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O Poore Distracted World!: English Songs & Anthems from the 16th & 17th centuries / Les Voiox Baroques

1 CD / ATMA / 2012-08-28

Works: Martin Peerson: O let me at thy footstool fall; Giovanni Coprario: O poore distracted world; Henry Purcell: Let mine eyes run down with tears, anthem for soloists, chorus & organ, Z. 24; In guilty ni...
Conductors: Weimann, Alexander
Ensemble: Les Voiox Baroques

During 16th and 17th centuries, English music was highly original and unique both in its forms and its characteristic mood. The Anthems and Songs on...continue...
Recording information: Unitarian Church of Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, Can (08/2009)....continue...

Caldara: La Conversione di Clodoveo, Ré di Francia

2 CD / ATMA / 2011-03-29

Works: Antonio Caldara: La Conversione di Clodoveo, Rè di Francia, oratorio for 4 voices & orchestra
Conductors: Weimann, Alexander

Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) was a prolific Italian Baroque composer, producing more than 80 operas, 38 oratorios, 100 cantatas, and 20 masses, not to mention hundreds...continue...
Recording information: Église Saint-Augustin, Saint-Augustin de Mirabel, Québe (07/2007)....continue...

Carissimi Oratorios

1 CD / ATMA / 2010-02-23

Works: Giacomo Carissimi: Jonas; Jephte; Ezechia, oratorio for 5 voices, 2 violins & continuo; Job, oratorio for 3 voices & continuo (doubtful)
Performers: Balzer, Colin; Duncan, Tyler; Keohane, Maria; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Thompson, Sumner; Webster, Catherine; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]; Wiliford, Lawrence
Conductors:
Ensemble: Les Voix Baroques

Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674) was the greatest exponent of the Latin sacred historia (oratorio). He spent his whole life in Rome as maestro di cappella at...continue...
Recording information: Église Saint-Augustin, Mirabel, Québec, Canada (01/06/2009-01/08/2009)....continue...

Handel's Harp / Maxine Eilander, Cyndia Sieden, Stephen Stubbs, Seattle Baroque Orchestra

1 CD / ATMA / 2009-08-25

Works: George Frederick Handel: Esther; Saul; Concerto for Harp in B flat major, Op. 4 no 6/HWV 294; Giulio Cesare; Rinaldo; Concertos (6) for Organ, Op. 4; Alexander Balus
Performers: Eilander, Maxine; Sieden, Cyndia; Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]
Conductors: Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]
Ensemble: Seattle Baroque Orchestra

Handel's complete music for harp on a single CD for the first time. Handel used the harp in everything from operas and oratorios to adaptations...continue...

Bach: Cantatas pour la Nativité / Milnes, Mauch, White, Daniels, Van der Kamp, et al

1 Super Audio CD / ATMA / 2008-10-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" BWV 61; Cantata no 122, "Das neugeborne Kindelein" BWV 122; Cantata no 123, "Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen" BWV 123; Canta...
Performers: Daniels, Charles; Mauch, Monika; van der Kamp, Harry
Conductors: Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: Montréal Baroque Orchestra

Directed from the organ by Eric Milnes, the four solo singers and instrumentalists deliver an interpretation faithful to historical sources. These works are performed on...continue...

Handel: Arias / Gauvin, Weimann, Tempo Rubato

1 CD / ATMA / 2008-10-28

Works: George Frederick Handel: Giulio Cesare, HWV 17; Rinaldo; Der Messias; Hercules; Semele; Alexander Balus; Jephtha; Athalia, HWV 52; Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; L'Allegro il Penseroso ed il Moderato; ...
Performers: Gauvin, Karina
Conductors: Weimann, Alexander
Ensemble: Tempo Rubato

'Handel Arias' is Gauvin's fifth recording for ATMA and features arias from Handel's London oratorios inlcuding 'Messiah', 'Semele', 'Samson', 'Jephta and Solomon', among others. Also...continue...

