Masterpieces 1700-1800 (+ 4 CD)

Masterpieces 1700-1800: The 18th century in words, pictures and music. The second volume in the Earbooks "Masterpieces" series presents a compact overview of painting and music of the 18th century. In the spotlight are the most significant works of art and music of the period. Concise, informative commentaries illuminate the most interesting aspects of the paintings and musical works included. A detailed foreword examines the key factors which influenced cultural development throughout the century. Music CDs: Four discs showcase the musical highlights of the 18th century. Top-class artists such as Peter Schreirer, Christine Schornsheim, Katrin Scholz, Thomas Zehtmaier, Ludwig Güttler, the Berlin Chamber Orchesta, the Camerata Bern, Kurt Masur and Otmar Suitner guarantee perfomances of the highest order.

CD1.
Baroque Highlights
Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
- Concerto Nº1 "Spring" in E major, RV 269
- Concerto Nº 2 "Summer" in G minor, RV 315
- Concerto Nº 3 "Autumn" in F major, RV 293
- Concerto Nº 4, "Winter" in F minor, RV 297
Johann David Heinichen
- Concerto in F major for two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons, solo violin, two violoncellos, string and b.c.
François Couperin
- Pièces des Clavecin, 2. Buch, 11. Ordre, Nr. 1-5 "Les Fastes de la Grande et Anciennen Mxnxstrxndxsx"
George Philipp Telemann
- Concerto for trumpet, strings (2 oboes, basoon) and b.c. in D major

CD2.
German & English High Baroque
Johann Sebastian Bach
- Toccata und Fuge in D minor BWV 565
Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Johann Sebastian Bach
- Brandenburg Concerto Nº 5 in D major BWV 1050
Georg Friedrich Händel
- Overture to "Atalanta", HWV 35 for trumpet, two oboes, strings and b.c.
Georg Friedrich Händel
- Organ Concerto in A major, op. 7 Nº 2
Georg Friedrich Händel
- Messiah, HWV 56

CD3.
Early Classical Period
Joseph Haydn
- Symphony Nr. 8 in G major , Hob 1:8
Johann Joachim Quantz
- Concerto for flute, strings and b.c. Nº 161 in G major, QV 5: 174
Johann Christian Bach
- Symphony in D major, op. 18 Nº 4
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Concerto in F major for two harpsichords, two horns, strings and b.c., Wq A6
Joseph Haydn
- Symphony Nº 45 in F sharp minor, Hob I:45 "Farewell Symphony"

CD4.
Vienesse Classicism
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart
- Serenade Nr. 13 in G major, KV 525 "A Little Night Music"
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart
- Piano Concerto Nº 21 in C major, KV 467
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart
- Das Veilchen, KV 476
- Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlilnge, KV 596
- Der Zauberer, KV 472
- Abendempfindung, KV 523
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart
-Symphony Nº 40 in G minor, KV 550
Joseph Haydn
- Symphoniy Nº 94 in G major " The Surprise", Hob. I:94
Joseph Haydn
- The Creation, Hob. XXI:2