Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Baroque music 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 is a harmonious blend of classical masterpieces, primarily composed by the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach, along with notable contributions from Antonio Vivaldi and George Frideric Handel.
Spanning a concise yet engaging 56 minutes, the album is a testament to the timeless elegance of the Baroque era. It features a diverse array of compositions, including concertos, suites, sonatas, and inventions, each showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and profound emotional depth characteristic of the period. The tracklist is a veritable feast for the ears, with highlights such as Bach's "Aria 'Gedenke doch, mein Geist, zurücke'", Vivaldi's "Concerto for Strings in A Major, RV 159: II. Adagio", and Handel's "Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: IV. Largo".
The album is a collaborative effort, featuring performances by esteemed artists such as Nicholas McGegan, Yvette Kraft, and the Aspen Festival Ensemble, among others. Their interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these classic pieces, ensuring that each note resonates with clarity and passion.
"A Baroque Evening" - Bach & others is not just an album; it's an experience. It invites you to step back in time and appreciate the rich musical heritage of the Baroque period. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience. So, prepare to be enchanted as you delve into the world of Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and their contemporaries.
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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