The recordings on this album were made between 1987 and 1997, with some material also from 2007.
Compositional Technique
Handel's organ concertos showcase a playful rivalry between the soloist and the orchestra, with the organ sometimes outflanking the strings with virtuosic passages.
Performer Biography
Simon Lindley is the organist for Concertos Op. 4 Nos. 4, 1, 6, and 2, while Johann Aratore is the organist for Concerto No. 13 'The Cuckoo & The Nightingale'.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features state-of-the-art, all-digital recordings of classical music milestones.
Album & Artwork
The NAXOS SELECTION series uses straightforward color coding on its cover graphics to help identify different genres of classical music.
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