For 2 violins, violoncello, string orchestra, and continuo. Title on container: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6. Performed on authentic instruments. COMPACT DISC. Program notes by Franco Piperno in Italian with translations into English, German, and French (31 p. : ill., ports.) inserted. Manufacturer's no. on container: 423 626-2; on discs: 423 627-2; 423 628-2. No. 1 in D major -- No. 2 in F major -- No. 3 in C minor -- No. 4 in D major -- No. 5 in B flat major -- No. 6 in F major -- No. 7 in D major -- No. 8 ("Christmas Concerto") in G minor -- No. 9 in F major -- No. 10 in C major -- No. 11 in B flat major -- No. 12 in F major. Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, violins ; Jaap ter Linden, violoncello ; The English Concert ; conducted by Trevor Pinnock. Recorded in London at Henry Wood Hall in March and April 1987 (1st-3rd, 7th-9th and 11th works) and in Abbey Road Studios in January 1988 (remainder).