Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of baroque and classical organ concertos with Erzsebet Achim's stunning album, "Organ Concertos." Released in 2013 on the Capriccio label, this extensive collection spans nearly four hours, offering a comprehensive exploration of the organ concerto genre.
Erzsebet Achim, a virtuoso organist, brings her exceptional skill and artistry to this album, accompanied by the Budapest Strings and conducted by Karoly Botvay. The album features a diverse range of compositions, including works by George Frideric Handel, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Joseph Haydn, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The tracklist is a delightful mix of well-known pieces and hidden gems, showcasing the versatility and expressive power of the organ.
The album begins with Handel's Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294, and continues with a selection of Handel's organ concertos, each demonstrating the composer's mastery of the form. The album also includes works by C.P.E. Bach, such as the Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Wq. 34, H. 444, and the Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Wq. 35, H. 446, which showcase the composer's innovative approach to the concerto form.
Haydn's keyboard concertos are also well-represented, with performances of the Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:1, the Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:5, and the Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:8. These works demonstrate Haydn's skill in crafting engaging and entertaining concertos.
The album concludes with a performance of Mozart's Concerto for Organ, Viola and Strings in C Major, P. 55, a beautiful and expressive work that showcases the collaboration between organ, viola, and strings.
Throughout the album, Erzsebet Achim's playing is characterized by its technical virtuosity, expressive depth, and musical sensitivity. Her performances are supported by the Budapest Strings, who provide a rich and nuanced accompaniment. The album's high-quality recording and production values ensure that every detail of the performances is captured, providing an immersive listening experience.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of organ music or a newcomer to the genre, "Organ Concertos" is an album that will captivate and inspire. With its diverse range of compositions, exceptional performances, and high-quality production, it is a testament to the enduring appeal of the organ concerto.
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Tracks
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante allegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 4, No. 3, HWV 291: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 4, No. 3, HWV 291: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 4, No. 3, HWV 291: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 4, No. 3, HWV 291: IV. Gavotte: AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 4, HWV 292: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 4, HWV 292: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 4, HWV 292: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 4, HWV 292: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 2, HWV 290: I. A tempo ordinario, e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 2, HWV 290: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 2, HWV 290: III. Adagio, e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 2, HWV 290: IV. Allegro, ma non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 5, HWV 293: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 5, HWV 293: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 5, HWV 293: III. Alla SicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 4, No. 5, HWV 293: IV. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Erzsebet Achim, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and The Nightingale": I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Istvan Ella, Corelli Chamber Orchestra
Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and The Nightingale": II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Istvan Ella, Corelli Chamber Orchestra
Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and The Nightingale": III. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Istvan Ella, Corelli Chamber Orchestra
Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295, "The Cuckoo and The Nightingale": IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Istvan Ella, Corelli Chamber Orchestra
Organ Concerto in D Minor (after BWV 146 and BWV 188): I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schornsheim, New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Max Pommer
Organ Concerto in D Minor (after BWV 146 and BWV 188): II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schornsheim, New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Max Pommer
Organ Concerto in D Minor (after BWV 146 and BWV 188): III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Christine Schornsheim, New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Max Pommer
Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Wq. 34, H. 444: I. Allegro di molto (cadenza by R. Munch)Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Wq. 34, H. 444: II. LargoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Wq. 34, H. 444: III. PrestoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Wq. 35, H. 446: I. Allegro moderatoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Wq. 35, H. 446: II. Adagio sostenutoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Wq. 35, H. 446: III. Allegro assaiCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:1: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:1: II. LargoJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:1: III. Allegro moltoJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:5: I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:5: II. AndanteJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:5: III. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:8: I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:8: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concerto in C Major, Hob.XVIII:8: III. Finale: AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:11: I. ModeratoJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:11: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:11: III. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:12: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:12: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob.XIV:12: III. Finale: AllegroJoseph Haydn, Gabor Lehotka, Budapest Strings, Karoly Botvay
Concerto for Organ, Viola and Strings in C Major, P. 55: I. Allegro moderatoMichael Haydn, Franz Lehrndorfer, Ulrich Koch, Cappella Coloniensis, Wilfried Boettcher
Concerto for Organ, Viola and Strings in C Major, P. 55: II. AdagioMichael Haydn, Franz Lehrndorfer, Ulrich Koch, Cappella Coloniensis, Wilfried Boettcher
Concerto for Organ, Viola and Strings in C Major, P. 55: III. PrestissimoMichael Haydn, Franz Lehrndorfer, Ulrich Koch, Cappella Coloniensis, Wilfried Boettcher
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