Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212024928
Catalog number: SIGCD 249
Releasedate: 01-04-11
“This curious conglomeration of concertos is a celebration of contrasts”. Thus begins Kah-Ming Ng's introduction to this collection of works from the 18th century. Although none of the composers featured may be familiar, each work has been picked for it's fine technical skill and illuminating sound, taking inspiration from the 18th century definition of 'curious'' as being 'rare, excellent and fine'. Includes works by Paradis, Reichenauer, Berlin, Pepusch, Hertel, Croft and Baldassari.
Charivari Agréable have established themselves as one of the UKs leading early music ensembles – in 2010 they collaborated with The King's Singers on an album of Pachelbel's Vespers, currently their best-selling album on Signum, after it featured heavily on BBC Radio 3.
“For those who know Pachelbel only through the Canon, this disc will be revelatory ... Each piece is beautifully served by the ensemble.”
The Sunday Times
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1A favourite concerto for the organ or harpsichord: Vivace e staccato—Allegretto07:33
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2A favourite concerto for the organ or harpsichord: Adagio02:00
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3A favourite concerto for the organ or harpsichord: Allegretto03:04
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4Concerto à 5 for oboe: Allegro03:50
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5Concerto à 5 for oboe: Adagio03:14
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6Concerto à 5 for oboe: Allegro03:16
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7Sinfonia à 5 for cornett: Allegro03:32
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8Sinfonia à 5 for cornett: Largo03:32
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9Sinfonia à 5 for cornett: Allegro02:07
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10Concerto for four violins: Allegro02:48
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11Concerto for four violins: Largo01:46
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12Concerto for four violins: Vivace03:45
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13Concerto no. 3 for trumpet: Allegro ma non troppo03:23
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14Concerto no. 3 for trumpet: Largo04:19
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15Concerto no. 3 for trumpet: Vivace02:54
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16Sonata for four violins and continuo: Allegro01:11
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17Sonata for four violins and continuo: Adagio01:19
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18Sonata for four violins and continuo: Allegro01:47
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19Sonata for cornett and strings: Allegro02:20
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20Sonata for cornett and strings: Grave02:35
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21Sonata for cornett and strings: Allegro02:05