Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 (Complete)

1. Concerti Grossi (6), Op.3/1-6, HWV312-17, complete
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Conducted by Max Pommer

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Average customer rating: exceptional Superb Handel

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Tracks:

1. I (No. 1 in B-flat Major/G minor)
2. II
3. III
4. I Vivace (No. 2 in B-flat Major)
5. II Largo
6. III Allegro
7. IV
8. V
9. I Largo e staccato- Allegro (No. 3 in G major)
10. II Adagio
11. III Allegro
12. I (No. 4 in F major)
13. II Andante
14. III Allegro
15. IV Allegro
16. I (No. 5 in D minor)
17. II Fuga, Allegro
18. III Adagio
19. IV Allegro, ma non troppo
20. V Allegro
21. I No. 6 in D major/D minor)
22. II Improvisation (solo organ, Richard Egarr)
23. III Allegro
24. I Andante (Sonata a 5 (HWV 288)
25. II Adagio
26. III Allegro

Amazon.com

This new set of Handel's Op. 3 makes a superb case for these works (somewhat smaller than the more-familiar ones from Op. 6). Opus 3 is made up of assorted versions of concerti. Handel arranged and re-arranged many of these works often and so a definitive edition is probably impossible to assemble. Rather than being alarmed by the lack of similarities, we are treated to different combinations of instruments and different textures from movement to movement. Musicologists are bothered by who it was, precisely, that turned these concerti into a whole opus number. His publisher, John Walsh, claims responsibility, but did he do it with Handel's approval? We don't care. It's a delicious selection. Oboes, bassoons, and recorders are featured in the first, a solo flute brightens the third, while an organ improvisation shows up in the sixth to separate the first and last movements. Higher strings give energy to the opening of the second along with a pair of oboes, and the same combination darkens the second movement. The fourth has a prominent, propulsive harpsichord. A bonus is the composer's Sonata a 5, which is a sort of mini violin concerto. Richard Egarr is now in charge of the Academy of Ancient Music, and this, their first CD together, is remarkable on every level. The playing is terrific - energized, elegant, full of splendid details and tasteful embellishments - and the sonics are superb. The 11 string players, 7 woodwind players, and Egarr himself on organ and harpsichord, along with an archutenist and baroque guitarist, are spotlessly recorded, but with depth and warmth. This is irresistible. --Robert Levine

Album Description

Richard Egarr and the Academy of Ancient Music start a new Handel recording project. Their first release is Handel's Concerti grossi, Op. 3 and the Sonata a 5. Richard Egarr is the new Music Director of the Academy of Ancient Music.

Customer Reviews:

exceptional.......2007-07-10

The back cover of this release announces that it's the first recording made by the Academy of Ancient Music under their new director, Richard Egarr; & that it's the first in a projected series of Handel recordings. Well, it's a triumph in every way & I look forward to the next release. The playing by the AAM is solid & energetic, but not too energetic as it sometimes could be under Andrew Manze, whose own super-virtuoso flourishes occasionally teeter on the brink of excess. The music is so fresh-sounding that it sometimes seems almost improvised, as indeed some of it is -- Richard Egarr provides his own middle movement, a tasteful interlude for solo organ, for the delightful 6th Concerto.

The sound? Full, rich & dynamic. The lavishly produced package includes interesting liner notes by Richard Egarr. What else can I add?

Superb Handel.......2007-05-07

Richard Eggar has the AAM producing music with energy & joy. Combined with great arrangements and, to my ear, perfect tempi, kmake an irresistable combination.

Average customer rating: Are there better? Not even close. Treat your ears right ! FANTASTIC HANDEL!! A good recording of this work but there are better A recording of the century...really!

