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Albinoni: Complete Concertos Op.5 & 7Albinoni: Complete Concertos Op.5 & 7
Fantastic example of the Italian concerto in High Baroque style - particularly oboe concertos in Op. 7
Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom)Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom) by Collegium Vocale Gent
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True beauty - listen to it a few times and see if you don't wind up believing in God! Also great for the learner - comes with an interactive CD-ROM.
Bach: Suites Anglaises (English Suites, BWV 806-811) /RoussetBach: Suites Anglaises (English Suites, BWV 806-811) /Rousset
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Rousset is an excellent harpsichorist - a great example of the Baroque keyboard suite.
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1
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Baroque keyboard artistry at its best - get both this and Gilbert's recording of Book II.
Corelli: Concerti Grossi op. 6/1-6Corelli: Concerti Grossi op. 6/1-6
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Great stuff from the inventor of the "concerto grosso" himself
Couperin: Pièces de clavecinCouperin: Pièces de clavecin
Rich and lively works by the master of the French school - great for the lover of Baroque keyboard music.
Heinichen: Dresden ConcertiHeinichen: Dresden Concerti by Johann David Heinichen
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Exquisite recordings of the recently rediscovered works of a master from the glory days of the Saxon court
Rameau: Pièces de Clavecin - Christophe RoussetRameau: Pièces de Clavecin - Christophe Rousset
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As of now, this item is listed as unavailable - FIND IT & BUY IT! Another genius from the French school - not to be missed
Pieces De Clavecin En ConcertsPieces De Clavecin En Concerts by Rameau
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More excellence from Jean-Phillippe Rameau - harpsichord suites with fine string accompaniment - very exciting material!
Scarlatti: Keyboard SonatasScarlatti: Keyboard Sonatas
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Kipnis is a masterful player - and Scarlatti - an Italian-Spanish genius - gives him more than enough to work with.
Telemann: Oboe ConcertosTelemann: Oboe Concertos
Telemann's ecclectic style really comes through here - the Concerto in G Major is thrilling
Telemann: Wassermusik  (Water Music); 3 Concertos /Musica Antiqua Koln * GoebelTelemann: Wassermusik (Water Music); 3 Concertos /Musica Antiqua Koln * Goebel by Georg Philipp Telemann
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Fantastic ensemble playing Telemann's exquisite "Water Music" Suite, one of his most popular works during his own lifetime.
Telemann: Flute Concertos; Emmanuel PahudTelemann: Flute Concertos; Emmanuel Pahud by Emmanuel Pahud
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Telemann's standard excellent instrumentation and ecclectic appropriations from various Baroque styles
Telemann: Trumpet Concertos (Complete) (Box Set)Telemann: Trumpet Concertos (Complete) (Box Set)
This is simply an amazing collection - the power and majesty of the Baroque trumpet at its best, in the capable hands of Otto Sauter
Telemann: Darmstadt Overtures (Suites)Telemann: Darmstadt Overtures (Suites)
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More of Telemann's masterful ecclecticism - a synthesis of all that is grand about Baroque music
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos / Smith Recorder Concertos / LaurinVivaldi: Bassoon Concertos / Smith Recorder Concertos / Laurin
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Great recording - Vivaldi's compositional genius revealed in the rich and lively tones of the bassoon
Vivaldi: Oboe Concertos (Complete)Vivaldi: Oboe Concertos (Complete)
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Glaetzner is a real virtuoso - a must have
Vivaldi: Il Pastor FidoVivaldi: Il Pastor Fido
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There's more to Vivaldi than "Four Seasons" - this stuff is simply exhilirating
Antonio Vivaldi: Sonatas for Violoncello & Basso Continuo - Anner BylsmaAntonio Vivaldi: Sonatas for Violoncello & Basso Continuo - Anner Bylsma by Antonio Vivaldi
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Words can't really do this justice - a fantastic recording - excellent performance - Sonata No. 3 in A Minor is particularly moving
J.S. Bach: The Goldberg VariationsJ.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations by Bach
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The breadth of Bach's range is amazing here - this is a journey through the full range of human emotion executed by a brilliant performer
Bach: Organ WorksBach: Organ Works
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Classic recordings - authentic, not flashy. The choral prelude "Wachtet auf . . ." (BWV 645) is the best that I've ever heard
Handel - Concerti grossi, op. 6 / AAM · ManzeHandel - Concerti grossi, op. 6 / AAM · Manze by George Frideric Handel
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This is an amazing achievement - both for the composer and for the performers. Manze & Co.'s interpretation is authoritative!
Haendel: Sonates en trio, Op. 2Haendel: Sonates en trio, Op. 2
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There's more to Handel than "Messiah" - check out his challenging instrumental work here!
Georg Friedrich Händel: Suites de Pieces le Clavecin, 1720Georg Friedrich Händel: Suites de Pieces le Clavecin, 1720
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Another amazing achievement from Handel. He blends the suite form with Italian tempo markings to create a style all his own. A fantastic introduction to the world of Baroque keyboard music!
Marin Marais: Pièces de Viole du Second Livre, 1701Marin Marais: Pièces de Viole du Second Livre, 1701
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From the high French Baroque - great example of the viola da gamba by one of the masters - a good introduction to Marais.
Telemann: Tafelmusik (Musique de Table partagée en Trois Productions)Telemann: Tafelmusik (Musique de Table partagée en Trois Productions) by Reinhard Goebel
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Telemann proves himself a master of various forms - this is to Telemann what the Brandenburg Concertos are to Bach.