Naturally Handel

1 CD / ATMA / 2008-06-24

Works: George Frederick Handel: Jephtha; Lotario, opera, HWV 26; Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63; Alcina; Ottone; Athalia, HWV 52; Il pastor fido; As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel)
Performers: Bleeke, Mark; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Molomot, Marc; Watson, Nathaniel
Conductors: Theffault, Joel; Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: ; Les Boréades de Montréal

The 'Naturally' series is a "green" series in eco-friendly packaging....continue...

Handel: Water Music / Bernard Labadie, Les Violons Du Roy

1 CD / ATMA / 2008-03-25

Works: George Frederick Handel: Water Music Suite no 1 in F major, HWV 348; Solomon
Conductors: Labadie, Bernard
Ensemble: Les Violons du Roy

"Bernard Labadie and his Les Violons du Roy have long demonstrated an affinity for Handel in their concert programs, including memorable Messiah performances and various...continue...

The Best Of Daniel Taylor

1 CD / ATMA / 2008-01-29

Works: Melchior Hoffmann: Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde, funeral cantata for voice, bells, strings & continuo (formerly BWV; Henry Purcell: Bid the virtues; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 200, "Be...
Performers: Kobow, Jan; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Taylor, Daniel; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Arion (Canada); Les Voix Humaines; Theatre of Early Music

Daniel Taylor is one of the most sought-after countertenors in the world today. This album represents a compilation taken from the almost twenty recordings Taylor...continue...

Bach: Cantatas, BWV 147, 82, 1 / Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 CD / ATMA / 2006-11-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 1, "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" BWV 1
Performers: Daniels, Charles; MacLeod, Stephan; Mauch, Monika; Milnes, Eric; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Montréal Baroque Orchestra

Atma presents the third volume in its complete edition of Bach's Cantatas in collaboration with Montreal Baroque. Directed from the organ by Eric Milnes, the...continue...

Handel - Suzie LeBlanc Portrait

1 CD / ATMA / 2006-07-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Rinaldo; Overture for orchestra in D major, HWV 337; Giulio Cesare; Rodelinda; Gloria, for soprano & orchestra (discovered in 2001); As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel)
Performers: Bleeke, Mark; Guimond, Claire; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Weimann, Alexander
Conductors:
Ensemble: Académie Baroque de Montréal ; Arion (Canada); Les Boréades de Montréal

"This compilation of Handel performances by soprano Suzie LeBlanc, drawn from three previously released recordings made between 2001 and 2003, serves as an excellent introduction...continue...

Mozart: Lieder / Suzie LeBlanc, Yannick Nézet-Séguin

1 CD / ATMA / 2006-01-01

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Abendempfindung, K 523; Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling ("Komm, lieber Mai"), song for voice & piano, K. 596; Im Frühlingsanfang ("Erwacht zum neuen Leben"), song for v...
Performers: LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Nezet-Seguin, Yannick

The idea of Mozart as a composer of lieder seems to many music lovers to be a little anachronistic, or indeed surprising. Nowadays our appreciation...continue...

Feux d'Artifice-Fireworks / Montréal Baroque Festival, et al

2 CD / ATMA / 2005-10-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Handel - Bourée; Orazio Vecchi: Le Veglie di siena; François Devienne: Les Visitandines, opera; Nino Rota: Harp Concerto in G major; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantat...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Destrube, Marc; Fialkowska, Janina [Piano]; Gauvin, Karina; Kulan, Aline; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Loiselle, Benoit; Lussier, Mathieu; Moisan, Andre; Plourde, Jean-Luc; ...
Conductors: ; Nézet-Séguin, Yannick; Labadie, Bernard
Ensemble: ; Les Boréades de Montréal ; Les Violons du Roy; Les Voix Humaines; Theatre of Early Music; Toronto Consort

'Music for the Royal Fireworks' (1749) had originally been composed, as instructed by King George II, for a large complement of "martial instruments only:" nine...continue...

