'A Grand Concert of Musick' - Avison, Arne, Boyce, Stanley, etc. - The English Concert, Pinnock

'A Grand Concert of Musick' - Avison, Arne, Boyce, Stanley, etc. - The English Concert, Pinnock
Concerto | Eac, flac, cue | log, cover | 1 CD, 317 MB
September 7, 1993 | Archiv Musik | RapidShare

This is a very nice recording dating from 1979 and 1985. Pinnock, Standage and the English Concert play with their usual energy that brings out the full potential of the works of these English composers. Of particular interest is the g-minor harpsichord concerto by Arne with definite influences of Bach's sons. Avison's concerto d'apres Scarlatti is naturally a highlight of this recording. As for the rest, they are fairly standard works, but are a cheerful and lively music as interpreted by the English Concert.
This cd is part of the Collection Argentea collection. Some of these recordings have long been out-of-print and they are difficult to find for a realistic price.

Trevor Pinnock

CD Content

John Stanley: Concerto in g-major
Thomas Arne: Concerto in g-minor for harpsichord and orchestra
William Boyce: Symphony in b-flat major
Francesco Geminiani: Concerto grosso in d-minor d'apres Corelli's Follia
Pieter Hellendaal: Concerto in E-flat major
Charles Avison: Concerto grosso no. 9 in c-major/a-minor d'apres Domenico Scarlatti

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