Catalogue

Summary:

The Brook Street Band secured their place on the musical map with their Avie debut of the world-premiere recording of Handel’s “Oxford” Water Music, a delightful chamber version of the evergreen work. A Gramophone Editor’s Choice sealed the Brook Street Band’s Handelian credentials. They further proclaim their allegiance to the baroque master with this, their follow-up CD of the charming Trio Sonatas, Op. 5. Handel was a renowned recycler of his own music and these informal works are full of one familiar tune after the other. Treated to The Brook Street Band’s effervescent interpretations, this disc is another winner for the all-girl baroque band.

Tracklist:

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685–1759)
Trio Sonatas, Op. 5

Sonata No. 1 in A Major (8:16)
1. I. Andante (2:11)
2. II. Allegro (1:43)
3. III. Larghetto (0:58)
4. IV. Allegro (2:07)
5. V. Gavotte (1:15)

Sonata No. 2 in D Major (7:39)
6. I. Adagio (0:44)
7. II. Allegro (1:31)
8. III. Musette (3:32)
9. IV. Marche-Gavotte (1:50)

Sonata No. 3 in E Minor (9:20)
10. I. Andante larghetto (2:29)
11. II. Allegro (0:56)
12. III. Sarabande (2:21)
13. IV. Allemande (1:02)
14. V. Rondeau (0:59)
15. VI. Gavotte (1:29)

Sonata No. 4 in G Major (13:59)
16. I. Allegro (5:51)
17. II. Passacaille (4:34)
18. III. Gigue (3:33)

Sonata No. 5 in G Minor (11:04)
19. I. Largo (2:18)
20. II. Come alla breve (2:22)
21. III. Larghetto (1:10)
22. IV. A tempo giusto (2:18)
23. V. Air (1:59)
24. VI. Bourée (0:55)

Sonata No. 6 in F Major (12:33)
25. I. Largo (2:00)
26. II. Allegro – Adagio (2:12)
27. III. Adagio (2:50)
28. IV. Allegro (2:27)
29. V. Andante (2:04)

Sonata No. 7 in B Flat Major (9:21)
30. I: Larghetto (2:09)
31. II: Allegro ma non presto (2:15)
32. III: Adagio – Allegro (1:51)
33. IV: Gavotte (1:15)
34. V: Menuetto (1:49)

Total Duration: 71:30

Recorded 29 March – 1 April 2005, at Raveningham Church, Raveningham, Norfolk
Recording producer and engineer: Simon Fox-Gál