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Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Sonata in E flat major, Sonata in F major

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-11-17

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Sonata for Piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 13; Sonata for Piano no 3 in F minor, Op. 20; Six Bagatelles, Op. 107
Performers: Alexander-Max, Susan

Hummel stayed in Vienna between 1811 and 1816 and it is likely that he knew and played pianofortes by Joseph Brodmann, identical to the 1814...continue...
Recording information: Amphithéâtre de la Cité de la musique, Paris (02/26/2008-02/27/2008)....continue...

Within a Dream - A Celebration of the Artistry of Richard Hickox

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-10-27

Works: Frank Bridge: The Sea; Benjamin Britten: Albert Herring, Op. 39; War Requiem, Op. 66; Peter Grimes; Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); The Pilgrim's Pr...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Barker, Cheryl; Bullock, Susan; Burgess, Sally; Davies, Arthur [Tenor Vocal]; Eckhoff, Herbert; Elms, Roderick; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Voca...
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra; BBC National Orchestra of Wales; BBC Welsh Symphony; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Collegium Musicum 90; London Symphony Orchestra; R...

The premature death of Richard Hickox on 23 November 2008, aged sixty, deprived the musical world of one of its greatest conductors. The depth and...continue...

Hummel: Grand Concerto W 23; Gershwin: Summertime; Elgar: Romance Op 62, etc / Benjamin Wallfisch, Karen Geoghegan, Orchestra of Opera North

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2008-06-24

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Bassoon in F major, S 63/WoO 23; Carl Maria von Weber: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for Bassoon and Orchestra in C minor, J 158/Op. 35; Franz Berwald: Konzertstü...
Performers: Geoghegan, Karen
Conductors: Wallfisch, Benjamin
Ensemble: Opera North Orchestra

Gramophone Magazine
Bassoons rarely equal best-sellers: that could be about to change... Chandos have a real find on their hands with Karen Geoghegan.
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Hummel: Sappho von Mitilene, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-05-22

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Sappho von Mitilene, ballet, Op. 68; Das Zauberschloss, oder Das aufgelöste Rätsel, numbers (4) for the Viganò's ballet, WoO 32, S. 88; Waltzes (12) and Coda f...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

BBC Music Magazine
Howard Shelley's light touch, fresh and colourful orchestral playing, and excellent recording, make this very well worth hearing on its own account, not...continue...

Hummel: Piano Concerto in A, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2006-04-18

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Oberons Zauberhorn, fantasy for piano & orchestra, Op. 116; Le retour à (de) Londres, rondo brillant for piano & orchestra in F major, Op. 127; Concerto for Piano in A m...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

"Shelley...is outstanding in this music, synthesizing the classical and romantic elements perfectly. A natural Mozartian, he allies his poise and clarity to a fearless technique,...continue...

Hummel: Mass in D minor, etc / Hickox, Gritton, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-11-22

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D minor, WoO 13, S. 67; Salve Regina, offertory for soloists, chorus & orchestra in B flat major, WoO 18, S. 79
Performers: Gritton, Susan; Nicholls, Rachel; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Stephen, Pamela Helen; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 90

"Richard Hickox and Collegium 90 continue their excellent Hummel series with two more choral works far too long neglected. The D minor Mass of 1805...continue...

Hummel: Mass, etc / Richard Hickox, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-11-23

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Te Deum, for chorus & orchestra in D major, WoO 16, S. 70; Quod quod in orbe, gradual for chorus & orchestra, Op. 88; Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra no 2 in E flat major...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gritton, Susan; Murray, Ann; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 90

"It is astonishing that such fine pieces have been so completely neglected. They here inspire Hickox and his team to performances just as electrifying as...continue...

Hummel: Violin Concertos, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-09-21

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Potpourri for viola & orchestra in G minor ("Fantaisie"), Op. 94; Adagio and Rondo alla Polacca, for violin & orchestra (unverified); Variations on a theme from a Berlin Singsp...
Performers: Ehnes, James [Violin]; Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"This will be welcomed by Hummel enthusiasts. The performances are all polished and are recorded warmly in Chandos's usual manner." - Bauman, American Record Guide...continue...

Hummel: Piano Concerto, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-07-27

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Piano in C major, Op. 34a (also published as Op. 36); Rondo brillant for piano & orchestra in A major, Op. 56; Rondo brillant for Piano and Orchestra in B flat maj...
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"Both of these pieces could easily be taken for Chopin, and Shelley's flair for the grand gesture seems quite in keeping. This is far and...continue...

