biber CDs eclipse Andrew Manze's earlier effort and flirt with the status of desert-island discs.

Holloway's tone is phenomenally pure and precise. His colleagues are with him every step of the way. The playing brings to mind that of the finest string quartets -- that is how closely the players listen to each other and respond and integrate their parts.

Everything about these ECM discs is a delight: the music itself, the performances, the engineering (demonstration-worthy), and even such trivial niceties as the artwork and booklet.

This Veracini CD was released in March 2005, but I wasn't familiar with Veracini and so didn't purchase the disc. It wasn't until this CD was selected as a Gramophone Editor's Choice in April 2006 (I guess there's not a statute of limitations for that distinction) that I took the plunge.

My only regret is that I waited so long. Holloway & Co. have produced a truly outstanding disc. What surprised me so much is how outright tuneful Veracini's music is. In every movement, the violin dances and sings and traces some remarkably beautiful melodic lines. Jaap ter Linden on cello and Lars Ulriks Mortenson on harpsichord could not be more sympathetic or responsive partners. If this team had an ensemble name, that name would rank right at the apex of Baroque chamber groups, along with Florilegium, The Rare Fruits Council (Manfredo Kraemer), and Romanesca (Andrew Manze).

I would not consider this music as "specialist-only" repertoire. Veracini's music is so instantly attractive that it should appeal to any Baroque enthusiast.

The first piece on this CD, Op. 1/1, was recently recorded by Biondi and Europa Galante as the first piece on a CD of Italian violin sonatas (ASIN B00008XRSR). Don't get me wrong, I am an enthusiastic fan of Biondi and his group, but in this piece Holloway & Co. play circles around the Italians. Don't believe me? Listen to the sounds clips and decide for yourself!

I only hope that Hollway and his colleagues go on to record many more chamber-music discs as fine as this. Don't change the recipe, just give us more please!

(A fifth CD by these performers is available only through Amazon.co.uk -- ASIN B00005UC9Z. It's called "A London Concert" and includes works by Handel, Geminiani, Veracini, and others. It's on the audiophile Naim label.)

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Average customer rating: Pretty Damn Good Great CD, specially the adagio. It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok No So Great

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Tracks:

1. Hooked On Baroque 2
2. Hooked On Adagio
3. Hooked On Gigue
4. Hooked On Fugue
5. Hooked On Handel
6. Hooked On Vivaldi
7. Hooked On Scarlatti
8. Hooked On Baroque 2 (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Damn Good.......2004-07-06

I received as a gift the box set of all four Hooked On Classics CD's. As an avid fan of classical music, I was quite shocked to hear DRUMS in the background! I didn't really know what the Hooked On Classics series was, so I didn't know what to expect. As such, I eventually got used to the percussion, and found that I liked the fourth CD the best of all of them. The drums are more tolerable, and the recording quality is much improved over the other volumes. The playing is superb; on par with any legitimate recording made by any professional orchestra. The selections are diverse, and the arrangements are refreshing. HOC 4 was my link to many of the full-length versions of the excerpts featured, and I especially like the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th tracks (the 8th track is simply an extended version of the 1st, which makes it a much better rendition). The harpsichord playing in the 7th track is outstanding, as are the arrangements for this track. The climax will give you chills. All in all, an excellent album. I give it four stars only because as a die-hard purist, I don't suppose Bach and Vivaldi and Scarlatti would be too happy if they were to hear percussion along with their music. It would be interesting to see what the tracks would sound like without this.

Great CD, specially the adagio........2004-01-28

I love this CD in particular, because it introduced me to various greatest hits of baroque. I used it to practice my music as a teenager. I recommed this to you, specially if you have kids, because the drum sounds, make it easier to listen to the new generations. I loved the Pachelbel, and the adagio part is Super Excellent.

It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok.......2003-12-07

Back in 81 when I got the original Hooked on Classics record as a gift (which I still have), I discovered the beauty and power of classical music in a different way. Now, classical music makes up 1/3 of my music library because of that compilation of classics (thanks to Louis Clark and the Royal Philharmonic).

