Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Baroque era with "Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi, a captivating album featuring the masterful compositions of George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi. Released on May 20, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this exquisite collection spans the genres of classical, choral, and opera, offering a rich tapestry of musical brilliance.
The album is a meticulously curated journey through the opulent sounds of the Baroque period, showcasing Handel's iconic Water Music Suites and Vivaldi's renowned violin concertos from "The Four Seasons." With a duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, "Baroque Melodies" invites you to indulge in the intricate melodies and harmonies that have enchanted audiences for centuries.
Handel's Water Music Suites, composed for a royal barge procession on the River Thames, are a testament to his unparalleled skill in blending orchestral textures and creating lively, dance-inspired movements. The album also features Handel's Cello Concerto in C Minor and Flute Sonatas, each piece a masterclass in Baroque expression and virtuosity.
Vivaldi's contributions to the album include his celebrated violin concertos, which paint vivid musical landscapes corresponding to each season. From the pastoral delights of "La Primavera" to the stormy intensity of "L'inverno," these concertos are a symphony of nature's moods and a showcase of Vivaldi's innovative compositional techniques.
"Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi is not just a collection of tracks but a celebration of two of the most influential composers in music history. Whether you are a seasoned classical connoisseur or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enchanting and enriching listening experience. Prepare to be transported to the grandeur of 18th-century Europe, where the music of Handel and Vivaldi continues to resonate with timeless beauty and elegance.
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: I. Ouverture. Largo – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: III. Allegro – Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: V. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VI. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VII. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VIII. Hornpipe. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IX. [Andante]George Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XII. Alla hornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIII. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XVII. Rigaudon - w/o tempo indication - RigaudonGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XV. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XIX. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XX. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXI. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXII. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXIII. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 3. Allegro ma non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Concerto in A Major for Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, R. 269 "La Primavera": III. Allegro (Danza pastorale)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": III. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, R. 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro (La caccia)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: III. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: V. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: III. [Adagio]George Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: IV. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
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