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Trio Sonatas Op.2

G. F. Haendel

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Format: CD

Cat No: AV2282

Release Date:  21 October 2013

Label:  Avie

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  822252228229

Genres:  Classical  

  • Description

    Handel specialists The Brook Street Band offer sparkling renditions of the composer's utterly memorable set of Trio Sonatas, Op. 2.

    The Brook Street Band has easily earned its reputation as "the smartest new baroque band around" (The Times). Among today's most notable Handel specialists, the all-girl group follow their ear-opening recording debut, the world-premiere chamber version of Handel's 'Oxford' Water Music which earned the ensemble an Editor's Choice from Gramophone, and a sparkling rendition of the Op. 5 Trio Sonatas, with the composer's other great set of Trio Sonatas, Op. 2. An utterly memorable collection of works that features Handel's imaginative "re-heating" of his own popular tunes, the recording once again brings forth the Band's sheer pleasure in sharing the composer's wonderful music.

    Personnel: Rachel Harris and Farran Scott (violins), Lisete de Silva (flute), Tatty Theo (cello)

    Critical acclaim:

    "Impeccable...the vitality is riveting...Delightful." - BBC Music Magazine on J. S. Bach's Trios Sonatas

    "These performances have a powerful stamp of authority about them...Handel himself would have found real cause for celebration." - International Record Review on Handel's 'Cello' Sonatas

    "If you need instant sunshine, play this disc." - The Times on Handel's Trio Sonatas Op. 5

    "Stylish and imaginative programme...Their pleasure in the music is infectious." - Gramophone Editor's Choice on Handel's 'Oxford' Water Music

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Sonata No. 3 in B flat, I. Andante
      • 2. II. Allegro
      • 3. III. Larghetto
      • 4. IV. Allegro
      • 5. Sonata No. 2 in G minor, I. Andante
      • 6. II. Allegro
      • 7. III. Largo
      • 8. IV. Allegro
      • 9. Sonata No. 4 in F, I. Larghetto
      • 10. II. Allegro
      • 11. III. Adagio
      • 12. IV. Allegro
      • 13. V. Allegro
      • 14. Sonata No. 5 in G minor, I. Larghetto
      • 15. II. Allegro
      • 16. III. Adagio
      • 17. IV. Allegro
      • 18. Sonata No. 1 in B minor, I. Andante
      • 19. II. Allegro ma non troppo
      • 20. III. Largo
      • 21. IV. Allegro
      • 22. Sonata No. 6 in G minor, I. Andante
      • 23. II. Allegro
      • 24. III. Arioso
      • 25. IV. Allegro
      • 26. Bonus track: Passacaglia