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James MacMillan: A Deep but Dazzling Darkness; Veni, Veni, Emmanuel / Colin Currie: percussion, Gordan Nikolic: violin

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: James MacMillan: A Deep but Dazzling Darkness, for solo violin, ensemble & tape; I (A Meditation on Iona), for orchestra & percussion; Veni, Veni Emmanuel, concerto for percussion & orchestra
Performers: Currie, Colin; Nikolic, Gordan
Conductors: MacMillan, James
Ensemble: Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic

Financial Times, July 2012
Veni, Veni gives the lie to the argument that percussion concertos are dependent on visual impact. MacMillan's is an aural blockbuster, and...continue...
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Gregor Werner: Pro Adventu / Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Gregor Joseph Werner: Quartet for Strings no 1 in F major; Quartet for Strings no 2 in D minor; Quartet for Strings no 4 in C minor; Cantilena pro Adventu ("O Maria treib von dannen"), for voice, obo...
Performers: Miesenberger, Markus; Muhlbacher, Alois
Conductors: Letzbor, Gunar
Ensemble: Ars Antiqua Austria

Recording information: Ivanka pri Dunaji, castle, Slovakia (11/25/2010-11/28/2010)....continue...

Christoph Graupner: 2 Sonatas for chalumeaux & various instruments; Violin Concerto; Overtures / Gunar Letzbor, violin

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...

Uptown/Downtown: An Urban Panorama in six movements / John Snijders, piano; Celso Antunes

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Richard Rijnvos: NYConcerto, for piano & chamber orchestra; Manhattan Square Dances, for 2 identical orchestras
Performers: Snijders, John
Conductors: Antunes, Celso
Ensemble: Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic; Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

As Morton Feldman said, "The less ideas a composition has, the stronger it gets." This is Richard Rijnvos' beloved motto. With the utmost precision he...continue...
Recording information: Studio 5, Muziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum, The N....continue...

Oboe Passion: Arias & Concertos by J.S. Bach & Sons / Pauline and Nienke Oostenrijk, Jaap ter Linden

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...

Dvorak: Violin Concerto; Gershwin: An American in Paris / Liza Ferschtman, violin

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...

Italian Concertos & Sonatas

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2011-11-08

Works: Giovanni Benedetto Platti: Concerto for cello & strings in C major; Concerto for cello & strings in C minor; Nicola Porpora: Concerto for cello & strings in A minor (previously attrib. to Nicola Fior...
Performers: Franenberg, Robert [Violin]; Henstra, Siebe; Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]; Swarts, Lucia; Van der Meer, Richte
Conductors: Stubbs, Stephen [Lute]

This three-disc set of superb 18th century Italian cello music features Boccherini, one of the most important composers for cellists. Lucia Swarts' passion for this...continue...

Willen van Otterloo: The Original Recordings: 1951-1966

7 CD / Challenge Classics / 2011-06-14

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93; César Franck: Les Eolides, M 43; Symphony in D minor, M 48; Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus & orchestra (also arr. for piano, 4 hands), M. 47;...
Performers: Asma, Feike; Groot, Cor De; Krebbers, Herman; Olof, Theo
Conductors: Otterloo, Willem Van

Sergei Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2; Franz Liszt: Piano Pieces

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2011-03-08

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Franz Liszt: Liebesträume, notturno for piano no 1 in A flat major ("Hohe Liebe"), S. 541/1 (LW A103/1); Der Tanz in der Dorfschen...
Performers: Tsujii, Nobuyuki
Conductors: Sado, Yutaka
Ensemble: Deutches Symphony Orchestra Berlin

Blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii became a worldwide sensation after he was named joint Gold Medalist of the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Here, he...continue...

Legend / Modern works for trumpet / Peter Masseurs

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2011-02-08

Works: George Enescu: Legende; Jean Françaix: Sonatine for trumpet & piano in C major; Jan Koetsier: Duo giocoso, for trumpet & viola; André Jolivet: Concerto for Trumpet no 2; Bohuslav Martinu: S...

The brand new release from the Turtle family features trumpet player Peter Masseurs and his closest musical friends. After a long career as solo trumpet...continue...
Recording information: Galaxy Studios MOL, Belgium....continue...

Joseph Haydn: Organ Concertos / Koopman

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2011-01-11

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Organ no 1 in C major, H 18 no 1; Concerto for Violin & keyboard in F major, H. 18/6; Concerto for Keyboard in D major, H 18 no 2
Performers: Koopman, Ton; Manson, Catherine
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

Ton Koopman and his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra are internationally renowned as specialists in the field of baroque and early classical music. Recently, Koopman won the...continue...
Recording information: Lutherse Kerk, Haarlem (NL) (09/2009)....continue...

Beethoven: Violin Concerto & Romances

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...

Vivaldi: Concertos for Oboe, Strings & Basso Continuo

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...

Candybox

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2010-06-08

Works: Béla Bartók: Valse; Vladimír Godár: Concerto grosso per archi e cembalo; Karl Jenkins: Quartet for Strings no 2; Chiel Meijering: Caixa de Colços, for string quartet; Silvest...
Performers: Mikijanska, Zita

A luxurious anniversary candy box with various musical sweets! The music fits the players like a glove, and with it the group celebrates 10 years...continue...
Recording information: FWL Studios, Leipzig (G) (06/29/2009-07/03/2009)....continue...

Niccolo Paganini: Violin Concertos no 1 & 2 / Jan Willem de Vriend, Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Niccolò Paganini: Concerto for Violin no 1 in E flat major (usually transposed to D major), Op. 6, MS 21; Concerto for Violin no 2 in B minor ("La campanella"), Op. 7, MS 48; Gioachino Rossini: ...
Performers: Koelman, Rudolf
Conductors: Vriend, Jan

The two most popular violin concertos of Paganini, aptly linked by a Rossini overture. Virtuoso violinist Rudolf Koelman is the former leader of Amsterdam's Royal...continue...

Johann Gottlieb Graun: Concertos for Strings / Korol, Moderntimes Ensemble

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Johann Gottlieb Graun: Concerto for solo violin, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in C minor, GraunWV C; Concerto for 2 solo violins, 2 horns, strings, (2 oboes) & continuo in G major, GraunWV C; Concerto...
Performers: Batori, Piroska; Korol, Ilja
Conductors:
Ensemble: moderntimes_1800

Rarely recorded repertoire essential to the history of the violin concerto, performed on authentic instruments. moderntimes_1800 recreates this music, in its original context, without a...continue...

Radolt: Lute Concertos, etc / Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Wenzel Ludwig Edler von Radolt: Lute Concerto in E minor; Aria for lute & ensemble in C major; Toccata for lute & ensemble in F major; Lute Concerto in F major; Lute Concerto in G major; Symphonia fo...
Performers: Hoffmann, Hubert; Letzbor, Gunar
Conductors: Letzbor, Gunar
Ensemble: Ars Antiqua Austria

This release contains newly discovered early music of great importance. The only surviving work of this composer is the most extensive source of Viennese lute...continue...

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...

Bach: Organ Works Vol 8 / Jacques van Oortmersson

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Fantasia and Fugue for Organ in G minor, BWV 542 "Great G minor"; Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 662; Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 663; Allein Gott in...
Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van

Historically correct, vivid performances and thoroughly documented, Jacques van Oortmerssen's Volume 8 of Bach's Organ works. Here he plays on one of the most Beautiful...continue...

Bach: Organ Works Vol 7 / Jacques van Oortmerssen

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-09-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C major, BWV 547; Concerto for Organ solo in C major, BWV 595 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); In dulci jubilo, BWV 729; Pastorale in F ...
Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van

Jacques van Oortmerssen, a former student of Marie-Claire Alain, now teaches at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. He is in demand as a concert recitalist...continue...

Bach: Organ Works Vol 5 / Jacques van Oortmerssen

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-08-31

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564; Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); Fugue for organ in G minor ("Little"), BWV ...
Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van

The fifth volume in an acclaimed ongoing series by an authoritative organist. This 1998 recording has been repackaged to match the complete series. In-demand as...continue...

Mozart: Violin Concertos / Leertouwer, La Borea Amsterdam

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-01-09

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 1 in B flat major, K. 207; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D major, K. 211; Concerto for Violin no 3 in G major, K. 216; Rondo for Violin and Orchestra no ...
Performers: Leertouwer, Johannes
Conductors: Leertouwer, Johannes
Ensemble: La Borea Amsterdam

A definitive recording of Mozart's complete violin concertos performed on period instruments of the composer's era. Although they have stood for centuries now as among...continue...

Per Fridtjov Bonsaksen - Baroque Organ Music

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-10-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C major, BWV 547; An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653; Trio super Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV 655; Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657;...
Performers: Bonsakesen, Per Fredtjov

Bach: Organ Works Vol 4 / Jacques van Oortmerssen

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-02-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Trio for Organ in D minor, BWV 583; Concerto for solo keyboard no 7 in F major (after Vivaldi Op. 3/3, RV 310), BWV 978 (BC L19...
Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van

Volume four of a series by the same authoritative artist, playing the Hinsz organ (1743), Bovenkerk, Kampen, The Netherlands. Vivid, historically correct performance on a...continue...

Bach: Organ Works Vol 2 / Jacques van Oortmerssen

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2003-07-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue, for organ in C major, BWV 531 (BC J9); Trio for organ in G major (arrangement, possibly by Kellner), BWV 1027a; Fantasia super Christ lag in Todes Banden, BW...
Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van

Vivaldi: Concerto di Amsterdam, etc / de Vriend, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2003-01-07

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto per la solennità di S Lorenzo, for violin, 2 oboes, 2 horns, timpani, strings & continuo in; L'Olimpiade, opera in 3 acts, RV 725; Double Orchestra Concerto, for violin...
Performers: Nikolic, Gordan
Conductors:
Ensemble: Combattimento Consort Amsterdam

Awake O North Wind /Headley, Reviol, Van der Kamp, Tirami Su,

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2002-07-02

Works: Franz Tunder: Da mihi, Domine, for bass, 5 strings & continuo; An Wasserflüssen Babylons, cantata for voice & 5 strings; Samuel Scheidt: Canzon super intradam æthiopicam a 5, (Paduana, gall...
Performers: Reviol, Laurie; Roll, Nora; van der Kamp, Harry
Conductors: Headley, Erin
Ensemble: Tirami Su

Mozart: Piano Concertos 19 & 20 / Lugansky, Markiz, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2001-08-07

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 20 in D minor, K 466; Concerto for Piano no 19 in F major, K 459
Performers: Lugansky, Nikolai [Piano]
Conductors: Markiz, Lev
Ensemble: Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra