2 CD / Hyperion /
2009-11-10
Works: George Frideric Handel: Messiah
Performers:
Clayton, Allan; Davies, Iestyn; Doyle, Julia; Foster-Williams, Andrew
Ensemble:
Britten Sinfonia
"Polyphony and its director Stephen Layton are bona fide, well-seasoned Messiah experts, whose more than 10 years of annual London Messiah concerts have conferred a...continue...
Recording information: St John's, Smith Square, London (12/22/2008-12/23/2008)....continue...
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HYP 67800
1 CD / Analekta /
2009-11-10
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Cantata BWV 191 "Gloria in excelsis Deo"; Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D major, RV 589
Performers:
Butterfield, Benjamin; Doyle, Julia; Lamoreaux, Rosa; Lichti, Daniel; Taylor, Daniel [Countertenor]
Ensemble:
Bach Festival Orchestra
The oldest American Bach Choir, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem performs, on their first recording on the Analekta label, works celebrating the Creator. Such renowned...continue...
Recording information: First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA (05/05/2009-05/07/2009)....continue...
2 CD / Aeon /
2009-11-10
Works: James Dillon: Philomela
Performers:
Barriga, Luisa; Castillo, Ricardo; Harrison, Josquin; Komsi, Anu; Narucki, Susan; Peintre, Lionel
Ensemble:
Remix Ensemble
British composer James Dillon, inspired by the myth reported by Ovid and Sophocles, created his first scenic work with this visionary work. For this recording,...continue...
Recording information: Casa de Musica, Porto (10/15/2006-10/17/2006)....continue...
2 CD / Hyperion /
2009-11-10
Works: Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes
Performers:
Bott, Catherine; Campbell, Colin; Edgar-Wilson, Richard; Gibbs, Charles; Hyde, Philippa; Partridge, Ian; Robson, Christopher; Spence, Patricia
Ensemble:
Parley of Instruments
Thomas Arne's 'Artaxerxes' was the first opera seria libretto in English. Arne's work was a huge success in large part because it was an excellent...continue...
Recording information: 03/25/1995-03/30/1995....continue...
1 CD / Naxos (USA) /
2009-10-27
Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Magnificat in D major; Symphony for Strings no 12 in G minor; Ave Maria; Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat in D major
Performers:
Carter, Jay; Kim, David Dong-Geun; Leitner, Cecilia; Radde, Birger; Russell, Melanie Scafide; Sansoni, Michael; Steigerwalt, Jason P.
Ensemble:
Yale Collegium P;ayers
J.S. Bach's famous 'Magnificat' and that of his son Carl Philipp Emanuel were the templates for the teenage Mendelssohn's first major work for soloists, chorus...continue...
Recording information: Woolsey Hall, Yale University, Connecticut, USA (05/03/2008-09/03/2008)....continue...
6 CD / Naxos (USA) /
2009-10-27
Works: Jean Richafort: Christus resurgens; Adrian Willaert: Missa "Christus resurgens"; Magnificat sexti toni; Ave Maria, gratia plena; Orlando de Lassus: Missa "Entre vous filles"; Infelix ego; Missa "Susa...
Performers:
Beckley, Lisa; Crawford, Peter; Cummings, Laurence; Gedge, Nicholas; Jones, Angharad Gruffydd
Ensemble:
Royal Academy Consort
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NXS 8506024
2 CD / /
2009-10-27
Works: Henry Purcell: Hail Bright Cecilia; George Frideric Handel: A Song for St Cecilia's Day; Franz Joseph Haydn: St Cecilia Mass, Hob. 22
Performers:
Baker, Neil; Barriere, Jean-Baptiste; Bates, David [Countertenor]; Caserio, Gilberto; Corti, Francesco; Cousin, Florian; Croft, Richard; Crowe, Lucy; Dahlin, Anders J.; Mazzoleni, Nicolas; Nadra, Die...
Ensemble:
Les Musiciens du Louvre
Recording information: MC2, Grenoble, France (01/2009)....continue...
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NAI 5183
1 DVD Video / Decca /
2009-10-27
Works: George Frideric Handel: Partenope, HWV 27
Performers:
Dam-Jensen, Inger; Dumaux, Christophe; Jensen, Bo Kristian; Knudsen, Palle; Scholl, Andreas; Semmingsen, Tuva
Ensemble:
Concerto Copenhagen
A major contribution to the 'Handel Year': countertenor star Andreas Scholl returns to the Decca label in a new high-definition film of Handel's comedy 'Partenope',...continue...
Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese ...continue...
