1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-05-14
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C major, Op. 56 "Triple Concerto"; Trio for Piano and Strings no 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem;
Ensemble:
Storioni Trio
The Storioni Trio has established itself as one of the leading Dutch chamber music ensembles, having performed at Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall, and...continue...
Recording information: Evangelical Luthern Church, Haarlem, The Netherlands (07/02/2012-07/03/2012); Muziekcentrum Enschede (07/02/2012-07/03/2012); Evangelical Luthern Church, Haarlem, The Netherland...continue...
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CHL SACD72579
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-04-09
Conductors:
Ensemble:
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra members
This new disc features three arrangements by Geert van Keulen of works by Schumann and Brahms, two of which were specially requested by clarinetist Arno...continue...
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CHL 72572
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-02-12
Works: English Traditional: Sprig of Thyme; Johannes Brahms: Marienwürmchen ("Marienwürmchen, setze dich"), folk song for voice & piano (Volks-Kinderlieder), WoO; German folk songs (49) for voice ...
Performers:
Burggraaf, Cora; Ferschtman, Liza; Lepper, Simon; Mijnders, Floris
The debut CD on Challenge Classics for Cora Burggraaf, recipient of many prizes including the 2009/10 ECHO Rising Star Award, the 2006 Elizabeth Everts Prize,...continue...
Recording information: De Doelen Hall, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2011-04-26&2011-12-11_2011-)....continue...
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CHL 72346
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-02-12
Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 3 in D minor, WAB 103
Conductors:
Zweden, Jaap van
Ensemble:
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Jaap van Zweden, one of the world's leading conductors and Chief Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, is the true Bruckner conductor. The illustrious conductor...continue...
Recording information: Studio MCO 5, Hilversum, Holland (12/21/2011-12/23/2011)....continue...
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CHL 72551
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-02-12
Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 52 "Lobgesang"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra and renowned conductor Jan Willem de Vriend give us their own unique version of Mendelssohn....continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (2011-12-19&2011-12-20&2012-)....continue...
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CHL 72543
3 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-01-08
Works: George Frederick Handel: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Concerto Grosso in E minor, Op.6/3, HWV 321; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.6/5, HWV 323; Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op.6/7, HWV 325; Conce...
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Combattimento Consort Amsterdam
Over the past 30 years, Combattimento Consort Amsterdam has established a strong national and international reputation. The ensemble is famous for the high quality and...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede, NL (2010-11-29_2010-12-01&2011-)....continue...
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CHL SACD72570
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2013-01-08
Works: Richard Strauss: Elektra; Recorded Sound: Applause
Performers:
Bolle, Lisette [Vocals]; Engeland, Anja Van; Haegeman, Lien; Hofer, Astrid [Vocals]; Rasker, Helena
Conductors:
Albrecht, Marc
Ensemble:
; Toonkunst Choir Amsterdam
The first CD release of De Nederlandse Opera on Challenge Classics! Due to its immense success this was the fourth time that this production, with...continue...
Recording information: 2011-10-06&2011-10-09&2011-....continue...
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CHL SACD72565
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-10-09
Works: Christoph Graupner: Concerto for 2 chalumeaux, 2 violins, viola & harpsichord in C major, GWV 303; Sonata for violin & harpsichord in G minor, GWV 709; Overture for 3 chalumeaux, 2 violins, viola & h...
Conductors:
Letzbor, Gunar
Ensemble:
Ars Antiqua Austria
The chalumeaux is in the spotlight on this new album from Ars Antiqua Austria, with music by Austrian composer Christoph Graupner, considered one of the...continue...
Recording information: Stiftskirche St. Florian, Linz, Austria (11/10/2011-11/13/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72539
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-10-09
Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors:
Zweden, Jaap van
Ensemble:
Netherland Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra chief conductor Jaap van Zweden was the former chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, with whom he made this recording....continue...
Recording information: Studio MCO 5, Hilversum, Holland (08/25/2011-08/29/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72549
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-10-09
Works: George Frederick Handel: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op.6/10, HWV 328; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.6/5, HWV 323; Concerto Grosso in A major, Op.6/11, HWV 329
Performers:
Banzo, Eduardo Lopez
Conductors:
Banzo, Eduardo Lopez
Ensemble:
Al Ayre Español
G.F. Handel used material from his composer colleagues, and created his own arrangements of their music. While he arranged countless renditions of his contemporaries' music,...continue...
