Les Concerti Grossi op. VI (vol. 1)

Album by George Frideric Handel & Jean‐François Paillard

Les Concerti Grossi op. VI (Vol. 1) is a set of concerti grossi by George Frideric Handel, published in 1739. Composed in the Baroque idiom, the works employ the concerto grosso principle of contrast between a small group of soloists and the full ensemble, featuring ornate string writing, basso continuo and dance-derived movements, and they represent a late-1730s consolidation of Handel's orchestral style and his contribution to the genre's development.
First released: 1982

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Concerto Grosso n° 1 en sol majeur
    12:45
  2. 2.
    Concerto Grosso n° 4 en la mineur
    12:23
  3. 3.
    Concerto Grosso n° 6 en sol mineur
    17:34
  4. 4.
    Concerto Grosso n° 2 en fa majeur
    14:55
  5. 5.
    Concerto Grosso n° 3 en mi mineur
    10:57
  6. 6.
    Concerto Grosso n° 5 en ré majeur
    14:50
  7. 7.
    Concerto Grosso n° 11 en la majeur
    18:09
  8. 8.
    Concerto Grosso n° 12 en si mineur
    14:13

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