Handel Concerti grossi, Op. 6, nos. 9-12
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Composer or Director: George Frideric Handel
Label: Archiv
Magazine Review Date: 8/1985
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: 410 899-2AH
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
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(12) Concerti grossi, Movement: No. 12 in B minor, HWV330 |
George Frideric Handel, Composer
(The) English Concert George Frideric Handel, Composer Trevor Pinnock, Conductor |
(12) Concerti grossi, Movement: No. 9 in F, HWV327 |
George Frideric Handel, Composer
(The) English Concert George Frideric Handel, Composer Trevor Pinnock, Conductor |
(12) Concerti grossi, Movement: No. 10 in D minor, HWV328 |
George Frideric Handel, Composer
(The) English Concert George Frideric Handel, Composer Trevor Pinnock, Conductor |
(12) Concerti grossi, Movement: No. 11 in A, HWV329 |
George Frideric Handel, Composer
(The) English Concert George Frideric Handel, Composer Trevor Pinnock, Conductor |
Author: Nicholas Anderson
This release of Handel's Concerti grossi, Op. 6 Nos. 9-12 completes the CD issue transferred from the original three LP set. Readers will know that, apart from a small number of quibbles, I have been enthusiastic about The English Concert's performances of Handel's finest set of concertos. Trevor Pinnock and his players are fastidious in matter of detail and I find these readings well thought out, effectively phrased and very well played. The Overture of the Tenth Concerto, beautifully poised and with a nicely judged tempo, is one movement which shows off some of the strongest elements in these performances; the bustling vigour of the penultimate Allegro of the same concerto is another, whilst the captivating little D major Allegro moderato, which ends the same work, is pleasingly light-footed. There Pinnock captures the dance-like spirit of the piece with affection.
Recorded sound is clear and fairly resonant throughout, but that goes, too, for the LPs. Both versions, and indeed a third on cassette, can be warmly recommended.'
Recorded sound is clear and fairly resonant throughout, but that goes, too, for the LPs. Both versions, and indeed a third on cassette, can be warmly recommended.'
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