Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with "Baroque Summer" by George Frideric Handel. This exquisite compilation, set for release on May 27, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of the timeless elegance and intricate beauty of the Baroque era. The album spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, choral, and opera, showcasing Handel's unparalleled mastery and versatility.
"Baroque Summer" is a meticulously curated collection of Handel's most captivating works, featuring iconic pieces such as "Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks." The album also includes collaborations with fellow Baroque giants Antonio Vivaldi and Jean-Philippe Rameau, creating a rich tapestry of musical brilliance. With a runtime of 1 hour and 9 minutes, this album is a journey through the opulent courts and grand theaters of 18th-century Europe, where Handel's compositions reigned supreme.
The tracklist is a testament to Handel's prolific output and innovative spirit, encompassing sonatas, concertos, suites, and operatic excerpts. Each piece is a masterclass in Baroque form and style, from the lively rhythms of "La joyeuse" to the solemn grandeur of "Adagio" movements. The album's diverse instrumentation, ranging from solo harpsichord to full orchestral ensembles, highlights Handel's ability to compose for any setting, whether intimate or grand.
"Baroque Summer" is not just a collection of tracks but a comprehensive exploration of Handel's genius. It offers a glimpse into the musical landscape of his time, where innovation and tradition coexisted, and where the seeds of modern classical music were sown. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the Baroque era, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience. Let the timeless melodies of George Frideric Handel transport you to a summer of Baroque splendor.
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Continuo, Op. 2/5 , RV 36: 3. Giga (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
Semele / Act 2: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Premier Livre de pieces de clavecin / Suite in D Minor-major 1724: 14. La joyeuseJean-Philippe Rameau, Kenneth Gilbert
Oboe Sonata in f major, HWV 363a: 5. MenuettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Neil Black, Graham Sheen, George Malcolm
Harpsichord Suite Set I No. 3 in D minor HWV 428: 1. PreludeGeorge Frideric Handel, Colin Tilney
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Pina Carmirelli, Anna Maria Cotogni, Pasquale Pellegrino, Claudio Buccarella, I Musici
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 1. (Allegro molto moderato) - Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
1er livre suite en la: CouranteJean-Philippe Rameau, Olivier Baumont
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1/3, HWV 361: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfredo Campoli, George Malcolm
Recorder Sonata in G minor, RV 58 (Il pastor fido, Op. 13/6): 1. Vivace - AdagioNicolas Chédeville, Michala Petri, George Malcolm
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue I-II "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Castor et Pollux - Ballet Suite: Air GaiJean-Philippe Rameau, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1, HWV 289: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Preston, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Suite Les Paladins, RCT 51: 14. Contredanse (en rondeau)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonhardt
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello (Arr. P. Romero for 4 Guitars): IIb. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Victor Alessandro
Castor et Pollux - Ballet Suite: Air pour les AthlètesJean-Philippe Rameau, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 3 No. 4, HWV 315: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B flat, Op. 3, No. 1: 3. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Leslie Pearson, John Constable
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Recorder Sonata in F Major Op. 1 No. 11, HWV 369: III. Alla SicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, Rachel Beckett, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode sur la mécanique des doigts: La joyeuseJean-Philippe Rameau, Christophe Rousset
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C, R.537 - rev. by Franz Giegling: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Henry Adelbrecht, Jean-Pierre Mathez, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Gerhart Hetzel, Kurt-Christian Stier, Fritz Kiskalt, Hedwig Bilgram, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1 No. 9b, HWV 367b: V. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Concerto for Guitar and Strings in G minor, Op. 10, No. 2, R.439 - Arr. from Flute Concerto in G minor, Op. 10 No. 2, R.439: 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
Concerto for Strings in B-Flat Major, RV 166: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode sur la mécanique des doigts: La folletteJean-Philippe Rameau, Christophe Rousset
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
Il Floridante, HWV 14 / Act 1: MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Hippolyte et Aricie / Act 3: Deuxième Air des MatelotsJean-Philippe Rameau, Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Water Music Suite / Water Music Suite in D Major, BWV 349: MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 20. SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras, Kenneth Sillito
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 15. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Lehmann
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 8 in D Minor, RV 249: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 6/6, HWV 324: II. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" - Concerto No. 11 in D Major, RV 204: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Music for the Royal Fireworks: Suite HWV 351: 3. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell
Flute Sonata in B minor, HWV 376 "Halle" No. 3: 3. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, William Bennett, Nicholas Kraemer, Denis Vigay
Rodrigo - Suite, HWV 5: 2. GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Suite Les Indes Galantes / Les Fleurs: 17. Ritournelle pour la fête persaneJean-Philippe Rameau, Orchestra Of The 18th Century, Frans Brüggen
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
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue II-I "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Premier livre de pièces de clavecin, Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: IX. MenuetJean-Philippe Rameau, Mahan Esfahani
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rafael Kubelík
Suite in E Minor for Harpsichord, RCT2 - Trans. for Guitar: 8. Tambourin (Transcr. Fernández)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Eduardo Fernández
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