So would I say this volume 4 has the same effect? I'd answer no, but I did like tracks 2 & 7.

No So Great.......2003-10-29

Once again another pathetic attempt at recreating what Louis Clark did with the original Hooked on the Classics. He succeeded by getting many of us hooked to the classics...something this album probably can't and won't do.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Concerto in E Minor, Op. 1/1; Adagio (II)
2. Adagio
3. Concerto RV 435 for Guitar and String Orchestra in G (Originally ...)
4. Concerto RV 108 for Guitar, String Orchestra, And Bassoon in a ...
5. Concerto RV 93 for Guitar and String Orchestra in D (Originally With 2
6. Trio RV 82 for Violin, Guitar, And Basso Continuo in C (Originally for
7. Concerto RV 540 for Viola d'Amore and Guitar in D Minor ...
8. Concerto RV 532 for Two Guitars and String Orchestra in G ...
9. Concerto RV 265 for Guitar and String Orchestra in E (Originally ...)
10. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Harpsichord, RV 197 in C Minor; ...
11. Violin Concerto in C Major, Op. 8 No. 6, RV 180 "Il Piacere"; ...
12. Sonata X
13. Cello Concerto in B-Flat, RV 423; Largo (Excerpt)
14. Concerto F. 1 No. 61 in la Minore; Largo
15. Concerto, Op. 8, No. 1 in E "Spring"; Largo (Excerpt)
16. Concerto, Op. 8, No. 3 in F "Autumn"; Adagio Molto (Excerpt)
17. Adagio
18. Affetuoso (Adagio)
19. Le Quattro Stagioni, Op. 8 Nos. 1-4 (The Four Seasons); l'Inverno: ...
20. Adagio
21. Grave
22. Largo
23. Concerto in C Minor, Op. 1/4; Grave (II),
24. Concerto for Cello in F, RV 412; Larghetto
25. Concerto, Op. 7 No. 3 in B-Flat; Adagio
26. Concerto, Op. 7 No. 6 in D; Adagio
27. Concerto, Op. 7 No. 12 in C; Adagio
28. Concerto, Op. 9 No. 2 in D Minor; Adagio
29. Concerto, Op. 9 No. 11 in B-Flat; Adagio
30. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, RV 565; Largo E Spiccato
31. Concerto in D Minor, RV 535; Largo (Excerpt)
32. Sonata in E Minor; Largo
33. Concerto, RV 443 in C; Largo
34. Concerto, RV 429 in D; Andante
35. Il Sonno (Largo)
36. Largo
37. Adagio in G Minor for Strings and Organ
38. Concerto in E Major, Op. 1/3; Adagio (II)
39. Sonata VII

Average customer rating: get the 8 dollar version SCHOLARS NOT PEDANTS Music that won't let you go. pure, beautiful tone! A good disc, if not great

Handel - Complete Violin Sonatas / Manze, Egarr George Frideric Handel , Andrew Manze , and Richard Egarr Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Manze, Andrew | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Violin Sonatas Op 5 Pandolfi: Complete Violin Sonatas Telemann: Twelve Fantasias for Violin Solo; Gulliver Suite for Two Violins Biber: Violin Sonatas Albinoni - 12 Concertos, op. 9 / Manze, de Bruine, AAM, Hogwood ASIN: B00005JSK8 Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Sonata In D Major, Op. 1 No. 13: Affettuoso
2. Sonata In D Major, Op. 1 No. 13: Allegro
3. Sonata In D Major, Op. 1 No. 13: Larghetto
4. Sonata In D Major, Op. 1 No. 13: Allegro
5. Sonata In F Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Adagio
6. Sonata In F Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Allegro
7. Sonata In F Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Largo
8. Sonata In F Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Allegro
9. Sonata In D Minor: Grave
10. Sonata In D Minor: Allegro
11. Sonata In D Minor: Adagio
12. Sonata In D Minor: Allegro
13. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 3: Andante
14. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 3: Allegro
15. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 3: Adagio
16. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 3: Allegro
17. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 6: Larghetto
18. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 6: Allegro
19. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 6: Adagio
20. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 6: Allegro
21. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 10: Adagio
22. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 10: Allegro
23. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 10: Largo
24. Sonata In A Major, Op. 1 No. 10: Allegro
25. Sonata In E Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Adagio
26. Sonata In E Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Allegro
27. Sonata In E Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Largo
28. Sonata In E Major, Op. 1 No. 12: Allegro
29. Sonata In G Major: Allegro
30. Sonata In G Major: Adagio
31. Sonata In G Major: Allegro
32. Andante In A Minor
33. Allegro In C Minor

