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Bach: Six Partitas for Harpsichord (Clavier Übung I) BWV 825-830 / Ton Koopman: harpsichord

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2013-02-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 1 in B flat major, BWV 825; Partita for Keyboard no 2 in C minor, BWV 826; Partita for keyboard no 6 in E minor, BWV 830 (BC L6); Partita for keyboard n...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

For a long time, Baroque and Bach specialist Ton Koopman has wanted to record this masterpiece, recorded in the trusted and beautiful Walloon Church in...continue...
Recording information: Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam (12/2011)....continue...

Bach: 6 Sonatas for harpsichord and violin / Ton Koopman: harpsichord; Catherine Manson: violin

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 1 in B minor, BWV 1014; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 2 in A major, BWV 1015; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 3 in E major, BWV...
Performers: Koopman, Ton; Manson, Catherine

American Record Guide, March / April 2013
Eminent Bach scholar Christoph Wolff wrote the liner notes for this superb release. Koopman and Manson are acutely aware...continue...
Recording information: Waalse kerk Amsterdam (11/2011/12/2011)....continue...

Buxtehude: Opera Omnia XV - Chamber Music, Vol. 3: Trio Sonatas Op. 2 / Ton Koopman, Catherine Manson, Paolo Pandolfo, Mike Fentross

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-09-11

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & harpsichord in B flat major, Op. 2/1, BuxWV 259; Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & harpsichord in D major, Op. 2/2, BuxWV 260; Sonata for vio...
Performers: Fentross, Mike; Koopman, Ton; Manson, Catherine; Pandolfo, Paolo

The first recording of Buxtehude's complete works is steadily approaching completion; this is the final volume of the chamber music and all that remains are...continue...
Recording information: Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (12/2010/10/2011)....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...

Buxtehude: Complete Works 12 - Chamber Music 1

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2010-11-09

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata for 2 violins, viola da gamba & continuo in C major, BuxWV 266; Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo in A minor, BuxWV 272; Sonata for viola da gamba, violone & con...
Performers: Fentross, Mike; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Koopman, Ton; Manson, Catherine; Rabinovich, David; Sticher, Christine

Recording information: Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam (02/2010)....continue...

Batalha: Iberian Organ Music / Ton Koopman

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Antonio Correa Braga: Battalla in the 6th Key; Pablo Bruna: Tiento sobre la tetania de la Virgen; Antonio Carreira: Cançao a quatro glosada; Juan Cabanilles: Tiento Lleno 2nd tono; Corrente It...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

Renowned early music specialist Ton Koopman plays unusual repertoire with audible pleasure on an unusual Belgian Spanish organ. For anyone who dislikes church music -...continue...

Buxtehude: Organ Works Vol 5 / Ton Koopman

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in E minor, BuxWV 142; Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV 209; Te Deum laudamus, BuxWV 218; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C major, BuxWV 136; W&...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

The tenth part of Buxtehude's complete works, and the fifth and final part of the organ works, containing free and chorale-based compositions. This album also...continue...

Bach: Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079 / Ton Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-04-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Performers: Koopman, Ton; Mathot, Tini
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 9 - Organ Works Vol 4 / Ton Koopman

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-02-10

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C major, BuxWV 138; Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott; Canzonetta for Organ in G major, BuxWV 172; Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BuxWV 202; Wi...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

After the sublime rendering of the works that were composed before 1683 in meantone temperament and the progressive, bold, theatrical, and very personal style of...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 8 - Organ Works Vol 3 / Ton Koopman

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-11-11

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G minor, BuxWV 149; Auf meinen lieben Gott, BuxWV 179; Canzonetta for organ in A minor, BuxWV 225; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BuxWV 140...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

This is the eighth part of a complete works series and the third part of the organ works, containing Buxtehude’s earlier works from before 1683....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...

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...

Bach: Solo Cantatas for Alto & Tenor / Koopman, Scholl, Prégardien, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170; Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Cantata no 54, "Widerstehe doch der Sünde," ...
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Koopman, Ton; Pregardien, Christoph; Schat, Alida
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

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

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 6 - Harpsichord Works Vol 2 / Ton Koopman

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-04-08

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria and Variations (10) for Keyboard in C major, BuxWV 246; Suite for Harpsichord no 11 in E minor, BuxWV 236; Aria and Variations (3) for Harpsichord in A minor, BuxWV 249; Suit...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

This is the sixth volume of a complete works series, and the second part of Buxtehude's harpsichord works. One of these pieces (track 5) is...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 4 - Organ Works Vol 2

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-09

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in F major, BuxWV 157; Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BuxWV 184; Fugue for Organ in C major, BuxWV 174 "Gigue"; Chorale prelude for organ in G major, ...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

Koopman is one of the worlds foremost Early Music keyboard specialists, whose complete Bach cantatas acquired worldwide acclaim. Here is the fourth part of the...continue...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 3 - Organ Works Vol 1

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-09-04

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in F sharp minor, BuxWV 146; In dulci jubilo, BuxWV 197; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G major, BuxWV 162; Ach Herr, mich armer Sünder, BuxWV 178...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

This is the third part of a series of complete works of Buxtehude, and the first part of the organ works, containing his mature works....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...

Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 1 - Harpsichord Works / Koopman

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-10-10

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria and Variations (3) for Harpsichord in D minor, BuxWV 248 "Rofilis"; Suite for harpsichord in C major, BuxWV 230; Suite for harpsichord in F major, BuxWV 238; Suite for Harpsi...
Performers: Koopman, Ton

"[Koopman uses] judiciously contrasting instruments: a double-manual Flemish-style instrument copied from a model by the famous maker Ruckers has a direct, precise and sparkling quality,...continue...

Pietro A. Locatelli - The Italian Music Master in Amsterdam

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-08-09

Works: Pietro Antonio Locatelli: Introduttione Teatrale no 4 in G major, Op. 4/4; Concerto Grosso in E flat major, Op. 7/6; Concerto Grosso in G major ("Da Chiesa"), Op. 4/9; Introduttione Teatrale no 5 in ...
Performers: Faultless, Margaret; Koopman, Ton
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

Although an Italian, Pietro Locatelli spent the second half of his career working in Amsterdam, where he had most of his greatest successes, and he...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 17 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-03-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Cantata no 32 "Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen" BWV 32; Cantata no 58, "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" BWV 58; Canta...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"Ton Koopman once again seems to be able to express the whole range of Bach's sacred music from spiritual exaltation to religious terror, from giddiest...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 5 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

4 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-09-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 207a, "Auf, schmetternde Töne" BWV 207a; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantata no 206, "Schleicht spielende...
Performers: Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Bach: Cantatas Vol 4 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-08-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Trauer-Ode; Cantata no 215, "Preise dein Glücke, gesegnetes Sachsen," BWV 215; Cantata no 211, "Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht," (Coffee Cantata), BWV 211 (BC G48); Canta...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bentvelsen, Donald; Bongers, Els; Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Ovenden, Jeremy; Stam, Caroline
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world with a particular passion for the...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 14 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-02-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 68, "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" BWV 68; Cantata no 6, "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden," BWV 6; Cantata no 74, "Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort hal...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; York, Deborah
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Bach: Cantatas Vol 2 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2003-10-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen", BWV 12 (BC A68); Cantata no 18, "Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt" BWV 18; Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heid...
Performers: Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [Cello]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This volume is the second set of pre-Leipzig cantatas, and also contains two of the three existing secular cantatas from that same period. This series...continue...