Artist: Gilbert Rowland

  • Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, volumes 1-3

    Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, volumes 1-3

    This discount bundle includes three 2-CD sets, or in digital form the equivalent of six albums: all at at 25% discount off the price of buying individually.

    Gilbert Rowland is one of England’s most established and experienced harpsichordists and his recordings of Handel, Froberger and Mattheson for Divine Art and Athene have been widely praised and have proved popular with customers in many countries.

    Click on the individual CD page links to see all reviews and full tracklists

    Volume 1 (DDA 21219)
    “The standard of playing is very high indeed, with some crisp articulation, appropriately added ornamentation in the repeats and a subtly convincing application of inégalité … this is a most enjoyable recording.” – John Collins (The Consort)

    Volume 2 (DDA 21220)
    “It is impossible to praise this new release too highly. Fabulous playing.The combination of Handel, Gilbert Rowland, Wooderson’s fine harpsichord, the recording and the recording engineer John Taylor is unbeatable providing, as it does, a collection of these wonderful suites that I will return to again and again.” – Bruce Reader (The Classical Reviewer)

    Volume 3 (DDA 21225)
    “Exquisite performances by veteran musician Gilbert Rowland … splendid playing and outstanding instrument.” – John Pitt (New Classics)

  • Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 3

    Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 3

    Acknowledged without reservation as the greatest composer working in England in the 18th century, Georg Frideric Handel is revered worldwide as a master composer. His Harpsichord Suites are among the finest instrumental works of the period, we are privileged to present exquisite performances by Gilbert Rowland, one of Europe’s foremost harpsichordists. The first two volumes received very positive press reviews and this third and final installment will not disappoint in the splendid playing and excellent instrument.

    More details for Volume One and Volume Two.

  • Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 2

    Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 2

    Acknowledged without reservation as the greatest composer working in England in the 18th century, Georg Frideric Handel is revered worldwide as a master composer. His Harpsichord Suites are among the finest instrumental works of the period, we are privileged to present exquisite performances by Gilbert Rowland, one of Europe’s foremost harpsichordists.

    Volumes One and Three are also available.

  • Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 1

    Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 1

    Acknowledged without reservation as the greatest composer working in England in the 18th century, Georg Frideric Handel is revered worldwide as a master composer. His Harpsichord Suites are among the finest instrumental works of the period, and eight of those are presented here by Gilbert Rowland, one of Europe’s foremost harpsichordists.

    These two well-filled discs are a real bargain for such accomplished performances.

    More details for Volume Two and Volume Three.