In the 1730s Handel was prepared to try any novelty in order to remain at the centre of the musical scene in London. This is what prompted him to interpolate concertos for organ, with himself as soloist, in performances of his oratorios. Their considerable success soon led to the publication of a whole set of such concertos: it is this edition, corrected with great care by the composer himself, that Richard Egarr used for the present recording.

‘There is a freshness and sense to what (Egarr) does which becomes more apparent with every hearing’ BBC Music Magazine

‘Egarr's playing sparkles with vitality and character. The musicianship of the Academy of Ancient Music is outstanding, and their articulate and dynamically shaded playing is subtle and responsive.’ Gramophone

‘These elegant and characterful performances are simply too good to miss.’ International Record Review

‘Academy of Ancient Music and Richard Egarr surpass, in my mind, any performance of these concertos hitherto recorded…Delightful, delicious, debonaire and wholly distracting from modern climes – perfect! More please!’ The Organ