Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with David Munrow's captivating album, "Telemann: Suite in A Minor - Sammartini & Handel: Recorder Concertos." Released on April 10, 2024, under Warner Classics, this exquisite collection showcases Munrow's virtuosity on the recorder, accompanied by the renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner.
The album opens with Telemann's Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, a delightful journey through seven movements that highlight the recorder's expressive range. From the lively "Ouverture" to the graceful "Menuets" and the energetic "Passepieds," each piece is a testament to Telemann's compositional brilliance and Munrow's masterful interpretation.
Following Telemann's suite, the album presents two contrasting concertos: Sammartini's Recorder Concerto in F Major and Handel's Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6. Both works are arranged for recorder and strings, offering a fresh perspective on these timeless classics. Munrow's delicate touch and nuanced phrasing bring these concertos to life, showcasing the recorder's versatility and the composer's ingenuity.
With a total runtime of 48 minutes, this album is a compact yet comprehensive exploration of Baroque music, featuring some of the most celebrated works for recorder and strings. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, David Munrow's "Telemann: Suite in A Minor - Sammartini & Handel: Recorder Concertos" promises an engaging and rewarding listening experience.
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: I. OuvertureGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: II. Les plaisirsGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: III. Air à l'italienGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: IV. Menuets I & IIGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: V. RéjouissanceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: VI. Passepieds I & IIGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite for Recorder and Strings in A Minor, TWV 55:a2: VII. PolonaiseGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sammartini: Recorder Concerto in F Major: I. AllegroGiuseppe Sammartini, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sammartini: Recorder Concerto in F Major: II. —Giuseppe Sammartini, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sammartini: Recorder Concerto in F Major: III. Allegro assaiGiuseppe Sammartini, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante - Allegro (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: II. Larghetto (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderato (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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