Experience the extraordinary with Alison Balsom's "Baroque Concertos," a groundbreaking exploration of Baroque masterpieces reimagined for the piccolo trumpet. This eagerly anticipated album, Alison Balsom's sixteenth with Warner Classics, is set to release on October 18, 2024, and promises to be a standout in her illustrious career. Balsom, renowned for her innovative approach to the trumpet, collaborates with Trevor Pinnock and his ensemble, Pinnock's Players, to bring fresh perspectives to timeless compositions.
The album features meticulously crafted transcriptions by Simon Wright, transforming works originally written for violin and oboe into stunning pieces for the piccolo trumpet. From Vivaldi's vibrant concertos to the elegant compositions of Albinoni, Marcello, Telemann, and Handel, each track showcases Balsom's virtuosity and the unique timbre of the piccolo trumpet. The result is a captivating journey through the Baroque era, presented with a modern twist.
"Baroque Concertos" spans a diverse range of moods and tempos, from the lively Allegros of Vivaldi to the serene Adagios of Albinoni and Marcello. The album's duration of one hour and three minutes ensures a rich and immersive listening experience, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a longtime fan of Alison Balsom or new to her work, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Vivaldi: La stravaganza, Op. 4: Violin Concerto No. 6 in G Minor, RV 316a: I. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Vivaldi: La stravaganza, Op. 4: Violin Concerto No. 6 in G Minor, RV 316a: II. Largo (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Vivaldi: La stravaganza, Op. 4: Violin Concerto No. 6 in G Minor, RV 316a: III. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: I. Allegro e non presto (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Tomaso Albinoni, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: II. Adagio (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Tomaso Albinoni, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2: III. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Tomaso Albinoni, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Op. 3: Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, RV 230: I. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Op. 3: Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, RV 230: II. Larghetto (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Op. 3: Violin Concerto No. 9 in D Major, RV 230: III. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Antonio Vivaldi, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: I. Andante (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Alessandro Marcello, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: II. Adagio (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Alessandro Marcello, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S. Z799: III. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Alessandro Marcello, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Telemann: Oboe Concerto in F Minor, TWV 51:f1: I. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Georg Philipp Telemann, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Telemann: Oboe Concerto in F Minor, TWV 51:f1: II. Largo e piano (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Georg Philipp Telemann, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Telemann: Oboe Concerto in F Minor, TWV 51:f1: III. Vivace (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)Georg Philipp Telemann, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: I. Overture. Larghetto (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: II. Overture. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: III. Presto (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: IV. Largo (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: V. Allegro (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, HWV 323: VI. Menuet. Un poco larghetto (Transcr. for Piccolo Trumpet and Baroque Orchestra by Simon Wright)George Frideric Handel, Alison Balsom, Pinnock’s Players, Trevor Pinnock
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