Search - Arcangelo Corelli, I Musici, Maria Teresa Garatti :: Corelli: Complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 6

Another great I Musici recording!

Johnny Bard | Orlando, FL | 02/14/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great recording of Corelli's Op. 6. I Musici as usual shines. There are other versions available (that are more expensive, too), but this one is the best one out there. The sound is crisp, the playing fluid and lively, and the overall sound quality nice and clear. Corelli is one of the big names in Baroque music, so he shouldn't be overlooked. If you're serious about building up your Baroque library, then you should consider including this recording in your collection. I own a number of discs featuring the talents of I Musici, and this 2-disc set ranks right up there with their finest recordings."

Highly Recommended

ozvaldo8 | Virginia | 12/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording of the fabulous grand concertos by Corelli is one of the best recordings that I own. These concertos should not be taken for granted; they set a precedent for the Concerti grossi by Handel, Geminiani, and many others.I Musici employs their impeccable technique, tone, articulation, and dynamics in this recordings. Philips held up their part of the deal; the sound quality on the recording is unbelievable. No other recording that I own is as crisp and clean as this recording is. A must buy for fans of baroque music."

Beautiful, slightly Romanticized Corelli with a large chambe

Alan Majeska | Bad Axe, MI, USA | 11/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I classify this is beautiful, slightly Romanticized Corelli Concerti grossi with a large chamber orchestra. The Swiss/Italian ensemble I Musici (without conductor) plays very well in these late 1960s recordings of Corelli's most famous, most often recorded works. Sometimes their allegro movement tempos are a little slower than we are used to hearing today: compare Pinnock/English Concert, in their 1988 recording, but they are well recorded and well played.



I especially like the rich full string sound in slower movements. I Musici's players take their time to make points, and have near perfect ensemble. This is how I imagine Bruno Walter (1876-1962) would conduct Corelli's Opus 6, had he recorded this music late in his career: it is rich, warm, and far from the period instrument recordings being made over the past 15 years. (There is a 1930s recording of Walter conducting the "Christmas" Concerto grosso, No. 8 in G minor, on Dutton).



My favorite Concertos in this collection are No. 4 in D Major, and the "Christmas" Concerto, No. 8 in g minor. Not all are as memorable as these, but they have great tunes which will move you. I also like Trevor Pinnock/English Concert, for period instrument Corelli Op. 6 (DG Archiv) and Adrian Shepherd/Cantilena (Chandos) for a modern chamber orchestra, but I really like this, too. I Musici does the job very well: highly recommended."