Concerti Grossi, Op.1

Ⓟ & Ⓒ Hyperion Records Ltd., London, MCMXCV. Made in England. Recorded on 27-30 June, 5-8 September 1994. The credited players took part in making this recording. Not all, however, were involved in all of the sessions, each of which used six violins, two violas, two cellos and one bass, alongside continuo (keyboard and plucked instrument). Keyboard instruments prepared by Maurice Cochrane. Pitch: A = 415 Hz. Temperament: Unequal. Duration: 113'16; CD1: 52'20 and CD2: 60'56. Front illustration: View on the Venetian Lagoon with the Tower of Malghera (detail) by Francesco Guardi (1712-1793). Reproduced by permission of The Trustees, The National Gallery, London. Booklet illustration (back cover): Pietro Antonio Locatelli - An engraving by Cornelis Troos; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The 20-page glossy booklet contains notes in English, French, German and Italian plus a track and credits-list. The booklet and 2 CD's are stored in a double (fat) jewel case with black trays.