Artist
Ivor Bolton
Personb. 1958 · Bolton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Bio
Ivor Bolton is a British conductor and harpsichordist known for his work in historically informed performance and opera. Born in 1958, he studied at Cambridge and the Royal College of Music before establishing himself as a leading figure in Baroque and Classical repertoire. He has served as music director of the Teatro Real in Madrid and the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, and has conducted at major houses including Glyndebourne, Covent Garden, and the Bavarian State Opera. Bolton is particularly noted for his interpretations of Handel, Mozart, and Monteverdi, often leading period-instrument ensembles. His recordings appear on labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical.
Popular tracks
- 17:57
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
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- 23:50
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": III. Allegro "La caccia"
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- 37:59
Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. Andantino
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- 41:34
Torelli: Concerto for Strings in G Major, Op. 6 No. 1: IV. Allegro
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- 59:50
Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major, K. 299: I. Allegro
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- 62:07
Torelli : Concerto in D major : I Allegro
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- 79:00
Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major, K. 299: III. Rondo. Allegro
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- 85:45
Die Jahreszeiten (the Seasons), Hob. XXI:3: Der Frühling [Spring]: Introduction and Recitative. Seht, wie der strenge Winter [Simon, Lukas, Hanne]
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- 91:10
Torelli: Concerto for Strings in G Major, Op. 6 No. 1: III. Adagio
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- 103:35
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80: III. Sicilienne
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- 1110:11
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: II. Andante
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- 124:31
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Major, K. 37: II. Andante
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Albums
Mozart, W.A.: Symphonies Nos. 34, 36, 38, 39, 40 and 41
Album · 2006
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 9, Pieces from London Sketchbook
Album · 2015
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, Piano Concerto No. 19 & Piano Sonata No. 16 "Sonata facile" (Arr. X. de Maistre)
Album · 2013
Baroque Music from Bologna (Apex)
Album · 1993
Haydn, F.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (The Seasons)
Album · 2005
The Secret Fauré: Orchestral Songs & Suites
Album · 2018
Arnold: The Complete Works for Clarinet
Album · 1995
G. F. Händel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Album · 2013
Mozart, W.A.: Horn Concertos Nos. 1-4 / Rondo in E-Flat Major, K. 371
Album · 2006
The Secret Fauré 3: Sacred Vocal Works
Album · 2020
Cesti: Orontea
Album · 2017
Handel: The Complete Oboe Concertos & Sonatas
Album · 2009