Various Artists - Great Baroque Masterpieces (CD, Boxed set)

The Great Classics series from Naxos is the perfect introduction to myriad genres of classical music. Comprising both complete and compiled selections from the greatest works in the repertoire, the boxes are bursting with wonderful pieces of music, both recognizable and unfamiliar. The boxes take the listener on a thrilling tour of some of the worlds most dramatic musical media, encompassing music from six centuries and featuring sensational performers. All boxes come with a fascinating booklet with detailed information on the genre itself, chronological placement of each work, and a comprehensive study of the music. A fitting celebration of 25 years of superb music from Naxos, the worlds favourite classical label.GREAT BAROQUE MASTERPIECES includes Highlights CDs from the following works:

CD 1 Baroque Favourites (includes works by Handel, Marcello, J.S. Bach, Corelli, Pachelbel, Torelli, Albinoni, Sammartini, Locatelli, Geminiani, Albinoni)

CD 2 J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 6

CD 3 J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 / Concertos in A Minor and F Major

CD 4 J.S. Bach Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4

CD 5 Handel Water Music / Fireworks Music

CD 6 Handel Concerti Grossi Op. 3 No. 2, Op. 6 Nos. 7 & 12 / Organ Concerto The Cuckoo & The Nightingale, Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 4

CD 7 Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Violin Concertos RV 253, RV 180, RV 362

CD 8 Vivaldi Violin Concerto RV 356 / Guitar Concerto in D Major / Flute Concerto RV 428 / Flautino Concerto in C Major / Oboe Concerto, RV 454 / Cello Concerto, RV 406 / Bassoon Concerto, RV 502

CD 9 Telemann Viola Concerto in G Major / Recorder Suite in A Minor/ Musique de table: Concerto in F Major for three violins / Concerto for two horns and strings

CD 10 Italian Concerti Grossi (includes works by Sammartini, Albinoni, Vivaldi, Locatelli, Manfredini, Corelli, Geminiani, A. Scarlatti)