Avison Ensemble – Trio & Keyboard Sonatas [2 CD]

The fourth in our series of Avison’s music, and part of the Complete Edition to be completed by the end of 2009. These hitherto unknown works are real baroque gems. The op. 1 Trio Sonatas led by the strings, are accompanied by Robert Howarth on chest organ continuo; while Robert moves front of stage and to the harpsichord in the Keyboard Sonatas, op. 8. These recordings help further to confirm that 18th century England was a place of fine creative artistry in music.

Tracklist:

1. Trio Sonata Op. 1, No. 1 In Chromatic Dorian Mode: I. Adagio – Andante
2. Trio Sonata Op. 1, No. 1 In Chromatic Dorian Mode: II. Allegro
3. Trio Sonata Op. 1, No. 1 In Chromatic Dorian Mode: III. Dolce
4. Trio Sonata Op. 1, No. 1 In Chromatic Dorian Mode: IV. Allegro
5. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 2 In G Minor: I. Andante
6. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 2 In G Minor: II. Allegro
7. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 2 In G Minor: III. Adagio
8. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 2 In G Minor: IV. Allegro
9. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 3 In G Minor: I. Largo
10. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 3 In G Minor: II. Allegro
11. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 3 In G Minor: III. Adagio
12. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 3 In G Minor: IV. Allegro
13. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 4 In Dorian Mode: I. Largo
14. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 4 In Dorian Mode: II. Allegro
15. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 4 In Dorian Mode: III. Adagio
16. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 4 In Dorian Mode: IV. Allegro
17. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 5 In E Minor: I. Adagio
18. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 5 In E Minor: II. Allegro
19. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 5 In E Minor: III. Adagio
20. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 5 In E Minor: IV. Allegro
21. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 6 In D Major: I. Andante
22. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 6 In D Major: II. Allegro
23. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 6 In D Major: III. Adagio
24. Trio Sonata, Op. 1, No. 6 In D Major: IV. Giga – Allegro
25. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 1 In A Major: I. Andante Cantabile
26. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 1 In A Major: II. Presto
27. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 2 In C Major: I. Allegro
28. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 2 In C Major: II. Interludio Andante
29. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 2 In C Major: III. Allegro
30. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 3 In D Major: I. Marcia Andante
31. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 3 In D Major: II. Aria Allegretto
32. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 4 In B Flat Major: I. Andante
33. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 4 In B Flat Major: II. Presto
34. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 5 In G Minor: I. Andante
35. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 5 In G Minor: II. Presto
36. Keyboard Sonata, Op. 8, No. 6 In G Major: I. Aria Andante – Allegro

UPC: 809730121425
Label: DIVINE ART
Release Date: 6.9.09
Format: CD