Here is the Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 by Arcangelo Corelli, known commonly as the Christmas Concerto. It was commissioned by Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni and published posthumously in 1714 as part of Corelli's Twelve concerti grossi, Op. 6. The concerto bears the inscription Fatto per la notte di Natale (made for the night of Christmas).

While practically every Baroque composer wrote their own unique Christmas concerto, Corelli’s is one of the finest.

Widely recognized as the father of the concerto grosso, Corelli was a true master at his art, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the calm and lovely atmosphere he creates here — and in a minor key, no less.

Corelli also saves his Pastorale for the final movement, a glittering jewel that crowns this exquisite piece.

Performance

Conductor: Trevor Pinnock CBE
The English Concert

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