Compact Disc > Mertens, Klaus

An die Musik: Famous Songs (21) by Franz Schubert / Klaus Mertens, bass-baritone; Tini Mathot, fortepiano

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D 343; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Das Rosenband ("Im Frühlingsgarten fand ich sie"), song for voice & p...
Performers: Mathot, Tini; Mertens, Klaus

This release includes Schubert's most famous songs, plus many more selected by Klaus Mertens and Tini Mathot. The duo sheds their unique light and fresh...continue...
Recording information: Zuidervermaning Church, Westzaan, The Netherlands (09/2011)....continue...

Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah / Christine Wolff, Britta Schwarz, Markus Schafer, Klaus Mertens

2 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2012-07-31

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Schafer, Markus; Wolff, Christine
Conductors: Hagel, Doris
Ensemble: Kantorei der Schlosskirche Weilburg

Nineteenth century oratorio composition reached its zenith with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Elijah. Just as Handel's Messiah, written a century earlier, had been quickly and triumphantly...continue...
Recording information: Schlosskirche Weilburg an der Lahn (11/09/2011-11/14/2011)....continue...

Johann Christian Schieferdecker: Geistliche Konzerte / Mertens, Kobow, Eckert

1 CD / Carus / 2012-06-26

Works: Johann Christian Schieferdecker: Triumph, Triumph, Belial ist nun erleget, for voice, 2 violins, viola & continuo; Concert Overture no 9 in G minor (from 12 Musicalische Concerte); In te domine spera...
Performers: Kobow, Jan; Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Eckert, Simone
Ensemble: Hamburger Ratsmusik

In music history the name of Johann Christian Schieferdecker (1679 - 1732) appears mostly as a footnote, although he shared the orchestra pit during opera...continue...
Recording information: Kirche St. Nikolai, Eckernförde (01/16/2012-01/18/2012)....continue...

From bottom of my heart - Most Beautiful German Hymns [3 CDs]

3 CD / Carus / 2012-04-24

Works: Anonymous, German: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, hymn; Nun ruhen alle Wälder, hymn; O selige Nacht, hymn; Christi Mutter stand mit Schmerzen, hymn; Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, hymn; Christ is...
Performers: Dahlmann, Thilo; Johannsen, Kay; Mertens, Klaus; Payer, Gotz; Sandhoff, Ruth; Wegener, Sarah; Weller, Andreas

For many, hymns are a part of early childhood experiences. Their texts and melodies can accompany people throughout their whole lives. Even when memory fades,...continue...

Johann Adolf Hasse: Messe in D; Miserere / Rheinische Kantorei

1 CD / Capriccio / 2012-03-27

Works: Johann Adolf Hasse: Mass in D minor; Miserere in C minor
Performers: Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Mertens, Klaus; Zádori, Mária [Soprano vocals]
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert

Hasse was one of the most formative composers of his time, especially between 1730 and 1760. Hasse's Mass in D minor is a "number Mass"...continue...

Bach: Magnificat / Rubens, Martin, Schafter, Mertens

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Magnificat
Performers: Martin, Rebecca; Mertens, Klaus; Rubens, Sibylla; Schafer, Markus; Winklhofer, Friedemann
Conductors: Beringer, Karl-Friedrich
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra

Rondeau presents music by Bach featuring the Magnificat in D major BWV 243. This is followed by the Windsbach Boys Choir's first recording of three...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera Omnia XIV - Vocal Works, Vol. 5 / Ton Koopman

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-01-10

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Je höher du bist, for SSB voices, 2 violins, violone & continuo, BuxWV 55; Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe, for soprano, 2 violins, violone or viola da gamba & continuo, BuxWV 3...
Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Mertens, Klaus; Meyer, Miriam; Pahn, Bettina; Thornhill, Siri Karoline; Wohlgemuth, Dorothee
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the fifth volume of Vocal Music in the critically acclaimed Opera Omnia series of Dieterich Buxtehude, (number XIV in the complete cycle performed...continue...
Recording information: Amsterdam (2007-??-??&2008-??-??&2011-); Utrecht (2007-??-??&2008-??-??&2011-)....continue...

