Description
Georg Friedrich Händel: 6 Concertos For Organ And Chamber Orchestra Op. 4 - Ivan Sokol (organ), Slovak Chamber Orchestra, Conducted by Bohdan Warchal / Opus 2x LP, Stereo
9110 0570-0571
Product Details:
- Label: Opus – 9110 0570-0571
- Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP
- Country: Czechoslovakia
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Overview
This double LP set features Georg Friedrich Händel's 6 Concertos for Organ and Chamber Orchestra, Op. 4, performed by the Slovak Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Bohdan Warchal, with Ivan Sokol as the organ soloist. A masterpiece of Baroque composition, these concertos combine intricate organ parts with lush orchestral accompaniment, showcasing Händel's genius in blending contrapuntal and melodic writing. The performance is a captivating journey through Händel's inventive structure, providing a rich listening experience for connoisseurs of Baroque music.
Track Listing
Side A
- Konzert No. 1 in G Minor – Larghetto, E Staccato-Allegro-Adagio-Andante
Side B
- Konzert No. 2 in B Major – A Tempo Ordinario, E Staccato-Allegro-Adagio, E Staccato-Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Konzert No. 3 in G Minor – Adagio-Allegro-Adagio-Allegro
Side C
- Konzert No. 4 in F Major – Allegro-Andante-Adagio-Allegro
Side D
- Konzert No. 5 in F Major – Larghetto-Allegro-Alla Siciliana-Presto
- Konzert No. 6 in B Major – Andante. Allegro-Larghetto-Allegro Moderato
Key Credits
- Composed By: Georg Friedrich Händel
- Conductor: Bohdan Warchal
- Organ: Ivan Sokol
- Soloist, Cello: Juraj Alexander (Tracks A to B2)
- Soloist, Violin: Jozef Kopelman (Tracks A to B2)
- Orchestra: Slovak Chamber Orchestra
- Liner Notes: Vlasta Adamčiaková
- Photography: Jindro Zlesák
- Recording Supervisor: Igor Boháček
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