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

In his liner notes, Andrew Manze writes that this collection, which includes two single movements--one slow, one fast--represents all of Handel's violin sonatas, but that no one is really sure how many of them he actually wrote. No matter; they all contain wonderful music and have been loved by players and listeners since they were written. Six are well known. Two are unfamiliar, and the second of these, in G major, is quite unlike all the others: two brilliant fast movements separated by a brief, highly dramatic slow recitative. The rest are cast in the customary four-movement form, but they still have extraordinary diversity; no two of them sound alike.

Manze's program is arranged for utmost contrast, and his playing underlines the differences. He is a fabulous violinist with an effortless virtuoso technique and extraordinary bow control. He has at his disposal an incredible variety of articulation, dynamics, and nuance, which he uses to change mood, character, and expression with utmost subtlety and minimal means. He vibrates sparingly but to great tonal and emotional effect; his expressiveness ranges from driving vigor, exuberance, and headlong impetuosity to mournfulness, dramatic intensity, songful lyricism, and serenity. His rhythm is buoyant and flexible and he hesitates on certain significant upbeats in a way that is mischievous but not mannered; his tempi, fast and slow, are judicious and controlled. Both he and his pianist ornament lavishly and imaginatively in a wonderfully spontaneous, improvisatory fashion, especially in slow movements and repeats, often bursting into brilliant runs. This is "authentic" playing in every sense: faithful to the composer, the style, and the performers' passionate feeling for the music. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

get the 8 dollar version.......2006-01-09

same disc plus catalogue $8 new and less used!

SCHOLARS NOT PEDANTS.......2005-04-28

Andrew Manze writes nearly as well as he plays. The short essay he provides to accompany this disc is knowledgeable, clear and witty. Handel's instrumental music is a scholars' playground - he left, and very likely kept, no proper catalogue of it, and it falls to specialists to clarify as best they can which compositions going under his name are really his. What the artists here give us is 7 complete sonatas and one that is presumably complete, plus two stranded individual movements. Of the 8 'complete' efforts 5, including the presumed-complete G major, seem to be definitely by Handel. Two sets of 12 'violin' sonatas were published by one Walsh, one under his own name and the other under the pseudonym 'Roger'. The works they contain do not exactly match up, and I would have liked the contents of each plus the contents of this disc laid out as a table so as to be completely clear about the issue. The best piece of all, placed first in this recital, seems to belong in neither edition, and the most original and unusual, placed second, is of doubtful attribution.

The players' style is all-the-way authentic. Full details of the 18th century instruments, plus a fascinating picture of the violin-maker's workshop, are provided on pages 12-13 of the booklet, and Manze goes into the question of the proper constitution of the continuo or accompaniment. I found that I adapted to the sound of the violin within seconds. There's a fair amount of action-noise from the harpsichord, but authentic is authentic, so I adapted to that too. The playing seems to me beyond criticism, full of verve in the fast movements and soul in the slow, and the recorded sound is of the highest modern standard. The works themselves are beautiful and fascinating. I wonder in particular whether Handel wrote the first movement of the F major sonata, and if not who did. It is not only an exceptional piece but decades ahead of its time, as Manze rightly says.

The production is fairly de luxe, containing not only an expensively printed booklet but also a full colour catalogue of Harmonia Mundi's current offerings. The set has won critical acclaim, which I endorse wholeheartedly, and it can be recommended without qualification to all Handelians and indeed to the music-loving public generally.