Kinder Lieder, Vol. 1 / Zeuch, Stuttgart and Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben

1 CD / Carus / 2011-11-15

Works: German Traditional: Wer will die fleiáigen Handwerker sehn, childen's song; Hopp, hopp, hopp; Jimba, jimba; Hänschen klein; Ein Mann, der sich Kolumbus nannt, children's song; Spannenlang...
Performers: Akakpo, Komale; Allgaier, Catalina; Altmann, Dirk; Badila, Decebal; Bauer, Sabine; Binder, Johann; Bucher, Jan; Burgdorf, Mathis; Busch, Christine; Cumming, Ian; Dalg, Vincent; Danko, Alexander; Danz...
Conductors: ; Trondle, Jens; Marx, Elena; Dücker, Martin; Reh, Veronika Te; Gilde, Hans de
Ensemble: ; Hoppel Hoppel Rhythm Club

Following the highly successful '09 "Lullabies" and '10 "Folk Songs" Projects comes the "Children's Songs" Lieder project. This is a co-operative charitable project between the...continue...

Musik Aus Der Frauenkirche: 2005-2010

1 CD / Carus / 2011-06-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto d-Moll BWV 596; Markus-Passion BWV 247; Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 294; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's March; J...
Performers: Grünert, Matthias; Johannsen, Kay; Kühmeier, Genia; Kircheis, Friedrich; Korondi, Anna; Kummer, Samuel; Lorenz, Andreas; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Rubens, Sibylla; Saelens, Yves; Sc...
Conductors: Willens, Michael Alexander; Güttler, Ludwig; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; McGegan, Nicholas; Immerseel, Jos van; Kreile, Roderich; Rademann, Hans-Christoph
Ensemble: ; Blechbläserensemble; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Carus presents musical highlights from the critically acclaimed 18 Disc series entitled Musik aus der Frauenkirche Dresden. The recordings in this series not only document...continue...
Recording information: Frauenkirche Dresden....continue...

Volkslieder, Vol. 1

1 CD / Carus / 2011-05-31

Works: Friedrich Silcher: Wenn alle Brunnlein Flieáen; Frisch gesungen ("Hab oft im Kreis der Lieben"), for chorus; German Traditional: Horch, was kommt von drauáen rein; Nun will der lenz uns...
Performers: Bär, Olaf; Banse, Juliane; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Bozec, Anne Le; Busch, Christine; Deutsch, Helmut; Doufexis, Stella; Elsner, Christian [Vocals]; Elsner, Leonhard; Elsner, Paulin...
Conductors: ; Bernius, Frieder
Ensemble: ; Les Escapades (Ensemble)

In 2008 the concert and opera singer Cornelius Hauptmann initiated the charitable "The Lieder project" to further singing with children. The following year the "Wiegenlieder"...continue...

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Kantaten I

1 CD / Carus / 2011-05-31

Works: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Ach, daá du den Himmel zerrissest, cantata, F. 93 (BR F3); Wohl dem, der den Herrn fürchtet, cantata, F. 76 (BR F20); O Wunder, we kann dieses fassen?, cantata, F...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Mields, Dorothee
Conductors: Otto, Ralf

May 12, 1764 Wilhelm Friedemann Bach tended his resignation as Music Director and Organist at Halle. With that, a brilliant musical epoch came to an...continue...
Recording information: St. Kilian, Wiesbaden (05/28/2010-05/31/2010)....continue...

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Vergessene Lieder

1 CD / Farao Classics / 2011-03-04

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Sicheln schallen, song for voice & piano; Ich denke dein, song for voice & piano; Der Verlassene; Erinnerung; Wiegenlied ("Schlummre sanft"), song for voice & piano; Der Wasserfall...
Performers: Fritz, Burkhard; Mertens, Klaus; Pirner, Gitti; Roth, Detlef; Selig, Franz-Josef
Conductors: Nagano, Kent

Recording information: Jesuit church of St Michael in Munich (01/2010); Kupferhaus of the Culture Forum in Planegg (Germany) (01/2010); Jesuit church of St Michael in Munich (05/30/2010); Kupferhaus o...continue...

