Recorder Sonatas, op. 1 nos. 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11

Album by George Frideric Handel & László Czidra & Zsolt Harsányi & Zsuzsa Pertis & Pál Kelemen

Recorder Sonatas, Op. 1 Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11 is a set of recorder sonatas by Georg Friedrich Händel, published in 1732. These Baroque chamber works feature lyrical melodic lines over a continuo accompaniment and alternate slow, expressive movements with sprightly allegros, reflecting Handel's engagement with Italianate instrumental forms within his English career and his contribution to the solo sonata repertoire.
First released: April 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata in G minor, op. 1 no. 2, HV 360: Larghetto
    2:09
  2. 2.
    Sonata in G minor, op. 1 no. 2, HV 360: Andante
    3:49
  3. 3.
    Sonata in G minor, op. 1 no. 2, HV 360: Adagio
    0:42
  4. 4.
    Sonata in G minor, op. 1 no. 2, HV 360: Presto
    2:08
  5. 5.
    Sonata in A minor, op. 1 no. 4, HV 362: Larghetto
    2:28
  6. 6.
    Sonata in A minor, op. 1 no. 4, HV 362: Allegro
    3:03
  7. 7.
    Sonata in A minor, op. 1 no. 4, HV 362: Adagio
    1:51
  8. 8.
    Sonata in A minor, op. 1 no. 4, HV 362: Allegro
    3:43
  9. 9.
    Sonata in C major, op. 1 no. 7, HV 365: Larghetto
    2:21
  10. 10.
    Sonata in C major, op. 1 no. 7, HV 365: Allegro
    2:32
  11. 11.
    Sonata in C major, op. 1 no. 7, HV 365: Larghetto
    1:58
  12. 12.
    Sonata in C major, op. 1 no. 7, HV 365: A tempo di Gavotti
    2:28
  13. 13.
    Sonata in C major, op. 1 no. 7, HV 365: Allegro
    1:54
  14. 14.
    Sonata in F major, op. 1 no. 11, HV 369: Larghetto
    2:14
  15. 15.
    Sonata in F major, op. 1 no. 11, HV 369: Allegro
    2:27
  16. 16.
    Sonata in F major, op. 1 no. 11, HV 369: Siciliana
    2:20
  17. 17.
    Sonata in F major, op. 1 no. 11, HV 369: Allegro
    2:28
  18. 18.
    Sonata in D minor, HV 367a: A tempo di Menuetto
    1:40
  19. 19.
    Sonata in D minor, HV 367a: Andante - Allegro
    4:42
  20. 20.
    Menuet, HV 603
    1:02
  21. 21.
    Gavotte, HV 604
    0:51
  22. 22.
    Gigue, HV 599
    1:30
  23. 23.
    Favourite Air (from "Scipioni", aria of Lelio)
    2:41
  24. 24.
    Trio Sonata in F major, HV 405: Allegro
    2:26
  25. 25.
    Trio Sonata in F major, HV 405: Grave
    1:50
  26. 26.
    Trio Sonata in F major, HV 405: Allegro
    2:36

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