The poet Barthold Heinrich Brockes, who wrote the texts for Handel's German Airs, was influenced by the 'romantic' idea that nature exemplifies God's bounty.
Composition History
Handel's Trio Sonatas, including the F major Sonata on this album, often reworked material from other compositions, suggesting a pragmatic approach to publishing successful works.
Performer Biography
London Baroque, the ensemble on this recording, was formed in 1978 and performs around 50 concerts annually, covering repertoire from the late 16th century to Mozart and Haydn.
Performer Biography
Emma Kirkby, the soprano on this album, did not initially intend to become a professional singer, having studied classics at Oxford and worked as a schoolteacher.
Performer Biography
Emma Kirkby has made over a hundred recordings, ranging from Hildegard of Bingen to Mozart, but she still prefers live concerts.
Composition History
Handel's Neun Deutsche Arien (Nine German Airs) may have been written when he made a final journey to Germany to visit his ailing mother, prompting him to use his native language.
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