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• Concerto for 2 brass choirs, strings and basso continuo No.3 F major, HWV334
1. Ouvertüre (00:00)
2. Allegro
3. Allegro ma non troppo
4. Adagio
5. Andante larghetto
6. Allegro

• Concerto for 2 brass choirs, strings and basso continuo No.1 B flat major, HWV332
1. Ouvertüre (17:45)
2. Allegro ma non troppo
3. Allegro
4. Largo
5. A tempo ordinario
6. Alle breve moderato
7. Menuett

• Concerto for 2 brass choirs, strings and basso continuo No.2 F major, HWV333
1. Pomposo (32:40)
2. Allegro
3. A tempo giusto
4. Largo
5. Allegro ma non troppo
6. A tempo ordinario

Concertmaster & Violin: Gottfried von der Goltz & Petra Müllejans
Freiburger Barockorchester

…The disc’s title refers to a remarkable baroque-era dance book (published in 1700), the first such book to show actual diagrams of foot movements; among the musical examples in the collection (and others of its type) were settings of dances from Lully’s ballets, along with other works heard on this program. In fact, the disc’s excellent, detailed liner notes–by Lawrence-King–make an engrossing read that significantly enhances our appreciation of the music and performances. By placing the music in context and explaining its relevance to the court of Louis XIV, Lawrence-King gives meaning and purpose to his program while appealing to our fascination for colorful historical events and personalities. An absolutely first-rate production from beginning to end.

–David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com