The six widely diverse Concerti grossi Op.3, published in 1734, and the rarely heard Sonata a 5, a miniature concerto for violin and keyboard, performed by the Academy of Ancient Music and its newly appointed music director Richard Egarr, in their first recording together. Volume I of a projected HANDEL series.
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL [1685-1759] Concerti grossi Op.3 · No.1 in B flat major / G minor (8'20) · I (2'48) · II (4'07) · III (1'23) · No.2 in B flat major (11'18) · I. Vivace (1'55) · II. Largo (2'23) · III. Allegro (2'15) · IV (1'23) · V (3'21) · No.3 in G major (8'07) · I. Largo, e staccato - Allegro (3'24) · II. Adagio (1'02) · III. Allegro (3'41) · No.4 in F major (12'55) · I (6'33) · II. Andante (2'05) · III. Allegro (1'38) · IV. Allegro (2'38) · No.5 in D minor (9'40) · I (1'42) · II. Fuga. Allegro (2'17) · III. Adagio (1'25) · IV. Allegro, ma non troppo (1'35) · V. Allegro (2'40) · No.6 in D major / D minor (8'16) · I (2'53) · Improvisation (2'00) · II. Allegro (3'22) Sonata a 5 (HWV 288) · I. Andante (3'43) · II. Adagio (1'27) · III. Allegro (3'46)
