"Antonio Vivaldi & Friends" is a captivating classical album set to release on July 6, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This concise yet impactful collection spans a mere 44 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions by the renowned Antonio Vivaldi and his contemporaries. The album is a testament to the timeless elegance of the Baroque era, featuring a diverse array of pieces that showcase Vivaldi's mastery and the collaborative spirit of his musical peers.
The tracklist is a journey through various moods and styles, from the serene and contemplative "Adagio" movements to the lively and rhythmic "Menuets" and "Passepieds." Vivaldi's compositions, such as the "Concerto alla Rustica for Strings in G Major" and the "Violin Sonata in G Minor," are interspersed with works by other notable composers, including George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. This blend of styles and influences creates a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
The album is a celebration of the Baroque period's rich musical heritage, highlighting the intricate melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint that define the era. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Antonio Vivaldi & Friends" offers a delightful exploration of the timeless beauty of Baroque music.
Tracks
Concerto alla Rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Jeanne Lamon, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Violin Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1 No. 6, HWV 364a: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Violin Sonata in A Major, RV 31: III. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Malcolm Proud, Richard Tunnicliffe
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IVc. Menuet I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 129 "Madrigalesco": II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Jeanne Lamon
Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 1 in C Major, BWV 787Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, BWV 989: Var. 9Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 10 in G Major, BWV 796Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IVa. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: No. 13. Pifa "Pastoral Symphony"George Frideric Handel, Stephen Layton, Britten Sinfonia
2-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": V. Aria di PostiglioneJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: Vc. Menuet I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Sonata for Viola da gamba in G Minor, HWV 364b: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Steven Isserlis, Richard Egarr, Robin Michael
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, BWV 989: Var. 7. Un poco allegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (Formerly Attrib. Bach as BWV 771): Var. 13Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Ach wie nichtig, ach wie flüchtig, BWV 644 (Arr. Reger for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Markus Becker
Prelude in C Major, BWV 924Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Violin Sonata in D Minor, HWV 359a: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Violin Sonata in G Major, HWV 358: II. [Adagio]George Frideric Handel, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856/1 - Recorded 2008Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
French Overture (Partita), BWV 831: VIb. Passepied I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Flute Sonata in D Major, HWV 378: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Richard Tunnicliffe, Lisa Beznosiuk
Fantasia & Fugue in A Minor, BWV 944: I. FantasiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
O Vater, allmächtiger Gott, BWV 758 (Verse 2)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Oboe Sonata in C Minor, HWV 366: IV. Bourrée anglaiseGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Goodwin, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3, HWV 361: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Minuet in C Minor, BWV Anh. 121Johann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (Formerly Attrib. Bach as BWV 771): Var. 14Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Rigaudon (March) in F Major, W. A 22 (Formerly Attrib. J.S. Bach as BWV Anh. 131)Johann Christian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
French Overture (Partita), BWV 831: VIa. Passepied IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 819: Vc. Menuet I da capoJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Suite in G Minor, BWV 822: Vb. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot, BWV 635Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Suite in G Minor, BWV 822: Va. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Fantasia No. 5 for Solo Violin in A Major, TWV 40:18: I. Allegro – Presto –Georg Philipp Telemann, Alina Ibragimova
Fantasia in C Major, BWV 573 (Fragment)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: III. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, The King's Consort, Robert King, Paul Goodwin
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815a: VIII. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Mahan Esfahani
Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Flute Sonata in B Minor, HWV 376 "Halle No. 3": III. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Lisa Beznosiuk, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (Fughetta), BWV 699Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (Formerly Attrib. Bach as BWV 771): Var. 16Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Herrick
Prelude in D Minor, BWV 940Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Aria variata alla maniera italiana, BWV 989: Var. 8. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815a: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/1 - Recorded 2008Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
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