Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of George Frideric Handel with this exquisite collection of organ concertos, meticulously recorded and presented by Hyperion. Released in 1997, this album features Handel's masterful compositions from Op. 4 and Op. 7, showcasing his unparalleled skill and invention on the keyboard. Recorded in June 1996 at the historic St Lawrence in Whitchurch, London, the album benefits from the expert production of Andrew Keener and Oliver Rivers, ensuring a rich and authentic listening experience.
Spanning over two and a half hours, this double-disc set includes a total of 32 tracks, each a testament to Handel's brilliance. The concertos, originally designed to demonstrate his virtuosity, are performed with precision and passion, capturing the essence of Baroque elegance and complexity. From the somber beauty of the "Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1" to the lively spirit of the "Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6," every piece is a journey through Handel's musical genius.
The album also features a rare gem, the "Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6," adding a delicate contrast to the powerful organ concertos. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's work, this collection offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of his organ concertos, making it an essential addition to any classical music library.
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: I. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: IV. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: I. A tempo ordinario e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: III. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 2: IV. Allegro ma non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 4: IV. Allegro – Choral AlleluiaGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Paul Nicholson, Timothy Brown, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: III. Alla sicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: III. Organo ad libitum. FugueGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: IV. SpiritosoGeorge Frideric Handel, Brandenburg Consort, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: V. Menuets I/II alternativoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: I. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: II. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: III. Largo e pianoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: V. Bourrée. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: II. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: III. Organo ad libitum. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Paul Nicholson, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 2: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: I. Andante – AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Frances Kelly, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Frances Kelly, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Harp Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Frances Kelly, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: II. Allegro così cosìGeorge Frideric Handel, Brandenburg Consort, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: III. Organo ad libitum. PreludeGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 No. 4: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: I. Staccato ma non troppo allegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: II. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: III. Andante larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: IV. Organo ad libitum. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: V. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 7 No. 5: VI. GavotteGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: I. PomposoGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: II. Organo ad libitum. AllemandeGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
Organ Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 6: III. Air. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Paul Nicholson, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
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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