There is already an abundance of superlative historically informed recordings of Handel's Opus 3 and Opus 6 concerti grossi and his Opus 4 organ concerti, and to that already long list you can add the present recording. The playing and recorded sound are fabulous, and the works themselves are rich enough to reveal new facets in any sufficiently excellent performance. England's Academy of Ancient Music, an alert and energetic ensemble with a light touch, a strong sense of rhythm, and a crew of first-class soloists led by ...
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There is already an abundance of superlative historically informed recordings of Handel's Opus 3 and Opus 6 concerti grossi and his Opus 4 organ concerti, and to that already long list you can add the present recording. The playing and recorded sound are fabulous, and the works themselves are rich enough to reveal new facets in any sufficiently excellent performance. England's Academy of Ancient Music, an alert and energetic ensemble with a light touch, a strong sense of rhythm, and a crew of first-class soloists led by director/violinist Andrew Manze, is on full display here. Tempos are quick but not rushed, textures clean but not acetic, the soloists flashy without becoming superficial. And the same is the case with the Opus 4 Organ Concertos with the Academy led by organist Richard Egarr, an agile soloist more concerned with melody and beauty of tone than with muscle and violence of attack. Recorded in cool, clear but wonderfully atmospheric digital sound, this set may not altogether surpass earlier...
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Like New. Like New condition. audioCD. 4 disc set. Case Like New. Slipcase Very Good. Booklet Very Good. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
