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Handels concerti grossi are considered the epitome of the baroque concerto form. And this lively example is no exception. A delight! Haydn's Concertino is cast in three short movements; this charming little concerto is classic Haydn and is highly enjoyable to play. Johann Christian Bach was the youngest of the Bach sons and Mozart was overwhelmingly influenced by his compositions. His short B-flat concerto demonstrates his compositional brilliance. A perfect student concerto.

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, most influential of the Bach sons and a great and important proponent of the concerto form, wrote this instantly appealing work in 1750. Filled with expressiveness, it is a fascinating and beautiful representation of the northern German baroque concerto.

On one album MMO we bring you two classic concerti of the Italian Baroque and one classical 'goodie' from Mozart. Boccherini's D-major concerto is magical; Vivaldi's 'La Notte' is a well-known concerto full of its composer's trademarks; and Mozart's well-known Andante for strings is a lovely work. A magnificent collection of music which will bring you years of enjoyment.

Vivaldis beautiful and well-known bassoon concerti afford the soloist an opportunity to display the instruments capabilities in a setting of wonderful baroque musicVivaldi at his most inspired. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed with each concerto.

He's bringing classical music two centuries forward! Lay a Jimi Hendrix vibe

The great composer/virtuoso Henryk Wieniawski wrote this concerto in 1853, at the age of 18. But it reflects an astounding musical maturity. In particular, this concerto features a grand, theatrical air with plenty of pathos and poetry, and magnificent multiple-stopping for the solo instrument. This was a common part of the repertoire until his own second concerto supplanted it. Conventional only in its form, it is extremely innovative in its musical and technical materials, with a beautiful and heroic main theme. The second movement, a short Larghetto, is a simple yet exquisite musical prayer, demanding exquisite musical tone. The Rondo movement is an energetic movement, filled with extremely useful exercises in wrist movement and the martel stroke. All in all, a majestic example of the Romantic concerto and a very valuable learning tool for the advancing player. Here, finally, in a brand new digital recording is this Romantic-era treasure, for your own discovery. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you as you learn the piece.

These two Mozart horn concerti are legend, both being high-points in the repertoire. Regularly performed by every hornist at concerts and on disc. Beautiful sonorities and Mozart's own unique classical style make for a not-to-be-missed experience.

Manuel Ponces legendary Concierto del Sur remains one of the undisputed masterworks for guitar and orchestra, and is arguably the greatest guitar concerto to emerge from Latin America. It is a vital part of the modern guitarists repertoire. The concertos unconventional melodic style and distinctly Latin American feel predominate, integrating a near-perfect balance between guitar and orchestra. The writing for the guitar is brilliant, forthright and leaves a strong impression on both player and audience. This Music Minus One edition presents a bravura performance of this 20th-century classic from virtuoso guitarist Christian Reichert. Study his technique, then you stand center-stage with the Plovdiv Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Nayden Todorov for your own Latin spectacular!