Recording information: Auditorio de El Escorial, San Lorenzo de El Escorial (12/02/2011-12/05/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72548
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-09-11
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers:
Genz, Christoph; Hamann, Jens; Kuijken, Marie; Samann, Gerlinde; Schoch, Knut; Testolin, Walter
Conductors:
Kuijken, Sigiswald
Ensemble:
La Petite Bande
After profound research of the material - during Bach's lifetime there were four different performances - Kuijken and La Petite Bande made their own version...continue...
Recording information: Academiezaal, St. Truiden (B) (04/17/2011-04/20/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72545
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-09-11
Works: Benjamin Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66
Performers:
Dobraceva, Evelina; Griffey, Anthony Dean; Stone, Mark [Baritone Vocal]
Conductors:
Zweden, Jaap van; Leeuw, Reinbert de
Ensemble:
Netherlands Radio Choir; Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
In May 2011, a memorable concert of Britten's profound, impressive musical protest to war took place. The world-class performance was recorded on Challenge Classics with...continue...
Recording information: Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn (05/28/2010)....continue...
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CHL SACD72388
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-05-08
Works: Zoltán Kodály: Duo for violin & cello, Op. 7; Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello; Erwin Schulhoff: Duo for Violin and Cello
Performers:
Ferschtman, Dmitri; Ferschtman, Liza
Father and daughter play together on wonderful CD featuring pieces by Schulhoff, Kodály, and Ravel, all especially written for violin and violoncello....continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Frits Philips, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (05/23/2011-05/25/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72542
6 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-05-08
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 7 in A major,...
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Netherland Symphony Orchestra
Over the past few years, Jan Willem de Vriend and the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra have made CD recordings of all the symphonies of Ludwig van...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (NL)....continue...
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CHL SACD72550
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-04-10
Works: Johannes Ockeghem: Missa pro defunctis; Pierre de la Rue: Requiem, "Missa Pro Defunctis" for 4 voices
Conductors:
Bull, Stratton
Ensemble:
Cappella Pratensis
For their third CD on the Challenge label, Cappella Pratensis turns the pages back to the very beginnings of the tradition of settings of the...continue...
Recording information: Eglise de Vieusart, Belgium (06/09/2011-06/12/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72541
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-04-10
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
The final CD in the complete Beethoven Symphonies series performed by Jan Willem de Vriend and his Netherlands Symphony Orchestra....continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede, NL (2011-07-12_2011-07-14&2011-)....continue...
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CHL SACD72533
3 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-03-13
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
A refreshing new recording of the Beethoven symphonies, through the eyes of conductor Jan Willem de Vriend and his orchestra! De Vriend's name as a...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (NL)....continue...
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CHL SACD72532
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-02-14
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke, BWV 84; Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32; Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248; Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1; Ich ...
Performers:
Baudet, Remy; Franenberg, Robert; Have, Wim ten; Henstra, Siebe; Leenhouts, Paul; Oostenrijk, Nienke; Oostenrijk, Pauline; Polman, Franc; Steenhoven, Karel van; Swarts, Lucia
Conductors:
ter Linden, Jaap
Ensemble:
Amsterdam Sinfonietta
A double CD featuring two sisters: Pauline & Nienke Oostenrijk! Pauline plays on both CDs: one featuring arias for soprano and oboe, and one featuring...continue...
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CHL 72506
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-02-14
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 53; George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Performers:
Ferschtman, Liza
Conductors:
Venzago, Mario
Ensemble:
; Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Amsterdam
Anton Dvorák's much loved Violin Concerto is performed on this new hybrid SACD by the outstanding young soloist Liza Ferschtman. The disc also includes George...continue...
Recording information: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (04/20/2011-04/22/2011)....continue...
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CHL SACD72530
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-02-14
Works: Josse: Suite for harpsichord no 6 in G minor (from Troisième Livre de Pièces); Anonymous, Flemish: Andante (from; Legrement (from; Glockenspiel (from; Arieta un poco Allegro (from; Air ...
