Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Baroque era with Antonio Vivaldi's "Baroque Classics: The Greatest Composers." This exquisite collection, set for release on October 11, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of Vivaldi's unparalleled genius and his enduring influence on classical music. Spanning a captivating 1 hour and 33 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of Vivaldi's most celebrated compositions, meticulously curated to showcase the depth and diversity of his musical prowess.
From the intricate elegance of the "French Suite No. 1 in D Minor" to the lively rhythms of the "Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor," each track is a testament to Vivaldi's mastery of form and expression. The album features a rich tapestry of works, including trio sonatas, concertos, and suites, performed with the precision and passion that Vivaldi's music deserves.
Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, and priest, is renowned for his innovative use of form and harmony, as well as his distinctive melodic style. His compositions, such as "The Four Seasons," have captivated audiences for centuries, and this album offers a glimpse into the breadth of his creative genius. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Baroque Classics: The Greatest Composers" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Tracks
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IV. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 4, HWV 399: V. Menuet. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Anthony Pleeth, Trevor Pinnock
Concert Royal No. 4 in E minor: 4. Courante a l'italienne (Gayement. Pointé-coulé)François Couperin, Irena Grafenauer, Brigitte Engelhard, Philharmonisches Duo Berlin
Trio Sonata in B minor for 2 Violins and Continuo, Op. 1/11 , RV 79: 4. Gavotta (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, Franco Gulli, Rohan De Saram, Bruno Canino
The Fairy Queen - Act 2: Dance for the followers of NightHenry Purcell, Boyd Neel Orchestra, Anthony Lewis
Partita for Violin Solo No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002: 2. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Akiko Suwanai
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 4. Gavotte (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: II. LoureJohann Sebastian Bach, Nathan Milstein
Premier livre de pièces de clavecin, RCT 1 / Suite in A Minor: 9. MenuetJean-Philippe Rameau, Christophe Rousset
Suite in A minor, for Recorder, Strings & Continuo, TWV 55:a2: Passepied I-IIGeorg Philipp Telemann, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
GigueJean-Baptiste Lully, Hugo Reyne, La Simphonie Du Marais
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Arthur Grumiaux
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 4. Menuet I - IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Ramin Bahrami, Massimo Mercelli
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: V. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Arthur Grumiaux
Sonata for Flute Solo in A minor, BWV 1013: 4. Bourrée anglaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in G, Op. 5, No. 4, HWV 399: 3. PassacailleGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sonata for Flute or Violin No.4 in C, BWV 1033: 3. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Maxence Larrieu, Rafael Puyana, Wieland Kuijken
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
Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033: II. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrea Oliva, Angela Hewitt
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 4, HWV 399: IV. Gigue. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Concerto grosso No. 9 in F Major, Op. 6/9: IV. Gavotta. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, HWV 397: Ia. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Anthony Pleeth, Trevor Pinnock
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Gidon Kremer
French Suite No. 2 in C minor, BWV 813: 2. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Ralph Kirkpatrick
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 3. Larghetto - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Water Music Suite / Water Music Suite in D Major, BWV 349: MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: IVa. Minuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Shlomo Mintz
Suite en do majeur: Deuxième CouranteLouis Couperin, Noelle Spieth
Suite en do majeur: CouranteLouis Couperin, Noelle Spieth
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 4, HWV 399: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Anthony Pleeth, Trevor Pinnock
Partita No. 3 For Violin Solo In E Major, BWV 1006: 1. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin E. S. Kim
Les Goûts-réünis - Concert No. 11 in C minor: 4. Courante IFrançois Couperin, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, HWV 397: Ib. Allegro – AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Anthony Pleeth, Trevor Pinnock
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 3b. Musette (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Suite in E for Lute, BWV 1006a/1000 - Arr. Harp: 4. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, Maria Graf
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 5. RondeauGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Violin Sonata No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 7: III. Sarabanda. LargoArcangelo Corelli, Convivium
Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, HWV 397: IV. Gavotte. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Anthony Pleeth, Trevor Pinnock
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in G, Op. 5, No. 4, HWV 399: 2. A tempo ordinario - Allegro non presto - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: IVb. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Nathan Milstein
1er livre suite en la: Sarabande 1Jean-Philippe Rameau, Olivier Baumont
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in D, Op. 5, No. 2, HWV 397: 4. MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Les Nations - Deuxième Ordre: 6. Gigue LouréeFrançois Couperin, Jacobean Ensemble, Thurston Dart
Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Continuo in E minor, Op. 5, No. 3, HWV 398: 1. Andante larghetto - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, William Bennett, Kenneth Sillito, George Malcolm, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Denis Vigay
Trio Sonata for 2 Oboes and Continuo in A, Op. 5, No. 1, HWV 396: 1. Andante - AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
The Fairy Queen / Act 5: Entry DanceHenry Purcell, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor, RV 129: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 7 in F Major for 4 Violins, RV 567: 5. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wilcock, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Susan Sheppard, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
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