SKU: HH.HH580-FSP
ISBN 9790708185949.
Antonio Lotti’s surviving instrumental compositions are very few. Best known is an oboe d’amore concerto in A major, until now his sole identified work in the concerto genre. Now another concerto by him, this time for ordinary oboe, has turned up in Lund, Sweden. The manuscript parts are anonymous, but Lotti’s authorship is proved, first, by the fact that all three movements are arrangements of arias for soprano appearing in two of his operas written for Dresden and, second, by the fact that the use of da capo aria form for all three movements links the new concerto directly to Lotti’s oboe d’amore concerto, which may well be a similar pasticcio. The new G minor concerto, more lyrical than virtuosic in character, is every bit as attractive as its A-major counterpart and deserves to become an essential part of the baroque repertoire for the oboe.
SKU: CY.CC2598
Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti is part of his Credo in F. This motet of 8 voices is a wonderful example of polyphony with many suspensions thrown in for good measure. The music is sweet with a beautiful sadness, making it a work that touches most listeners in a very personal way.Mr. Brink has transposed the work down a fifth into the key of F minor (resolving to F major at the conclusion), otherwise keeping the music true to its origins. This 4 minute work has a range of up to high B-flat for the 1st part. The top four parts are in tenor clef.The mp3 sound file is from a live performance of the Rundfunkchor conducted by Sir Simon Rattle from YouTube.
SKU: GI.G-7482
UPC: 785147748205. Latin. Text Source: From the Latin Mass.
This fairly simple setting of the Lamb of God text (in Latin) is from Lotti’s Missa Brevis. The edition also includes a chant setting of the text, which allows the performance to be tailored with several options, in whatever way works best for you.
SKU: BA.BA04081
ISBN 9790006497782. 33 x 25.8 cm inches.
In his libretto for “ Riccardo primo”, Paolo Rolli drew on Antonio Lotti’s opera “ Isacio tiranno ” which had been performed in Venice in 1710. Handel needed a text with two great women’s roles, for the two best female singers of the day were members of his troupe – Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni . He had already written the operas “Alessandro” and “ Admeto ” for them. He began composing “ Riccardo ” in spring 1727, completing the first version on 16 May. However, following the death of King George I on 11 June 1727, the theatres remained closed. For Handel, who had become a British citizen in February 1727, the accession of George II to the throne offered new possibilities, and he embarked on a revision of the opera. With this, he was able to offer a new opera for the coronation festivities, the hero of which was one of King George’s charismatic forebears. From May onwards, Handel thoroughly revised the present score, wrote some parts anew and expanded it with particularly splendid music. Handel and Rolli also improved the plot and introduced patriotic elements to honour the British monarchy. The historic background is the third crusade against Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria , who had recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. Although King Richard I captured Cyprus and together with French crusaders stormed the fortress of Akko in the Holy Land, the crusade ended with a ceasefire and Jerusalem remained in Saladin’s hands. Richard was given the title ‘Coeur-de-lion‹’ by the English for his great military ability and bravery, although the Sicilians had first given him this name because of his relentless cruelty in clashes around Messina . The vocal score is based on the Halle Handel Edition volume published in 2005, edited by Terence Best, and contains the second version of the opera which was premiered in November 1727.
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SKU: CL.LDP-7076-01
The glory of St. Mark’s Cathedral in 17th Century Venice comes alive in this austere setting for winds. Magnificent antiphonal chords and passionate suspensions abound in this elegant Baroque work. A wonderful experience for performers and audience. Awe-inspiring!
SKU: CL.LDP-7076-00
SKU: CA.1019500
ISBN 9790007021894. Key: G major. Language: Latin.
SKU: CL.110-6026-08
This expressive piece for 3 Bb Clarinets has some great harmonic moments!
SKU: CA.9188200
ISBN 9790007126452. Key: C major. Language: Latin.
SKU: CL.110-6026-20
