Handel: Violin Sonatas
When I was a youngster, one of the first major pieces I was asked to study was one of the Handel violin sonatas. I have had the hard copy music for these sonatas since around 1947. Still have that music today, complete with my teacher’s notes.
At times, when I get together with a pianist to play some chamber music, I love to do the violin works by Schubert, Mozart, and… yes… the Handel sonatas. Brings back the days of “my youth”…
Here are the selections on this fine CD:
Handel:
- Sonata in A Major for violin and continuo, HWV361, Op. 1 No. 3
- Sonata in G minor for violin or oboe and continuo, HWV364a, Op. 1 No. 6
- Sonata in F major for violin and continuo, HWV370, Op. 1 No. 12
- Sonata in D Minor for violin and continuo, HWV359a, Op. 1 No. 1
- Sonata in G major for violin and continuo, HWV358
- Sonata in D major for violin and continuo, HWV371, Op. 1 No. 13
- Sonata in A major for violin and continuo, HWV372, Op. 1 No. 14
- Recorder Sonata, HWV375
Performed by Riccardo Minasi (violin/director), with the Musica Antiqua Roma
These sonatas are beautifully performed; the violin has a very prominent part, of course. And the support provided by the Musica Antiqua is terrific.
The Audio CD was released on March 13, 2012
Here is a video to show you the playing caliber of Riccardo Minasi, with the Musica Antiqua Roma
Tags: Handel violin sonatas, Riccardo Minasi, Musica Antiqua Roma