Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterful compositions with the album "Handel: Water Music; Concerti grossi." Released on January 1, 2000, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this collection is a testament to Handel's enduring genius and his profound impact on classical music.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 26 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of Handel's most celebrated works. It opens with the enchanting "Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major," a piece renowned for its lively and graceful melodies, followed by the equally captivating "Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major" and "Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major." These suites, composed for King George I of England, are a delightful blend of dance movements and orchestral brilliance, showcasing Handel's unparalleled ability to create music that is both sophisticated and accessible.
The album also features the majestic "Music for the Royal Fireworks," a composition that epitomizes grandeur and celebration. This suite, with its powerful fanfares and serene interludes, was originally written to accompany a grand fireworks display in London, and it continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic flair.
In addition to the Water Music and the Royal Fireworks, the album includes a selection of Handel's Concerti grossi, showcasing his mastery of the concerto form. These works, characterized by their intricate counterpoint and rich harmonies, demonstrate Handel's ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
Throughout the album, Handel's compositions are performed with exquisite precision and passion, bringing to life the full range of his musical genius. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring appeal of Handel's music.
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: I. Overture. Grave – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: III. [Hornpipe. Allegro] – Andante – [Allegro da capo]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IV. [Passepied. A tempo di menuetto]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: V. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. [Minuet] for HornsGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VII. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IX. [Gavotte. Andante]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. [Alla Hornpipe]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: I. [Sarabande]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: II. Aria [Rigaudon I-II]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: V. Air [Bourrée]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IIIa. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IIIb. [Trio]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue I-II "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: III. Coro [Trumpet Minuet]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La Paix. Largo alla sicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La RéjouissanceGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Va. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a due cori No. 3, HWV 334: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IIa. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IIb. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: IV. Andante larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto a Due Cori No. 3, HWV 334: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ursula Holliger, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: I. Overture. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: VI. Menuet. Un poco larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: I. Larghetto e affettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
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
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: III. Musette. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: III. Aria e variato. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
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