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Irish Baroque Orchestra, Monica Huggett, Andreas Helm – Concerti Bizarri (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:13:39 minutes | 1,49 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Linn Records
A debut Linn recording from the expert Irish Baroque Orchestra features a dazzling array of concertos for ‘bizarre’ instrumental combinations (flute d’amore, oboe d’amore and viola d’amore anyone?). The album is a showcase for the exceptional talent within the ranks of the orchestra, and casts incandescent light on extraordinary compositions by Vivaldi (of course), Telemann, Fasch, Graupner and Heinichen.
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Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra – Mr Charles the Hungarian. Handel’s Rival in Dublin (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:04:50 minutes | 2,32 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Linn Records
A famous French horn virtuoso in his days, the shadowy figure known only as ‘Mr Charles the Hungarian’ was an eccentric opportunist who travelled to Dublin in March 1742. A natural entrepreneur, he capitalized on the ‘Handelmania’ surrounding Handel’s residence in the city at the time, and produced a concert at the Smock Alley Theatre which consisted mainly of Handel’s music. This album recreates the programme and the bohemian atmosphere of the event, showcasing solos for various instruments, some of which had never been heard in Ireland before. The highly resourceful Irish Baroque Orchestra and Peter Whelan have a proven record of curating enticing programmes inspired by Ireland’s musical heritage, and this is yet another fine example. Together with works by Hasse, Telemann and Bocchi, a performance of John Walsh’s early edition of Handel’s Water Music gives a perfect cross-section of this captivating moment in Dublin’s musical history.
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Irish Baroque Orchestra, Monica Huggett and Andreas Helm – Concerti Bizarri (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:13:39 minutes | 1,47 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Linn Records
Innovative instrumentation, unusual repertoire and an ensemble with a profound knowledge of historical performance practice makes this Irish Baroque Orchestra Linn debut unmissable.
This programme of 18th century concertos is an attractive listening tour through the German courts, revealing unknown jewels.
The soloists, including Lisa Beznosiuk (OAE), Andreas Helm (Concentus Musicus Wien), Monica Huggett (Sonnerie) and Peter Whelan (Ensemble Marsyas) relish the opportunity to show off their skills.
Alongside the double cello concerto by Vivaldi and Telemann’s concerto for two violins and bassoon sit the lesser known, but equally brilliant, concertos by Graupner, Heinichen and Fasch.
One of the most beautiful combinations is the Graupner Triple Concerto for oboe d’amore, viola d’amore and flute d’amore, which produces an exquisite blend of other-worldly colours.
Wonderfully kaleidoscopic colours also pervade the concertos by Heinichen and Fasch, the latter proving just why Telemann and Bach held him in such high esteem.
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Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan and Sestina – The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:10:04 minutes | 1,25 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Linn Records
Continuing their investigation into the wealth of forgotten Baroque music from Ireland, the Irish Baroque Orchestra and its Music Director Peter Whelan now explore music by Cousser and Purcell.
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