Sony Classical peresents 50 Baroque masterpieces including Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Bach, J S: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV1041, Bach, J S: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV1042, Bach, J S: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV1043, Bach, J S: Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C minor, BWV1060, Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351 and more.
The Great Classics series from Naxos is the perfect introduction to myriad genres of classical music. Comprising both complete and compiled selections from the greatest words in the repertoire, the boxes are bursting with wonderful pieces of music, both recognizable and unfamiliar. The boxes take the listener on a thrilling tour of some of the world's most dramatic musical media, encompassing music from six centuries and featuring sensational performers. All boxes come with a fascinating booklet with detailed information on the genre itself, chronological placement of each work, and a comprehensive study of the music. A fitting celebration of 25 years of superb music from Naxos, the world's favourite classical label.
Baroque Masterpieces - collection of Baroque music in the best performance in the company Sony BMG DHM Artenova. One of the best collections of Baroque music! The greatest works - the legendary performance! Baroque music is a style of European classical music in the period from about 1600 to 1750. The Baroque era follows the Renaissance and the Classical period precedes. The main in this music was an expression of emotions. Baroque music - this violence and ecstasy, in contrast to the confidence and independence of the Renaissance.
Five discs - five conductors - four orchestras - nine composers - 28 works: Decca's collection Ultimate Baroque is as one might imagine a mixed bag. The best of the set is I Musici's sweet and fresh 1996 recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, with Mariana Sirbu as the lighter-than-air and younger-than-springtime soloist and Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields' stately yet sprightly 1971 recording of Bach's four Suites for orchestra, and Raymond Leppard and the English Chamber Orchestra's robust and rambunctious 1970 and 1972 recordings of Handel's Water Music suites and Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Naive classique presents a special project dedicated the the gorgeous voices that enlighten masterpieces of the baroque masters featuring Sandrine Piau, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Karina Gauvin, Julia Lezhneva, Sara Mingardo, Veronica Cangemi, Lucy Crowe and more.