Performers:
Demeyere, Ewald
Highly regarded harpsichordist Ewald Demeyer performs a selection of rarely heard 18th century Flemish solo pieces by some of the lesser known composers of the...continue...
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CHL SACD72528
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2012-01-10
Works: Robert Schumann: Frühlingsfahrt ("Es zogen zwei rüst'ge Gesellen"), song for voice & piano, Op. 45/2; Waldszenen no 1 ("Eintritt"), for piano, Op. 82/1; In der Fremde ("Ich hör' die B&...
Conductors:
Prégardien, Christoph
Ensemble:
Ensemble Kontraste
Christoph Prégardien's newest CD features songs by Schumann, Killmayer, and Mahler, arranged for chamber ensemble by Marcus Reißenberger. Well-known works have a fresh glow, and...continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios, Mol (Belgium) (09/14/2010-09/18/2010)....continue...
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CHL 72518
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-11-08
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
In the third part in this Beethoven series, we hear Symphonies 7 & 8 in an interpretation by Jan Willem de Vriend and his Netherlands...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (NL)....continue...
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CHL 72500
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-10-11
Works: Erik Satie: Vieux Sequins et Vieilles Cuirasses; Gnossienne for piano no 5; Pièces froides; Gnossienne for piano no 1; Véritables Prélude Flasques (pour un chien); Descriptions automat...
Performers:
Gees, Michael
Michael Gees is an acclaimed pianist and composer/improviser, best known for his collaborations with Christoph Prégardien. The duo was awarded the 2009 MIDEM Vocal Award...continue...
Recording information: FWL-Studios, Leipzig, Germany (10/11/2010-10/14/2010)....continue...
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CHL 72512
4 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-10-11
Works: Richard Wagner: Parsifal
Conductors:
Zweden, Jaap van
Jaap van Zweden, chief conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, is one of the world's leading conductors. Concurrently with his post in Dallas, van Zweden's...continue...
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CHL 72519
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-09-13
Works: José de Nebra: Que contrario, Señor, cantata for voice & ensemble; Alienta fervorosa, cantata for voice & ensemble; Harpsichord Sonata in E minor; Entre cándidos, bellos, cantata for v...
Performers:
Banzo, Eduardo Lopez; Espada, Maria
Conductors:
Banzo, Eduardo Lopez
Ensemble:
Al Ayre Español
This famous early music ensemble was awarded the "2004 Premio Nacional de Música" by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The group has recorded for Almaviva,...continue...
Recording information: Ermita Virgen del Rosario, Ambel, Spain (11/10/2010-11/15/2010)....continue...
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CHL 72509
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-05-10
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartets for Strings (3) ("Razumovsky"), Op. 59; Quintet for Strings in C major, Op. 29
Performers:
Thiers, Marleen
Conductors:
Ensemble:
Kuijken Ensemble
In this interpretation by the famous Kuijken family, the musicians play on modern instruments instead of period ones. The Kuijkens are advocates of authentic instrumentation,...continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium....continue...
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CHL 72362
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-03-08
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
Ensemble:
Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
Over the last 20 years, Dutch conductor Jan Willem de Vriend has, with enormous passion and enthusiasm, immersed himself in the life and work of...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede, The Netherlands....continue...
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CHL 72364
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-02-08
Works: Andreas de Silva: Gaude felix Florentia, for 6 voices; Omnis pulchritudo domini, for 5 voices; Adrian Willaert: Virgo gloriosa Christi, motet for 4 voices; Saluto te sancta virgo, motet for 4 voices ...
Vivat Leo! is the magnificent result of Cappella Pratensis' decision to work more frequently with guest conductors. Says Artistic Director Stratton Bull: "Our partnership with...continue...
Recording information: AMUZ, Antwerp (04/12/2010-04/14/2010)....continue...
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CHL 72366
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-01-11
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in F major, Op. 50
Performers:
Ferschtman, Liza; Prommel, Peter
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
A perfect match of orchestra, soloist, and conductor! Both Liza Ferschtman and Jan Willem de Vriend are becoming very well known worldwide. Liza’s last solo...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede, The Netherlands....continue...
