Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Baroque music with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra's "Musique baroque." Released in 1958 under the BNF Collection label, this 47-minute album is a captivating journey through the orchestral and operatic masterpieces of the Baroque era. The Lucerne Festival Orchestra, renowned for their precision and expressive prowess, brings to life a collection of works that showcase the intricate beauty and grandeur of this historical period.
The album opens with Vivaldi's Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 158 "Ripieno," a lively and spirited piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Bach's Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042, follows, showcasing the orchestra's virtuosity in this three-movement work. Purcell's Pavana in G Minor, Z. 752, and Chacony in G Minor, Z. 730, add a touch of English Baroque elegance to the collection.
The album also features the Concerto armonico No. 4 in G Major, formerly attributed to Pergolesi, a four-movement work that highlights the orchestra's dynamic range and technical skill. Each piece is performed with a level of artistry and authenticity that brings the Baroque era vividly to life, making "Musique baroque" a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 158 "Ripieno": I. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 158 "Ripieno": II. Andante moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 158 "Ripieno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner, Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Pavan in G Minor, Z. 752Henry Purcell, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Chacony in G Minor, Z. 730Henry Purcell, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto armonico No. 4 in G Major: I. Largo - Formerly Attributed to Giovanni Battista PergolesiUnico Wilhelm van Wassenaer, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto armonico No. 4 in G Major: II. Da capella. Non presto - Formerly Attributed to Giovanni Battista PergolesiUnico Wilhelm van Wassenaer, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto armonico No. 4 in G Major: III. Largo affettuoso - Formerly Attributed to Giovanni Battista PergolesiUnico Wilhelm van Wassenaer, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto armonico No. 4 in G Major: IV. Allegro - Formerly Attributed to Giovanni Battista PergolesiUnico Wilhelm van Wassenaer, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Baumgartner
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