Avison Ensemble, Richard Tunnicliffe - Garth, J.: Six Concertos for the Violoncello (2013)
BAND/ARTIST: Avison Ensemble, Richard Tunnicliffe
- Title: Garth, J.: Six Concertos for the Violoncello
- Year Of Release: 2013
- Label: Divine Art
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless
- Total Time: 01:34:04
- Total Size: 512 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
CD1
01. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: I. Allegro
02. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: II. Andante
03. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: III. Giga
04. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: I. Allegro moderato
05. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: II. Affettuoso
06. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: III. Allegro assai
07. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: I. Allegro
08. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: II. Andante
09. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: III. Allegro
CD2
01. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: I. Presto
02. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: II. Andante affettuoso
03. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: III. Minuet
04. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: I. Allegro
05. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: II. Adagio - Affettuoso
06. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: III. Allegro moderato
07. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: I. Allegro
08. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: II. Siciliana
09. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: III. Allegro
Baroque cellist Richard Tunnicliffe is making a fortuitous habit out of digging up little known or completely unknown works for cello from the Baroque and early Classical periods and putting out quality recordings that make listeners wonder why these works had not been recorded before. This album on the Divine Art label featuring the six cello concertos of English composer John Garth is yet another prime example. The six concertos were not published (as Opus 1) until 1760, although there is evidence to suggest that he began composing them as many as seven years earlier and used them to showcase his own abilities on the cello. Although there are some aspects of form that are forward-looking, these six concertos and their orchestral accompaniments are highly influenced by Corelli.
Joining Tunnicliffe for this album is the Avison Ensemble - named after one of Garth's primary composition instructors - and consists of two violins, viola, cello, bass, and harpsichord. Despite the small numbers, the group produces a surprisingly rich and full sound, particularly satisfying in the bass end. As in previous endeavors, Tunnicliffe's academic understanding of the music at hand translates into brilliantly sophisticated, nuanced, and detailed performances. The only possible downside to this recording is balance between soloist and orchestra; Tunnicliffe's playing is quite soft and distant-sounding, with the solo line sometimes struggling to be heard.
CD1
01. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: I. Allegro
02. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: II. Andante
03. Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 1, No. 1: III. Giga
04. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: I. Allegro moderato
05. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: II. Affettuoso
06. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 2: III. Allegro assai
07. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: I. Allegro
08. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: II. Andante
09. Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 1, No. 3: III. Allegro
CD2
01. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: I. Presto
02. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: II. Andante affettuoso
03. Cello Concerto in B flat major, Op. 1, No. 4: III. Minuet
04. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: I. Allegro
05. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: II. Adagio - Affettuoso
06. Cello Concerto in D minor, Op. 1, No. 5: III. Allegro moderato
07. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: I. Allegro
08. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: II. Siciliana
09. Cello Concerto in G major, Op. 1, No. 6: III. Allegro
Baroque cellist Richard Tunnicliffe is making a fortuitous habit out of digging up little known or completely unknown works for cello from the Baroque and early Classical periods and putting out quality recordings that make listeners wonder why these works had not been recorded before. This album on the Divine Art label featuring the six cello concertos of English composer John Garth is yet another prime example. The six concertos were not published (as Opus 1) until 1760, although there is evidence to suggest that he began composing them as many as seven years earlier and used them to showcase his own abilities on the cello. Although there are some aspects of form that are forward-looking, these six concertos and their orchestral accompaniments are highly influenced by Corelli.
Joining Tunnicliffe for this album is the Avison Ensemble - named after one of Garth's primary composition instructors - and consists of two violins, viola, cello, bass, and harpsichord. Despite the small numbers, the group produces a surprisingly rich and full sound, particularly satisfying in the bass end. As in previous endeavors, Tunnicliffe's academic understanding of the music at hand translates into brilliantly sophisticated, nuanced, and detailed performances. The only possible downside to this recording is balance between soloist and orchestra; Tunnicliffe's playing is quite soft and distant-sounding, with the solo line sometimes struggling to be heard.
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