Italian Baroque Corelli's Concerti grossi, Op. 6 Back in December, Classical Explorer reviewed a Naxos Christmas disc, Per la Notte di Natale; on it was Corelli's so-called "Christmas Concerto," just one of the twelve concertos that make up his Op. 6 (published in 1712). Here, then, is the complete set, seminal works in truly classic performances recorded
Italian Baroque Manfredini: Twelve Concertos, Op. 3 Once in a while a composer comes along who you just have to ask why don't we hear more of him? Francesco Manfredini is one such
Italian Baroque Per la notte di Natale: Italian Christmas Concertos The period instrument Danish group Concerto Copenhagen has appeared on a variety of labels; they offer impeccably polished, beautiful performances of the most famous of instrumental Christmas music here under the direction of Lars Ulrik Mortensen. The idea of the "Christmas Concerto" is native to Italy. Nice to have such
