Immerse yourself in the elegance and sophistication of the Baroque era with "A Baroque Evening" - Bach & others, a captivating album set to release on June 30, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection, spanning 56 minutes, is a testament to the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, offering a harmonious blend of classical and classical piano compositions that will enchant music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The album is a carefully curated journey through the Baroque period, featuring a diverse range of works that showcase the intricate melodies and rich harmonies characteristic of the era. From the delicate elegance of Bach's "Aria 'Gedenke doch, mein Geist, zurücke'" to the lively energy of Vivaldi's "Concerto for Strings in A Major," each track is a masterclass in composition and performance.
Bach's influence is prominently featured throughout the album, with notable pieces such as the "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major" and the "English Suite No. 3 in G Minor" demonstrating his unparalleled ability to blend technical precision with profound emotional expression. The album also includes works by other esteemed composers, such as Handel's "Concerto grosso in B Minor" and Telemann's "Sonata for 4 Violins in C Major," adding depth and variety to the listening experience.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, "A Baroque Evening" - Bach & others promises to be a delightful exploration of one of music's most enchanting periods. The album's meticulous arrangement and the exquisite performances make it a must-listen for anyone seeking to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Baroque music.
Tracks
Aria "Gedenke doch, mein Geist, zurücke", BWV 509 (Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, 1725)Johann Sebastian Bach, Daniil Trifonov
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 159: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Otto Büchner, Franz Berger, Hans Melzer, Karl Richter, Bamberger Symphoniker, Fritz Lehmann
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C Major, R.537: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
5 Polonaisen Wq. 190: 5. Polonaise in D majorCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Ensemble Eduard Melkus, Eduard Melkus
6 Concerti grossi (c.1740) / Concerto No. 4 in G minor: 3. VivaceAlessandro Scarlatti, Solisti dell'orchestra "Scarlatti" Napoli, Ettore Gracis
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: VI. Gavotte II ou la MusetteJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria João Pires
Polonaise in F Major, BWV Anh. 117b (Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, 1725)Johann Sebastian Bach, Daniil Trifonov
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 / Act 2: Ballo. PrestoChristoph Willibald Gluck, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Overture No. 4 in C Major: III. PrestoJohann Christian Bach, Freiburger Barockorchester, Gottfried Von Der Goltz
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VIa. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria João Pires
Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 1: I. LargoArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Orlando furioso RV 728 / Act 3, Scène 8: Ritornello (fragment d’un air pour Ruggiero)Antonio Vivaldi, Nathalie Stutzmann, Orfeo 55
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: V. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Bruce Liu
Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3/4, RV 550 (L'estro armonico No. 4): III. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso No. 5 in G Minor - Arr. from Corelli's Sonata Op. 5 No. 5: II. VivaceFrancesco Geminiani, Daniel Hope, Lorenza Borrani, Lucy Gould, Stewart Eaton, William Conway, Enno Senft, Kristian Bezuidenhout, Stefan Maass, Stefan Rath
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Mutter's Virtuosi
Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, Op. 3/10, RV 580 (L'estro armonico No. 10): IIa. Largo –Antonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Goebel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989: Variation VII. Un poco allegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) / Act 3: PreludeHenry Purcell, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 6. Invention In E Major, BWV 777Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: The Triumphing Dance (Arr. Montanari for Chamber Ensemble)Henry Purcell, Stefano Montanari, Stefano Rossi, Claudio Andriani, Francesco Galligioni, Luca Bandini, Riccardo Balbinutti
Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 182 (L. 139)Domenico Scarlatti, Géza Anda
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: Vc. Gavotte I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Concerto grosso in A Major, Op. 6 No. 11, HWV 329: III. Largo e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Otto Büchner, Franz Berger, Hans Melzer, Karl Richter, Bamberger Symphoniker, Fritz Lehmann
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 249, Op. 4 No. 8: IIb. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 12. Invention In A Major, BWV 783Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 3. Invention In D Major, BWV 774Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Alcina, HWV 34 / Act 1: GavotteGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
5 Polonaisen Wq. 190: 4. Polonaise in A minorCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Ensemble Eduard Melkus, Eduard Melkus
Concerto grosso in E Minor, Op. 6 No. 3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Sonata in B-Flat Major, K. 42: Minuetto - Arr. for Guitar by Narciso YepesDomenico Scarlatti, Narciso Yepes
A New Irish Tune in G Major "Lilliburlero", Z. 646 (Transcr. for Ensemble)Henry Purcell, Daniel Hope, Air Ensemble
Violin Concerto in D Major: 2. IntermezzoGiuseppe Tartini, Eduard Melkus, Capella Academica, Wien, August Wenzinger
Sonata for Violin and Continuo in G Minor, B. g5 - "Il trillo del diavolo": III. Andante - Allegro - LiveGiuseppe Tartini, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Trondheim Soloists
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 14. Invention In B-Flat Major, BWV 785Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Concerto grosso in D Minor, Op. 6 No. 10, HWV 328: V. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Sonatas For Harpsichord (Miscellaneous) - Edited By R. Kirkpatrick: Sonata In D, K.436: AllegroDomenico Scarlatti, Ralph Kirkpatrick
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 11. Invention In G Minor, BWV 782Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Sonata for 4 Violins in C Major, TWV 40:203: I. GraveGeorg Philipp Telemann, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732aJohann Sebastian Bach, Christian Schmitt
Concerto a due cori No. 3, HWV 334: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Hedwig Bilgram, English Chamber Orchestra, Karl Richter
15 Inventions, BWV 772-786: 10. Invention In G Major, BWV 781Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Concerto In A Minor: 1. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: IV. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: I. IntradaGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto alla rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: I. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 159: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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