Mozart: Arias & Overtures

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2011-01-25

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte, K 588; Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo, K 584; Le nozze di Figaro, KV 492; Don Giovanni, KV 527; Alcandro, lo confesso...Non sò, d'onde viene, K 512; Men...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Hagel, Doris
Ensemble: Capella Weilburgensis

Recording information: Schlosskirche Weilburg (09/10/2009-09/14/2009)....continue...

George Frideric Handel: Semele; Israel in Egypt; The Ways of Zion Do Mourn; Zadok the Priest; La Resurrezione; Dixit

6 CD / Warner Classics / 2010-07-20

Works: George Frederick Handel: Semele; Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54; The Ways of Zion Do Mourn (Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline), for chorus & orchestra, HWV 264; Coronation Anthem; La Resurrezione ...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Brett, Charles; Burrowes, Norma; Clarkson, Julian; Davies, Maldwyn; Elliot, Paul [Tenor Vocal]; Gordon, Brian; Greene, Daryl; Hicks, Malcolm; Jones, Della; Kendall, William; Knibbs, J...
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot

Schmelzer, Legrenzi, Valentini: Works For Viola Da Gamba Consort

1 CD / CPO / 2010-06-29

Works: Anonymous: Fantasia in G, for 4 viola da gambas (Partiturbuch Ludwig, MS. Wolfenbüttel); Capriccio for 4 violas da gamba in F major (Partiturbuch Ludwig) (attrib. Froberger); Suite for lute in B...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Eckert, Simone
Ensemble: Hamburger Ratsmusik

The Habsburg Emperors, famous for their successful marriage politics, were also great lovers or art and music. Emperor Leopold I in Vienna, an avid musician,...continue...
Recording information: Refektorium Münster Heilsbronn (01/13/2009-01/16/2009)....continue...

Lullabies, Vol. 1

1 CD / Carus / 2010-05-11

Works: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz: Der Mond ist aufgegangen; Johannes Brahms: Songs (5), Op. 49; Sandmännchen ("Die Blümelein sie schlafen"), folk song for voice & piano, WoO 31/4; Karl Friedrich...
Performers: Deutsch, Helmut; Elsner, Christian [Vocals]; Elsner, Leonhard; Elsner, Paulina; Foll, Elisabeth; Gees, Michael; Haller, Benoit; Hauptmann, Cornelius [Bass Vocal]; Huber, Gerold; Irmer, Stefan; Iven, ...

Many German lullabies are known all over the world. For this recording more than 50 of the most well-known singers with German as their mother...continue...

Telemann: Cantatas for bass voice / Mertens, Il Gardellino

1 CD / Accent Import / 2010-04-20

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Es sind schon die letzten Zeiten (II), sacred cantata for voice, oboe, 2 violins & continuo, TWV 1; Die Liebe gegen meinen Gott, sacred cantata for voice, chorus, 2 flutes, 2 ...
Performers: Hermans, Liesbeth; Mertens, Klaus; Sebastiao, Joao
Conductors:
Ensemble: Il Gardellino

Baroque Bass Cantatas

1 CD / CPO / 2010-02-23

Works: Emanuel Kegel: Nichts ist süáer, als die Liebe, for voice & ensemble; Christian Wolff: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, for voice & ensemble; Johann Theodor Roemhildt: Es geht kein and...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Ad-El, Shalev
Ensemble: Accademia Daniel

This new CD featuring the bass baritone Klaus Mertens and the Accademia Daniel under the conductor Shalev Ad-El offers a representative sampling of baroque bass...continue...
Recording information: Ev.-luth. Kirche Altleisnig zu Polditz (06/04/2007-06/06/2007)....continue...

Buxtehude: Complete Works 11 (Vocal Works 4)

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, for SSB voices, 2 violins, 2 violas, trombone, 2 cornets, 2 trumpets,; Jesu dulcis memoria, for 2 sopranos, 2 violins, bassoon & continuo, BuxWV...
Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Goethem, Patrick van; Karasiak, Andreas; Mertens, Klaus; Meyer, Miriam; Pahn, Bettina; Thornhill, Siri Karoline; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

The substantial repertoire of Buxtehude's vocal art ranks among the most attractive in the later 17th century, and forms a climactic point in Lutheran church...continue...
Recording information: Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2006-03-??&2007-05-??&2007-)....continue...

