Largo, a collection of slow music from Naxos, might be considered just another offering in the vast sea of tranquil relaxation albums were it not for its many fine points. The material is consistent, all drawn from the Baroque era with generous presentations of Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi evenly spread over its 75-minute duration. The pieces -- predominantly Largo movements extracted from concertos for various instruments -- are tastefully performed without the inflated romanticism or the lush sentimentality ...
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Largo, a collection of slow music from Naxos, might be considered just another offering in the vast sea of tranquil relaxation albums were it not for its many fine points. The material is consistent, all drawn from the Baroque era with generous presentations of Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi evenly spread over its 75-minute duration. The pieces -- predominantly Largo movements extracted from concertos for various instruments -- are tastefully performed without the inflated romanticism or the lush sentimentality frequently passed off on other Baroque compilations. Capella Istropolitana and Camerata Cassovia are among the fine ensembles providing subtle, understated accompaniment to the many superb soloists. Outstanding among them are the violin duo Anna and Quido Hölbling, who are featured in the three Corelli selections, and violinist Takako Nishizaki, whose lustrous tone in the Bach and Vivaldi selections is most memorable. Other soloists, such as oboists Jozef Cejka, József Kiss, and Gabriela...
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Add this copy of Famous Slow Music to cart. $3.39, good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Naxos.
Add this copy of Famous Slow Music to cart. $6.39, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Naxos.
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Add this copy of Largo to cart. $26.75, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Naxos.
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Antonio Vivaldi; Arcangelo Corelli; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach; Georg Philipp Telemann; George Frederick Handel;... New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Famous Slow Music to cart. $29.47, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Naxos.
