G. F. Handel, Concerti Grossi Op. 6, Nos. 5-8,
English Baroque Orchestra conducted by Herman Scherchen
Nice to see a classical post on occasion. I have an extensive monophonic vinyl collection - mostly classical. One of my favorites is the complete G. F. Handel, Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 Nos. 1-12 on the original Westminster vinyl set of 4 disks. These performances are still the best I have heard since that time! Maestro Scherchen has a way with these gems that makes the music flow with ultimate grace. The recorded sound is smooth and sumptuous without the harshness found in the current recordings on "period" instruments.