Musick For The Royal Fireworks (Feuerwerksmusik) / Concerto A Due Cori Nr. 2 F-dur / Concerto A Due Cori Nr. 3 F-dur

Released in 1962 under the prestigious Archiv Produktion label, this recording serves as a hallmark of the mid-century early music revival. The album features George Frideric Handel’s iconic 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' alongside two of his concerti a due cori, capturing the grandeur of the Baroque era. The production was spearheaded by August Wenzinger, a pioneering cellist and conductor who was instrumental in championing historically informed performance practices during the post-war era.

The recording showcases the technical precision of the Bläservereinigung der Archiv Produktion and the Konzertgruppe der Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Wenzinger’s approach was noted for its scholarly rigor and commitment to tonal clarity, distancing itself from the heavier, more romanticized interpretations common in the early 20th century. Upon its release, the record was lauded by musicologists and audiophiles alike as a definitive reference for how these period-specific compositions should sound when performed with period-appropriate intent and instrumentation.