Goldline Classics: Baroque Masters and Hungarian Gems (Haendel, Vivaldi, Corelli, Haydn, Hidas) DVD

Product Details

• ASIN: B000HKDB2M
• UPC: 4028462550082
• Label: Cascade Medien
• Catalogue Number: 55008
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Release Year: 2006
• Running Time: 98 minutes
• Region: 0 (All Regions / Region Free)
• Genre: Classical Music, Baroque, Instrumental Concerto, Orchestral

Overview

Goldline Classics presents a magnificent performance capturing the brilliance of the Baroque era, alongside a compelling 20th-century Hungarian work. This DVD features the Atelier Lyrique et Orchestral du Centre, conducted by Amaury du Closel, with the highly skilled organist Georges F. Bessonnet. The program is a rich tapestry of concerto grosso and organ concertos, highlighting the dialogue between the powerful organ and the expressive orchestra.

The collection features masterpieces by foundational composers like Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli, and Haydn. Uniquely, the program also includes the dramatic Sonata in C major by Frigyes Hidas, providing a modern, vibrant counterpoint to the Baroque works. This combination offers both the spiritual elegance of the 18th century and the clarity of 20th-century Hungarian composition, making it a valuable addition for classical music lovers and instrumentalists.

Product Features

• All-Region Compatibility: The DVD is coded Region 0, ensuring playback compatibility on nearly all DVD players worldwide.
• Featured Soloist: Organist Georges F. Bessonnet provides compelling performances across both the Baroque concertos and the modern Hidas sonata.
• Diverse Repertoire: The program spans musical eras and forms, offering concertos by Baroque masters (Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli) and a Classical giant (Haydn), alongside a contemporary Hungarian piece (Hidas).
• High-Quality Production: Presented by Cascade Medien, specializing in classical music releases.

Interesting Facts

• The Concerto Grosso: Two foundational pieces on this DVD, Handel's Op. 6 No. 11 and Corelli's Op. 6 No. 8 (The Christmas Concerto), exemplify the Baroque concerto grosso form, which contrasts a small group of solo instruments (the concertino) with the larger orchestra (ripieno).
• Handel's Organ Concertos: Handel's Organ Concerto Op. 4, No. 6 was often performed during the intermissions of his oratorios, highlighting his dual mastery of sacred vocal music and keyboard virtuosity.
• Frigyes Hidas (1928–2007): Hidas was a prominent Hungarian composer, known particularly for his magnificent wind and brass compositions, as well as his clear, neo-classical style. His inclusion here highlights the continuing legacy of Hungarian composers in instrumental music.
• Vivaldi's Adaptability: Vivaldi’s concertos featured here (R230 and R522) are often adapted from works originally written for other instruments, showcasing the Baroque practice of instrumental substitution, particularly effective when featuring the organ.

Track Listing

Georg Friedrich Haendel

• Concerto for organ and orchestra no. 6 in B flat major Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294
• Concerto grosso no 11 in A major Op. 6

Antonio Vivaldi

• Concerto For organ and orchestra no 178 in D major, Op. 3, No. 9, RV 230
• Concerto For organ and orchestra no 177 in A minor, Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522

Frigyes Hidas

• Sonata in C major

Arcangelo Corelli

• Concerto grosso no 8 in G minor/G major, Op. 6 (The Christmas Concerto)

Joseph Haydn

• Concerto for organ, orchestra and 2 oboes no 1 in C major, H. XVIII/1

Publishers

Cascade Medien Cascade Medien is a label specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality classical music and documentary DVDs, often focusing on orchestral performances and opera.

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