Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Baroque music with Johann Sebastian Bach's "A Beautiful Afternoon in the Garden" - Baroque Classics. This exquisite collection, released on June 2, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, offers a serene and enchanting journey through the masterpieces of the Baroque era.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 7 minutes, this album is a testament to Bach's unparalleled genius, featuring a diverse array of compositions that showcase his mastery of form and expression. From the intricate harmonies of the "Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525" to the delicate beauty of the "Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - 'La notte'," each piece is a jewel in Bach's vast musical oeuvre.
The album also includes notable works such as the "Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8, 'Fatto per la Notte di Natale'" and the "Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799," each meticulously arranged and performed to highlight the rich textures and emotional depth of Bach's compositions. The inclusion of pieces like "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 'Actus tragicus'" adds a spiritual dimension, reflecting the profound influence of Bach's faith on his music.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "A Beautiful Afternoon in the Garden" - Baroque Classics offers a captivating exploration of Bach's timeless works. The album's thoughtful curation and impeccable performances make it a must-listen for anyone seeking to experience the essence of Baroque music.
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525: I. Allegro moderato (Transcr. Kurtág for Piano 4 Hands)Johann Sebastian Bach, Márta Kurtág, György Kurtág
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 1. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 2. Fantasmi (Presto)Antonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 3. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 4. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 5. Il sonno (Largo)Antonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
Concerto in G Minor for Flute & Strings, Op.10, No.2, RV439 - "La notte": 6. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Severino Gazzelloni, I Musici
O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, BWV 1085 (Arr. Kurtág for Piano 4 Hands)Johann Sebastian Bach, Márta Kurtág, György Kurtág
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8, "Fatto per la Notte di Natale": I. Vivace - Grave (Rev. Vittorio Negri)Arcangelo Corelli, Felix Ayo, Arnaldo Apostoli, Enzo Altobelli, Maria Teresa Garatti, Guy Bovet, I Musici
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8, "Fatto per la Notte di Natale": II. Allegro (Rev. Vittorio Negri)Arcangelo Corelli, Felix Ayo, Arnaldo Apostoli, Enzo Altobelli, Maria Teresa Garatti, Guy Bovet, I Musici
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8, "Fatto per la Notte di Natale": III. Adagio - Allegro - Adagio (Rev. Vittorio Negri)Arcangelo Corelli, Felix Ayo, Arnaldo Apostoli, Enzo Altobelli, Maria Teresa Garatti, Guy Bovet, I Musici
Concerto grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6/12: I. Preludio. AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6/12: II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6/12: III. AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6/12: IV. Sarabanda. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6/12: V. Giga. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
Dissertazioni sopra l´opera quinta del Corelli, VIolin Sonata No. 1 in D Major: I. Grave – AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Dissertazioni sopra l´opera quinta del Corelli, VIolin Sonata No. 1 in D Major: II. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Dissertazioni sopra l´opera quinta del Corelli, VIolin Sonata No. 1 in D Major: III. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Dissertazioni sopra l´opera quinta del Corelli, VIolin Sonata No. 1 in D Major: IV. AdagioFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Dissertazioni sopra l´opera quinta del Corelli, VIolin Sonata No. 1 in D Major: V. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Concerto a 5 in B flat, Op. 9, No. 1 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 1. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Concerto a 5 in B flat, Op. 9, No. 1 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 2. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Concerto a 5 in B flat, Op. 9, No. 1 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 3. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Concerto a 5 in A ,Op. 9, No. 4 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 1. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Concerto a 5 in A ,Op. 9, No. 4 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 2. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Concerto a 5 in A ,Op. 9, No. 4 for Violin, Strings, and Continuo - Rev. Giegling: 3. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Felix Ayo, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 "Actus tragicus": I. SonatinaJohann Sebastian Bach, Márta Kurtág, György Kurtág
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: I. Preludio. Andante largoArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: II. Allemanda. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: III. AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: IV. Andante largoArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: V. Sarabanda. LargoArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Concerto grosso No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 6/11: VI. Giga. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: I. Andante e spiccatoAlessandro Marcello, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: II. AdagioAlessandro Marcello, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: III. PrestoAlessandro Marcello, Heinz Holliger, Camerata Bern, Erich Höbarth
12 Sonate (1716), Violin Sonata No. 5 in C Major: I. LargoFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
12 Sonate (1716), Violin Sonata No. 5 in C Major: II. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
12 Sonate (1716), Violin Sonata No. 5 in C Major: III. LargoFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
12 Sonate (1716), Violin Sonata No. 5 in C Major: IV. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Concerto grosso No. 7 in D Major, Op. 6/7: I. Vivace – AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Concerto grosso No. 7 in D Major, Op. 6/7: II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Concerto grosso No. 7 in D Major, Op. 6/7: III. Andante largoArcangelo Corelli, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Concerto grosso No. 7 in D Major, Op. 6/7: IV. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Concerto grosso No. 7 in D Major, Op. 6/7: V. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: 1. PreludioJohann Sebastian Bach, Felix Ayo