Sophie Yates – Handel Harpsichord Works vol.1 (FLAC)

Performer: Sophie Yates
Composer: George Frederick Handel
Audio CD
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (tracks+cue)
Label: Chandos
Size: 407 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes

# Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, No.1 in B flat, HWV 434
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

# Chaconne for harpsichord in G major (Suite No 2 of the 2nd set of Harpsichord suites), HWV 435
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

# Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, No.3 in D minor, HWV 436
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

# Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, No.4 in D minor, HWV 437
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

# Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, No.5 in E minor, HWV 438
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

# Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, No.6 in G minor, HWV 439
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Sophie Yates

Resplendent with Riches

Sophie Yates may have a few finicky detractors, but you will not count me among them. Here is an outstanding CD by a harpsichordist who is first and foremost an artist. Especially attractive are the clear concise notes, written by the artist in as fine an example of the King’s English as any CD notes, and, thankfully, completely devoid of noxious professional jargon or attitudinizing. Ms Yates treats the music as music, not technical and historical mazes, and her performances showcase an ebullient spirit. Handel fans will discover his keyboard music on this CD receives a memorable and invigorating exposition. Ms Yates is a superior artist, and these performances convey a grandeur associated with Handel’s major works. These are captivating performances of some exceptional works, some quite forceful, and all quite beautifully recorded.

Anyone curious to hear Handel’s music for keyboard should consider this Cd a first choice!

I look forward to hearing more of Ms Yates’ recordings!