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CHL 72384
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2011-01-11
Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for oboe, strings & continuo in A minor, RV 463; Concerto for oboe, strings & continuo in C major, RV 450; Concerto for Oboe in A minor, RV 461; Concerto for strings & conti...
Performers:
Oostenrijk, Pauline
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
A dedication to Pelegrina dall’ Obo· the most important female oboe player in Vivaldi’s time, and to all other female oboe players. In this heartfelt...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (NL) (06/09/2010-06/11/2010)....continue...
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CHL 72389
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-10-12
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
A refreshing new recording of the Beethoven symphonies through the eyes of conductor Jan Willem de Vriend and his orchestra. De Vriend's name as a...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede (NL)....continue...
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CHL 72361
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-10-12
Works: Hugo Wolf: Italienisches Liederbuch I; Italienisches Liederbuch II; Was für ein Lied soll dir gesungen werden?, song for voice & piano (Italienisches Liederbuch); Und steht Ihr früh am Morg...
Performers:
Dumno, Hilko; Kleiter, Julia; Pregardien, Christoph
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Hugo Wolf 's birth, this new CD from world-famous musicians Christoph Pregardien, Julia Kleiter, and Hilko Dumno presents poems by...continue...
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CHL 72378
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-05-11
Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"
Conductors:
de Vriend, Jan Willem
In 1893 Mahler restored his First Symphony. The movement called "Blumine" was put back in, and the Symphony got the nickname "Titan". This version of...continue...
Recording information: Muziekcentrum Enschede, NL (05/27/2009-05/29/2009)....continue...
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CHL 72355
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-04-13
Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Marche slave, Op. 31
Conductors:
Sado, Yutaka
The Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin plays a precise, darkly shimmering rendering of Tchaikovsky that resonates with an even balance of drama and finesse. In 1987, Yutaka...continue...
Recording information: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin (D) (05/13/2008-05/15/2008)....continue...
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CHL 72356
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-04-13
Bach's St. Matthew Passion in a controversial performance! This recording features a "thinned out" choir, with the soloists singing the choir parts, and so the...continue...
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CHL 72357
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-04-13
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Partita for Violin solo no 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; Eugène Ysaÿe: Sonata for violin solo no 1 in G minor, Op. 27/1; S...
Performers:
Ferschtman, Liza
Violinist Liza Ferschtman is a young, rising star who plays in all the main concert halls in the Netherlands and is also becoming well-known abroad....continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium (07/2009)....continue...
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CHL 72351
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-02-09
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, süsser Tod, komm, sel'ge Ruh'!, BWV 478; Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2; Des Knaben Wunderhorn; Rückert Lieder (5); Franz Schubert: Schwanengesang, D 744; Aufl&ou...
Performers:
Gees, Michael; Pregardien, Christoph
A selection of compositions ranging over almost two centuries, with eleven compositions and many musical forms. Pregardien and Gees present 22 faces of death in...continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium (11/14/2008-11/17/2008)....continue...
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CHL 72324
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-02-09
Works: Isaac Albéniz: Iberia Suite for piano, B. 47, Book 3; Iberia Suite for piano, B. 47, Book 4
Performers:
Ish-Hurwitz, Yoram
Second volume of the very attractive Iberia for piano solo, where the flamenco elements of Andalusia are so beautifully mixed with French impressionistic elements and...continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios MOL, Belgium....continue...
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CHL 75530
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2010-02-09
Works: Mauricio Kagel: Quartet for Strings no 4; Tristan Keuris: Quartet for Strings no 1
Conductors:
Ensemble:
Lagos Ensemble
The Lagos Ensemble worked very closely with Kagel on this unique CD; unfortunately, the composer passed away just before the record was finished, and could...continue...
Recording information: Hervormde Kerk Renswoude (08/28/2006-08/30/2006)....continue...
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CHL 75531
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2009-09-08
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers:
Crabben, Jan Van der; Genz, Christoph; Hardt, Patrizia; Hermans, Elisabeth; Hunziker, Bernhard; Niedermeyr, Marcus; Sämann, Gerlinde
Conductors:
Kuijken, Sigiswald
A unique recording in the vocal setting of the period (single voices, with no choir) by the world famous Early Music ensemble....continue...
