?A famous French horn virtuoso in his days, the shadowy figure known only as 'Mr Charles the Hungarian' was an eccentric opportunist who travelled to Dublin in March 1742. A natural entrepreneur, he capitalized on the 'Handelmania' surrounding Handel's residence in the city at the time, and produced a concert at the Smock Alley Theatre which consisted mainly of Handel's music. This album recreates the programme and the bohemian atmosphere of the event, showcasing solos for various instruments, some of which had never been heard in Ireland before. The highly resourceful Irish Baroque Orchestra and Peter Whelan have a proven record of curating enticing programmes inspired by Ireland's musical heritage, and this is yet another fine example. Together with works by Hasse, Telemann and Bocchi, a performance of John Walsh's early edition of Handel's Water Music gives a perfect cross-section of this captivating moment in Dublin's musical history.

Tracklist:

Ouverture (from Il pastor fido HWV 8c)~[Untitled]
Ouverture (from Il pastor fido HWV 8c)~Allegro
Giulio Cesare HWV 17~Va tacito
Concerto in F major~Adagio
Concerto in F major~Allegretto
Concerto in F major~Adagio
Concerto in F major~Allegretto ma poco
Concerto Op. 4 No. 1~III. Signora Barbarini's Minuet
Water Music~Allegro - Andante - Allegro
Water Music~Passepied
Water Music~Minuet
Water Music~Hornpipe
Water Music~Andante
Water Music~Overture
Water Music~Alla Hornpipe
Concerto grosso in G major HWV 314 Op. 3 No. 3~Largo e staccato
Concerto grosso in G major HWV 314 Op. 3 No. 3~Allegro
Concerto grosso in G major HWV 314 Op. 3 No. 3~Adagio
Concerto grosso in G major HWV 314 Op. 3 No. 3~Allegro
Napolitana TWV 41:B4 (from Der getreue Music-Meister)
Sonata X (from A Musicall Entertainment for a Chamber)~[Untitled]
Sonata X (from A Musicall Entertainment for a Chamber)~Adagio
Sonata X (from A Musicall Entertainment for a Chamber)~Vivace
Suite 1 (from Twelve Duettos for two French Horns)~Chasse

UPC: 691062071826
Label: Linn Records
Release Date: 6.9.23
Format: CD

Bocchi / Handel / Hasse - Mr. Charles The Hungarian - Handel's Rival In (CD)