专辑简介

John, George, Tony and Nick— the fab four of the Baroque era. Their current popularity is unassailable. Their combined work laid the very foundation in nearly every compositional medium. Bach perfected counterpoint; Handel perfected opera; Vivaldi perfected the concerto; and Scarlatti perfected the solo sonata. Each is celebrated annually in concert halls throughout the world. Each enriches whatever company they are placed in. Though written nearly three centuries ago, their music is still fresh, expressive and vital. Their work remains a living testament to their skill at capturing, through their music, something eternal in the human spirit. The music selected for this recording is intended to give the listener a sampling of the riches found in the work of John Bach, George Handel, Tony Vivaldi and Nick Scarlatti.