Short bio Robert Woodcock
Full biography Robert Woodcock
Robert Woodcock was an English composer who lived during the Baroque period. He was born on October 9, 1690, and died on April 10, 1728. Woodcock was not a professional musician, but rather a painter by trade. He was known for his marine paintings, with many of his works displayed in the National Maritime Museum in London.
Woodcock is credited with composing twelve concertos for oboe, violins, and basso continuo, but it is unclear if he is the sole composer of these pieces. Some scholars believe that he may have collaborated with other composers on these works, as there is not enough evidence to conclusively ascribe the concertos to any particular composer.
Despite being an amateur musician, Woodcock left a lasting impact on Baroque music with his compositions. His works have been recorded by numerous artists and ensembles, and continue to be admired by music scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Overall, Robert Woodcock was a talented composer and musician who contributed to the rich musical tradition of the Baroque period. Despite his relatively short life, his legacy lives on through his compositions, which continue to bring joy and inspiration to music lovers around the world.
Compositions featuring Robert Woodcock
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concerto for 2 sixth flutes, strings & continuo No. 4 in E minor | 5:49 min | Concerto | - |
| 2 | Concerto for 2 sixth flutes, strings & continuo No. 6 in D major | 3:24 min | Concerto | - |
| 3 | Concerto for flute & orchestra in D major | 6:46 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | Concerto for flute & orchestra, No 9 in E minor | 6:09 min | Concerto | - |
| 5 | Concerto for oboe & orchestra in E flat major | 9:19 min | Concerto | - |
| 6 | Concerto for two sixth flutes, strings & harpsichord, No 5 in D major | 7:14 min | Concerto | - |
| 7 | Concerto No. 1, for sixth flute & continuo in E major | 6:50 min | Concerto | - |
| 8 | Concerto No. 2 for sixth flue & continuo in A major | 8:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Concerto No. 3 for sixth flute & continuo in D major | 8:27 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Concerto No. 4 for 2 sixth flutes & continuo in A minor | 5:46 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | Concerto No. 10 for oboe & continuo in E minor | 7:49 min | Concerto | - |
| 12 | Concerto No. 11, for oboe & continuo in C minor | 10:54 min | Concerto | - |
| 13 | Concerto No. 12 for oboe & continuo in E flat major | 8:10 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Robert Woodcock
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Robert Woodcock, Anna Stegmann, Georg Fritz, Ensemble Odyssee – Concertos For Recorder & Oboe(CD, Album) | 2018 | Pan Classics |
| 2 |  |
Woodcock · Baston · Dieupart · Babell - Cappella Academica Frankfurt, Michael Schneider (2) – The Virtuoso Recorder III(CD, Stereo) | 2015 | cpo |
| 3 |  |
Johann Christoph Pepusch / Henry Purcell / Thomas Augustine Arne / Robert Woodcock / Various – The Arnold Dolmetsch Years - Programme Three(CD, ) | 1992 | Allegro Records |
| 4 |  |
Anon., Boyce And Woodcock - Thames Chamber Orchestra London Conducted By Michael Dobson With Neil Black (3) And William Bennett (3) – The Baroque Concerto In England | 1976 | CRD Records |
| 5 |  |
Antonio Vivaldi - Pergolesi - Leclair - Woodcock – Flötenkonzerte Des Barock | 1965 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 6 |  |
Francesco Geminiani, Michael Christian Festing, Robert Woodcock, John Baston, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner – Musik In London Zur Händelzeit | 1963 | Archiv Produktion |
| 7 |  |
Georg Friedrich Händel, Robert Woodcock, Telemann Society Orchestra – G.F. Handel Royal Fireworks Music / R. Woodcock Recorder Concerto In C, Oboe Concerto In E | 1961 | VOX (6) |
| 8 |  |
Georg Friedrich Händel, Robert Woodcock, The Telemann Society Wind and Percussion Band, Telemann Society Orchestra – Music For The Royal Fireworks(LP, Album, Stereo, Mono) | - | Amphion |
| 9 |  |
Pachelbel • C.P.E. Bach, Frédéric Le Grand, J. Baston, Woodcock – Prestige De La Musique Baroque(LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | - | Deutsche Grammophon |
Videos featuring Robert Woodcock
Three Flute Concerti, Three Concerti Grossi
00:24 1. No. 6 In E Minor - Francesco Saverie Geminiani
10:04 2. No. 2 In G Minor - Francesco Geminiani
19:09 3. No. 3 In E Minor - Francesco Geminiani
29:20 4. Concerto a 7 For 2 Flutes - Michael Christian Festing
38:30 5. Concerto No. 9 In E M
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