Albinoni: (12) Concerti, Op. 9

Advantages: Relaxing, serene, dreamy
Disadvantages: The first track is not actual Albinoni

...an appropriate introduction to the rest of the music – actual Albinoni. Many of the tracks are concertos for solo violins against the typical larger string orchestra of violin, viola, cello and continuo (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20). The continuo instrument, usually being a harpsichord or organ. The baroque era is dominated by the use of strings and here they can be appreciated for their outstanding qualities. The adagios are slow, smooth and serene decorated with trills and turns. Albinoni was also credited for being the first Italian composer of Oboe concertos. A number of the tracks on the album feature solo oboes against the larger string orchestra (tracks 4, 7, 10, 13). Albinoni's uses the oboe almost like a singer creating a lyrical and pleasant melody to the accompanying strings. Also on the album... Read review

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Advantages: Gorgeous music, played with much passion
Disadvantages: None really

...Gerhardt, has a particular interest in more unusual repertoire. One of the great advantages of this CD which should make it even more attractive to the potential buyer, is that both artists have frequently worked together in the past, which in my opinion is always a good thing when it comes to collaborating on a recording. The orchestra is the BBC Scottish Symphony. Music and Performances: Ernö Dohnányi (1877-1960) - Konzertstück in D major Op. 12: Dohnányi was born in Bratislava (his grandson is the eminent conductor Christoph von Dohnányi) and first established himself as a virtuoso pianist. However, after Johannes Brahms complimented him on his first composition efforts, he combined his playing career with his composing. Dohnányi's music is very much in the Brahmsian, Romantic tradition and this is especially evident... Read review

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Advantages: everything
Disadvantages: nothing

...A cracking cd if you loooovvvveeeee clasical sounds like me I can't get enough! Johann Pachelbel Canon in D major for strings & continuo Johann Sebastian Bach Aria (Goldberg Variations, BWV 988) Toccata und Fuge D minor, BWV565 Brandenburg Concerto No.3 BWV 1048: Allegro Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni Adagio in G minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Adagio (Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A major, K. 622) Andante (Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K.467) Lacrimosa (Requiem in D minor, K. 626) Ludwig van Beethoven Allegretto (Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral") Adagio sostenuto (Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27 No. 2 -"Moonlight") Allegro con brio (Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67) Choral: Ode to Joy (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125) Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings Op.11... Read review

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