Handel's Largos

G.F. Handel (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: G.F. Handel
• Audio CD (May 1, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000026B4F
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Xerxes: Largo - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

2. Con Grosso in B flat, Op.3 No.2: Largo - Alice Pierot/Nicolas Mazzoleni/Christian Moreaux/Jean Philippe Thiebaut/Marion Middenway...

3. Con in F, Op.4 No.5: Larghetto - Jean-Pierre Rampal

4. Con, Op.4 No.6: Larghetto - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

5. Con No.13 in F 'The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Larghetto - The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra/Ton Koopman

6. Con Grosso in G, Op.6 No.1: Adagio - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

7. Con Grosso in B flat, Op.3 No.1: Largo - Alice Pierot/Christian Moreaux

8. Con Grosso in e, Op.6 No.3: Larghetto - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

9. Son in b, Op.1 No.9: Largo - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron Lacroix

10. Con in a, Op.6 No.4: Largo - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

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Disc: 2

1. Israel In Egypt: Ov - Monteverdi Chor

2. Con Grosso in c, Op.6 No.8: Siciliana - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

3. Con Grosso in F, Op.3 No.4b: Largo - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

4. Son in b, Op.1 No.9: Adagio - Jean Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron Lacroix

5. Con Grosso in d, Op.6 No.5: Largo - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

6. Son in F, Op.1 No.11: Larghetto - Jean Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron Lacroix

7. Con Grosso in g, Op.6 No.6: Largo Affettuoso - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

8. Con No.13 in F 'The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Larghetto - The Amsterdam Baroque Orch/Ton Koopman

9. Con Grosso in B, Op.6 No.7: Largo - Orch De Chm Jean-Francois Paillard/Jean-Francois Paillard

10. Con: Siciliano, Largo - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shows Breath & Depth of This Composer, January 19, 2004

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Handel certainly was prolific composer, and this rich two-volume set of Largos is exemplary proof of such in Largo form.

From operas and orchestral pieces, this is full of sumputuous music from concertos to operetic pieces.

Especially fond of work from Concerto Grosso, Xerxes exerpts, and organ work.

Marvelous collection, relaxing and sensual.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Handel went to England, June 24, 2009

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S. C. Stephenson (Western mass. U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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And, when he got there he made steller works that we are fortunately able to listen to today and forever- i hope. This set was what got me permanently in love with Baroque music which lead to other works and composers. This set is no longer being produced but you can still buy it through Amazons excellent vendors. You will not be disappointed.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get it while you still can., February 22, 2008

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Henry Thoreau (Olathe, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handel's Largos (Audio CD)

Considering the first-rate, renowned conductors and performers, this unique compilation takes on even greater importance. Research reportedly has shown that listening to baroque largos enhances brain activity and the ability to learn. In any case, it's supremely and sublimely gratifying!

This unusual "Erato" release (under the auspices of parent company Time Warner, etc.) appears to have gone out-of-print. Better snap up any available specimen while you still can. You won't regret it. Baroque/Handelian aficionados wanting the ultimate distillation of unhurried-and-gentle instrumental music by which to brainstorm, work, relax or meditate will find this rare 2-CD compilation of the baroque master's finest largos indispensable!