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The Instruments of the Orchestra / Jeremy Siepmann

7 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-11-01

Works: Jeremy Siepmann: The Instruments of the Orchestra, narration with musical excerpts; Anonymous, Troubadour: Domna, pos vos ay chausida; Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Con...
Performers: Andresen, Ivar; Banks, Kevin; Banowetz, Joseph; Biret, Idil; Bisengaliev, Marat; Bloch, Thomas; Bostridge, Ian; Burashko, Andrew; Cano, Carmen; Castets, Maryse; Chapelle, Corinne; Clynes, Mandred; Do...
Conductors: Elmendorff, Karl; Posch, Michael; Bogár, István; Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Ward, Nicholas; Wildner, Johannes; Müller-Brühl, Helmut; Studt, Richard; Mogrelia, Andrew; Clark, Keith...
Ensemble: ; Accentus; Accentus Austria (Early Music); Almanac Singers; Aradia Ensemble; Bayreuth Festival Orchestra; Bournemouth Sinfonietta; BRT Philharmonic Orchestra; Brussels Belgian Radio & TV Philharmoni...

Not just a cursory overview of the instruments, this is a set of portraits in depth, featuring individual instruments in many contexts (orchestral, chamber, folk,...continue...

Boismortier: Suites for Harpsichord and for Flute / Savignat

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-03-20

Works: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Suite for harpsichord no 4 in A major, Op. 59/4; Suite for flute & continuo in C major Op. 35/6; Suite for harpsichord no 2 in G minor, Op. 59/2; Suite for flute & contin...
Performers: Anne Savignat; Martin, Beatrice; Plubeau, Christine

Note: This title is rare and is considered a collector’s item. It is priced according to its common market value. If the record label that...continue...

Boismortier: Ballets de Village, Sérénade / Concert Sprituel

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-06-01

Works: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Premier ballet, Op. 52/1; Cinquième gentillesse, Op. 45; Deuxième ballet, Op. 52/2; Première sérénade ou première simphonie françoise, ...
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Ensemble: Le Concert Spirituel Orchestra & Chorus

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier was born in France in 1689, and became one of the first composers whose income totally depended upon his ability to...continue...

Boismortier: Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse / Niquet, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1996-12-17

Works: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Don Quichotte (Chez la Duchesse), opera-ballet
Performers: Ardagh-Walter, Patrick; Biren, Richard; Dyck, Stephan Van; Gay, Paul; Hall, Meredith; Le Baron, Brigitte; Mopin, Anne; Toda, Akiko; Wattiez, Marie-Pierre
Conductors: Niquet, Hervé
Ensemble: Le Concert Spirituel Orchestra & Chorus

"...Boismortier, mirroring the simpler rococo taste of the time, provided charming airs, supple choruses and many invigorating dances. What more enticement is needed? The cast...continue...