Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterful compositions with this comprehensive collection of his Organ Concertos, Op. 4 & Op. 7. Released in 1997 by Hyperion, this album spans over two and a half hours, offering a rich tapestry of classical, choral, and operatic elements that showcase Handel's unparalleled genius.
This album features a stunning array of 50 tracks, meticulously performed and recorded to capture the essence of Handel's original works. The Organ Concertos, Op. 4 and Op. 7, are among Handel's most celebrated compositions, originally designed as interval music to be played during performances. These concertos are a testament to Handel's innovative approach to music, blending the grandeur of the organ with the delicate nuances of the orchestra.
The album begins with the Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1, and progresses through a series of concertos in various keys and moods, each offering a unique perspective on Handel's artistic vision. From the somber and reflective pieces to the lively and energetic movements, every track is a masterclass in baroque composition.
Highlights include the Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3, which features a captivating menuet, and the Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4, which concludes with a triumphant Choral Alleluia. The inclusion of the Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, adds a touch of diversity to the collection, showcasing Handel's versatility as a composer.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's works, this album offers a profound and enriching experience. The meticulous attention to detail in the performances and the high-quality recording ensure that every note resonates with clarity and depth, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of Handel's compositions.
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: I. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: IV. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: I. A tempo ordinario e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: III. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: IV. Allegro ma non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: IV. Allegro – Choral AlleluiaGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Paul Nicholson, Timothy Brown, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: III. Alla sicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: III. Organo ad libitum. FugueGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: IV. SpiritosoGeorge Frideric Handel, Brandenburg Consort, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: V. Menuets I/II alternativoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: I. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: II. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: III. Largo e pianoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: V. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: II. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: III. Organo ad libitum. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: I. Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Frances Kelly, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Frances Kelly, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Frances Kelly, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: II. Allegro così cosìGeorge Frideric Handel, Brandenburg Consort, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: III. Organo ad libitum. PreludeGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: I. Staccato ma non troppo allegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: II. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: III. Andante larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: IV. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: VI. GavotteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: I. PomposoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: II. Organo ad libitum. AllemandeGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: III. Air. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
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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