Harmonia Mundi: HMU907415

Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 1-6, HWV312-317, etc.

The six widely diverse Concerti grossi Op.3, published in 1734, and the rarely heard Sonata a 5, a miniature concerto for violin and keyboard, performed by the Academy of Ancient Music and its newly appointed music director Richard Egarr, in their first recording together. Volume I of a projected HANDEL series.

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Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 1-6, HWV312-317, etc.

Handel:

Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 1-6, HWV312-317

Sonata a 5 HWV 288

The Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr

“For those of us who have always secretly preferred the colourful, unruly and slightly raffish qualities of Op.3 to the staid perfection of Op.6 this magnificent recording is both a vindication and an unfailing delight.” International Record Review

GGramophone Awards 2007

Best of Category - Baroque Instrumental

GGramophone Magazine

Editor's Choice - April 2007

Harmonia Mundi - HMU907415

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Press comments:

"The Academy of Ancient Music is in world-beating form once more with this magnificent Handel disc. Egarr and the musicians play with dynamism and warmth which suggests that Egarr's tenure with this band is going to be a rewarding one. Long may it last." Gramophone Magazine

“Sparkles with character and invention.” The Independent

“A performance which is bold, confident, and revelling in the colours of the added wind—oboes, recorders, flute and a buzz of Baroque bassoons. Egarr provides a beautifully fluent organ ‘improvisation’. Playing throughout is technically superb. Not to be missed BBC Music Magazine

“For those of us who have always secretly preferred the colourful, unruly and slightly raffish qualities of Op.3 to the staid perfection of Op.6 this magnificent recording is both a vindication and an unfailing delight." International Record Review

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