Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Baroque era with "A Baroque Summer" - Bach, Vivaldi & More, a captivating collection of works by the incomparable Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. This album, set for release on July 2, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of classical mastery, spanning a concise yet rich hour and two minutes of enchanting melodies and intricate compositions.
The album is a treasure trove of Bach's most renowned pieces, including the intricate Goldberg Variations, the serene Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, and the playful Invention No. 10. Alongside Bach's compositions, you'll find works by Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Jean-Philippe Rameau, each contributing to the album's diverse and vibrant soundtrack. From the lively rhythms of Vivaldi's "La stravaganza" to the regal grandeur of Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks," this album is a journey through the opulent and expressive world of Baroque music.
Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "A Baroque Summer" offers a delightful exploration of some of the most celebrated works of the Baroque period. The album's carefully curated selection of pieces showcases the technical brilliance and emotional depth that define this era, making it a perfect addition to any music lover's collection. Prepare to be transported to a world of elegance, sophistication, and timeless beauty with this exquisite compilation of Baroque masterpieces.
Tracks
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Continuo, Op. 2/5 , RV 36: 3. Giga (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, in A Minor, BWV 989: Variatio IV. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Semele / Act 2: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in B flat, R.163 "Conca": 1. (Allegro molto moderato) - Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: VIb Gavotte I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria João Pires
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1/3, HWV 361: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfredo Campoli, George Malcolm
Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue I-II "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 No. 2 "La notte": III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello (Arr. P. Romero for 4 Guitars): IIb. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Victor Alessandro
Castor et Pollux - Ballet Suite: Air pour les AthlètesJean-Philippe Rameau, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 3 No. 4, HWV 315: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6 No. 9, HWV 327: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, Robert Woolley, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Var. 10 Fughetta a 1 Clav.Johann Sebastian Bach, Catrin Finch
Concerto grosso in B flat, Op. 3, No. 1: 3. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Leslie Pearson, John Constable
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C, R.537 - rev. by Franz Giegling: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Henry Adelbrecht, Jean-Pierre Mathez, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 6, No. 3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Gerhart Hetzel, Kurt-Christian Stier, Fritz Kiskalt, Hedwig Bilgram, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Partita No. 1 in B flat, BWV 825: 6. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Jean Louis Steuerman
Concerto for Guitar and Strings in G minor, Op. 10, No. 2, R.439 - Arr. from Flute Concerto in G minor, Op. 10 No. 2, R.439: 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, I Musici
Fantasia & Fugue in A Minor, BWV 944: I. FantasiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Rafał Blechacz
Concerto for Strings in B-Flat Major, RV 166: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode sur la mécanique des doigts: La folletteJean-Philippe Rameau, Christophe Rousset
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 6, HWV 324: II. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Anthony Pleeth, David Reichenberg, Sophia McKenna, Jeremy Ward, Robert Woolley
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079: Canon II, a 2 violini in unisonoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kurt Guntner, Otto Büchner, Fritz Kiskalt
Il Floridante, HWV 14 / Act 1: MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Hippolyte et Aricie / Act 3: Deuxième Air des MatelotsJean-Philippe Rameau, Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775Johann Sebastian Bach, Janine Jansen, Maxim Rysanov
Water Music Suite / Water Music Suite in D Major, BWV 349: MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Saul, HWV 53 / Act 1: 20. SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras, Kenneth Sillito
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 15. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Lehmann
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 8 in D Minor, RV 249: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 6/6, HWV 324: II. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" - Concerto No. 11 in D Major, RV 204: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Monica Huggett, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Music for the Royal Fireworks: Suite HWV 351: 3. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell
Flute Sonata in B minor, HWV 376 "Halle" No. 3: 3. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, William Bennett, Nicholas Kraemer, Denis Vigay
Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ed. Marriner: Canones diversi: Canon 3 a 2 per Motum contrariumJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Iona Brown, Stephen Shingles
Rodrigo - Suite, HWV 5: 2. GigueGeorge Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Suite Les Indes Galantes / Les Fleurs: 17. Ritournelle pour la fête persaneJean-Philippe Rameau, Orchestra Of The 18th Century, Frans Brüggen
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 4. Allemande (Andante allegro)George Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Water Music Suite No. 3 in G Major, HWV 350: IV. [Gigue II-I "Country Dances"]George Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Premier livre de pièces de clavecin, Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: IX. MenuetJean-Philippe Rameau, Mahan Esfahani
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rafael Kubelík
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: VI. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Suite in E Minor for Harpsichord, RCT2 - Trans. for Guitar: 8. Tambourin (Transcr. Fernández)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Eduardo Fernández
Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ed. Marriner: Canon perpetuus super Thema RegiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Shingles, Nicholas Kraemer
Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin / Suite en la: La triomphanteJean-Philippe Rameau, Olivier Baumont
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