Bach: Cantatas 130, 19, 149 / Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 Super Audio CD / ATMA / 2005-09-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 130, "Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir" BWV 130; Cantata no 19, "Es erhub sich ein Streit" BWV 19; Cantata no 149, "Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg" BWV 149
Performers: Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Mauch, Monika
Conductors: Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: Montreal Bach Choir

"Besides the excellent soloists, whose stylish, energetic singing is a pure joy to hear, this orchestra is absolutely terrific, with warm, articulate strings and brilliantly...continue...

Bach: Cantatas 30, 7, 167 / Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 Super Audio CD / ATMA / 2005-06-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 30, "Freue dich, erlöste Schar" BWV 30; Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 7; Cantata no 167, "Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe" BWV 167
Performers: Daniels, Charles; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; MacLeod, Stephan
Conductors: Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: Montreal Bach Choir

Directed by Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque was formed especially for the Montreal Baroque Festival, held since 2003 in Old Montreal. This disc exemplifies their aim...continue...

Hyver / Karina Gauvin, Les Boréades

1 CD / ATMA / 2005-05-01

Works: Michel Corrette: Concerto comique no 25, for 3 treble instruments & continuo in G minor ("Les sauvages et La Furstem; Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: L'Hyver, cantata for voice, instrument & continuo (f...
Performers: Gauvin, Karina
Conductors: Colpron, Francis
Ensemble: Les Boréades de Montréal

Festival Montreal Baroque Sampler - Pärt, Bach, Monteverdi

1 CD / ATMA / 2005-05-01

Works: French Traditional: Work(s); Joli bois; Arvo Pärt: Summa, for string orchestra; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 7; Cantata no 167, "Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gotte...
Performers: Bergeron, Sylvain; Daniels, Charles; Greenberg, David; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; MacLeod, Stephan; MacMillan, Betsy; McGuiness, David; Norman, Chris; North, Nigel [Lute]; Taylor, Daniel
Conductors: Jackson, Christopher; Milnes, Eric;
Ensemble: Concerto Palatino; La Bande Montréal Baroque ; Montréal Baroque Orchestra ; Stradivaria; Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal

Bach: Psalm 51, etc / Gauvin, Les Violons Du Roy

1 CD / ATMA / 2004-10-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083; Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82
Performers: Benny, Anne-Andree; Gauvin, Karina; Taylor, Daniel
Conductors: Labadie, Bernard
Ensemble: Les Violons du Roy

Arianna a Naxos - Haydn, Mozart, etc / David D. Q. Lee

1 CD / ATMA / 2004-09-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: La Partenza, WoO 124; Ariettas (4) and a Duet, Op. 82; In questa tomba oscura, WoO 133; Franz Joseph Haydn: Arianna a Naxos ("Teseo mio ben"), cantata for soprano & keyboard, H....
Performers: Lee, David DQ; Nezet-Seguin, Yannick

Lost is my quiet / Daniel Taylor, Nancy Argenta, et al

2 CD / ATMA / 2003-10-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel)
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Bleeke, Mark; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Molomot, Marc; Taylor, Daniel [Countertenor]; Watson, Nathaniel
Conductors: Milnes, Eric;
Ensemble: Theatre of Early Music

Actus Tragicus - Cantates funèbres / LeBlanc, Taylor, et al

1 CD / ATMA / 2003-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 106, "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit," ("Actus Tragicus"), BWV 106 (BC B18); Cantata no 200, "Bekennen will ich seinen Namen" BWV 200; Georg Philipp Telemann: D...
Performers: Honeyman, Ian [Tenor Vocal]; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Taylor, Daniel; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Theatre of Early Music

Bach: Cantatas 131, 152, 161 / Taylor, LeBlanc, Kobow, et al

1 CD / ATMA / 2002-08-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 131, "Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir" BWV 131; Cantata no 152, "Tritt auf due Glaubensbahn" BWV 152; Cantata no 161, "Komm, du süsse Todesstunde" BWV 161
Performers: Kobow, Jan; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]; Wolff, Hellmuth
Conductors: Taylor, Daniel;
Ensemble: Theatre of Early Music

