Iona Brown, the renowned violinist and conductor, presents a captivating collection of works by three Baroque masters: Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi. Released on March 10, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, "Brown Plays" - Bach, Handel & Vivaldi is a testament to Brown's virtuosity and her deep understanding of the Baroque repertoire.
This album spans over two hours and forty-seven minutes, featuring a diverse range of compositions that showcase the elegance and intricacy of chamber music. The tracklist includes sonatas, concertos, and even Vivaldi's famous "The Four Seasons," performed with a level of precision and passion that only Iona Brown can deliver.
The album opens with Handel's Violin Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a, followed by a series of sonatas and concertos that highlight the unique styles of each composer. Bach's Oboe Concerto in D Minor and Oboe Concerto in F Major are particularly noteworthy, as are Vivaldi's concertos from Op. 10, including the dramatic "La notte."
Iona Brown's interpretation of "The Four Seasons" is a standout feature of this album. Each concerto, from the lively "La primavera" to the introspective "L'inverno," is performed with a keen sense of dynamics and expression, bringing the seasons to life through music.
The album concludes with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, a piece that exemplifies the collaborative spirit of Baroque music. Brown's rendition is both energetic and nuanced, providing a fitting finale to this remarkable collection.
"Brown Plays" - Bach, Handel & Vivaldi is not just an album; it's a journey through the Baroque era, guided by one of the most respected musicians of our time. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Violin Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a: 1. GraveGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Violin Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Violin Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a: 3. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Violin Sonata in D minor, HWV 359a: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in D major, Op. 1, No. 13: 1. AffettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in D major, Op. 1, No. 13: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in D major, Op. 1, No. 13: 3. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in D major, Op. 1, No. 13: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in E major, Op. 1, No. 15: 1. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in E major, Op. 1, No. 15: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in E major, Op. 1, No. 15: 3. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata in E major, Op. 1, No. 15: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Nicholas Kraemer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Concerto in F major, Op.10, No.5, RV 434: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in F major, Op.10, No.5, RV 434: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in F major, Op.10, No.5, RV 434: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.4, RV 435: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.4, RV 435: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.4, RV 435: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.6, RV 437: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.6, RV 437: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G major, Op.10, No.6, RV 437: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053R: I. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053R: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G minor, Op.10, No.2, RV 439 " La notte": 1. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G minor, Op.10, No.2, RV 439 " La notte": 2/3. Fantasmi (Presto) - LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto in G minor, Op.10, No.2, RV 439 " La notte": 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: I. (Allegro moderato)Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: II. LarghettoJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: III. Allegro ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Flautino Concerto In C, RV 443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Flautino Concerto In C, RV 443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Flautino Concerto In C, RV 443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": III. Allegro. Danza pastoraleAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": III. Presto. Tempo impetuoso d'estateAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047 - Ed. Dart: 1. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Iona Brown, David Munrow, Neil Black, Barry Tuckwell, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047 - Ed. Dart: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Iona Brown, David Munrow, Neil Black, Barry Tuckwell, Raymond Leppard, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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