Francesco Geminiani, The Academy Of St MartinintheFields, Iona Brown - Concerti Grossi Op 7

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Album Review: Concerti Grossi Op. 7 by Francesco Geminiani Alright, let’s talk about this gem from the classical vaults—Concerti Grossi Op. 7 by Francesco Geminiani. Released in 1983 (yeah, I know, it’s older than some of us), this Baroque masterpiece gets a fresh coat of polish thanks to The Academy of St Martin in the Fields and conductor Iona Brown. If you’re into strings that tug at your soul or harpsichords that sound like they’re straight outta 18th-century Europe, this one’s for you. First off, kudos to the crew behind this album. You’ve got Denis Vigay on cello, Ian Watson tickling the harpsichord keys, and Malcolm Latchem shredding violin like it’s nobody’s business. Oh, and props to Michael Sheady, the engineer who made sure everything sounds crisp as a freshly baked croissant. It’s clear everyone put their heart into this project. Now, onto the tracks. There are seven concerti grossi here, but two really stuck with me. Let’s start with Concerto Grosso No. 4 in D Minor. Man, this thing hits different. From the opening bars, it feels like Geminiani is whispering secrets from another era. The interplay between the violins and the rest of the orchestra? Chef’s kiss. It’s dramatic without being over-the-top, kinda like watching an old black-and-white movie where every scene pulls you deeper into its world. Then there’s Concerto Grosso No. 6 in B-flat Major. This one’s a vibe shift—lighter, brighter, almost playful. It reminds me of those sunny afternoons when you’re not doing much, just chilling with a cuppa tea. The harpsichord has this bubbly quality, like it’s egging the violins on to have more fun. Honestly, if I could bottle this track and spray it around my flat, I would. It’s mood-lifting magic. What makes this album stand out isn’t just the music itself—it’s how alive it feels. Even though these pieces were written centuries ago, the performances make them feel current, like they belong in today’s playlists alongside chill lo-fi beats or whatever else Spotify throws at you. And can we take a moment to appreciate Kate Eckersley’s liner notes? They give just enough context without bogging you down in boring details. So yeah, Concerti Grossi Op. 7 might not be topping any modern charts, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a reminder that good music transcends time and trends. Listening to it feels like stepping into a time machine—one that takes you back to powdered wigs and candlelit concert halls but still leaves room for your imagination to wander. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, we should hand them this album. Not sure why, but something tells me they’d dig it.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Concerto Grosso No. 1 In D Major9:00
Concerto Grosso No. 6 In B-flat Major18:00
Concerto Grosso No. 4 In D Minor10:48
Concerto Grosso No. 3 In C Major8:24
Concerto Gross No. 2 In D Minor8:40
Concerto Grosso No. 2 In D Minor
Concerto Grosso No. 5 In C Minor7:18

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Catalog Numbers

  • MHC 6858T
  • AHL 927
  • MHS 4858M

Labels

  • Musical Heritage Society
  • ASV

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Formats

  • Cassette
  • Album
  • Stereo
  • Vinyl
  • LP

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Musical Heritage Society, Inc.
Manufactured ByPRT Records Ltd.
Recorded AtEMI Studios
Mastered AtMasterdisk

Credits

RoleCredit
CelloDenis Vigay
Composed ByFrancesco Geminiani
ConductorIona Brown
Edited ByKate Eckersley
HarpsichordIan Watson
Liner NotesKate Eckersley
ViolaStephen Shingles
ViolinIona Brown, Malcolm Latchem
DesignP.D. Graphics Ltd., Phil Duffy
EngineerMichael Sheady
Mastered ByBill Kipper
OrchestraThe Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
ProducerAnthony Sargent
Artwork ByViido Polikarpus

Barcodes

  • Other (Library Of Congress Catalog Card Number): 83-743313
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): MHS-4858-A-TS-MIC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): MHS-4858-B-TS-MIC

About Francesco Geminiani, The Academy Of St MartinintheFields, Iona Brown

Francesco Geminiani (Lucca, 1680 - 1762) was an Italian violinist, composer and music theorist of the Baroque era. He was a pupil of and and he wrote the major parts of his works in England, where could enjoy some fame. Geminiani was a friend of who often accompanied him on the harpsichord.

Real Name

    • Francesco Saverio Geminiani

Name Vars

  • F. Džeminiani
  • F. Geminiani
  • F.Geminiani
  • Fr. Geminiani
  • Francesco Saverie Geminiani
  • Francesco Saverio Geminiani
  • Francesco Xaverio Geminiani
  • Geminiani
  • Geminiani Francesco
  • P. Geminiani
  • Джеминиани
  • Ф. Джеминиани
  • Франческо Джеминиани

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Concerti Grossi Op. 7* by Francesco Geminiani is a hidden gem from the Baroque era, brought to life in 1983 by The Academy of St Martin in the Fields. It’s fascinating how this classical masterpiece bridges centuries—Geminiani composed these concertos in the early 1700s, but they were performed and recorded with such precision centuries later. Iona Brown, who conducted and played violin, added her own magic to the mix. Fun detail: the harpsichord player, Ian Watson, and cellist Denis Vigay helped recreate the authentic Baroque sound. Even the mastering engineer, Bill Kipper, played a part in polishing this timeless music for modern ears. It’s like a musical time capsule!