Handel, Vivaldi: Gloria / LeBlanc, Weimann, Montréal Baroque

1 CD / ATMA / 2001-11-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Gloria, for soprano & orchestra (discovered in 2001); Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo in D major, Op. 5/2, HWV 397; Organ Concerto in B flat major, Op.4/2, HWV 290; Der ...
Performers: Lariviere, Sophie; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Little, Margaret; Mahler, Christina; McClain, Washington; Milnes, Eric; Plouffe, Helene; Verrette, Christopher; Weimann, Alexander

Handel: Sacred Arias / Taylor, Huggett, Ensemble Arion

1 CD / ATMA / 2001-10-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Saul; Der Messias; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.3/6, HWV 317; Solomon; Theodora
Performers: Huggett, Monica; Taylor, Daniel
Conductors: Huggett, Monica
Ensemble: Arion (Canada)

Countertenor Daniel Taylor's first CD with orchestra includes vocal and instrumental excerpts from four oratorios by Handel: Saul, Messiah, Solomon and Theodora. "The beauty of...continue...

Amor Roma - Cantates romaines circa 1640 / Suzie Le Blanc

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-11-14

Works: Luigi Rossi: A qual dardo, cantata; Franciulla son io ch'amare non so, cantata for voice & continuo; Passacaglia; La bella piú bella che il cor me ferì, cantata for voice & continuo; Un fer...
Performers: LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Tragicomedia (Ensemble)

Jacquet de la Guerre: Lisle de Délos, Suite no 3, Jonas

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-04-01

Works: Elizabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre: L'isle de Délos, cantata for voice & ensemble; Suite for keyboard no 2 in A minor (Book 1); Jonas, cantata for voice & ensemble
Performers: Desrochers, Isabelle
Conductors:
Ensemble: L'Ensemble des Idées heureuses

"The music of...Jacquet de la Guerre...has been enjoying considerable attention in the last few years, and this release...is one of the more impressive examples...[The] ATMA...performers...continue...

Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool / La Flûte Enchantée Quartet

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-03-01

Works: Paul McCartney: The Family Way; Liverpool Oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra; A Leaf; Distractions

Daniel Taylor - Portrait

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; John Dowland: Third and Last Booke of Songes; Come Again; Lachrimae or Seaven Teares; Second Book of Songs or Ayres; H...
Performers: Bergeron, Sylvain; Brault, Oliver; Cartier, Pierre; Haynes, Bruce; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Martin, Andreas [Lute]; Moran, Christine; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Poirier, Rejean; Scott Me...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

"...Taylor has made several solo recodings and this appealingly assembled disc contains items from four of them. All but one of the pieces belong to...continue...

Handel: Ouvertures / Thiffault, Montreal Baroque Orchestra

1 CD / ATMA / 1999-04-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Jephtha; Lotario, opera, HWV 26; Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63; Alcina; Ottone; Athalia, HWV 52; Il pastor fido
Performers: McClain, Washington; Ngai, Emlyn
Conductors: Theffault, Joel

With more than seventy vocal works for the stage and the concert hall, Handel left us as many instrumental overtures. In these is crystallized his...continue...

Bach - Arias & Oboe d'amore / Taylor, Haynes, et al

1 CD / ATMA / 1999-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Concerto for Oboe d'Amore in A major, BWV 1055; Cantata no 116, "Du Freidefürst, Herr Jesu Christ" BWV 116; Cantata no 165, "O heilges Geis...
Performers: Brault, Oliver; Cartier, Pierre; Hayes, Bruce; Moran, Christine; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Poirier, Rejean; Scott Metcalfe [Violin/Viola]; Taylor, Daniel

Théâtre Musical - Schmelzer, et al / Les Boréades Montreal

1 CD / ATMA / 1998-05-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Griselda, RV 718; Jean-Féry Rebel: Les Caractères de la danse, ballet; George Frederick Handel: Acis & Galatea (as used in the film "Got Rot Tunbridge Wells"); Johann Heinr...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Les Boréades de Montréal