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Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6

Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6
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Disc 1:

  1. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Largo
  2. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Allegro
  3. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Largo - Allegro
  4. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Allegro
  5. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Largo
  6. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Allegro
  7. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 1 in D major~Allegro
  8. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 2 in F major~Vivace - Allegro - Adagio - Vivace - Allegro - Largo Andante
  9. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 2 in F major~Allegro
  10. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 2 in F major~Grave - Andante Largo
  11. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 2 in F major~Allegro
  12. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 3 in C minor~Largo
  13. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 3 in C minor~Allegro
  14. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 3 in C minor~Grave
  15. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 3 in C minor~Vivace
  16. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 3 in C minor~Allegro
  17. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 4 in D major~Adagio - Allegro
  18. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 4 in D major~Adagio
  19. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 4 in D major~Vivace
  20. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 4 in D major~Allegro
  21. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 5 in B flat major~Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
  22. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 5 in B flat major~Adagio
  23. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 5 in B flat major~Allegro - Adagio
  24. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 5 in B flat major~Largo - Allegro
  25. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 6 in F major~Adagio
  26. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 6 in F major~Allegro
  27. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 6 in F major~Largo
  28. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 6 in F major~Vivace
  29. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 6 in F major~Allegro

Disc 2:

  1. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Vivace - Allegro
  2. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Adagio
  3. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Allegro
  4. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Andante Largo
  5. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Allegro
  6. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 7 in D major~Vivace
  7. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 8 in G minor ("Christmas Concerto")~Vivace - Grave. Arcate, sostenuto e come stà
  8. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 8 in G minor ("Christmas Concerto")~Allegro
  9. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 8 in G minor ("Christmas Concerto")~Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
  10. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 8 in G minor ("Christmas Concerto")~Allegro
  11. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 8 in G minor ("Christmas Concerto")~Largo. Pastorale ad libitum
  12. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Preludio: Largo
  13. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Allemanda: Allegro
  14. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Corrente: Vivace
  15. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Gavotta: Allegro
  16. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Adagio
  17. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 9 in F major~Minuetto: Vivace
  18. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 10 in C major~Preludio: Andante Largo
  19. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 10 in C major~Adagio
  20. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 10 in C major~Corrente: Vivace
  21. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 10 in C major~Allegro
  22. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 10 in C major~Minuetto: Vivace
  23. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 11 in B flat major~Preludio: Andante Largo
  24. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 11 in B flat major~Allemanda: Allegro
  25. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 11 in B flat major~Adagio
  26. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 11 in B flat major~Andante Largo
  27. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 11 in B flat major~Sarabanda: Largo
  28. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 12 in F major~Preludio: Andante
  29. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 12 in F major~Allegro
  30. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 12 in F major~Adagio
  31. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 12 in F major~Sarabanda: Vivace
  32. Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6: Concerto no. 12 in F major~Giga: Allegro

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #7325 in Music
  • Released on: 1999-09-14
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Dimensions: .24 pounds

Customer Reviews

Corelli's famous Concerti by my favorite period instrument orchestra and conductor5
Trevor Pinnock's recording of Corelli's Op. 6 Concerti grossi will not be to all tastes. Those raised on traditional instrument recordings by such as Max Goberman/Vienna Sinfonietta (Odyssey LPs, circulated in the 1970s) or Paul Angerer/Southwest German Chamber Orchestra (Vox) may not like the clipped articulation and fast tempos Pinnock uses. But the English Concert is a joy to hear: and can THEY PLAY! The allegros sizzle with joy and tension (in the minor key movements) and I find myself unable to resist conducting myself to the rhythmic patterns they generate. I think Corelli would be pleased, and I doubt he ever heard this good a performance of his Opus 6 Concertos.

Concerto 8, subtitled "Christmas" may be the most famous Op. 6 Concerto. Pinnock's way with it may seem superficial, and tempos are faster than what I'm used to in this work. But I'm used to recordings of I Musici (Philips), Angerer (Vox), and Shepherd/Cantilena (Chandos). The closing "Pastorale" doesn't seem to have enough time to breathe, but Pinnock is more sensitive to the Baroque performance practice principles where Siciliana and Pastorale movements are played more quickly than 20th century conductors led them, adhering to more Romanticized performance practice.

As a set, I give this high marks, and there is alot of energy and joy without slighting Corelli's music. The recorded sound is also very good, and the strings have a full, rich sound, even with no vibrato and period instruments.

Lovely performances5
Lovely, energetic, committed performances of these works. Consistent high quality playing throughout. Everything is refined and polished to the nth degree. A great example of orchestral playing in the baroque style. Recording quality leaves nothing to be desired - absolutely clear and transparent.

Sparkling Corelli on the rocks served by the EC5
This was my first exposure to the famed Concerti Grossi of Corelli, though not to Pinnock and his English Concert. The ensemble makes an excellent case for the concerti and makes their high popularity understandable (especially in England, where a full quarter century after their composer's death they were to leave such an impact on 12 Concerti by another bloke named Handel). Many of the tempos are quick but never frantic; the 10th Concerto in C is a particular delight. The interplay between the concertino and the tutti strings is absolutely perfect. Highly recommended.