The Brook Street Band's enthusiasm for the music of George Frideric Handel shines through on this recording of the nine Violin Sonatas by- or attributed to- the Baroque composer. The ensemble's 10th release for Avie compliments it's critically acclaimed and award-winning discography of a wide variety of Handel's chamber music and vocal works. Combining consummate artistry with characteristic research, The Brook Street Band- posing the question 'how many violin sonatas did Handel actually compose?'- offers nine works composed over a span of 40 years, from the German-born Handel's early years honing his style in Italy to his later years as a leading light in London. He composed some and his name has been variously ascribed to others, depending on which publisher was cashing in, perhaps in cahoots with the commercially-minded composer. But who really knows and one could say who cares, with music of such color performed with such passion. "These performances have a powerful stamp of authority... Handel himself would have found real cause for celebration." (International Record Review on The Brook Street Band's album of Handel Cello Sonatas) "

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In G Major, Hwv. 358: I. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Major, Hwv. 358: II. Adagio
Violin Sonata In G Major, Hwv. 358: III. Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Minor, Hwv. 359a: I. Grave
Violin Sonata In D Minor, Hwv. 359a: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Minor, Hwv. 359a: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata In D Minor, Hwv. 359a: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 361: I. Andante
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 361: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 361: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 361: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 364a: I. Larghetto
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 364a: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 364a: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 364a: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 372: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 372: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 372: III. Largo
Violin Sonata In A Major, Hwv. 372: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In E Major, Hwv. 373: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In E Major, Hwv. 373: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In E Major, Hwv. 373: III. Largo
Violin Sonata In E Major, Hwv. 373: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 368: I. Andante
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 368: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 368: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Hwv. 368: IV. [Allegro Moderato]
Violin Sonata In F Major, Hwv. 370: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In F Major, Hwv. 370: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In F Major, Hwv. 370: III. Largo
Violin Sonata In F Major, Hwv. 370: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Major, Hwv. 371: I. Affettuoso
Violin Sonata In D Major, Hwv. 371: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Major, Hwv. 371: III. Larghetto
Violin Sonata In D Major, Hwv. 371: IV. Allegro

UPC: 822252238723
Label: Avie
Release Date: 6.1.18
Format: CD

Handel - Sonatas for Violin & Basso Continuo (CD)