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Tracks:

1. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: (No Marking)
2. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
3. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Presto
4. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
5. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
6. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: A tempo giusto
8. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
9. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
10. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
11. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
12. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto
13. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
14. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
15. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
16. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
17. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
18. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
19. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Polonaise
20. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
21. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Ouverture
22. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
23. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Lento
24. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
25. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
26. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro moderato
27. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante larghetto, e staccato
28. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
29. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e staccato
30. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
31. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
2. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
3. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
4. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante
5. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Hornpipe
6. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto e affettuoso
7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro, ma non troppo
8. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Musette
9. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
10. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
11. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto affettuoso
12. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
13. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo, e piano
14. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
15. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
16. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
17. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto
18. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
19. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Menuet
20. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Gigue
21. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allemande
22. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Grave
23. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Andante allegro
24. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Adagio
25. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Siciliana
26. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
27. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
28. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro
29. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Larghetto, e piano
30. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Largo
31. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Allegro

Amazon.com essential recording

From the onset of the historical performances movement some years back, listeners have been subjected to a great many historically correct yet musically limp, passive and rudderless performances. So conductor Andrew Manze deserves real credit for the marvelous job he does here with the Academy of Ancient Music in the twelve Concerti Grossi, Opus 6, of George Frideric Handel. With great warmth as well as vigor he lets these felicitous, robust works come to life. What we hear is more color, more meat and more life than we are likely to get from a typical early music ensemble. Manze is a great musician. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

Are there better? Not even close........2005-12-19

I have devoured many recordings of the Op.6 as well as the Op.3 Concerti Grossi for the last 30 odd years. Marriner, Leppard, Hogwood, etc. (I don't count the Germans, apparently Handel eludes them). I thought I knew these works completely, like I know my wife's body. After hearing Andrew Manze's recreation of them it is as if the previous recordings had held back some divine secret that Manze finally reveals to the world. Treasures of unimaginable wealth are sprayed out like gemstone machine guns. Movements that I had previously thought, in my ignorance, to be somewhat longish, I now crave with an addicts lust. This recording, finally, hammers the coffin shut on all the other composers, the dabblers of the concerto grosso form. Yes, even the exalted noodler himself, Bach, is blown into the weeds. Handel's humanity, drama, sex, epiphanous grandeur and just plain a**-kicking compositional chops gush forth from Manze's 13 strings and two continuo players with an "INCOMPARABLE" dash, musicianship, élan, oh hell, they are as tight as a frog's bu** cheeks. And I mean that in a good way.

Treat your ears right !.......2005-07-29

Bold ! Robust ! Vibrant ! Exhilarating ! Brilliant ! Blow the grit out of your ears and listen to this. This is how Handel was meant to be played ! Do your ears a favor, go buy this CD.
Handel's Op. 6 + Manze = Heaven

FANTASTIC HANDEL!!.......2003-06-27

THIS CD IS JUST GREAT, BECAUSE THE MUSIC FLOWS LIKE A RIVER TO THE SEA, IN OTHER WORDS YOU BETCHA HEAR IT, DAMN GREAT!!
THE FIRST CD IS A "MUST" AND THE VIOLINS SOUND SO SMOOTH.... I CAN'T EXPLAIN THE FEELINGS YOU SHOULD TRY IT, AND OF COURSE BUY ONE 'CAUSE THIS CD IS 4EVER.

A good recording of this work but there are better.......2001-11-08

The playing is admirable and beautiful(especially the outstanding stylish playing from Manze and his soloist), and the use of period instruments is wonderful. But this recording is slightly bland in some movements(certain movements could be taken faster)if you want a recording with more passion I would opt for either the version from the Orpheus CO on DG or the one's from Iona Brown on Hanssler or Philips(I have listening to these recordings thousands of times and I warmly recommend them with 5 stars)

A recording of the century...really!.......2001-04-09

Manze has outdone himself, as have the Academy of Ancient Music.

There is life, there is magic, there is some beautiful playing, there is everything you could possibly want in a recording of this wonderful score. Even if you forego period instruments, you should really try these guys out! Forget Orpheus's attempt, and please ignore the bizarre recommendation for I Musici de Montreal on Chandos (great sound and cold playing). This recording really puts all those to shame.

To top it all off, not only do you have wonderful music-making, but you also get intelligent and delightful notes that are humorous too.

A first-class production. Maybe the classical music recording industry isn't dead quite yet!

Average customer rating: A dream great, but buy the 2 disc set!