Goerge Philipp Telemann: Six Cantatas 1731 / Ludger Rémy, et al

1 CD / CPO / 2009-10-27

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Cantata prima, TVWV 20; Mein Vergnügen wird sich fügen, secular cantata for voice, flute, recorder, oboe, strings & continuo; Mein Schicksal zeigt mit nur von ferne,...
Performers: Jonas, Maria; Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Remy, Ludger
Ensemble: Les Amis de Philippe

BBC Music Magazine
For the most part the performances are pleasing, though Maria Jonas is more persuasive in her mezzo range than in higher registers. Her...continue...

Bach: Cantatas - 24 Highlights / Koopmann, Amsterdam Baroque Soloists

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 214, "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erchallet, Trompeten!" BWV 214 (BC G19); Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 29, "Wir dank...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Grimm, Anne; Larsson, Lisa; Magnus, Elisabeth von; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Dresden 1652 - Musik der Schutz - Bernhard, Herwich / Mertens, et al

1 CD / New Classical Adventure / 2009-08-25

Works: Christoph Bernhard: Da du wolltest von mir ziehn; Gleich wie ein junger Hirsch; Die sterbenden Lilien; Die Lieb ist wie der Tod; Süsser Christi; Rex Jesu admirabilis; Der tag ist hin; Christian ...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors:
Ensemble: Hamburger Ratsmusik

Schöpfungsmessen - Gatti, Haydn / Kreile, Korondi, Markert, Saelens, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Carus / 2009-07-14

Works: Luigi Gatti: Mass in A major "Creation"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Mass in B flat major, H 22 no 13 "Schöpfungmesse"
Performers: Korondi, Anna; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Saelens, Yves
Conductors: ; Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

These "Creation" masses by Gatti and Haydn were performed in the Frauenkirche in Dresden and the recording is taken from these live performances. The Gatti...continue...

Bach: Town Council Election Cantatas

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 119, "Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn" BWV 119; Cantata no 120, "Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille" BWV 120; Cantata no 69, "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele," BWV 69
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Ponseele, Marcel; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the eighth volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically acclaimed series of complete cantatas by...continue...

Bach: Whitsun Cantatas / Koopman, Schlick, York, Wessel, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 172, "Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten" BWV 172; Cantata no 68, "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" BWV 68; Cantata no 174, "Ich liebe den Höchsten vo...
Performers: Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Keavy, Stephen; Lefringhausen, Sigrun; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Schegget, Heiko ter; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [C...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring four pieces representative of Bach's nine Whitsun cantatas, this is the eleventh volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas...continue...

Bach: New Year's Day Cantatas / Koopman, York, Prégardien, Agnew, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 171, "Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm" BWV 171; Cantata no 41, "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" BWV 41; Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende," BWV ...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring four New Year's Day cantatas, this is the twelfth volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically...continue...

Bach: Cantatas BWV 82, 49, 58 / Kuijken, La Petite Band

1 CD / Accent / 2009-05-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Ich geh' und suche mit Verlangen, BWV 49; Cantata no 58, "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" BWV 58
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Hantaï, Pierre; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Marcel; Suzuki, Hidemi
Conductors:
Ensemble: La petite bande

Mendelssohn: Paulus Op. 36 / Hegel, Goetz, Zimmermann, Brutscher, Mertens, et al

2 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2009-03-31

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: How lovely are the messengers
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Goetz, Sabine; Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Hagel, Doris

Bach: Funeral Cantatas BWV 198, 131 / Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Trauer-Ode; Cantata no 131, "Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir" BWV 131
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Mey, Guy de
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the seventh volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most important cantatas from the highly praised series by Ton Koopman...continue...

Bach: Dialogue Cantatas Vol 1 / Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 49, "Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen," BWV 49; Cantata no 60, "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" BWV 60; Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166...
Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Rubens, Sibylla; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the ninth volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the world-famous series by Ton Koopman. Four...continue...