Music that won't let you go........2005-04-14

Handel's andante's are introspective, sometimes a little sad but never sentimental like a few violin-adagio's from Bach. The allegro's are vivid and catch the ear but never show off like some allegro's from Vivaldi. This recording is a well-balanced musical offering that never gets boring. If you like the organ-concerto's by Handel you will also like this violin music.

pure, beautiful tone!.......2004-06-30

The beauty of simplicity. Such clear, beautiful, resonant tone.
(just listen to the first four notes of the F Major!)
It takes my breath away. What a great example of what the violin CAN sound like. His ornamental/improvisational ideas are great to listen to - he certainly isn't just regurgitating the same old Handel sonatas! A refreshingly different take on the sonatas. (I for one am not interested in hearing the same old interpretation one more time!). This is unique and amazing. I'd like to hear more classical artists add their own personal touch in the way that Andrew Manze can.

A good disc, if not great.......2003-10-27

Manze's musical ideas are satisfying and contribute to a convincing reconstruction of the music of Handel's era. I have yet to hear a better recording of these great sonatas, and I believe that any attempt to outdo Manze will have to be a superlative effort.

Average customer rating: Thankfully not another "Best of the Baroque" recording Pleasant Beautiful Baroque very good stuff Fantastic, lively transcriptions!

David Russell Plays Baroque Music Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | 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 Recorder | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: David Russell Plays Bach Renaissance Favorites for Guitar Reflections of Spain: Spanish Favorites for Guitar Aire Latino: Latin American Music for Guitar Music of Giuliani ASIN: B0000584Y6 Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

1. I. Allemande
2. II. Corente
3. III. Sarabanda
4. IV. Aria
5. V. Minuet
6. VI. Giga
7. I. Largo
8. II. Allegro
9. III. Largo II
10. IV. Allegro II
11. I. Larghetto
12. II. Allegro
13. III. Adagio
14. IV. Allegro
15. Sonata In D Major, K. 490
16. Sonata In D Major, K. 491
17. Sonata In C Major, K. 501
18. Sonata In C Major, K. 308
19. Sonata In C Major, K. 309
20. Sonata In G Major, K. 390
21. Sonata In G Major, K. 391
22. Sonata In F Minor, K. 238
23. Sonata In F Minor, K. 239

Amazon.com

Classical guitar wonder David Russell follows up his strong disc featuring the music of Mauro Giuliani with this fresh set of Baroque transcriptions. Thanks to Russell's impeccable technique and lyrical playing, you might even forget that these are transcriptions at all. Russell's interpretation of Jean Baptiste Loeillet's Suite No. 1 in G minor is impressive for its depth--these six dances range from jaunty (Corente) to graceful (Sarabanda), but the guitarist never falters. On Vivaldi's cello sonata, Russell grippingly conveys the composer's dark, meditative side during the Largo movements. But performing nine of Scarlatti's numerous harpsichord sonatas, Russell really gets to shine; these pieces seem tailor-made for the guitarist's agile fingers and understated style. Russell isn't the flashiest classical guitarist you'll hear, but his thoughtful and solid performances on this disc speak for themselves. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Thankfully not another "Best of the Baroque" recording.......2007-04-22

David Russell proves successful in these transcriptions to guitar, creating a dynamic forward progression and seamless legato that mirrors what the harpsichord would otherwise have acheived in the original. This is most impressive in the Scarlatti pieces, especially the vivacious and fascinating Sonata in D major (K.491) where Russell's sense of the whole and creative textures make it a most enticing result. His silky smooth, cross-string lead ins here create a bit of an illusion of a keyboard action. The G minor Suite of Loeillet is a refreshing less familiar piece that is hard to imagine growing weary of - unlike the Vivaldi Sonata which is, well ... another Vivaldi piece ... although with playing like Russell's, everything seems to shine regardless. Vividly recorded with a marvelous, full-bodied guitar acoutic that is hard to fault, this CD rises above the often mundane sea of classical guitar recordings of Baroque favorites. The highlight is certainly the Scarlatti transcriptions, especially the famous D major sonata. Compositions - 5 stars; Performance - 5 stars; Recording - 5 stars (Telarc's 20-bit digital master).

