George Frideric Handel, Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, HWV 295

#Handel #OrganMusic #ClassicalMusic #Menuhin #CuckooANDNightingale #Rarity #CulturalHeritage 00:00 / 02:40 / 07:18 / 08:53 / 11:54 Immerse yourself in the world of Baroque music with one of George Frideric Handel's most enchanting works! We present a gem of the classical repertoire—Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, known as "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale." This concerto (HWV 295) occupies a special place in the composer's oeuvre. Handel was not only a brilliant composer but also a virtuoso organist, and it was he who created the concerto grosso genre for organ and orchestra. He performed his concertos during the intermissions of oratorios, improvising and stunning audiences with his mastery. Why is this work called "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"? It's all about the astonishingly expressive sound of the concerto's middle section. Thanks to the ingenious use of the organ registers, the music clearly reveals trills and ripples, skillfully imitating the song of a nightingale and the characteristic calls of a cuckoo. This makes the concerto not only virtuoso but also incredibly picturesque and accessible. This video features a recording that has become a benchmark and is part of the golden fund of world classics. The performance is distinguished by its authentic style and supreme mastery. This legendary recording, made between 1967 and 1970 in England, featured the following stars of 20th-century classical music: Simon Preston (organ). One of the greatest British organists and conductors of his time, a recognized authority on the music of Handel and Bach. Yehudi Menuhin (conductor). The legendary violinist and conductor, whose name has become synonymous with 20th-century musical genius and humanism. Menuhin Festival Orchestra - under the maestro's baton, the orchestra demonstrates a subtle understanding of style and impeccable taste. Harpsichordists Valda Aveling and Colin Tilney also participated in the recording, creating a rich baroque texture. Dear listeners, you can support the channel: ????https://donatepay.ru/don/1448163 or ????https://t.me/rad_siar_al_bot or ????https://app.lava.top/1360410176?tabId=donate