Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Baroque era with "3 Baroque Masters" - Vivaldi, Handel & Bach, a captivating album set to release on March 17, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection spans a generous 1 hour and 52 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces composed by three of the most influential figures in music history: Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach.
The album opens with a trio of sonatas by Handel, showcasing the intricate interplay of oboes and continuo in his Op. 5 compositions. Vivaldi's contributions include stirring sonatas for cello and continuo, each movement a testament to his virtuosic style. Bach's works, performed with his signature depth and complexity, range from solo violin partitas to sonatas for flute and cello with continuo, highlighting his unparalleled mastery of form and expression.
"3 Baroque Masters" is a celebration of the Baroque period's opulence and refinement. Each track is a journey through the composers' distinct voices, from the lively allegros to the contemplative adagios. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound exploration of the Baroque repertoire, performed with the precision and passion that these timeless works deserve. Prepare to be transported to the grand salons and intimate chambers of 18th-century Europe, where the music of Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach reigned supreme.
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 1. Andante - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 3. Larghetto - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 4. Gavotte (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata for cello and Continuo in B flat, RV.47: 1. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for cello and Continuo in B flat, RV.47: 2. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for cello and Continuo in B flat, RV.47: 3. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for cello and Continuo in B flat, RV.47: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 1. Andante - PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria Graf, Irena Grafenauer, David Geringas
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 2. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, David Geringas
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 3. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Maria Graf, David Geringas
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 4. Menuet I - IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Maria Graf, David Geringas
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 1a. AllemandaJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 1b. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 2a. CorrenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 2b. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 3a. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 3b. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 4a. Tempo di BoreaJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita For Violin Solo No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: 4b. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 1. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 2. Allegro - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 3a. Musette (Andante)George Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 3b. Musette (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 4. MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 5. Gavotte (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Malcolm Latchem, Kenneth Sillito, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata for Flute Solo in A minor, BWV 1013: 1. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer
Sonata for Flute Solo in A minor, BWV 1013: 2. CorrenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer
Sonata for Flute Solo in A minor, BWV 1013: 3. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer
Sonata for Flute Solo in A minor, BWV 1013: 4. Bourrée anglaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in F major, R.41: 1. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in F major, R.41: 2. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in F major, R.41: 3. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in F major, R.41: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 1. PreludioJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 2. LoureJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 3. Gavotte en RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 4a. Minuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 4b. Minuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 5. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 6. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in A minor, R.43: 1. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in A minor, R.43: 2. Allegro pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in A minor, R.43: 3. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Sonata for Cello and Continuo in A minor, R.43: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Maurice Gendron, Marijke Smit Sibinga, Hans Lang
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 1. Andante larghetto - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 3. Sarabande (Largo assai)George Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
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
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 5. RondeauGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay