Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's piano concertos with this captivating album, released on August 5, 2014, by CPO. This collection showcases four of Handel's most exquisite keyboard concertos, each a masterclass in Baroque composition. The album opens with the enchanting "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale" (Keyboard Concerto No. 13 in F Major, HWV 295), a piece that beautifully captures the essence of nature through its melodic interplay. The concertos in A Major (HWV 296a) and D Minor (HWV 304) follow, each offering a unique blend of grace and intensity. The album concludes with the expansive Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major (HWV 305a), a multi-movement work that demonstrates Handel's versatility and ingenuity. Spanning a concise yet fulfilling 55 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Handel's choral and opera-influenced compositions, making it a delightful addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Keyboard Concerto No. 13 in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale": I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 13 in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale": II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 13 in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale": III. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 13 in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale": IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 14 in A Major, HWV 296a: I. Largo e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 14 in A Major, HWV 296a: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 14 in A Major, HWV 296a: III. Grave. Organo ad libitumGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 14 in A Major, HWV 296a: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 15 in D Minor, HWV 304: I. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 15 in D Minor, HWV 304: II. Organo adagio ad libitumGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 15 in D Minor, HWV 304: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: III. Organo ad libitumGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: IV. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: V. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: VI. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: VII. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
Keyboard Concerto No. 16 in F Major, HWV 305a: VIII. Marche. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Kirschnereit, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Lavard Skou Larsen
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