Handel - Concerti Grossi, op. 6 (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11) / AAM · Manze George Frideric Handel , Andrew Manze , and The Academy of Ancient Music Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Manze, Andrew | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Manze, Andrew | ( M ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Concert for the Prince of Poland Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas Bach: Solo & Double Violin Concertos /Manze * Podger * AAM * Manze George Frideric Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 3 Portrait ASIN: B00005AAM5 Release Date: 2001-04-10

Customer Reviews:

A dream.......2006-02-22

Sound,style,interpretation,all i want to hear at athe highest level for the one that knows and appreciates!

great, but buy the 2 disc set!.......2005-01-09

This is too good to settle for half. Buy the two disc set. See there for more reviews.

Average customer rating: How wonderful Delightful.

Concerti Grossi / Water Music / Royal Fireworks George Frideric Handel , and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Concertos / Overtures Mendelssohn: Complete Symphonies Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 Telemann: The Six Paris Quartets Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 ASIN: B00006IQFK Release Date: 2002-09-10

Customer Reviews:

How wonderful.......2006-08-18

This has been one of our best classical music purchases. We are purchasing classical music after a nearly 25 year hiatus. We forgot how much we love the music and how wonderful it is to listen to and forget the cares of working in a crazy world.

Delightful........2004-02-18

These three bargain priced CDs offer really distinguished performances, both "historically aware" and warmly expressive: the only thing about which a period-instrument lover could quarrel, is the far richer and sweeter tone (and better intonation) of modern instruments. As for the performances, they are flawless from a philological standpoint, and convey the beauty of this music much more than many others (of any other I have heard).
In short, if you are interested in the SOUND of ancient instruments, this set is not for you; if instead you want to hear how beautiful this music is, and how subtly (AND truthfully) it can be performed by one of the world's very best chamber orchestras, look no further. This set is both delightful and a steal!

Average customer rating: Excellent and economical

Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks; Concerti Grossi (Box Set) Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of St. Martin in the Fields | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1 Nikolai Miaskovsky: Cello Concerto; Cello Sonatas 1 & 2 Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op 3 /Tafelmusik * Lamon Wagner: Extracts from the operas Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 5 & 6/Orchestral Suite No. 1; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields ASIN: B0000D1FCR Release Date: 2003-09-30

Customer Reviews:

Excellent and economical.......2007-05-30

I was very pleased with this box set from Brilliant Classics. The sound quality is excellent and the performances are also very fine. Note to potential buyers - this is not a period-instrument performance. I am not a particular fan of those, so this set was ideal for my tastes.

Average customer rating: People who hate baroque music should listen to these CDs A great version of Handel's Op. 6 . . . Orpheus delivers Eurydice after all Sensitive, clean,enthusiastic, and brilliant playing

Handel - Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra George Frideric Handel , and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: George Frideric Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 3 Vivaldi: L'estro Armonico Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 Berlioz: Complete Orchestral Works Mozart: Violin Concertos ASIN: B000001GR7 Release Date: 1996-08-13

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: A tempo giusto
2. Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro e forte
3. Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Adagio
4. Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro
5. Concerto No. 1 In G Major HWV 319: Allegro
6. Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Andante larghetto
7. Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Allegro
8. Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Largo - Adagio - Larghetto andante, e piano
9. Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Allegro, ma non troppo
10. Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Larghetto
11. Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Andante
12. Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Allegro
13. Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Polonaise: Andante
14. Concerto No. 3 In E Minor: Allegro, ma non troppo
15. Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Larghetto affecttuoso
16. Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Allegro
17. Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Largo e piano
18. Concerto No. 4 In A Minor: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: (Larghetto e staccato)
2. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Allegro
3. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Presto
4. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Largo
5. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Allegro
6. Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Menuet: Un poco larghetto
7. Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Larghetto affettuoso
8. Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: A tempo giusto
9. Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Musette: Larghetto
10. Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro
11. Concerto No. 6 In G Minor: Allegro
12. Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Largo
13. Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Allegro
14. Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Largo e piano
15. Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Andante
16. Concerto No. 7 In B Flat Major: Hornpipe
17. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Allemande
18. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Grave
19. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Andante allegro
20. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Adagio
21. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Siciliana: Andante
22. Concerto No. 8 In C Minor: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Largo
2. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Allegro
3. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Larghetto
4. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Allegro
5. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Menuet
6. Concerto No. 9 In F major: Gigue: Allegro
7. Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Ouverture - Allegro
8. Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Air: Lentement
9. Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro
10. Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro
11. Concerto No. 10 In D Minor: Allegro moderato
12. Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Andante larghetto e staccato
13. Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Allegro
14. Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Largo e staccato
15. Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Andante
16. Concerto No. 11 In A Major: Allegro
17. Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Largo
18. Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Allegro
19. Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Aria: Larghetto e piano
20. Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Largo
21. Concerto No. 12 In B Minor: Allegro

