Handel's Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 are written for small solo string ensemble and orchestra, a combination which invites elegant interplay between like-sounding but distinctive groups. Nicknamed Il gardellino, or 'The Goldfinch', Vivaldi's Flute Concerto is as filled with charming melody and sounds from nature as anything in the Four Seasons. Possibly written for King Frederick the Great, the easy grace of C.P.E. Bach's Flute Concerto in D minor has a surprisingly dramatic and virtuoso finale. This recording brings together leading soloists of the Seattle Symphony in a feast of 18th century refinement.

Tracklist:

Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op. 6, No. 1, Hwv 319: I. A Tempo Giusto
Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op. 6, No. 1, Hwv 319: II. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op. 6, No. 1, Hwv 319: III. Adagio
Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op. 6, No. 1, Hwv 319: IV. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In G Major, Op. 6, No. 1, Hwv 319: V. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, Hwv 324: I. Largo Affetuoso
Concerto Grosso In G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, Hwv 324: II. A Tempo Giusto
Concerto Grosso In G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, Hwv 324: III. Musette: Larghetto
Concerto Grosso In G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, Hwv 324: IV. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6, Hwv 324: V. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: I. Largo
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: II. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: III. Larghetto
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: IV. Allegro
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: V. Minuet
Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 6, No. 9, Hwv 327: VI. Gigue
Flute Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Rv 428, "Il Gardellino": I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Rv 428, "Il Gardellino": II. Largo
Flute Concerto In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, Rv 428, "Il Gardellino": III. Allegro
Flute Concerto In D Minor, Wq. 22, H. 425: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In D Minor, Wq. 22, H. 425: II. Un Poco Andante
Flute Concerto In D Minor, Wq. 22, H. 425: III. Allegro Di Molto

UPC: 747313120871
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.26.12
Format: CD

Gerard Schwarz - Concerto Grossi Opus 6: Nos 1 & 6 & 9 / Flute Cto (CD)