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"A Baroque Landscape" - Handel, Vivaldi & More
- 2025
- 80 tracks
- 1 uur, 39 min
- classical
Album Description
Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Baroque music with "A Baroque Landscape" - Handel, Vivaldi & More, a captivating collection curated by the legendary George Frideric Handel. This exquisite album, set to release on March 11, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of the Baroque era's rich musical heritage, spanning genres such as classical, choral, and opera.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, this album features 80 meticulously selected tracks that showcase the brilliance of Handel, Vivaldi, and other esteemed composers of the period. From the lively rhythms of Handel's "Water Music Suite" to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," each piece is a testament to the composers' unparalleled genius and the enduring appeal of Baroque music.
The album opens with the serene "Adagio e staccato" from Handel's "Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major," setting the stage for a journey through the Baroque landscape. It continues with iconic works such as Vivaldi's "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" and Handel's "Canon in D Major," alongside lesser-known but equally captivating pieces like the "Concerto a 5 in G, Op. 7, No. 4 for Strings and Continuo" and the "French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812."
"A Baroque Landscape" - Handel, Vivaldi & More is not just an album; it's an experience that transports you to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the Baroque period's most celebrated compositions. So, prepare to be enchanted by the timeless beauty of Handel, Vivaldi, and their contemporaries, as you indulge in the splendor of "A Baroque Landscape" - Handel, Vivaldi & More.
Tracks
- Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Janine Jansen, Candida Thompson, Henk Rubingh, Julian Rachlin, Stacey Watton, Maarten Jansen, Liz Kenny, Jan Jansen
- The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus XIIIa a 3 rectusJohann Sebastian Bach, Tatiana Nikolayeva
- Canon in D Major, P. 37Johann Pachelbel, Edward Brewer, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in Bb major, Op. 6, No. 7: 1. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- Water Music, Suites 2 & 3 in D/G, HWV 348: IX. Country Dance (I/II)George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D Major, RV 511: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Viktoria Mullova, Giuliano Carmignola, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
- The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus XIIIb a 3 inversusJohann Sebastian Bach, Tatiana Nikolayeva
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in A minor, Op. 6, No. 4: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- Concerto a 5 in G, Op. 7, No. 4 for Strings and Continuo: 2. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, I Musici
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in B minor, Op. 6, No. 12: 1. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus VJohann Sebastian Bach, Tatiana Nikolayeva
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in E minor, Op. 6, No. 3: 2. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 6: 2. Tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IV. Menuet I - IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Music for The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: La RéjouissanceGeorge Frideric Handel, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Lorin Maazel
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in E minor, Op. 6, No. 3: 5. Allegro, ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: I. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Minuet in G Major (Prev. Attrib. J.S. Bach as BWV Anh. 114)Christian Petzold, Lang Lang
- French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: IX. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Les indes galantes / Act 9: IV.14 Danse des Sauvages - LiveJean-Philippe Rameau, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
- Partie (Suite) in G Major: II. AllemandeJohann Pachelbel, Henk Bouman, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
- The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus IIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Tatiana Nikolayeva
- French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: I. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: XIII. "Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)"George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814: IV. AnglaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus IX a 4 alla duodecimaJohann Sebastian Bach, Tatiana Nikolayeva
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in B minor, Op. 6, No. 12: 5. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: V. Menuet I - VI. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6, No. 5: 4. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, "Fatto per la Notte di Natale": III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Naoko Tanaka, Eric Wyrick, Eric Bartlett, Edward Brewer
- Water Music Suite: Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Lorin Maazel
- French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: V. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in C minor, Op. 6, No. 8: 2. GraveGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- Gloria in Excelsis Deo: Domine DeusGeorge Frideric Handel, Gillian Keith, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
- French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: IV. GavotteJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in E minor, Op. 6, No. 3: 1. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, "Fatto per la Notte di Natale": I. Vivace - GraveArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Music for the Royal Fireworks: Suite HWV 351: V. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: V. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814: VII. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 2: 4. Allegro, ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- 12 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9: 6. GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, Handel and Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood
- French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: II. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Concerto in D Major, HWV 335a: III. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: II. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
- Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: VI. Alla breve. ModeratoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: II. Fuga (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
About George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel, born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, renowned for his enduring influence on classical music. His prolific career spanned various genres, including operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. Handel's compositions, such as the iconic 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks', continue to captivate audiences today. After settling in London in 1712, he became a prominent figure in British musical life, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. Handel's works are celebrated for their grandeur and emotional depth, making him a cornerstone of the Baroque period and a symbol of European musical heritage. His final resting place is in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his enduring legacy.
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