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Track(s) taken from CDA67083

Sonata in G minor 'No 8', HWV393

composer
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
c1720; Op 2 No 8; one of the so-called 'Dresden' Sonatas; probable attribution; Sachisches Landesbibliothek, Dresden, Mus.2410/Q/3

Convivium, Anthony Robson (oboe)
Recording details: September 1998
St Michael's Church, Highgate, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Martin Compton
Engineered by Antony Howell & Julian Millard
Release date: February 2000
Total duration: 10 minutes 55 seconds
 

Other recordings available for download

Mark Caudle (viol), Susanna Pell (viol), Susanne Heinrich (viol), Elizabeth Kenny (lute), Peter Holman (harpsichord)

Reviews

‘An excellent disc’ (Gramophone)

‘Very engaging sonatas performed stylishly and with lively spirit by Convivium … well worth exploring’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Unashamedly fine performances. The recorded sound and balance is masterful, and I can happily recommend this to Handelians (even if the music is by someone else) and chamber music fans alike. It's a real pleasure’ (Early Music Review)

‘Attractive and well-written works, definitely worth recording … The performances are vivacious and stylish. Hyperion's recording is excellent, and this fascinating disc should appeal to anyone with a taste for the byways of the Baroque’ (International Record Review)

‘Performed with style and an engagingly playful spirit by Convivium’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Decidedly convivial Handel from Convivium’ (Classic CD)

Other albums featuring this work

The Noble Bass Viol
The Parley of Instruments
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