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Genesis Baroque, Sophie Gent, Lucinda Moon - Corelli Concerti Grossi, Opus 6 (CD ALBUM (1 DISC)) A disc of debuts for Melbourne's new kids on the Baroque. "Sumptuous and refinedæGenesis Baroque is a unique and polished Ýand importantly, welcome Ývoice in the vibrant Melbourne Baroque music scene." CutCommon Arcangelo Corelliis one of the great composers of the Baroque era, a trailblazer who forever changed the relationship between soloist and orchestra, and did much to establish the violin as the star of the orchestra. He is considered the 'father' of the concerto grossoÜa piece for several soloists accompanied by an orchestra Üand his seminal Opus 6 volume became the benchmark for his contemporaries, including Handel, Vivaldi and Geminiani. Here, one of Melbourne's premier early music ensembles, Genesis Baroque,brings these extraordinary works to life with great energy and enthusiasm. Adding to the uniqueness of the occasion, not only is this the ensemble's first studio recording, but it is also the first complete recording of these works by an Australian orchestra. In this recording, the ensemble is led by consummate expatriate violinist Sophie Gent, who returned to Australia for the first time in many years to perform with Lucinda Moonas co-directors and soloists. Both musicians are notable for their nuanced, elegant approach and creative flair, and will enchant listeners through the sublime colours and conversations of Corelli's masterworks. Tracklistings: ARCANGELO CORELLI: Concerti GrossiOpus 6 CD1Tks1Ü5Concerto grossoNo. 1 in D major Tks6Ü9Concerto grossoNo. 2 in F major Tks10Ü14Concerto grossoNo. 3 in C minor Tks15Ü18Concerto grossoNo. 4 in D major Tks19Ü23Concerto grossoNo. 5 in B-flat major Tks24Ü28Concerto grossoNo. 6 in F major CD2Tks1Ü5Concerto grossoNo. 7 in D major Tks6Ü10Concerto grossoNo. 8 in G minor 'Christmas Concerto' Tks11Ü16Concerto grossoNo. 9 in F major Tks17Ü22Concerto grossoNo. 10 in C major Tks23Ü28Concerto grossoNo. 11 B-flat major Tks29Ü33Concerto grossoNo. 12 in F major
