Charles Avison's "Avison: Concerto Grossi" is a captivating journey through the world of 18th-century Baroque music, released on January 1, 2000, under the CBC label. This album showcases Avison's masterful arrangements of Domenico Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas, transformed into rich and dynamic concerto grossi. With a total runtime of 53 minutes, the album features four distinct concertos, each divided into four movements, offering a diverse range of emotions and musical expressions.
The concertos are performed with a blend of elegance and vigor, highlighting the intricate interplay between the soloists and the orchestra. Avison's innovative approach to adapting Scarlatti's works for the concerto grosso format results in a unique and engaging listening experience. The album opens with the Concerto No. 4 in A Minor, characterized by its somber and introspective Andante, followed by a lively Allegro. The Concerto No. 6 in D Major showcases a dramatic Con furia movement, while the Concerto No. 2 in G Major features a graceful Largo and a spirited Vivace.
The final concerto, No. 12 in D Major, concludes the album with a sense of grandeur and exuberance. Avison's skillful orchestration and the precise execution by the performers make this album a standout in the Baroque repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Avison: Concerto Grossi" offers a delightful exploration of the timeless beauty and complexity of Baroque music.
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Tracks
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 4 in A Minor: I. AndanteCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 4 in A Minor: II. AllegroCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 4 in A Minor: III. LargoCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 4 in A Minor: IV. VivaceCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 6 in D Major: I. LargoCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 6 in D Major: II. Con furiaCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 6 in D Major: III. AdagioCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 6 in D Major: IV. VivacementeCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 2 in G Major: I. LargoCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 2 in G Major: II. AllegroCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 2 in G Major: III. AndanteCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 2 in G Major: IV. VivaceCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 12 in D Major: I. Grave temporeggiato - Largo tempo giustoCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 12 in D Major: II. Allegro spiritosoCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 12 in D Major: III. LentementeCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Concertos done from Scarlatti's Lessons, Concerto No. 12 in D Major: IV. Temporeggiato - AllegroCharles Avison, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
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