Prepare to be captivated by the timeless elegance of the Baroque era with "Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi, a stunning collaboration between George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi. This album, set for release on May 20, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of classical, choral, and operatic mastery that spans a generous 2 hours and 21 minutes.
The album is a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the brilliance of both Handel and Vivaldi. It features a diverse range of works, including Handel's iconic Water Music Suites Nos. 1-3, which are renowned for their lively rhythms and intricate harmonies. The album also includes Vivaldi's enchanting violin concertos from "The Four Seasons," each movement a vivid portrayal of nature's changing moods.
Handel's contributions extend beyond the Water Music Suites, with the inclusion of his Cello Concerto in C Minor and Flautino Concerto in C, both of which highlight his exceptional ability to blend technical virtuosity with emotional depth. Vivaldi's presence is equally compelling, with the Flute Sonata in E Minor and G Major adding a touch of grace and sophistication to the collection.
"Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi is not just an album; it's an experience. It invites you to explore the intricate beauty of Baroque music, where every note is a testament to the genius of Handel and Vivaldi. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a rewarding journey through some of the most celebrated works of the Baroque period.
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: I. Ouverture. Largo – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: III. Allegro – Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: V. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VI. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VII. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VIII. Hornpipe. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IX. [Andante]George Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XII. Alla hornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIII. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XVII. Rigaudon - w/o tempo indication - RigaudonGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XV. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XIX. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XX. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXI. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXII. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXIII. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 3. Allegro ma non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Concerto in A Major for Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, R. 269 "La Primavera": III. Allegro (Danza pastorale)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": III. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, R. 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro (La caccia)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: III. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: V. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: III. [Adagio]George Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: IV. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
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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