Academy of Ancient Music
Concerti Grossi and Concerti by Handel and Vivaldi
Recorded live at Wigmore Hall,
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- Handel Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6 No 1
- Vivaldi Concerto in B flat for two violins
- Handel Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 6 No.10
- Vivaldi Concerto in B flat for oboe and violin
- Bach
Concerto in D minor for two violins
About this CD
This marvellous live recording by the Academy of Ancient Music was captured at Wigmore Hall and broadcast on BBC Radio 3. The CD includes Handel’s Concerti Grossi in G major Op.6 No.1 and in D minor Op.6 No.10, Vivaldi’s Concerti in B flat major for two violins and in B flat major for oboe and violin and JS Bach’s Concerto in D minor for two violins.
The Academy of Ancient Music is Britain’s leading period ensemble and this superb recording does everything to justify this status. The recital includes brilliant performances by soloists Pavlo Beznosiuk, Rachel Podger and Frank de Bruine.
Performers
- Academy of Ancient Music
- Rachel Podger violin
- Pavlo Beznosiuk violin
- Frank
de Bruine oboe
Track Listing
Handel Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6
No 1
1. A tempo giusto
2. Allegro
3. Adagio
4. Allegro
5. Allegro
Vivaldi
Concerto in B flat for two violins
6. Allegro
7. Andante
8. Allegro
Handel
Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 6 No.10
9. Overture
10. Allegro
11. Air: Lento
12. Allegro
13.
Allegro
14. Allegro Moderato
Vivaldi Concerto in B flat for oboe and violin
15. Allegro
16. Largo
17. Allegro
Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins
18. Vivace
19. Largo ma non tanto
20. Allegro
Reviews
“The degree of passion, excitement and joy stirred by this concert was surely exceptional” The Times
“The warm and clear recording of the hall comes across beautifully, and the Academy of Ancient Music plays with the relaxed, easy-going confidence of a group entirely at home in the venue. Their trademark gorgeousness of tone is also as melting as ever” Metro
“The Hall’s acoustics are fresh and vivid, and they prove perfect for these performances by the most venerable period band in Britain. The soloists are on top form” The Independent
“It’s good that London’s premier chamber venue has joined in the proliferation of live recordings, especially with a production at this high level: an indication of the healthy state of Baroque performance today … More than a souvenir of a great night out at the Wigmore” BBC Music Magazine
“Recorded live, warts and all, this is an electrifying survey of Baroque concertos … the zesty interaction of the AAM’s players in two of Handel’s Op 6 Concerti grossi is unflaggingly alert, playful and dramatic” Gramophone
Product Details
- Cat. Number: WHLIVE0005
- Recorded: 24 Jannuary 2005