Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: I. Ouverture. Largo – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: III. Allegro – Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: V. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VI. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VII. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VIII. Hornpipe. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: IX. [Andante]George Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XII. Alla hornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIII. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XVII. Rigaudon - w/o tempo indication - RigaudonGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XIV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: XV. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XIX. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XX. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXI. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXII. Without tempo indicationGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Water Music Suite No. 3, HWV 350: XXIII. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Hermann Scherchen
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Cello Concerto In C Minor, R.401: 3. Allegro ma non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Klaus Storck, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Flautino Concerto In C, R.443: 3. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Hans-Martin Linde, Kammerorchester Emil Seiler, Wolfgang Hofmann
Concerto in A Major for Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Concerto in A Major For Solo Violin, Violin "per eco in lontano", Strings And Continuo, RV 552: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Walter Prystawski, Herbert Höver, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 "La Primavera": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, R. 269 "La Primavera": III. Allegro (Danza pastorale)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R. 315 "L'estate": III. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, R. 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro (Ballo, e canto de' villanelli)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto (Ubriachi dormienti)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro (La caccia)Antonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ruggiero Ricci, Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: III. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 1a, HWV 379: V. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: III. [Adagio]George Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: IV. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Hans-Martin Linde, Karl Richter, Johannes Koch
George Frideric Handel, born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, renowned for his enduring influence on classical music. His prolific career spanned various genres, including operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. Handel's compositions, such as the iconic 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks', continue to captivate audiences today. After settling in London in 1712, he became a prominent figure in British musical life, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. Handel's works are celebrated for their grandeur and emotional depth, making him a cornerstone of the Baroque period and a symbol of European musical heritage. His final resting place is in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his enduring legacy.
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Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with "Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi, a captivating collaboration between two titans of the classical era, George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi. Released on May 20, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a treasure trove of 77 enchanting tracks that span a generous 3 hours and 26 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through the opulent melodies and intricate compositions of the Baroque period.
The album showcases a diverse range of works, including Handel's renowned Water Music Suites, his Cello Concerto in C Minor, and the Flute Sonata in E Minor, alongside Vivaldi's iconic Four Seasons violin concertos. Each piece is a testament to the composers' mastery of form and expression, characterized by the distinctive sequences and melodic patterns that define Baroque music.
Handel's contributions to the album are particularly noteworthy. His Water Music Suites, composed for a royal barge trip on the River Thames, are a series of orchestral movements that blend elegance and grandeur. The suites feature a variety of dances and airs, showcasing Handel's ability to create lively, engaging music that captivates the listener from start to finish.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons, on the other hand, are a set of four violin concertos that depict the changing seasons through vivid musical imagery. Each concerto is divided into three movements, representing different aspects of the season, from the pastoral joys of spring to the stormy fury of winter.
"Baroque Melodies" - Handel & Vivaldi is not just an album; it's an exploration of the Baroque era's musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of Baroque music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring appeal of Handel and Vivaldi's compositions.