Avison Ensemble "Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 6" SACD (3 discs)

Avison Ensemble "Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 6" SACD (3 discs)

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The Avison Ensemble, directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk, present George Frideric Handel's complete Opus 6 Concerti Grossi.  This work is widely regarded as the composer's greatest contribution to the Baroque period.

4½ Stars Orchestral Choice: 'I shall certainly return frequently to this splendid set.' BBC Music Magazine

'The Avison's accounts under Pavlo Beznosiuk have a natural, easy virtuosity that will endear them to purists...' The Sunday Times

Handel: Concerti Grossi Opus 6 marks the Linn debut of the outstanding period instrument orchestra, The Avison Ensemble. Directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk, Britain's foremost Baroque violin virtuosi, the ensemble presents a fresh and insightful performance of the Baroque masterpiece.

George Frideric Handel's Concerti Grossi Opus 6 is widely considered as one of the definitive examples of the concerto grosso form: their symphonic variety of colour, texture and emotion sets them apart from other examples. Inspired by the concertos of Corelli and regarded as one of Handel's greatest contributions to the Baroque period, Opus 6 is highly innovative and demonstrates the composer's inexhaustible ability for invention and variation.

The Avison Ensemble has performed these works many times since it's formation in 1985, this recording representing a culmination of their experience. Director Pavlo Beznosiuk stated: 'These new readings are a chance to revisit old and familiar friends and to reacquaint ourselves with Handel's genius, but above all, to joyously revel in some of the greatest string music ever penned.'

Tracklisting

Disc 1

  1. Concerto grosso G-Dur, Op. 6 Nr. 1, HWV 319: I. A tempo giusto
  2. Concerto grosso G-Dur, Op. 6 Nr. 1, HWV 319: II. Allegro
  3. Concerto grosso G-Dur, Op. 6 Nr. 1, HWV 319: III. Adagio
  4. Concerto grosso G-Dur, Op. 6 Nr. 1, HWV 319: IV. Allegro
  5. Concerto grosso G-Dur, Op. 6 Nr. 1, HWV 319: V. Allegro
  6. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV 320: I. Andante larghetto
  7. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV 320: II. Allegro
  8. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV 320: III. Largo - Larghetto andante e piano
  9. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2, HWV 320: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
  10. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: I. Larghetto
  11. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: II. Andante
  12. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: III. Allegro
  13. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: IV. Polonaise: Andante
  14. Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: V. Allegro, ma non troppo
  15. Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4, HWV 322:: I. Larghetto affettuoso
  16. Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4, HWV 322:: II. Allegro
  17. Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4, HWV 322:: III. Largo e piano
  18. Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4, HWV 322:: IV. Allegro
  19. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: I. [Larghetto e staccato]
  20. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: II. Allegro
  21. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: III. Presto
  22. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: IV. Largo
  23. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: V. Allegro
  24. Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5, HWV 323*: VI. Menuet: Un poco larghetto

Disc 2

  1. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, HWV 324: I. Largo e affettuoso
  2. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, HWV 324: II. Allegro, ma non troppo
  3. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, HWV 324: III. Musette: Larghetto
  4. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, HWV 324: IV. Allegro
  5. Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, HWV 324: V. Allegro
  6. Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325: I. Largo
  7. Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325: II. Allegro
  8. Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325: III. Largo, e piano
  9. Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325: IV. Andante
  10. Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325: V. Hornpipe
  11. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: I. Allemande
  12. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: II. Grave
  13. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: III. Andante allegro
  14. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: IV. Adagio
  15. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: V. Siciliana: Andante
  16. Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, HWV 326: VI. Allegro
  17. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: I. Largo
  18. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: II. Allegro
  19. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: III. Larghetto
  20. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: IV. Allegro
  21. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: V. Menuet
  22. Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, HWV 327: VI. Gigue

 Disc 3

  1. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: I. Overture
  2. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: II. Allegro Lento
  3. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: III. Air: Lento
  4. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: IV. Allegro
  5. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: V. Allegro
  6. Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: VI. Allegro moderato
  7. Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329: I. Andante larghetto, e staccato
  8. Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329: II. Allegro
  9. Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329: III. Largo, e staccato
  10. Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329: IV. Andante
  11. Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329: V. Allegro
  12. Concerto grosso h-Moll, Op. 6 Nr. 12, HWV 330: I. Largo
  13. Concerto grosso h-Moll, Op. 6 Nr. 12, HWV 330: II. Allegro
  14. Concerto grosso h-Moll, Op. 6 Nr. 12, HWV 330: III. Aria: Larghetto e piano
  15. Concerto grosso h-Moll, Op. 6 Nr. 12, HWV 330: IV. Largo
  16. Concerto grosso h-Moll, Op. 6 Nr. 12, HWV 330: V. Allegro