Pleasant.......2003-10-31

This is a very pleasant recording. It features pieces that you don't see as frequently recorded as they should be. Russell is especially nice on the Loeillet suite. If you're into Baroque music this is a nice CD to pick. Russell does this music justice. Good stuff.

Beautiful Baroque.......2002-07-12

While I don't care much for Russell's Latin and Spanish guitar performances, I do think he beautifully performs the Baroque pieces here and Bach transcriptions on other recordings. He's especially good at playing counterpoint and weaving different voices together. The tonal quality is pleasant also.

very good stuff.......2001-06-01

I like David Russel alot. His interpretations really bring music to life with gorgeous texture and perceptive phrasing. His choice of instruments are usually excellent as well. This is good stuff here. I feel obligated to voice two criticisms, though. First, I don't think the Dammann guitar on this disc has pretty trebles. They are kind of nasal. The guitar(s) he used for his Barrios and Tarrega CD's are superior recording instruments and have simply better tone--really beautiful, indeed perfect! Second, I find the Scarlatti interpretations don't quite measure up to those of Stephan Schmidt, who plays with a passion and clarity like I have never heard before. I can't see anyone being disappointed with Stephan Schmidt's Scarlatti recording. Never heard better. Gorgeous guitar as well. (I think both guitarists prefer cedar guitars over spruce).

Fantastic, lively transcriptions!.......2001-02-26

Baroque guitar cd's have a tendency to sound alike; all very stately and undertoned but without much punch or counterpoint to keep things interesting. This is NOT one of them! Russell's transcriptions sparkle and delight. The Loeillet piece that begins the program has some great counterpoint as a result of being previously for keyboard and ranks up there with some of Bach's compositions. The rest of the pieces are more of the same excellence, with Russell's cross-string trills and virtuosity making themselves apparent everywhere. It must also be noted the guitar he plays, a Dammann, has a wonderful tone and presence and, to my ears, similiar to a Smallman, especially in some of the strong, bassy chords. Though the composers are famous, the music is not standard repertoire (apart from a few of the Scarlatti) and so makes a sort of "new music" cd of Baroque tunes. Fans of his highly regarded Baroque cd on GHA will be greatly pleased by this one.

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Georg Philipp Telemann: The Complete Recorder Music,The Duets Vol.2 Manufacturer: Bis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Telemann: The Complete Recorder Music, The Duets, Vol. 1 ASIN: B0000016CR Release Date: 1995-12-06

Tracks:

1. 1/1. Vivace - 1/2. Adagio - 1/3. Allegro
2. 2/1. (Allegro) - 2/2. Larghetto - 2/3. Allegro Assai
3. 3/1. Vivace - 3/2. Soave - 3/3. Allegro Assai
4. 4/1. Vivace Ma Moderato - 4/2. Piacevole Non Largo - 4/3. Presto
5. 5/1. Vivace - 5/2. Cantabile - 5/3. Scherzando
6. 6/1. Presto - 6/2. Largo - 6/3. Vivace
7. 7/1. Vivace - 7/2. Allegretto - 7/3. Spiritoso
8. 8/1. Vivace - 8/2. Moderato - 8/3. Allegro
9. 9/1. Vivace - 9/2. Poco Presto - 9/3. Vivace
10. 10/1. Allegro - 10/2. Andante - 10/3. Vivace
11. 11/1. Allegro - 11/2. Poco Allegremente - 11/3. Poco Presto
12. 12/1. Presto - 12/2. Aria. Allegretto - 12/3. Vivace Assai

Track Listings:

1. Complete Piano II
2. Croft: Anthems
3. Dvorak: Piano Quintet op. 81/Romantic Pieces op. 75
4. El Tango en mis recuerdos
5. Famous Strauss Waltzes
6. Fauré: Bonne Chanson/Piano Trio
7. Fauré: Chansons, Vol. 1
8. Fauré, Duruflé: Requiems
9. Ferruccio Busoni: An Anthology of Chamber Music
10. Giovanni Battista Viotti: Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 19 - Viotti Chamber Orchestra

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