Amazon.com

Orpheus plays without a conductor, but their performances lack neither precision nor the necessary flexibility. As far as modern instrument versions of these lovely concertos go, these rank with the best. Particularly gratifying is the discreet continuo, played in the background, as it should be. Too many performances turn these pieces into unintentional harpsichord concertos. Best of all, DG offers this set at a special price (three discs for the price of two). --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

People who hate baroque music should listen to these CDs.......2003-11-06

This is a very very good rendition of Handel's Opus 6, made all the more remarkable by the fact that the OCO performs on modern instruments. Certainly, period instruments have become the rage these days, especially when it comes to the baroque period, but (echoing another reviewer) the OCO manages to make this seem irrelevant.

The baroque style is probably the one musical style for which I have the least enthusiasm. If, for example, I never hear Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" ever again, I won't particularly miss it. Probably this is due to the fact that a lot of baroque music just is very badly & ineptly performed, with great frequency. The music looks deceptively simple; many people who have no business recording their performances are given a false sense of confidence, with often wretched results.

Such is definitely not the case here. The tempi & dynamics demonstrate the wonderful discipline & control that the OCO is known for, and the end product is a wonderfully nuanced performance. Any music lover, even one who doesn't care for baroque music, should find this collection to be thoroughly enjoyable. It doesn't hurt that this is a relatively affordable 3-CD set, either.

A great version of Handel's Op. 6 . . ........2002-02-15

The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (OCO) comes through again with another fine recording, this time of Handel's Op. 6. It's an expensive set (but with 3 discs, it comes out to a little over $.../disc). It's hard to believe that OCO performs without a conductor. Their playing is crisp, clear, and always cohesive. They have never disappointed me, and Handel's great concerti grossi sound fantastic here. Along with his Watermusic, Op. 6 is considered one of Handel's great contributions to the Baroque period. And in the hands of OCO, Handel's massive opus receives the respect it so justly deserves.

Orpheus delivers Eurydice after all.......2000-06-27

I first heard the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in a 1992 recording of Handel's Water Music/Royal Fireworks. I found the initial tempo of the Water Music overture absurdly fast compared to other recordings I had heard. But it stuck with me for some reason. Repeated hearings have found it growing on me more and more up to the present where all I hear in the Orpheus's Water Music is joy and celebration. This recording of Handel's concerti grossi had the same effect on me, but immediately. Technically it captures good interpreting and performing in a good recording. But what inspired me to write is that there is something magical in Orpheus's playing of Handel. This recording, as does their Water Music, communicates a spirit that makes the period/modern instruments debate irrelevant. I am sure we've all heard recordings every now and then that speak to us for reasons that cannot quite be explained; they just capture something. Orpheus performances of Handel capture the joy of being alive. You know those days that come now and again when you think to yourself, "There's no place I'd rather be than right here at this moment"? This is music that creates that feeling. It dissolves irony and restores a sense of awe in the face of beauty. And yes, I do know how cheesy this all sounds, but sometimes that's just the way it is.

Sensitive, clean,enthusiastic, and brilliant playing.......1998-11-22

This CD keeps me company everywhere: Good perpetual motion for driving and enough contemplative movements for quiet listening, too. It would be excellent for the classical music novice, also.

