The Concerti Grossi, Opus 3, were compiled and transcribed by publisher John Walsh using pre-existing works by Handel, rather than being a newly composed set.
Historical Context
The origins of Handel's Concerti Grossi, Opus 3, are linked to an atmosphere of piracy and theft for financial gain in 18th-century music publishing.
Composition History
The fourth concerto in Walsh's first print of Opus 3 was likely not by Handel and was replaced by an authentic work in a second printing at the composer's request.
Composer Biography
Handel was a prolific composer who often re-used material from his existing works when new music was needed quickly.
Performer Biography
Roy Goodman, the director of The Brandenburg Consort, became famous at an early age as the treble soloist in the celebrated recording of Allegri's Miserere.
Interpretation
The Brandenburg Consort, directed by Roy Goodman, is a period instrument ensemble specializing in Baroque music, performing in an authentic manner.
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