Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterpieces with the album "Handel: Water Music; Concerti grossi." Released in 2000 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this collection is a celebration of Baroque brilliance, spanning a rich tapestry of genres including classical, choral, and opera. The album is a comprehensive journey through Handel's most renowned works, featuring the iconic "Water Music" suites and the enchanting "Concerti grossi."
The "Water Music" suites, composed for King George I of England, are a testament to Handel's ability to capture the spirit of celebration and grandeur. The suites are divided into three parts, each offering a unique blend of dance movements and orchestral brilliance. The "Concerti grossi," particularly the Op. 6 collection, showcase Handel's mastery of orchestral composition, brimming with variety, color, and emotional depth.
This album is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The performances, conducted by Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, bring a fresh and vibrant energy to these timeless pieces. The duration of the album is approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes, providing a substantial and immersive listening experience.
From the lively "Overture" of the "Water Music Suite No. 1" to the majestic "Allegro" of the "Concerto grosso in B Minor," each track is a testament to Handel's enduring legacy. The album also includes the "Music for the Royal Fireworks," a composition that encapsulates the grandeur and festivity of its namesake event.
"Handel: Water Music; Concerti grossi" is not just an album; it's a journey through the Baroque era, guided by one of its most illustrious composers. Whether you're in the mood for the lively rhythms of a "Hornpipe" or the serene beauty of an "Air," this collection offers a diverse and enriching musical experience. Dive into the world of Handel and let the timeless melodies transport you to an era of unparalleled musical innovation.
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: I. Overture. Grave – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: III. [Hornpipe. Allegro] – Andante – [Allegro da capo]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IV. [Passepied. A tempo di menuetto]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: V. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. [Minuet] for HornsGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VII. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IX. [Gavotte. Andante]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. [Alla Hornpipe]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: I. [Sarabande]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: II. Aria [Rigaudon I-II]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: V. Air [Bourrée]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IIIa. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IIIb. [Trio]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue I-II "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: III. Coro [Trumpet Minuet]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La Paix. Largo alla sicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La RéjouissanceGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Va. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 3, HWV 334: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IIa. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IIb. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IV. Andante larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: I. Overture. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: VI. Menuet. Un poco larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: I. Larghetto e affettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
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
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: III. Musette. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: III. Aria e variato. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
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