Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with "A Baroque Summer" - Bach, Vivaldi & More, a captivating album set to release on July 2, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection, spanning a little over an hour, brings together the timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque masters, offering a rich tapestry of classical and classical piano genres.
The album features a diverse array of pieces, from Bach's iconic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major to Vivaldi's Concerto for Violin and Continuo in B minor. Each track is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and emotional depth characteristic of the Baroque era. The inclusion of works by George Frideric Handel and other contemporaries adds a layer of variety and richness to the listening experience.
"A Baroque Summer" is not just a compilation of tracks; it's a carefully curated journey through the Baroque period, showcasing the evolution and brilliance of the genre. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the elegance of Baroque compositions, this album promises to be a delightful addition to your music library. Prepare to be transported to a world of harmonic sophistication and timeless beauty.
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Continuo, Op. 2/5 , RV 36: 3. Giga (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, in A Minor, BWV 989: Variatio IV. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Semele / Act 2: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 1. (Allegro molto moderato) - Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: VIb Gavotte I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria João Pires
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1/3, HWV 361: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfredo Campoli, George Malcolm
Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue I-II "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello (Arr. P. Romero for 4 Guitars): IIb. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Victor Alessandro
Castor et Pollux - Ballet Suite: Air pour les AthlètesJean-Philippe Rameau, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 3 No. 4, HWV 315: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Var. 10 Fughetta a 1 Clav.Johann Sebastian Bach, Catrin Finch
Concerto grosso in B flat, Op. 3, No. 1: 3. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Leslie Pearson, John Constable
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C, R.537 - rev. by Franz Giegling: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Henry Adelbrecht, Jean-Pierre Mathez, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Gerhart Hetzel, Kurt-Christian Stier, Fritz Kiskalt, Hedwig Bilgram, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Partita No. 1 in B flat, BWV 825: 6. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Jean Louis Steuerman
Concerto for Guitar and Strings in G minor, Op. 10, No. 2, R.439 - Arr. from Flute Concerto in G minor, Op. 10 No. 2, R.439: 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
Fantasia & Fugue in A Minor, BWV 944: I. FantasiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Rafał Blechacz
Concerto for Strings in B-Flat Major, RV 166: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode sur la mécanique des doigts: La folletteJean-Philippe Rameau, Christophe Rousset
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: II. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079: Canon II, a 2 violini in unisonoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kurt Guntner, Otto Büchner, Fritz Kiskalt
Il Floridante, HWV 14 / Act 1: MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Hippolyte et Aricie / Act 3: Deuxième Air des MatelotsJean-Philippe Rameau, Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775Johann Sebastian Bach, Janine Jansen, Maxim Rysanov
Water Music Suite / Water Music Suite in D Major, BWV 349: MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 20. SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras, Kenneth Sillito
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 15. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Lehmann
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 8 in D Minor, RV 249: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 6/6, HWV 324: II. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" - Concerto No. 11 in D Major, RV 204: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Music for the Royal Fireworks: Suite HWV 351: 3. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell
Flute Sonata in B minor, HWV 376 "Halle" No. 3: 3. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, William Bennett, Nicholas Kraemer, Denis Vigay
Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ed. Marriner: Canones diversi: Canon 3 a 2 per Motum contrariumJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Iona Brown, Stephen Shingles
Rodrigo - Suite, HWV 5: 2. GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Suite Les Indes Galantes / Les Fleurs: 17. Ritournelle pour la fête persaneJean-Philippe Rameau, Orchestra Of The 18th Century, Frans Brüggen
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 4. Allemande (Andante allegro)George Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue II-I "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Premier livre de pièces de clavecin, Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: IX. MenuetJean-Philippe Rameau, Mahan Esfahani
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rafael Kubelík
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: VI. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Suite in E Minor for Harpsichord, RCT2 - Trans. for Guitar: 8. Tambourin (Transcr. Fernández)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Eduardo Fernández
Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ed. Marriner: Canon perpetuus super Thema RegiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Shingles, Nicholas Kraemer
Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin / Suite en la: La triomphanteJean-Philippe Rameau, Olivier Baumont
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