Concerti Grossi Op, 3, 6, Organ Concertos Op, 4 : Manze / Aam Egarr(Org)

George Frideric Handel: Concerti (4CD)

Academy of Ancient Music
Andrew Manze, direction and violin
Richard Egarr, direction and organ

Concerti grossi op.6 nos. 1-12, “Manze and his players give virtuosic, high energy performances of these exuberant works, in a crystal clear recording.” The Observer“ altogether this is an issue of joyous vitality, to which I am sure I shall be returning with pleasure.” Gramophone award issue, 1998.

Concerti grossi op.3 nos. 1-6 Sonata a 5, “Sparkles with character and invention.” The Independent“
The Academy of Ancient Music is in world-beating form once more with this magnificent Handel disc. Egarr and the musicians play with dynamism and warmth which suggests that Egarr’s tenure with this band is going to be a rewarding one. Long may it last.” Gramophone.

Organ Concertos op.4 nos. 1-6 “Richard Egarr’s charisma is infectious and the recorded sound sensational.” BBC Music Magazine.

CD1 - CD2
Concerti grossi op.6 nos. 1-12
Digital Recording: 1997

CD3
Concerti grossi op.3 nos. 1-6
Sonata a 5
Digital Recording: 2006

CD4
Organ Concertos op.4 nos. 1-6
Digital Recording: 2006

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