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CHL 72316
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2009-07-14
Works: Isaac Albéniz: Iberia Suite, Book 1; Iberia Suite, Book 2
Performers:
Ish-Hurwitz, Yoram
A virtuoso on par with Lazar Berman or Louis Lortie, Yoram Ish-Hurwitz is a Dutch pianist of Israeli origin. In 1988 he won the second...continue...
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CHL 75529
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2009-01-13
Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine
Performers:
Bettini, Fulvio; Costa, Paolo; Furnari, Fabio; Kuijken, Marie; Maletto, Giuseppe; Sämann, Gerlinde; Scavazza, Marco; Testolin, Walter
Conductors:
Kuijken, Sigiswald
Ensemble:
La petite bande
This release contains a refreshingly clear new rendering of some of the famous Maria vespers in single vocal and instrumental settings. Recorded according to Monteverdi's...continue...
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CHL 72311
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2008-11-11
Works: Franz Schubert: Herbst, D 945; Schwanengesang, D 957; Die Taubenpost ("Ich hab' eine brieftaub'"), song for voice & piano (Schwanengesang), D. 965a (D. 95; Sehnsucht, D 879/Op. 105 no 4; Am Fenster, ...
Performers:
Prégardien, Christoph; Staier, Andreas [Keyboard]
"As good as Staier is, Pregardien is still the star of the show; he seems to be in the right place in terms of the...continue...
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CHL 72302
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2008-05-13
Works: Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25
Performers:
Gees, Michael; Prégardien, Christoph
With this performance of the immortal Mullerin, Christoph Pregardien plants a remarkably bright, clearly waving flag amidst his many fine recordings as well as in...continue...
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CHL 72292
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2008-02-12
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Strings no 9 in C major, Op. 59 no 3 "Razumovsky"; Quintet for Strings in C major, Op. 29
Performers:
Kuijken, Sara; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Kuijken, Veronica; Kuijken, Wieland [Cello, Viola da Gamba]; Thiers, Marleen
""What we shared was astonishment -- and joy," wrote violinist Sigiswald Kuijken in his introductory note to this disc... the "joy" referred to is immediately...continue...
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CHL 72181
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2007-10-09
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers:
Dürmüller, Jörg; Hartelius, Malin; Roth, Detlef
Conductors:
Vriend, Jan
"Conductor Jan Willem de Vriend proves himself a fine storyteller, and his band is excellent: tempos are always well chosen, string attacks are crisp and...continue...
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CHL 76607
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2006-11-14
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228; Singet dem Herrn ein...
Conductors:
Kuijken, Sigiswald
Ensemble:
La Petite Bande
"Two aspects of this recording are noteworthy. Firstly, Sigiswald Kuijken believes Joshua Rifkin and Andrew Parrott are right as they think most sacred music by...continue...
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CHL 72160
2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2006-01-10
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080; Perry Goldstein: Lessons of the Master, for saxophone quartet; Peter van Onna: Imbroglian Fugue, for saxophone quartet; Dimitri Nicolau: Fugue in C ...
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Ensemble:
Aurelia Saxophone Quartet
Here is an interesting confrontation of traditional fugues of J.S. Bach with 15 new fugues. All the new fugues are dedicated explicitly to the Aurelia...continue...
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CHL 72148
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2005-10-11
Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K 581; Quintet for Horn and Strings in E flat major, K 407 (386c); Quartet for Oboe and Strings in F major, K 370 (368b)
Performers:
Beaugiraud, Patrick; Coppola, Lorenzo; Fernandez, Francois; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Kuijken, Wieland [Cello, Viola da Gamba]; Madeuf, Pierre-Yves; Thiers, Marleen
"These are performances to evoke an ideal vision of 18th century chamber music-making: friends playing together for mutual enjoyment, souding spontaneous and unaffected. The recording,...continue...
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CHL 72145
1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics /
2005-08-09
Works: George Frederick Handel: Concerti grossi (6), Op. 3; Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op. 3 no 2; Concerto Grosso in G major, Op.3/3, HWV 314; Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.3/4a, HWV 315; Concerto G...
Conductors:
Vriend, Jan
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