Handel - 12 Solo Sonatas, Op. 1

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Handel - 12 Solo Sonatas, Op. 1

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Harmonia Mundi

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HMU907465/66

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2

Release date:

15th June 2009

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0093046746520

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Handel - 12 Solo Sonatas, Op. 1

Handel:

Sonata in F major for violin and continuo, HWV370, Op. 1 No. 12

Sonata in E minor for flute and continuo, HWV359b, Op. 1 No. 1b

Sonata in G minor for recorder and continuo, HWV360, Op. 1 No. 2

Sonata in A Major for violin and continuo, HWV361, Op. 1 No. 3

Sonata in A minor for recorder and continuo, HWV362, Op. 1 No. 4

Sonata in G major for flute and continuo, HWV363b, Op 1 No 5

Sonata in G minor for violin or oboe and continuo, HWV364a, Op. 1 No. 6

Sonata in C major for recorder and continuo, HWV365, Op. 1 No. 7

Sonata in C minor for oboe and continuo, HWV366, Op. 1 No. 8

Flute Sonata in B minor, Op 1 No 9b, HWV367b

Sonata in G minor for violin and continuo, HWV368, Op. 1 No. 10

Sonata in F major for recorder and continuo, HWV369, Op. 1 No. 11

Sonata in A major for violin and continuo, HWV372, Op. 1 No. 14

Oboe Sonata in F major (manuscript) 'Haub: Solo del Sr. Hendel'

Sonata in E major for violin and continuo, HWV373, Op. 1 No. 15

Pavlo Beznosiuk (violin), Rachel Brown (flute & recorder), Frank de Brione (oboe) & Richard Egarr (harpsichord & direction)

The Academy of Ancient Music

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Handel wrote the solo sonatas of Opus 1 for the professional musicians of his London opera orchestra.They demand considerable skill and stamina both from the soloist and the continuo. Prominent bass parts give the sonatas a contrapuntal strength and vitality, and Handel keeps the elements of display and purely musical argument in admirable balance in these works. For this reason, they are among the most attractive Baroque solo sonatas and deserve their lasting popularity. Played here by members of the Academy of Ancient Music under the leadership of Richard Egarr, Handel's delightful sonatas are shown to be true masterpieces written by a composer at the height of his powers.

playHandel: Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 1/1, HWV 359 - 1. Grave

playHandel: Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 1/1, HWV 359 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 1/1, HWV 359 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 1/1, HWV 359 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/2, HWV 360 - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/2, HWV 360 - 2. Andante

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/2, HWV 360 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/2, HWV 360 - 4. Presto

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/3, HWV 361 - 1. Andante

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/3, HWV 361 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/3, HWV 361 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/3, HWV 361 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In A Minor, Op. 1/4, HWV 362 - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In A Minor, Op. 1/4, HWV 362 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In A Minor, Op. 1/4, HWV 362 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In A Minor, Op. 1/4, HWV 362 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Flute Sonata In G, Op. 1/5, HWV 363B - 1. Adagio

playHandel: Flute Sonata In G, Op. 1/5, HWV 363B - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Flute Sonata In G, Op. 1/5, HWV 363B - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Flute Sonata In G, Op. 1/5, HWV 363B - 4. Borée

playHandel: Flute Sonata In G, Op. 1/5, HWV 363B - 5. Menuetto

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/6, HWV 364A - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/6, HWV 364A - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/6, HWV 364A - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1/6, HWV 364A - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In C, Op. 1/7, HWV 365 - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In C, Op. 1/7, HWV 365 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In C, Op. 1/7, HWV 365 - 3. Larghetto

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In C, Op. 1/7, HWV 365 - 4. A Tempo Di Gavotti

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In C, Op. 1/7, HWV 365 - 5. Allegro

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In C Minor, Op. 1/8, HWV 366 - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In C Minor, Op. 1/8, HWV 366 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In C Minor, Op. 1/8, HWV 366 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In C Minor, Op. 1/8, HWV 366 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 1. Largo

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 2. Vivace

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 3. Presto

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 4. Adagio

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 5. Alla Breve

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 6. Andante

playHandel: Flute Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1/9, HWV 367B - 7. A Tempo Di Minuet

playHandel: Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 110, HWV 368 - 1. Andante

playHandel: Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 110, HWV 368 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 110, HWV 368 - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 110, HWV 368 - 4. Gigue

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In F, Op. 111, HWV 369 - 1. Larghetto

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In F, Op. 111, HWV 369 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In F, Op. 111, HWV 369 - 3. Siciliana

playHandel: Recorder Sonata In F, Op. 111, HWV 369 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In F, Op. 112, HWV 370 - 1. Adagio

playHandel: Violin Sonata In F, Op. 112, HWV 370 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In F, Op. 112, HWV 370 - 3. Largo

playHandel: Violin Sonata In F, Op. 112, HWV 370 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/10, HWV 372 - 1. Adagio

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/10, HWV 372 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/10, HWV 372 - 3. Largo

playHandel: Violin Sonata In A, Op. 1/10, HWV 372 - 4. Allegro

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In F - 1. Adagio

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In F - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In F - 3. Adagio

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In F - 4. Bourée

playHandel: Oboe Sonata In F - 5. Menuet

playHandel: Violin Sonata In E, Op. 1/12, HWV 373 - 1. Adagio

playHandel: Violin Sonata In E, Op. 1/12, HWV 373 - 2. Allegro

playHandel: Violin Sonata In E, Op. 1/12, HWV 373 - 3. Largo

playHandel: Violin Sonata In E, Op. 1/12, HWV 373 - 4. Allegro

The Independent on Sunday

7th June 2009

“Minus bowed bass, Egarr's harpsichord accompaniment is free and expressive. The soloists slide easily from austerity to opulence, and Brown's dewy-toned recorder is enchanting.”

BBC Music Magazine

August 2009

*****

“The soloists here are stylish and imaginative. Decorations are a delight in slow movements; the Adagio from No. 8 (oboe) is positively dripping with them. The playing is highly expressive… Highly commended as both the complete Op. 1 package and as deeply satisfying performances.”

Gramophone Magazine

Awards Issue 2009

“…the playing of the three principles of the Academy of Ancient Music sparkles, charms and soothes.”

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