Bear Essentials - Dining Classics

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2003-10-21

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for strings & continuo in D major, Op. 12/3, RV 124; Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93...
Performers: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, The; Australia, Soloists of; Barnert, Matthias; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Cantilena [Instrumental Ensemble]; City of Birmingham ...
Conductors: Shelley, Howard; ; Manze, Andrew; Thomas, Ronald [Violin]; Standage, Simon; Preston, Stephen; Hickox, Richard; Garforth, David; Shepherd, Adrian; Leppard, Raymond; Weller, Walter; Turovsky, Yuli; Bam...
Ensemble: ; Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemb; Ambache Chamber Ensemble; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Cantilena; Collegium Musicum 90; Concerto Copenhagen; English Chamber Ensemble; English Cha...

Hummel: Masses Op 111 & Op 77, Alma Virgo / Hickox, Gritton

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2003-01-21

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Mass in D major, Op. 111; Alma virgo, offertory for soprano, chorus & orchestra, Op. 89a; Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra no 1 in B flat major, Op. 77
Performers: Gritton, Susan
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 90; Collegium Musicum 90 Choir

"Chorus and orchestra perform with great skill, fervor, clarity and impact. Their conviction and spirit are contagious and make a very persuasive case - perhaps...continue...

Hummel: Mandolin & Trumpet Concerto, etc / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2001-07-24

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Overture for orchestra in D major (arranged from overture to "Die gute Nachricht"), S. 148; Mandolin Concerto in G major, S. 28; Concerto for Trumpet in E flat major, S 49/WoO ...
Performers: Agnas, Urban; Stephens, Alison
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"An attractive, offbeat programme that frames Hummel's popular trumpet concerto and his airy, Mozartian concerto for Mandolin with two rarities: the overture, composer to celebrate...continue...

Hummel: Piano Concerto in F, etc / Howard Shelley, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2001-03-27

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Piano in F major, Op. posth 1; Variations for piano & small orchestra in F major, Op. 97; Concerto for Piano in A major, WoO 24, S. 4
Performers: Shelley, Howard

"...Hummel is a fine composer who merits more than a listen or two. And here, as performed by Howard Shelly, the case is eloquently made...continue...

Hummel: Piano Works / Howard Shelley

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2000-04-25

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Rondo for piano in E flat major ("Favori"), Op. 11; Capriccio for piano in F major, Op. 49; Variations on a theme from Gluck's "Armide" for piano in F major, Op. 57; Bagatelles...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

The repertoire featured on this disc is both unusual and rare; there are three world premiere recordings. Hummel's name is somewhat familiar today, but we...continue...

Music from the Novels of Louis de Bernières /Stephens, Odgen

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1999-11-30

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Mandolin Concerto in G major, S. 28; Mauro Giuliani: Grand Duo Concertante, for flute (or violin) & guitar in A major...
Performers: Ogden, Craig [Guitar]; Stephens, Alison

Hummel: Piano Concerto in E, etc / Shelley, London Mozart

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1998-11-17

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Piano in E major ("Les Adieux"), Op. 110; Concerto for piano, violin & orchestra in G major, Op. 17
Performers: Shaham, Hagai; Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"...As with Shelley's recording of the G-Major Concertino, I found myself utterly entranced. Far from 18th-century fluff, the Double Concerto, in the hands of these...continue...

Mozart, Weber, Hummel: Bassoon Concertos / Popov, Polyansky

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1998-10-20

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Bassoon in B flat major, K 191 (186e); Carl Maria von Weber: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for Bassoon and Orchestra in C minor, J 158/Op. 35; Concerto for Bassoon ...
Performers: Popov, Valery
Conductors: Polyanskii, Valeri
Ensemble: Russian State Symphony Orchestra

Penguin Guide
Popov's playing has character and warmth...Polyansky's accompaniment is warmly supportive
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Hummel: Piano Concertos / Shelley, London Mozart Players

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1997-10-01

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concertino for piano & small orchestra in G major (revision of Mandolin Concerto, S. 28), Op. 73; Concerto for Piano in A flat major, Op. 113; Gesellschafts Rondo for piano & o...
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

"If Hummel represents 'the final flowering of the Mozarteum culture', he also provides a clear link to Chopin...Listen to the first movement [of the Sixth...continue...

Hummel: Piano Trios 1, 5 & 7 / The Borodin Trio

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1997-04-22

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Trio for Piano and Strings in E flat major, Op. 12; Trio for Piano and Strings in E major, Op. 83; Trio for Piano and Strings in E flat major, Op. 96
Performers: Dubinsky, Rostislav; Edlina, Luba; Varga, Laszlo
Conductors:
Ensemble: Borodin Trio

Hummel: Piano Concertos Opp 89 & 85 / Hough, Thomson

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1991-01-01

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 85; Concerto for Piano in B minor, Op. 89
Performers: Hough, Stephen
Conductors: Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra