Concerto in F major 'No 4a', HWV315

composer

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Concerti Grossi, Op 3

Recordings

Handel: Six Concerti Grossi Op 3

The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Details

Movement 1: (Ouverture) - Allegro - (Lentement)

The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor)

Track 13 on CDH55075 [6'20] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

Movement 2: Andante

The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor)

Track 14 on CDH55075 [2'15] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

Movement 3: Allegro

The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor)

Track 15 on CDH55075 [1'32] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

Movement 4: Minuetto alternativo (Allegro)

The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor)

Track 16 on CDH55075 [3'26] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

Concerto in F major 'No 4a', HWV315

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Concerto ‘No 4a’ is scored for two oboes, one bassoon, strings and continuo. It is probable that this concerto was first performed during the opera Amadigi on 20 June 1716 ‘for the Benefit of the Instrumental Musick’ at the King’s Theatre, Haymarket. As an integral work for a specific occasion it is an unusually special and unified piece, displaying to advantage almost every facet of Handel’s concerto grosso style.

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