Baroque Trumpet Concertos

Gottfried Heinrich Stolzel (Composer), Georg Philipp Telemann (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Giuseppe Torelli (Composer), Neville Marriner (Conductor), Jean-Pierre Wallez (Conductor), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Orchestra), Ensemble Orchestral de Paris (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris
• Conductor: Neville Marriner, Jean-Pierre Wallez
• Composer: Gottfried Heinrich Stolzel, Georg Philipp Telemann, Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Torelli
• Audio CD (June 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Seraphim / EMI Classics
• ASIN: B00000J90I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,770 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Telemann, Georg Philipp
  • #74 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Brass > Trumpet

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Bargain-priced CD!!, February 13, 2002

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Johnny Bard (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baroque Trumpet Concertos (Audio CD)

I originally purchased this disc as an EMI Classics Red Line release (I think I paid $5.99 for it). It was a steal then, and remains so today on the Seraphin line (simple a reissue of the same EMI Red Line release).

Maurice Andre is a fantastic trumpet player, and he simply shines on this recording (featuring the Academy of St. Martins on the Field under Sir Neville Marriner). Bargain-priced CDs tend to get the proverbial bum rap, but Seraphin (as usual) offers a first-rate recording that can compete with any full-priced release. I've listened to this disc at least 20 times, and I never tire of it. Andre and Marriner bring to life these works, some by lesser-known composers (like Stolzel, Telemann and Torelli). I can't think of a better introduction to these underrated Baroque artists (with the exception of Sony's 'Baroque in Italy' CD, which sadly is now out-of-print, too).

This recording, as with so many others, will not be available forever. Given the quality of the recording and beauty of the pieces, I strongly recommend purchasing this disc before it, too, goes out-of-print. It's a great disc at a great price, and would be a welcomed addition to any Classical music collection.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a dab of Imperial margarine, March 1, 2001

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S. Gustafson "Holy Roman Emperor" (New Albany, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great feel-good record. Music to reign by.

The Stölzel concerto for four instrumental choirs is a particular gem, a great piece to cue up and wake up in the morning to. There is nothing particularly deep or heavy here. All of these pieces are light, in major keys. They are well recorded and well played.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my best CDs, January 6, 2001

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Eugene Kasper "Gene" (Annandale, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This CD is just a delight. If you enjoy Baroque, you will find this CD one of your favorites. It has a pleasant register and a lightness that is a pleasure to any ear. An excellent value.