Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 (No. 6 in F Major, No. 10. In C Minor, No. 10 in C Major, No. 5 in B Flat Major) - The Lódź Chamber Orchestra, Zdzislaw Szostak / Golden Touch Classics / Columns Classics Audio CD / 280892

UPC 5028421808925

Product Details:

• Label: Columns Classics
• Format: CD, Stereo
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1999
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Overview: 

This album features the majestic Concerti Grossi Op. 6 by Arcangelo Corelli, a cornerstone of Baroque orchestral music. Performed by The Lódź Chamber Orchestra under the expert direction of Zdzislaw Szostak, the album includes four of Corelli’s concertos—Op. 6 No. 6 in F Major, Op. 6 No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 6 No. 10 in C Major, and Op. 6 No. 5 in B Flat Major. Known for its elegant melodies and vibrant contrast between the concertino and ripieno groups, Corelli’s work showcases the essence of Baroque music. The Lódź Chamber Orchestra's precise and emotive rendition of these timeless works highlights Corelli’s mastery of harmony and orchestration.

Track Listing:

Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 6, In F Major

1. Adagio, Allegro (4:49)
2. Largo, Vivace (6:03)
3. Allegro (3:00)

Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 3, In C Minor

1. Largo, Allegro (4:55)
2. Grave, Vivace (4:44)
3. Allegro (2:22)

Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 10, In C Major

1. Preludio (Andante, Largo) (2:00)
2. Allemanda (Allegro) (2:24)
3. Corrente (Adagio, Vivace) (3:24)
4. Allegro (2:29)
5. Minuetto (Vivace) (1:31)

Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 5, In B Flat Major

1. Adagio, Allegro, Adagio (6:13)
2. Allegro (2:08)
3. Largo, Allegro (3:39)

Key Credits:

• Composer: Arcangelo Corelli
• Conductor: Zdzislaw Szostak
• Orchestra: The Lódź Chamber Orchestra