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DEC B001343309
4 DVD Video / EuroArts /
2009-10-27
Works: George Frideric Handel: Serse, HWV 40; Henry Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628; Jean-Baptiste Lully: Persée, LWV 60
Performers:
Ainsworth, Colin; Auvity, Cyril; Bardon, Patricia; Bayrakdarian, Isabel; Bonney, Barbara; Coulombe, Alain; Hallenberg, Ann; Laquerre, Olivier; Lenormand, Marie; Lippi, Marcello; Novacek, Stephanie; P...
Ensemble:
Concentus Musicus Wien; Les Talens Lyriques; Ludwigschafener Theaterchor; Tafelmusik; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Vienna State Opera Chorus
This box contains a collection of three masterpieces of Baroque Opera. Three geniuses of the kind, three dazzling productions with highly acclaimed artists. Purcell's 'King...continue...
Run Time: 437 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9,
4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, Germa...continue...
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EUA 2057938
4 DVD Video / EuroArts /
2009-10-27
Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Mass; Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers:
Blaze, Robin; Elsner, Christian; Fantini, Norma; Genz, Christoph; Henschel, Dietrich; Larsson, Anna; Macleod, Stephan; Meli, Francesco; Nylund, Camilla; Pape, Rene; Remmert, Birgit; Siwek, Rafal; Smi...
Ensemble:
Bach Collegium Japan; Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresden State Opera Chorus; Florence Maggio Musicale Chorus; Symphonica Toscanini
This DVD box combines the most known and beloved works in sacred music of three of the greatest composers of all time: Giuseppe Verdi, Ludwig...continue...
Run Time: 419 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, French ...continue...
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EUA 2057918
1 CD / Virgin Classics (USA) /
2009-10-20
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Adelaide, Op. 46; Franz Schubert: Der Tod und das Mädchen, D 531; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Nacht und Träume, D 827; Adelaide, D 95; Antonio Caldara: Selve amic...
Performers:
Daniels, David [Countertenor]; Katz, Martin
Recording information: London, Air Studios (02/16/1999-02/21/1999)....continue...
1 CD / Arts Music /
2009-10-13
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Missa brevis in G minor, BWV 235; Ich habe genug, BWV 82; Chorale; Sanctus in G major, BWV 240; BWV 232; Aria
Performers:
Burzynski, Jakub; Cyciura, Mariusz [Tenor]; Janda, Artur [Bass Voice]; Miroslawska, Julita [Soprano]; Przybyla, Rafael Gabriel [Oboe]
Ensemble:
Ensemble La Tempesta
This is a program of music by Bach that could have been performed for the feat of the Purification of Mary in Leipzig around 1740....continue...
This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players. Recording information: Evangelic-Reformed Church, Warsaw, Poland (07/12/2007-07/14/2007)....continue...
1 CD / Voiceprint /
2009-09-29
Works: Henry Purcell: The Fairie Queen (as used in the film "England, My England"); Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major, Z 850; Birthday Song for Queen Mary, 1694 (as used in the film "England, My Eng...
Performers:
Agnew, Paul; Argenta, Nancy; Blackadder, David; Bowman, James; Chance, Michael; Dawson, Lynne; Graham, Susan; Harvey, Peter; Smith, Jennifer [Soprano]; Thomas, David [Bass Voice]; Varcoe, Stephen
Ensemble:
English Baroque Soloists
This release contains music from the original soundtrack of the prize-winning movie which Tony Palmer directed about the great English composer Henry Purcell. Very little...continue...
6 CD / EMI Classics /
2009-09-22
Works: Sergei Rachmaninov: Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14; Ave Maria; Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; Gabriel Fauré: Pavane; Requiem; Ave Verum, Op. 65; Après un rêve, Op. 7 No. 1; Cantique de Jean Racine...
Performers:
Allen, Thomas; Auger, Arleen; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo Soprano]; Boufil, Paul; Bouillat, Jean-Louis; Butt, John; Caballe, Montserrat; Callas, Maria; Collot, Delphine; Cornwell, Joseph; Dami, Magali;...
Ensemble:
Academy of London; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Bamberg Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Brussels National Opera Orchestra; Capella Bavariae; Cit...
This 6-CD set covers many of the most popular melodic works composed for the human voice and is programmed for a relaxed listening experience. This...continue...
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EMI 642922B
1 CD / Regent /
2009-09-08
Works: Henry John Gauntlett: Once in royal David's city; Anonymous: Coventry Carol; O come all ye faithful; Traditional: Ding dong! merrily on high; The First Nowell; Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; The A...
Performers:
Allen, Edward; Armstrong, Thomas; Gray, Christopher [Organ]; Hawker, Nicholas; Morton, Nicholas
This new collection of classics is an anthology of well-known Christmas favorites as might be heard in the Christmas liturgies in Truro Cathedral each year....continue...