Average customer rating: Buoyant, Vibrant Baroque

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 6 (Vol. 2) Handel: Concerti grossi Vol. 3 Op. 6 ASIN: B000000A6I Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: I A tempo giusto
2. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: II Allegro
3. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: III Adagio
4. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: IV Allegro
5. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 1 In G Major: V Allegro
6. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: I Allegro larghetto
7. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: II Allegro
8. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: III Largo - Larghetto - andante e piano
9. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 2 In F Major: IV Allegro ma non troppo
10. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: I Larghetto
11. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: II Andante
12. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: III Allegro
13. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: IV Polonaise: Andante
14. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 3 In E Minor: V Allegro ma non troppo
15. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: I Larghetto affetuoso
16. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: II Allegro
17. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: III Largo e piano
18. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 In A Minor: IV Allegro
19. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: I [Larghetto e staccato]
20. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: II Allegro
21. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: III Presto
22. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: IV Largo
23. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: V Allegro
24. Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5 In D Major: VI Menuet: Un poco larghetto

Customer Reviews:

Buoyant, Vibrant Baroque.......2003-12-05

What is so pleasing and refreshing about this baroque offering of Handel's Grand Concerto is the period instruments that Collegium Musicum 90 utilizes.

It provides a different, yet satisfying sound, with the strings somewhat subdued which this reviewer is pleased by. It seems a modern desire to have the strings rise above the other instruments, but none of that here. It is all well balanced and vibrant.

Their is excellent pace and intonation and dynamics in their playing, especially in their delightful rendition of the long Musette in No. 6.

Having not heard the recordings utilizing more modern instruments, I cannot make any comparisons.

Average customer rating: The English Concert wins my heart again!

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 1-4 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pinnock, Trevor | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000057CD Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: A tempo giusto
2. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
3. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Adagio
4. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
5. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.1 in G HWV 319: Allgro
6. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Andante larghetto
7. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allgro
8. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Largo
9. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.2 in F HWV 320: Allegro, ma non troppo
10. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Larghetto
11. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Andante
12. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro
13. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Polonaise. Andante
14. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.3 in e HWV 321: Allegro, ma non troppo
15. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Larghetto affettuoso
16. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Allgro
17. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Largo e pno
18. Concerti grossi op. 6: Con No.4 in a HWV 322: Allgro

Amazon.com

These performances present Handel's 12 concertos, Op. 6, on three separate discs. They are not, however, among the more desirable renditions. In the first place, the main body of strings sounds too small, with insufficient contrast between solo and tutti episodes. And Trevor Pinnock's tempos tend toward the lethargic, particularly when compared to the best of the competition. Given the success these performers have had with other music by Handel, their failure here is puzzling. But there it is. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The English Concert wins my heart again!.......1999-11-04

I own all three CDs of Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 6 as performed by The English Concert/Pinnock. These, along with their rendition of the 1749 version of the Fireworks Musick are some of my favorite CDs. I would rate them all more than 5 stars. I must disagree wholeheartedly with Amazon.com's review of this particular CD. It is, in my humble opinion, nothing short of beautiful and one which I listen to over and over again.

Average customer rating:

Handel - Water Music · Fireworks Music · Concerti Grossi op. 3 / Linde Consort · Hans-Martin Linde George Frideric Handel , Hans-Martin Linde , Linde Consort , and Cappella Coloniensis Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000031WJD Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: I. Ov: Largo - Allegro
2. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: II. Adagio E Staccato
3. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: III. (Allegro)
4. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: IV. Andante
5. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: V. (Tempo Di Minuetto)
6. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: VI. Air
7. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: VII. Minuet
8. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: VIII. Bourree
9. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: IX. Hornpipe
10. Water Music: Ste No.1 in F, HWV348: X. (Allegro Moderato)
11. Water Music: Ste No.2 in D, HWV349: XI. (Andante/Allegro)
12. Water Music: Ste No.2 in D, HWV349: XII. Alla Hornpipe
13. Water Music: Ste No.2 in D, HWV349: XIII. Minuet
14. Water Music: Ste No.2 in D, HWV349: XIV. Lentement
15. Water Music: Ste No.2 in D, HWV349: XV. Bourree
16. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XVI. (Menuet)
17. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XVII. Rigaudon
18. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XVIII. (Rigaudon)
19. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XIX. Menuet
20. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XX. (Menuet)
21. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XXI. (Affettuoso)
22. Water Music: Ste No.3 in G, HWV350: XXII. (Cantabile)
23. Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: I. Ov
24. Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: II. Bourree
25. Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: III. La Paix (Largo Alla Siciliana)
26. Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: La Rejouissance (Allegro)
27. Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV351: V. Menuet I/VI. Menuet II

Tracks:

1. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.1 in B flat, HWV312: I. Allegro
2. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.1 in B flat, HWV312: II. Largo
3. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.1 in B flat, HWV312: III. Allegro
4. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.2 in B flat, HWV313: I. Vivace
5. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.2 in B flat, HWV313: II. Largo
6. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.2 in B flat, HWV313: III. Allegro
7. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.2 in B flat, HWV313: IV. (Mineut)
8. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.2 in B flat, HWV313: V. (Gavotte)
9. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, HWV314: I. Largo E Staccato
10. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, HWV314: II. Allegro
11. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, HWV314: III. Adagio
12. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.3 in G, HWV314: IV. Allegro
13. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4 in F, HWV315: I. (Largo) - Allegro
14. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4 in F, HWV315: II. Andante
15. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4 in F, HWV315: III. Allegro
16. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4 in F, HWV315: IV. Menuet
17. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4a in F, HWV315: I. Largo
18. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4a in F, HWV315: II. Allegro
19. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4a in F, HWV315: III. Largo
20. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.4a in F, HWV315: IV. Allegro
21. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.5 in d, HWV316: I. (Largo)
22. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.5 in d, HWV316: II. Allegro
23. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.5 in d, HWV316: III. Adagio - Cappella Coloniensis/Hans-Martin Linde
24. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.5 in d, HWV316: IV. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Cappella Coloniensis/Hans-Martin Linde
25. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.5 in d, HWV316: V. Allegro - Cappella Coloniensis/Hans-Martin Linde
26. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.6 in d, HWV317: I. Vivace - Cappella Coloniensis/Hans-Martin Linde
27. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.6 in d, HWV317: II. Adagio (Organ Solo) - Cappella Coloniensis/Hans-Martin Linde
28. Con Grossi, Op.3: Con No.6 in d, HWV317: III. Allegro

Average customer rating: Handel with period intruments

Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op 3 /Tafelmusik * Lamon Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Tafelmusik | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Eleven Concertos Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks; Concerti Grossi (Box Set) Handel - Concerti Grossi, op. 6 (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11) / AAM · Manze Complete Organ Concertos Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas ASIN: B0000028MU Release Date: 1993-06-01

Tracks:

1. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.1: I. Allegro
2. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.1: II. Largo
3. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.1: III. Allegro
4. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.2: I. Vivace
5. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.2: II. Largo
6. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.2: III. Allegro
7. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.2: IV. Vivace
8. Concerto grosso In B-Flat Major, Op. 3 No.1: V. [Allegro]
9. Concerto grosso In G Major, Op.3 No.3: I. Largo e staccato - Allegro
10. Concerto grosso In G Major, Op.3 No.3: II. Adagio
11. Concerto grosso In G Major, Op.3 No.3: III. Allegro
12. Concerto grosso In F Major, Op.3 No.4: I. Ouverture
13. Concerto grosso In F Major, Op.3 No.4: II. Andante
14. Concerto grosso In F Major, Op.3 No.4: III. Allegro
15. Concerto grosso In F Major, Op.3 No.4: IV. Minuetto alternativo
16. Concerto grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No.5: I. (Without Tempo Indication)
17. Concerto grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No.5: II. Allegro
18. Concerto grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No.5: III. Adagio
19. Concerto grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No.5: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
20. Concerto grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No.5: V. Allegro
21. Concerto grosso In D Major, Op.3 No.6: I. Vivace
22. Concerto grosso In D Major, Op.3 No.6: II. Adagio
23. Concerto grosso In D Major, Op.3 No.6: III. Allegro
24. Concerto grosso In D Major, Op.3 No.6: IV. Allegro

Amazon.com

These performances are excellent--probably the best versions available on period instruments. The Op. 3 concertos have far less of a reputation than the composer's Op. 6, largely because of their patchwork construction. The players of Tafelmusik achieve what all great performances manage--they make the music sound better than it probably is. Or maybe they simply realize its latent qualities. Either way, it makes for great listening. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Handel with period intruments.......2004-07-04

I would have to say my favorite music is baroque, especially Handel. These are one of my favorite pieces. Tafelmusik does an excellent of portraying the baroque style with period instruments. the balance is excellent, and all i have to say is wow! this belongs in every barouqe lover's collection!

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