The Classic 100: Baroque & Before

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: I. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: II. Largo

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: III. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: I. Allegro non molto - Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “L’estate”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: II. Adagio

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “L’estate”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: III. Presto

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “L’estate”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: I. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: II. Adagio

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: III. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: I. Allegro non molto

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: II. Largo

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: III. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Elizabeth Wallfisch

Miserere

Gregorio Allegri - Miserere mei, Deus

Antony Walker

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: I. Ouverture

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: II. Adagio e staccato

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: III. [Allegro]

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: IV. Andante

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: III. [Allegro] Da capo

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: V. [Allegro]

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VI. Air

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VII. Minuet

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VII. Bourrée

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: IX. Hornpipe

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: X. [Air]

George Frideric Handel - Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: IIIa. [Allegro]

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 'Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder' (We Sit Down, Weeping)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXVIII. Coro "Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder"

John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, Patrick Russill

Canon and Gigue in D major: I. Canon

Johann Pachelbel - Canon and Gigue in D major, T. 337

David Stanhope, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Dido and Aeneas, Z626: Thy Hand, Belinda…When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido's Lament)

Henry Purcell - Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello “When I am laid in earth” (Dido)

Antony Walker

Zadok The Priest - Coronation Anthem, HWV258

George Frideric Handel - The Four Coronation Anthems: “Zadok the Priest”, HWV 258

Harry Christophers, The Sixteen

Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351: IV. La Réjouissance (Rejoicing)

George Frideric Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Spem in Alium II Never Hoped in Any but Thee)

Thomas Tallis - Spem in alium

Antony Walker

Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV1043: I. Vivace

Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043

Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra

Gloria in D major, Rv589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo (Glory to God in the Highest)

Antonio Vivaldi - Gloria in D major, RV 589

Antony Walker

Stabat Mater: I. Stabat mater dolorosa (The mother stood in sorrow)

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi - Stabat Mater for soprano, alto, strings and basso continuo

Antony Walker

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV1048: I. [Allegro)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048

Antony Walker

Mass in B Minor, BWV232: Et incarnatus est (And Was Made Incarnate)

Johann Sebastian Bach - h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232

Harry Christophers, The Sixteen

Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': IV. Pastorale (Largo)

Arcangelo Corelli - Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6 no. 8 “Christmas Concerto”

David Stanhope, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Vespers of the Blessed Virgin: Laudate pueri Dominum (Praise the Lord, All You His Servants)

Claudio Monteverdi - Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Solomon, HWV67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

George Frideric Handel - Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV1046: I. [Allegro]

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 1 F-Dur, BWV 1046

Antony Walker

Come, Ye Sons of Art, Away (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), Z323: Sound the Trumpet

Henry Purcell - Birthday Ode for Queen Mary "Come Ye Sons of Art", Z. 323

Stefano Montanari

Serse (Xerxes), HWV40: Ombra mai fù (Never Was Shade So Lovely)

George Frideric Handel - Serse, HWV 40: Atto I, no. 2. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (Serse)

Antony Walker, David Hobson

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV1049: I. Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 4 G-Dur, BWV 1049

Antony Walker

Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Jauchzet, frohlocket (Rejoice, exult)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Weihnachts‐Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, I. Coro „Jauchzet, frohlocket“

Harry Christophers, The Sixteen

Rinaldo, HWV7: Lascia ch'io pianga (Let Me Lament)

George Frideric Handel - Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Atto II, Scene IV, no. 22. Aria “Lascia ch’io pianga mia cruda sorte” (Almirena)

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

St John Passion, BWV245 (1724 Version): Ruht wohl (Rest In Peace)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Johannes-Passion, BWV 245: Teil II. No. 39 Chorus "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine"

Richard Egarr

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV1047: I. [Allegro]

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2 F-Dur, BWV 1047

Antony Walker

Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV1051: I. [Allegro]

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 6 B-Dur, BWV 1051

Antony Walker

The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary)

Jeremiah Clarke - The Prince of Denmark’s March

Benjamin Northey, West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt), HWV17 Piangerò la sorte mia (I Will Lament My Fate)

George Frideric Handel - Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17: Atto III, Scena III, 35. Aria “Piangerò la sorte mia” (Cleopatra)

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

L'incoronazione di Poppea The Coronation Of Poppea: Pur ti miro (I Gaze Upon You)

Claudio Monteverdi - L’incoronazione di Poppea: Atto III. “Pur ti miro” (Poppea, Nerone)

Antony Walker

Cantata BWV208 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (What I Like Is a Lively Hunt): Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Kantate, BWV 208 “Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!”

Antony Walker

Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV1068: II. Air 'Air on the G String'

Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068

Geoffrey Lancaster

L'orfeo (Orpheus): Toccata…Dal mio Permesso amato - excerpt (From My Beloved River Permessus)

Claudio Monteverdi - L’Orfeo: Prologo, Dal mio Permesso (La Musica)

Antony Walker

Dixit Dominus, HWV232: I. Dixit Dominus domino meo (The Lord Said to My Lord)

George Frideric Handel - Dixit Dominus in G minor, HWV 232

Harry Christophers, The Sixteen

Semele, HWV58: Where'er You Walk

George Frideric Handel - Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 45. “Where’er You Walk” (Jupiter)

Antony Walker

Magnificat in D major, BWV243: I. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (My Soul Magnifies the Lord)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Magnificat D-Dur, BWV 243