Recording information: Truro Cathedral (01/28/2008-01/29/2008)....continue...
1 CD / Hyperion /
2009-09-08
Works: William Byrd: Propers for the Nativity of the Virgin; Quem terra, pontus, aethera; Salve regina; O gloriosa Domina; Propers for the Annunciation to the Virgin; Memento, salutis auctor; Salve sola Dei...
Performers:
Balkwill, William; Budd, Jeremy; Craig, Patrick; Evans, Robert; Gould, David; Lane, Carys; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Osmond, Cecilia; Outram, Rebecca; Stocker, Julian
Ensemble:
The Cardinall's Musick
In this latest volume from The Cardinall's Musick's acclaimed Byrd series, the composer's overtly Catholic agenda is clearly displayed. All of the music on this...continue...
Recording information: Fitzalan Chapel, Arundel Castle (11/10/2008-11/12/2008)....continue...
1 CD / Harmonia Mundi /
2009-09-08
Works: André Campra: Cantates françoises, Book 1; Cantates françoises, Book 2
Performers:
Feldman, Jill; Gardeil, Jean-Francois; Visse, Dominique
Ensemble:
Les Arts florissants
1 CD / Harmonia Mundi /
2009-09-08
Works: Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Actéon, H 481; Le mariage forcé, H 494
Performers:
Feldman, Jill; Laurens, Guillemette; Mellon, Agnes; Paut, Francoise; Visse, Dominique
Ensemble:
Les Arts florissants
1 CD / /
2009-09-01
Works: Antonio Caldara: Vicino a un rivoletto; Soffri, mio caro Alcino; Astri di quel bel viso; Ahi! come quella un tempo Città di popol piena; Libertà cara e gradita
Performers:
Banholzer, Jurgen; Gliozzi, Emilia; Ubellacker, Margit
Ensemble:
La Gioia Armonica
"... Gliozi is a player of power and personality, not only in her obbligato playing but in her striking renditions of the two solo pieces."...continue...
Includes sinfonia(s) by Antonio Caldara. Ensemble: La Gioia Armonica. Conductor: Jürgen Banholzer. Soloists: Jürgen Banholzer, Margit Übellacker, Emilia Gliozzi. Includes sona...continue...
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RME 405
1 CD / Nightingale Classics /
2009-09-01
Works: Henry Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628; Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78; George Frideric Handel: Italian Duets; Giulio Cesare, HWV 17; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozar...
Performers:
Gruberova, Edita; Mera, Yoshikazu
Ensemble:
Failoni Chamber Orchestra
1 CD / Globe (Netherlands) /
2009-09-01
Works: William Byrd: Come, pretty babe; Constant Penelope; Ambitious Love; In Nomine a 4 no 1; Browning a 5; Fair Britain isle; If women could be fair; Ah silly soul; Orlando Gibbons: In Nomine à 4; In...
Performers:
Cordier, David
Ensemble:
Royal Consort
1 CD / Cypres /
2009-09-01
Works: Nicolas Hotman: Suite for Bass Viola da gamba solo "en ré"; Pieces (3) for Theorbo solo "en ré"; Suite for Bass Viola da gamba solo "en ré" [with 'Gigue et variations']; Pieces (3) for...
Performers:
Bertin, Pascal; Chomienne, Fabrice; Monteilhet, Pascal; Vallin, Marie-Claude; Watillon, Sophie
1 CD / EtCetera Records /
2009-09-01
Works: Henry Purcell: Oedipus, Z 583; King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628; Prophetess, Z 627; Indian Queen, Z 630; Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, Z 587; Rival Sisters, Z 609; The fatal hour comes on apa...
Performers:
Borstlap, Freek; Dalton, Andrew; Uittenbosch, Anneke
1 CD / EtCetera Records /
2009-09-01
Works: John Dowland: A Pilgrimes Solace; Pipers Pavan, P 8; In darkness let mee dwell; King of Denmark, his Galliard, P 40; Mrs Vauxes Gigge, P 57; Mrs Whittes Nothing, P 56; Winters Jomps, P 55; Firste Boo...
Performers:
Dalton, Andrew; Imamura, Yasunori
1 CD / EtCetera Records /
2009-09-01
Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Alla caccia, alla caccia, RV 670; Care selve amici prati, RV 671; Perfidissimo cor!, RV 674; Pianti, sospiri, RV 676; Qual per ignoto, RV 677; Sorge vermiglia in ciel, RV 667
Performers:
de Hoog, Viola; Ragin, Derek Lee
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