Georg Friedrich Handel: Concerto Grosso Nr. 26 D-dur ''Feuerwerksmusik'', Concerto Grosso B-dur op. 3 Nr. 2, Concerto Grosso h-moll op. 6 Nr. 12 - Munich Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Albert Lizzio, Henry Adolph / Silver Classics Audio CD 1989 / SC 008

UPC 8712155010897

Product Details:

• Label: Silver Classics – SC 008
• Format: CD
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Overview

This 1989 release features a selection of Handel's beloved Concerto Grosso works, performed by the Munich Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Albert Lizzio and Henry Adolph. The album includes the grand and celebratory Concerto Grosso No. 26 D-major "Fireworkmusic-Suite", originally composed for the famous fireworks display in London. It also features Concerto Grosso B-flat major op. 3 No. 2 and Concerto Grosso B-minor op. 6 No. 12, both showcasing Handel’s brilliance in crafting energetic and elegant Baroque concertos. The album concludes with the iconic Hallelujah from Messiah, offering a poignant finale to the collection.

Track Listing

Concerto Grosso No. 26 D-major "Fireworkmusic-Suite"

1. Ouverture – 9:34
2. Bourrée – 1:15
3. La Paix – 3:39
4. Menuett I – 0:59
5. Menuett II – 1:18
6. Le Rejouissance – 2:15

Concerto Grosso B-flat major op. 3 No. 2

1. Vivace – 2:03
2. Largo – 2:35
3. Allegro – 2:07
4. Menuett – 2:22
5. Gavotte – 3:19

Concerto Grosso B-minor op. 6 No. 12

1. Largo - Allegro – 2:32
2. Larghetto, e piano – 3:43
3. Largo – 5:30
4. Allegro – 1:00
5. Allegro – 2:26

Bonus Track:

1. Hallelujah from "Messiah" – 4:08

Key Credits

• Orchestra: Munich Symphony Orchestra
• Conductors: Albert Lizzio, Henry Adolph