Antony Walker

Cantata BWV78 'Jesu, der du meine Seele' (Jesus Who Rescued My Soul): Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten (We Hasten with Weak, but Eager Steps)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Kantate, BWV 78 "Jesu, der du meine Seele"

Antony Walker

Violin Partita No. 2 In D minor, BWV1004: V. Ciaconna

Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004

Richard Tognetti

The Fairy Queen, Z629: If Love's a Sweet Passion

Henry Purcell - The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part III "The sweet passion": "If love's a sweet passion"

Antony Walker

Te Deum, H146: Prelude

Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Te Deum, H. 146: Prélude

Benjamin Northey, West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Kyrie eleison

Hildegard of Bingen - Kyrie eleison

Benjamin Bagby

Cantata BWV82 'Ich habe genug' (I Have Enough): I. Ich habe genug, ich habe den Heiland (I Have Enough, I Have Held the Saviour in My Arms)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Kantate, BWV 82 “Ich habe genung”

Antony Walker

The Art of Fugue, BWV1080: Contrapunctus 9 a 4, alla Duodecima

Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080

Reinhard Goebel, Musica Antiqua Köln

Magnificat, Wq.215: I. Magnificat anima mea Dominum

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Magnificat, Wq. 215, H. 772

Philip Ledger, Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Missa Papae Marcelli: Kyrie

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli

Peter Phillips

Trumpet Tune and Air, Z678 'The Cebell'

Henry Purcell - Trumpet Tune and Air

Peter Hurford

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV63: Mourn, Ye Afflicted Children

George Frideric Handel - Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act I, no. 2: Chorus "Mourn, ye afflicted children" (Chorus)

Antony Walker

Bist du bei mir (With You at My Side), BWV508

Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel - Aria, BWV 508 “Bist du bei mir”

Antony Walker

Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV538 'Dorian': I. Toccata

Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor "Dorian", BWV 538

Ton Koopman

Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV1041: I. [Allegro]

Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra

Trumpet Concerto in D major TWV51:D7: I. Adagio

Georg Philipp Telemann - Trumpet Concerto in D major, TWV 51:D7

Iona Brown, Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Concerto Grosso in A major, Op. 6 No. 11, HWV329: I. Andante larghetto e staccato

George Frideric Handel - Concerto grosso in A major, op. 6 no. 11, HWV 329

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

Musique de Table (Tafelmusik): Production I, No. 1 - Suite in E minor, TWV55:e1: I. Ouverture (Lentement - Vite - Lentement)

Georg Philipp Telemann - Ouverture-Suite in E minor, TWV 55:e1

Geoffrey Lancaster

Guitar Concerto in D major, RV93 (originally for lute): II. Largo

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Lute in D major, RV 93

Benjamin Northey, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Stabat Mater in eight parts

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Stabat Mater

Antony Walker

Mass for Four Voices: Sanctus - Benedictus

William Byrd - Mass for 4 Voices, T 1

Peter Phillips

Les Indes galantes (The Amorous Indies): Overture

Jean-Philippe Rameau - Les Indes galantes

Christophe Rousset

Alcina, HWV34: Tornami a vagheggiar (Turn Your Gaze to Me with Longing)

George Frideric Handel - Alcina, HWV 34: Atto I. "Tornami a vagheggiar" (Morgana)

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

Rejoice In The Lord Alway, Z49 'Bell Anthem'

Henry Purcell - Rejoice in the Lord Always, Z. 49

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major, RV537: I. Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537

Charles Mackerras, Maurits Sillem, English Chamber Orchestra

Chiome d'oro (Golden Tresses)

Claudio Monteverdi - Chiome d’oro, bel tesoro, SV 143

Antony Walker

Ode for St Cecilia's Day, HWV76: The Trumpet's Loud Clangour

George Frideric Handel - Ode for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76

Antony Walker, David Hobson

Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (The Would-Be Nobleman): Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs (March for the Turks' Ceremony)

Jean-Baptiste Lully - Le Bourgeois gentilhomme : Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs

Reinhard Goebel, Musica Antiqua Köln

Dixit Dominus in D major RV594: Virgam virtutis tuae

Antonio Vivaldi - Salmo 109: Dixit Dominus, RV 594

Antony Walker

Second Book of Harpsichord Pieces: Les Baricades mistérieuses

François Couperin - Sixième ordre de clavecin en si bémol majeur: No. 5. Les Barricades mistérieuses

Trevor Pinnock

Violin Concerto in E major, BWV1042: III. Allegro assai

Johann Sebastian Bach - Konzert für Violine und Orchester E-Dur, BWV 1042

Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra

Mass for Five Voices: Agnus Dei

William Byrd - Mass for 5 Voices

Peter Phillips

Oboe Concerto in B-flat, Op. 9, No.11: I. Allegro

Tomaso Albinoni - Concerto for Oboe in B-flat major, op. 9 no. 11

Christopher Hogwood

Rosary Sonata No. 11 in G major 'Resurrectio' (The Resurrection): II. Surrexit Christus hodie

Heinrich Biber - The Mystery Sonatas: The Five Glorious Mysteries: 11. The Resurrection

Elizabeth Wallfisch

Concerto for Two Oboes in G major, Op. 9, No. 6: I. Allegro

Tomaso Albinoni - Concerto for Two Oboes in G major, op. 9 no. 6

Alfredo Bernardini, Christopher Hogwood