Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with "Concerto Grosso: Vivaldi, Bach & Handel" by The English Concert. This exquisite collection, set to release on August 24, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, brings together the masterful compositions of three titans of the Baroque era. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 14 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
The English Concert, renowned for their authentic and vibrant performances, delivers a captivating journey through a diverse array of concertos and concerti grossi. From the lively and spirited Allegro movements to the serene and reflective Larghetto passages, each track is a showcase of the ensemble's technical prowess and deep musical sensitivity.
Highlights include Vivaldi's "L'estro armonico" concertos, which are celebrated for their inventive and harmonically rich compositions. Handel's oboe concertos and concerti grossi, with their regal and expressive melodies, are performed with a clarity and elegance that bring out the best in these timeless works. Bach's arrangements, including the Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and the Double Concerto for 2 Violins, are rendered with precision and grace, showcasing the ensemble's ability to capture the intricate counterpoint and harmonic depth of Bach's music.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Concerto Grosso: Vivaldi, Bach & Handel" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The English Concert's commitment to historical performance practices ensures that each note resonates with the authenticity and vitality of the Baroque era. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical splendor with this exceptional album.
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230, Op. 3 No. 9: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: III. Siciliana. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 301: IV. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: II. Largo e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: IV. Polonaise. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: V. Allegro, ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: II. Larghetto e spiritosoAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: I. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: II. Fuga. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: III. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: II. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, 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
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: III. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: VI. GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Solo Keyboard No. 1 in D Major, BWV 972 (After Vivaldi, RV 230): I. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Solo Keyboard No. 1 in D Major, BWV 972 (After Vivaldi, RV 230): II. LarghettoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Solo Keyboard No. 1 in D Major, BWV 972 (After Vivaldi, RV 230): III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: I. GraveGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: III. Sarabande. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Double Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings & Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Double Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings & Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Elizabeth Wilcock, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Double Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings & Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Elizabeth Wilcock, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": II. Largo β AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": III. Allegro β AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": IV. Andante non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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