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Baroque Masterclass

Baroque Masterclass
Volume Class032
Album Title Baroque Masterclass
Description Hallelujah Chorus, Zadok The Priest, Vivaldi's Gloria, St.Matthew Passion
Tracks 22

Track Listing

Opens with pulsed circular strings and organ building into ceremonial majestical jubilant atmosphere. Performed at every Coronation since 1727 this work is synonymous with English Majesty and Ceremony. At 2.04 cutting point to lighter jubilant skipping at
Up tempo proud jubilant celebratory religious work full orchestra and choir. The Messiah was written in just three weeks in 1741
Opens with light choral arrangement. At 1.36 heavy military percussion joins for more powerful atmosphere and forceful celebratory arrangement to end. This work was commissioned to celebrate the victory of the Duke of Cumberland over the Scottish at Cullo
Up tempo broad joyful celebratory work by organ orchestra and choir. At 5.24 cutting point to softer moody atmosphere before re-statement of main chorus at 6.28. Joyful atmosphere to end. One of the greatest masterpieces of Western choral music.
Slow tempo nostalgic religious choral work. Written for the funeral at Westminster Abbey in 1694 of Queen Mary. This passionate music was repeated nine months later in the same church at the composers own funeral
Medium tempo heavy powerful majestic ceremonial chords. At 3.03 up tempo lighter stirring middle section. Strong powerful ending. One of the great pillars of Baroque music
Opens in medium tempo triumphant stately mood. At 2.24 cutting point to brighter lively atmosphere. Orchestral features brass and strings.
Up tempo ceremonial work features trumpet and strings. Formerly known as Purcell's Trumpet Voluntary performed in the version London audiences enjoyed during the later 17th and 18th centuries
Up tempo bright celebratory Baroque work for strings harpsichord and trumpet. Commonly played at weddings.