George Friedrich HändelConcerti Grossi, Op. 6
The Academy of Ancient Music, Andrew Manze
Harmonia Mundi 907228.29
The Times (London) - Classical CDs of the Year 1998A masterpiece of elegance and inventionConsidered among the finest examples of Baroque orchestral music, Handel’s Concerti Grossi, Op.6, completed in 1739 over a mere four weeks, surpass the work of other outstanding composers of the form, such as Vivaldi, Scarlatti, and Corelli. Conceived as a grand cycle rather than as individual compositions, these 12 pieces demonstrate Handel’s facility blending a variety of styles and devices with seemingly endless melodic beauty. Andrew Manze leads The Academy of Ancient Music in a vivid and vibrant performance.
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