Credits:

Blackrock Band

Description:

CD1], a collection of Italian and Swedish Baroque music, and [CD2], consisting of the latest works by up-and-coming Icelandic composers. This unique 2-CD album brings together these contrasting discs. Johann Joachim Agrell, the composer featured on [CD1], was born in Sweden and joined the Kassel court orchestra as a violinist, later becoming court music director in Nuremberg. The world premiere recording of his Violin Concerto is a beautiful work written in the Gallant style. The violin is featured prominently in the concerto, making it a very enjoyable listening experience. All of the works on CD2 were commissioned by the Braque Baroque Band, and were written with Baroque instruments in mind, making this a curious album that, although it is a new work, has something in common with CD1. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Il Giustino Sinfonia RV 717~Allegro
2.Il Giustino Sinfonia RV 717~Andante
3.Il Giustino Sinfonia RV 717~Allegro
4.Violin Concerto in G major~Allegro
5.Violin Concerto in G major~Largo
6.Violin Concerto in G major~Allegro
7.Trio Sonata op. 1 no. 4 in a minor~Vivace
8.Trio Sonata op. 1 no. 4 in a minor~Adagio
9.Trio Sonata op. 1 no. 4 in a minor~Allegro
10.Trio Sonata op. 1 no. 4 in a minor~Presto
11.Sinfonia in A major op. 1 no. 3~Allegro
12.Sinfonia in A major op. 1 no. 3~Andante
13.Sinfonia in A major op. 1 no. 3~Allegro ma non presto
14.Trio Sonata in d minor
15.Concerto Grosso op. 5 no. 4~Allegro
16.Concerto Grosso op. 5 no. 4~Andantino
17.Concerto Grosso op. 5 no. 4~Allegro moderato
18.Concerto Grosso op. 5 no. 4~Minuet Gratioso
19.Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in d minor, RV 565~Allegro; Adagio e Spiccato; Allegro
20.Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in d minor, RV 565~Largo e Spiccato
21.Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in d minor, RV 565~Allegro