Bach: Actus Tragicus, BWV 21 / Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 106, "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit," ("Actus Tragicus"), BWV 106 (BC B18); Cantata no 21, "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis BWV 21
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Mey, Guy de; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring two of Bach's earliest cantatas, this CD is a perfect introduction to Koopman's impressive Complete Cantata Cycle as well as a splendid tenth volume...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 7 - Vocal Works Vol 3 / Koopman, et al

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Nichts soll uns Scheiden, for SAB voices, 2 violins, violone & continuo, BuxWV 77; Jesu, meines Lebens Leben, for SATB voices, 2 violins, 2 violas, violone & continuo, BuxWV62 (2 ...
Performers: Bentvelsen, Donald; Dürmüller, Jörg; Karasiak, Andreas; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Meyer, Miriam; Pahn, Bettina; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

This double album demonstrates Buxtehude's versatility in the composition of vocal works - outside the large scale dimension of the vanished "Abendmusiker" - for an...continue...

Handel: Semele / Martini, Scholl, Schmidt, Popken, Frankfurt Junge Kantorei, Frankfurt Baroque Orchestra

3 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-07-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Semele
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Popken, Ralf [Countertenor]; Schmidt, Julla; Schoch, Knut; Scholl, Elisabeth
Conductors: Martini, Joachim Carlos

Handel's oratorio 'Semele' was composed in 1743 and tells of a beautiful mortal (Semele), whose short but spectacular love affair with Jupiter, King of the...continue...

Homilius: Matthäuspassion / Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Gottfried August Homilius: St. Matthew Passion
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Monoyios, Ann; Prégardien, Christoph; Türk, Gerd; Wimmer, Hans-Georg

Bach: Cantatas for Marian Feasts / Koopman, York, Agnew, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 1, "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" BWV 1; Cantata no 125, "Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin" BWV 125; Cantata no 161, "Komm, du süsse Todesstunde" B...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Mertens, Klaus; York, Deborah
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the second volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically-acclaimed series of the Complete Cantatas...continue...

Bach: Solo Cantatas for Bass / Koopman, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 56, "Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen" BWV 56; Cantata no 158, "Der Friede sei mit dir" BWV 158; Cantata no 203, "Amore tr...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the fourth volume in a series of excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the series of Complete Cantatas by Koopman - A...continue...

Bach: Wedding Cantatas / Koopman, Piau, Schlick, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 195, "Dem Gerechten muss das Licht" BWV 195; Cantata no 196, "Der Herr denket an uns" BWV 196; Cantata no 197, "Gott ist unsre Zuversicht," BWV 197 (BC B16); Cantata...
Performers: Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Mey, Guy de; Piau, Sandrine; Ponseele, Marcel; Schat, Alida; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [Ce...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the fifth volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically-acclaimed series of the Complete Cantatas...continue...

Bach: Ascension Cantatas / Koopman, Piau, Zomer, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio"; Cantata no 43, "Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen" BWV 43; Cantata no 128, "Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein" BWV 128; ...
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Henry, Michel; Keavy, Stephen; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

A perfect introduction to Koopman's impressive Complete Cantata Cycle as well as a splendid sixth volume in the small series of single CD compilations from...continue...

Bach: Latin Church Music Vol 1 / Koopman, Mertens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, et al

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass for 3 voices, chorus, orchestra & continuo in F major, BWV 233 (BC E6); Mass for 3 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G minor, BWV 235 (BC E5); Magnificat; Mas...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Larsson, Lisa; Magnus, Elisabeth von; Mertens, Klaus; Stam, Caroline; Türk, Gerd; York, Deborah; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble

With this extensive summary of Bach's church music from his period as a cantor and music director in Leipzig, Koopman and his crew once more...continue...

Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine / Otto, Bach, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine
Performers: Bach, Mechthild; Fleckenstein, Barbara; George, Michael; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Schmitz, Peter
Conductors: Otto, Ralf
Ensemble: Il Basso

Telemann: Matthäus-Passion / Hermann Max, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: St. Matthew Passion (1746), for chorus, recorder, oboe, oboe d'amore, 2 horns, strings & continuo, T
Performers: Abele, Ekkehard; Bermester-Streffer, Christoph; Hübner, Sebastian; Jochens, Wilfried; Mertens, Klaus; Scheffel, Bernard; Stade, Koen van; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert

