Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Antonio Vivaldi's "Air - Baroque Dances." This captivating album, set to release on July 13, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a treasure trove of classical masterpieces that showcase Vivaldi's unparalleled genius and his enduring influence on the genre. Spanning a concise yet engaging 45 minutes, the album is a delightful journey through a variety of dance forms that were popular during the Baroque era.
"Air - Baroque Dances" features a meticulously curated selection of tracks, including the lively "Gavotte" from Alcina, HWV 34, the elegant "Menuet" from French Suite No. 4 in E flat, BWV 815, and the spirited "Bourrée" from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351. Each piece is a testament to Vivaldi's ability to blend technical virtuosity with emotional depth, creating compositions that are both technically demanding and deeply expressive.
The album is a celebration of the dance forms that were integral to Baroque music, with tracks that range from the graceful "Saraband" to the energetic "Gigue." Vivaldi's compositions are brought to life with a sense of rhythm and movement that is both precise and fluid, making this album a perfect choice for those who appreciate the intricate beauty of Baroque dance music.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Air - Baroque Dances" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's diverse selection of tracks ensures that there is something for everyone, making it an essential addition to any classical music collection. So, sit back, relax, and let the timeless melodies of Antonio Vivaldi transport you to a world of elegance, grace, and musical brilliance.
Alcina, HWV 34 / Act 1: GavotteGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Trio Sonata in E minor for 2 Violins and Continuo, Op. 1/2 , RV 6 7: 4. Gavotta (Allegro)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Franco Gulli, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
French Suite No. 4 in E flat, BWV 815: 6. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Hogwood
Partie (Suite) in E Minor: CouranteJohann Pachelbel, Henk Bouman, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Amphitryon, Z. 572, Suite: V. AirHenry Purcell, Roy Goodman, The Parley of Instruments
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IV. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Partie (Suite) in G Major: III. GavotteJohann Pachelbel, Henk Bouman, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 4, HWV 399: IV. Gigue. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 4, HWV 399: V. Menuet. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Wassermusik Suite, TWV 55:C3 "Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth": IX. Gigue. Ebb' und FluthGeorg Philipp Telemann, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Les Nations - Premier Ordre: 8. GavotteFrançois Couperin, Jacobean Ensemble, Thurston Dart
Trio Sonata in G minor for 2 Violins and Continuo, Op. 1/1 , RV 7 3: 5. Gavotte (Allegro)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Franco Gulli, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9: IV. Gavotta: AllegroArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Pièces de Clavecin in G major: 12. MenuetJean-Henri d'Anglebert, Christophe Rousset
Alcina, HWV 34 / Overture: MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Suite en ré majeur: 6. GavotteDubuisson,, Jonathan Dunford
Pièces de Clavecin in G major: 15. Menuet "Dans nos Bois"Jean-Henri d'Anglebert, Christophe Rousset
Wassermusik Suite, TWV 55:C3 "Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth": V. Gavotte. Spielende NajadenGeorg Philipp Telemann, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Royall Consorts / No. 3 in D Minor: SarabandWilliam Lawes, Monica Huggett, Sonnerie
Concerto grosso No. 10 in F - Arr. from Corelli's Sonata Op. 5 No. 10 (rev. Franz Giegling): 4. Gavotta: AllegroFrancesco Geminiani, Roberto Michelucci, Walter Gallozzi, Aldo Bennici, Mario Centurione, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: Vc. Gavotte I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: 5. Menuet I-IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Thurston Dart
Suite n 9 en re majeur: GavotteRobert de Visée, Pierre Laniau
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: IV. GavotteJohann Sebastian Bach, Bruce Liu
Royall Consorts / No. 9 in F Major: SarabandWilliam Lawes, Monica Huggett, Sonnerie
Pièces de Clavecin in G minor: 9. Gigue de LullyJean-Henri d'Anglebert, Christophe Rousset
French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: VI. Petit MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
A FancyJohn Danyel, Anthony Rooley, James Tyler
Oboe Sonata in f major, HWV 363a: 4. Bourrée (Angloise)George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Neil Black, Graham Sheen, George Malcolm
Sonata in D minor, Op. 4, No. 8: 3. Sarabanda (Allegro)Arcangelo Corelli, Monica Huggett, Alison Bury, Hopkinson Smith, Ton Koopman, Jaap Ter Linden
Hornpipe In E MinorHenry Purcell, Floraleda Sacchi
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: VIb Gavotte I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria João Pires
French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: 7. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Thurston Dart
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Continuo, Op. 2/9 , RV 16: 4. Gavotta (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: Vb. Gavotte II (Musette)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Les Nations / Troisième Ordre "L'Impériale": 10. MenuetFrançois Couperin, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Suonata: GavottaGiovanni Zamboni, Edin Karamazov
Suite Les Paladins, RCT 51: 13. MenuetJean-Philippe Rameau, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonhardt
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: 5. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Thurston Dart
La rhétorique des dieux / Suite No. 10 en la mineur: 4. CouranteDenis Gaultier, Louis Pernot
TambourinJean-Philippe Rameau, Víkingur Ólafsson
Partita No. 5 in G, BWV 829: 3. CorrenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Jean Louis Steuerman
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Va. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rafael Kubelík
MenuetHenri Desmarets, Ulsamer Collegium, Josef Ulsamer
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 12: IV. Sarabanda: VivaceArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Water Music: MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum
Symphonies pour les soupers du roy II: Menuet des bergersMichel Richard Delalande, Ensemble Orchestral de L'Oiseau-Lyre, Louis de Froment, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Pierre Pierlot, Claude Maisonneuve, André Delmotte, Roger Delmotte, André Sennedat, Pierre Cochereau, Robert Veyron-Lacroix
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 / Act 2: Ballo. PrestoChristoph Willibald Gluck, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: 4. GavotteJohann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Backhaus