℗ 2015 Chandos
| Released | May 26, 2015 |
| Duration | 1h 17m 08s |
| Record Label | Chandos |
| Catalogue No. | CHAN0807 |
| Genre | Classical (Instrumental) |
Smith & Handel: George Frideric Handel: Overture to Riccardo Primo - John Christopher Smith: Six Lessons, Op. 3
Julian Perkins
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Transkriptionen von Opernouvertüren, HWV 456
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1.1
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Overture to Riccardo Primo
George Frideric Handel; Julian Perkins |
3:48 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 1 in A Major
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1.2
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I. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
5:19 | |||
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1.3
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II. Larghetto
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
5:18 | |||
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1.4
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III. Vivace
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:24 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 2 in C Minor
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1.5
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I. Andante allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
5:52 | |||
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1.6
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II. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:22 | |||
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1.7
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III. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:19 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 3 in F Major
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1.8
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I. Andante allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
4:55 | |||
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1.9
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II. Allemande
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:50 | |||
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1.10
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III. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:09 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 4 in B-Flat Major
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1.11
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I. Andante
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
4:55 | |||
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1.12
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II. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:05 | |||
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1.13
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III. Tempo di gavotte
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:06 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 5 in G Major
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1.14
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I. Vivace
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:32 | |||
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1.15
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II. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:40 | |||
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1.16
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III. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:58 | |||
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1.17
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IV. Minuetto - 5 Variations
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
4:47 | |||
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6 Suites of Lessons, Op. 3, No. 6 in D Major
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1.18
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I. Cappricio
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
2:39 | |||
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1.19
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II. Allegro
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:04 | |||
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1.20
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III. Andante gustoso
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:11 | |||
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1.21
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IV. Gigue
John Christopher Smith; Julian Perkins |
3:55 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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Internationally acclaimed harpsichordist and early classical music specialist Julian Perkins presents the premiere recording of six suites for harpsichord by Handel’s assistant, John Christopher Smith. The programme also features an arrangement by Handel of the overture to his opera Riccardo Primo. Music assistants often had a poor reputation and Smith was no exception. This project seeks to reappraise Smith the composer, whose prolific music displays brilliance, wit and charm, not to mention an irresistible penchant for trills. As a man of the theatre, Smith cultivated a style that is both technically demanding and theatrical.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters
Recording venue Great Hall, Forde Abbey, Dorset; 7 – 9 December 2011 Executive Producer: Ralph Couzens Recording Producer: Adrian Hunter Sound Engineer: Adrian Hunter Editor Adrian Hunter Mastering: Robert Gilmour A & R administrator: Sue Shortridge Front cover: The Thames from Somerset House Terrace towards the City (c. 1750) by Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697 – 1768), better known as Canaletto / Royal Collection Trust © 2015 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Back cover: Photograph of Julian Perkins at the Handel House Museum, November 2013 © Andy Craggs Design and typesetting: Cap & Anchor Design Co. Booklet editor: Finn S. Gundersen
Recording venue Great Hall, Forde Abbey, Dorset; 7 – 9 December 2011 Executive Producer: Ralph Couzens Recording Producer: Adrian Hunter Sound Engineer: Adrian Hunter Editor Adrian Hunter Mastering: Robert Gilmour A & R administrator: Sue Shortridge Front cover: The Thames from Somerset House Terrace towards the City (c. 1750) by Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697 – 1768), better known as Canaletto / Royal Collection Trust © 2015 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Back cover: Photograph of Julian Perkins at the Handel House Museum, November 2013 © Andy Craggs Design and typesetting: Cap & Anchor Design Co. Booklet editor: Finn S. Gundersen
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -10.62 -14.83 to -7.99 | -29.28 -33.16 to -25.87 | -25.66 -29.70 to -22.40 | 13 12 to 13 | |
| 1 | Overture to Riccardo Primo | -9.40 | -28.36 | -24.6 | 13 |
| 2 | I. Allegro | -8.08 | -26.85 | -23.0 | 13 |
| 3 | II. Larghetto | -12.70 | -31.37 | -28.1 | 13 |
| 4 | III. Vivace | -14.77 | -33.16 | -29.1 | 13 |
| 5 | I. Andante allegro | -11.01 | -29.47 | -26.3 | 13 |
| 6 | II. Allegro | -7.99 | -27.37 | -23.9 | 13 |
| 7 | III. Allegro | -8.17 | -27.33 | -23.9 | 13 |
| 8 | I. Andante allegro | -11.42 | -30.74 | -27.5 | 13 |
| 9 | II. Allemande | -14.52 | -32.44 | -29.6 | 12 |
| 10 | III. Allegro | -8.93 | -27.29 | -23.7 | 13 |
| 11 | I. Andante | -9.26 | -28.69 | -25.5 | 13 |
| 12 | II. Allegro | -8.37 | -26.96 | -23.6 | 12 |
| 13 | III. Tempo di gavotte | -14.83 | -32.94 | -29.7 | 13 |
| 14 | I. Vivace | -13.08 | -31.84 | -27.6 | 13 |
| 15 | II. Allegro | -8.66 | -25.87 | -22.4 | 12 |
| 16 | III. Allegro | -11.70 | -31.08 | -26.5 | 13 |
| 17 | IV. Minuetto - 5 Variations | -8.22 | -27.37 | -23.5 | 12 |
| 18 | I. Cappricio | -13.90 | -32.43 | -28.3 | 13 |
| 19 | II. Allegro | -8.40 | -26.70 | -22.9 | 13 |
| 20 | III. Andante gustoso | -10.83 | -29.59 | -25.9 | 13 |
| 21 | IV. Gigue | -8.68 | -27.08 | -23.2 | 13 |