Bach: Johannespassion / Hempfling, Mertens, et al

2 CD / CAvi Music / 2008-02-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Recorded Sound: Applause
Performers: Brechbüller, Peter; Johns, Chris; Kitlas, Stefan; Leonady, Eva Maria; Mertens, Klaus; Sappok, Hans-Ulrich; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Hempfling, Volker
Ensemble: Cologne Kantorei

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 5 - Vocal Works Vol 2 / Koopman

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-11-13

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Benedictam Dominum, for SSATB & SATB voices, 2 violins, violone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bombarde,; Befiehl dem Engel, dass er komm, BuxWV 10; In dulci jubilo, for SSB voices, 2 ...
Performers: Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Karasiak, Andreas; Mertens, Klaus; Pahn, Bettina; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This double CD is the fifth volume in a set of Buxtehude’s complete works, and the second part of the vocal works, containing a mixed...continue...

Stoltzel: Christmas Oratorio, et al / Handel's Company

1 CD / MD&G / 2007-10-09

Works: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Te Deum, for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Gehet zu seinen Toren ein, cantata for 2 voices, ...
Performers: Kalthoff, Andreas; Müller, Dorothee; Mertens, Klaus; Post, Andreas; Rooze, Geerten; Schulze, Ute; Williams, Susan
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes
Ensemble: Handel's Company

Stoltzel's output was prolific, comprising orchestral works, chamber works, 18 musical dramas, oratorios, masses, 1,2000 cantatas, motets, and at least 7 settings of the Gospel...continue...

Telemann: Zerschmettert die Götzen, etc / Ad-El, Mields, Martens, Accademia Daniel

1 CD / CPO / 2007-09-25

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Zerschmettert die Götzen, consecration cantata for chorus, flute, oboe, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings; Meine Rede bleibt betrübt, sacred cantata for voice, solo oboe,...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Mields, Dorothee
Conductors: Ad-El, Shalev
Ensemble: Accademia Daniel

An influential composer of European rank, Telemann could draw on rich experience in this type of 'extraordinary' sacred festive music. What at first glance seems...continue...

Loewe: Lieder U Balladen Nach Goethe

1 CD / Membran / 2007-08-21

Works: Carl Loewe: Gesammelte Lieder, Op. 9, Vol. 8; Gesammelte Lieder, Op. 9, Vol. 1; Gesammelte Lieder, Op. 9, Vol. 3; Frühzeitiger Frühling, for voice & piano, Op. 79/1; Lieder (5) for 4 voices...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Shetler, Norman

CPE Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

2 CD / Preiser / 2007-06-01

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, H 782
Performers: Durmuller, Jorg; Gottwald, Franziska; Mertens, Klaus; Steur, Rene; Velez Isidro, Orlanda; York, Deborah
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This was one of the first substantial works C.P.E. Bach composed shortly after assuming the post of Music Director in Hamburg. No doubt influenced by...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 2 - Vocal Works Vol 1

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-03-13

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Das Jüngste Gericht, oratorio ("Wacht! Euch zum Streit gefasset macht"), BuxWV Anh. A3 (doubtful)
Performers: Bentvelsen, Donald; Blaze, Robin; Isidro, Orlanda Velez; Karasiak, Andreas; Mertens, Klaus; Stam, Caroline; Steur, Rene; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

"Assuming [the oratorio is] the real McCoy, it represents a major, heretofore unknown vocal work by this great North German composer that all baroque fans...continue...

C.P.E. Bach: Cantatas for Hamburg / Haselböck, et al

2 CD / Preiser / 2007-03-01

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Mache dich auf, werde Licht, H 821h; Danket dem Herrn, H 824e
Performers: Kermes, Simone; Mertens, Klaus; Schafer, Markus; Vierlinger, Lydia
Conductors: Haselböck, Martin
Ensemble: Vienna Academy; Vienna Chamber Choir

In 1768, a few weeks after his 54th birthday, C.P.E. Bach left Berlin. He had served as harpsichordist for almost 30 years in Frederick II's...continue...

Bach: Kaffee Kantate / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-02-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 211, "Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht," (Coffee Cantata), BWV 211 (BC G48); Cantata no 212, "Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet," (Peasant Cantata), BWV 212 (BC G32); Cantata...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bongers, Els; Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; ter Linden, Jaap [Cello]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the first release in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically-acclaimed series of the Complete Cantatas...continue...