Helmut Koch's 'Air' is a captivating album that showcases the beauty of classical music. Released on 1 January 1961 under the Berlin Classics label, this 1 hour and 10-minute masterpiece takes you on a journey through the works of renowned composers.
The album features an exquisite selection of orchestral suites, concertos, and sonatas, including the iconic Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068, by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major and the Sonata for Flute in F Major Op. 1/11 are also standout pieces, highlighting the elegance and refinement of Baroque music.
Helmut Koch's interpretation of George Frideric Handel's 'Acis and Galatea, HWV 49: O den Fluren sei der Preis' is a testament to his skill and artistry. The album also includes compositions by other notable musicians, such as the Concerto grosso in F Major Op. 7/12 and the Tafelmusik III - Suite No. 1.
With its diverse range of pieces, 'Air' is an album that will appeal to fans of classical music and those looking to explore the genre. Helmut Koch's 'Air' is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of classical composition, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who experience it.
2009 Edel Classics GmbH1961 VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin
Tracks
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Kammerorchester Berlin, Helmut Koch
Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major: I. Largo - AllegroDomenico Cimarosa, Werner Tast, Eckart Haupt, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Rundfunk-Kammerorchester Leipzig
Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major: II. Rondo. Allegretto ma non troppoDomenico Cimarosa, Eckart Haupt, Werner Tast, Rundfunk-Kammerorchester Leipzig, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild
Acis and Galatea, HWV 49: O den Fluren sei der PreisGeorge Frideric Handel, Helmut Koch, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Großer Chor Des Berliner Rundfunks
Concerto grosso in F Major Op. 7/12: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Concerto grosso in F Major Op. 7/12: II. LargoPietro Locatelli, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Concerto grosso in F Major Op. 7/12: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Sonata for Flute in F Major Op. 1/11: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Werner Tast, Isolde Ahlgrimm, Siegfried Pank
Sonata for Flute in F Major Op. 1/11: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Werner Tast, Isolde Ahlgrimm, Siegfried Pank
Sonata for Flute in F Major Op. 1/11: III. SicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, Werner Tast, Isolde Ahlgrimm, Siegfried Pank
Sonata for Flute in F Major Op. 1/11: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Werner Tast, Isolde Ahlgrimm, Siegfried Pank
Tafelmusik III - Suite No. 1: AllegresseGeorg Philipp Telemann, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Tafelmusik III - Suite No. 1: PostillonsGeorg Philipp Telemann, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Tafelmusik III - Suite No. 1: FlaterieGeorg Philipp Telemann, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Tafelmusik III - Suite No. 1: BadinageGeorg Philipp Telemann, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Helmut Koch, Kammerorchester Berlin
Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Hans Pischner, Kurt Sanderling, Berliner Sinfonieorchester
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565: Adagio - FugaJohann Sebastian Bach, Edward Power Biggs
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