The Lost City: Lamentations Through the Ages / Miranda Laurence and Susanna Fairbairn, sopranos; Robert Vanryne, trumpet1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Cecilia McDowall: The Lord is Good, for chorus; Pablo Casals: O vos omnes; Dominique Phinot: Incipit oratio Jeremiae prophetae, motet for 8 voices; Benjamin Britten: Sacred and profane, Op. 91; John ...Performers: Fairbairn, Susanna; Laurence, Miranda; Vanryne, Robert Conductors: Watson, Christopher Ensemble: ; Sospiri The Lamentations of Jeremiah may be unremittingly sad, but they have had a deep resonance for composers throughout the ages. This is a collection that...continue... Recording information: Eglise St. Laurent, Roujan, Languedoc Roussillon (08/09/2011-08/12/2011)....continue... ![]() Poulenc: Stabat Mater; Gloria / Catherine Dubosc. Richard Hickox and City of London Sinfonia1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Francis Poulenc: Gloria in G major; Stabat Mater, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, FP 148; Litanies à la vierge noire de RocamadourPerformers: Dubosc, Catherine Conductors: Hickox, Richard Ensemble: ; City of London Sinfonia He was a dandy - but also highly religious. He lived in the era of atonality, but his unmistakably personal music is firmly rooted in...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (09/1990)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Mass in C minor / Kiri Te Kanawa, Ileana Cotrubas, Werner Krenn and Hans Sotin. Leppard1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass in C minor, K 427 (417a) "Great"Performers: Cotrubas, Ileana; Krenn, Werner; Sotin, Hans; Te Kanawa, Kiri, Dame Conductors: Leppard, Raymond Ensemble: New Philharmonia Orchestra Together with Requiem, Mozart's C minor mass is one of the brilliant composer's great unfinished sacred works. The work combines monumental power, solemn spirituality and...continue... Recording information: All Saint's Church, Tooting (02/13/1973-02/15/1973)....continue... ![]() Psalms and Motets for Reflection - Taverner, Stainer, Poulenc, Stanford, MacMillan1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: William Crotch: Psalm 47, for chorus; Johannes Eccard: Maria Wallt zum Heiligtum; James MacMillan: A New Song, for chorus & organ; Ivor Atkins: Psalm 2, for chorus; Psalm 96, for chorus; John Tavener...Performers: Bloss, Michael Conductors: Edison, Noel Ensemble: ; Choir of St. John's Elora Choral elements from Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and medieval traditions are included in this anthology of anthems and motets, many drawing inspiration from the Psalms....continue... Recording information: St. John's Church, Elora, Ontario, Canada (04/29/2011-05/01/2011)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Missa Brevis in D major; Missa Brevis in B flat major; Regina Coeli / Elizabeth Cragg, Deborah Miles-Johnson, Daniel Auchinloss, Lawrence White1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Regina coeli, antiphon for soprano, chorus & orchestra, K. 127; Mass no 8 for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major (missa brevis), K. 194 (K. 186h); Fantasia for Mechanica...Performers: Auchincloss, Daniel; Cragg, Elizabeth; White, Lawrence [Baritone Vocal]; Winpenny, Tom Conductors: Lucas, Andrew Ensemble: ; St Albans Cathedral Choir During his years in Salzburg, Mozart wrote a series of shorter mass settings, for which he drew on the models of his senior colleague Michael...continue... Recording information: The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, (07/18/2012-07/20/2012)....continue... ![]() Icon - André Rieu1 CD / UMe Records / 2013-03-19 Works: Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad li; Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), waltz for orchestra (with voice...Performers: Dickerson, Brian; Erens, Suzan; Louwerse, Mirusia; Maffioletti, Carla; Monarcha, Carmen; Rieu, Andre The 2013 compilation Icon rounds up 12 classical crossover highlights André Rieu recorded for various labels now owned by Universal. There are several classical pieces (a Strauss medley, "Radetzk...continue... ![]() 50 Best Organ Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale no 1), BWV 645 (BC K22; Prelude and Fugue for...Performers: Aveling, Valda; Bayco, Frederic; Bunney, Herrick [Chorus Master]; Cook, Melville [Organ]; Duruflé, Maurice; Durufle-Chevalier, Marie-Madeleine; Eisenberg, Matthias; Germani, Fernando; Gil, Jea... Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi; Bedford, Steuart; Plasson, Michel This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks of some of the most popular compositions of organ music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics....continue... ![]() 50 Best Chillout Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio; Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite no 3 in D, BWV 1068; Keyboard Concerto no 5 in F minor, BWV 1056; ...Performers: Barrueco, Manuel; Beniston, Paul; Bloch, Nikolaj; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Donohoe, Peter; Farr, Stephen; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal]; Gavrilov, And... Conductors: Handford, Maurice; Marriner, Sir Neville; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Nézet-Séguin, Yannick; Warren-Green, Christopher; Olah, Erno; Norrington, Roger; Trevor, Kirk; Sawallisch, ... Ensemble: ; 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic; Ahn Trio; Fretwork; Rostal & Schaefer Piano Duo This 3 CD set contains 50 tracks of classical chill out music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Performed by some of...continue... ![]() Giovanni Bottesini: Messa da Requiem / Matheu; Coma-Alabert; Prunell-Friend; Martinez-Castignani1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-02-26 Works: Giovanni Bottesini: Requiem MassPerformers: Coma-Alabert, Gemma; Martinez-Castignani, Enric; Matheu, Marta; Prunell-Friend, Agustin Conductors: Martin, Thomas Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Remembered principally today as a composer for the double bass, Bottesini excelled in other forms, including opera and sacred music. His impressive Requiem is a...continue... Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London, UK (02/15/2012-02/16/2012)....continue... ![]() Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem; Four Sea Interludes; The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra / Libor Pesek1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20; Peter Grimes; The Young person's guide to the orchestraConductors: Pesek, Libor Ensemble: ; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Britten was one of the few 20th century composers to create a musical universe with works in many different genres that enjoy great popularity....continue... Recording information: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (01/1989)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Requiem; Ave verum corpus; Masonic Funeral Music / Argenta, Robbin, Ainsley, Miles1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Masonic Funeral Music in C minor, K 477 (479a); Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626; Ave verum corpusPerformers: Ainsley, John Mark; Argenta, Nancy; Miles, Alastair [Bass Vocals] Conductors: Norrington, Roger Ensemble: ; Schutz Choir of London The Mozart Requiem is one of the best-known sacred works in the classical repertoire. It was the composer's last work, and he left it unfinished...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1991)....continue... ![]() Purcell: Music for Pleasure and Devotion / Andrew Parrott, Taverner Consort1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen; Abdelazer; Gordian Knot Unty'd; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Fantasia upon a Ground in D major, Z 731; Close thine eyes and sleep secure, Z 184; Ground in Gamut for Harpsichor...Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Ainsley, John Mark; Andrews, Haden; Berridge, Simon; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bury, Alison; Campbell, Richard; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; Earle, Richard... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players Henry Purcell is regarded as the first great master of English Baroque music and his works find their best interpreters today in Andrew Parrott and...continue... Recording information: 06/1985-03/1994....continue... ![]() Symphonic Wind Music of David R. Holsinger, Vol. 111 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: David R. Holsinger: Fanfare Mid-America, for band; Solemn Hymn & Rowdy Dance, for band; Quiet River, for band; The City Symphony, for band; Symphonia Glorioso, for band; Reagan of Illinois, for narra...Conductors: Holsinger, David R. Ensemble: Lee University Wind Ensemble Danner was a grand prizewinner in the Delius Society composition contest and 1st prize in the Taghkanic Chorale composer's competition. The International Trombone Association Journal...continue... Recording information: Conn Center on the campus of Lee University, Cleveland, (02/17/2011-02/20/2011); Dixon Theatre, Dixon, Illinois (02/17/2011-02/20/2011); Conn Center on the campus of Lee Univers...continue... ![]() Symphonia Super Sampler - works by Shostakovich, Durufle, James Self, Berlioz, John Williams, Johnny Mercer et al. / Symphonia1 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96; Maurice Duruflé: Motets (4) on Gregorian themes, Op. 10; James Barnes: Yorkshire Ballad; Tangents, for brass ensemble, Op. 109; Thom Ritter George:...Conductors: Morris, R. Winston; Watson, Scott Ensemble: Symphonia (Tuba Ensemble) Morris and Watson first organized this 20 piece ensemble in 1995. It is formed of some of America's most legendary performers of the tuba and...continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Gloria; Magnificat / Van Evera, Argenta. Andrew Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gregorian Chant: Kyrie; Ave Maris stella, hymn for the Assumption of Mary in mode 1 (Liber Cantualis no 73); Salve Regina, antiphon in mode 1; Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for S...Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1992)....continue... ![]() Schubert: German Mass, D 872; Mass D 167 / Popp, Dallapozza, Fischer-Dieskau. Sawallisch1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: Deutsche Messe, D 872; Deutsches Salve Regina ("Sei, Mutter"), for chorus & organ, D. 379; Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132; Psalm 92, D 953; Hymne ("Komm, heil'ger Geist"), quartet for male v...Performers: Dallapozza, Adolf; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Hautermann, Karin; Popp, Lucia; Ruggeberg, Erika; Sawallisch, Wolfgang [Conductor/Piano]; Schloter, Elmar Conductors: Sawallisch, Wolfgang Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Herkulessaal, München (1981-1983)....continue... ![]() Fauré: Requiem. Villette, Roger-Ducasse: Motets / Argenta, Keenlyside. David Hill1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetarePerformers: Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen Conductors: Hill, David Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (1996-06-17_1996-06-20&1996-)....continue... ![]() Introduction To Pavarotti / Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, De Curtis, Mozart, Massenet, Tosti1 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2013-01-08 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata; Luisa Miller; Requiem; Il Trovatore; Vincenzo Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi, opera; I Purtani; Ernesto de Curtis: Non ti scordar di me; Gaetano Donizetti: Lucia di La...Performers: Pavarotti, Luciano Although famous for his starring roles in the most familiar operas of Verdi and Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti had a wide range of repertoire outside opera....continue... ![]() Katherine Jenkins sings Music from the Movies1 CD / Decca / 2012-12-11 Works: Dolly Parton: L'amore sei tu (Italian version of "I Will Always Love You"); Robert John Lange: Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (Italian version; Andrew Lloyd Webber: Don't Cry for Me Argentina, son...Performers: Jenkins, Katherine Katherine Jenkins, a Welsh mezzo-soprano, is Britain's all-time best-selling classical-pop crossover act, an achievement no doubt attributed as much to her fashion model looks as her operatic voice. T...continue... ![]() Favourite Sacred Masterpieces - works by Tallis, Allegri, Pergolesi, Mozart, Bach-Gounod & Franck / various artists1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-12-11 Works: Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium; Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Charles Gounod: Ave Maria; César Franck: Panis angelicusPerformers: Faulkner, Julie; Kertesi, Ingrid; Mukk, Jozsef [Tenor Vocals] Conductors: Summerly, Jeremy; Halász, Michael; Wildner, Johannes; Kovács, László Taken from the recent 25th anniversary boxed set, Great Sacred Masterpieces (8.501062), this single disc ranges roughly over three centuries....continue... ![]() John McCabe (b. 1939): Visions - Music for Chorus / BBC Singers, Iain Farrington, organ1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-12-11 Works: John McCabe: Marian Carols (3) for voices & chorus; Mangan Triptych, for chorus; Amen/Alleluia, for chorus; Proud Songsters, for chorus; The Lily-White Rose, for voice & chorus; The Morning Watch, fo...Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Farrington, Iain; Feaviour, Margaret; Fox, Jacqueline; Goater, Edward; Robinson, Olivia; Tring, Emma [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Hill, David Ensemble: ; BBC Singers Choral music from one of Britain's leading composers. These wide-ranging and deeply communicative settings present a rich variety of vocal colors and textures. Includes several...continue... Recording information: St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London, England (02/19/2009/07/02/2010)....continue... ![]() John Ireland: My Song is Love Unknown, sacred music / Lincoln Cathedral Choir1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-12-11 Works: John Ireland: Te Deum, for chorus & organ in F major; Benedictus, for chorus & organ in F major; Communion Service in C major, for chorus & organ; My song is love unknown, hymn for chorus; Elegaic Ro...Performers: Frazher, Ffion [Soprano Vocal]; Harrison, Charles; Smiljanic, Bozidar [Baritone Vocal]; Wilson, Thomas [Vocals] Conductors: Prentice, Aric Ensemble: ; Lincoln Cathedral Choir A relatively small but significant part of his output, John Ireland's choral music has been neglected in comparison to his songs and instrumental music. This...continue... Recording information: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England (2012-02-06_2012-02-07&2012-)....continue... ![]() Carols from Kings / Stephen Cleobury, King's College Choir1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-11-13 Works: Henry John Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's City, carol; Christmas Traditional: Rejoice and Be Merry; Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French); King Jesus Hath A Garden (Dutch); Infant Holy, Infant Lowly ...Performers: Goode, David; Knight, Alexander; Todd, Nicholas Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen Ensemble: ; King's College Choir The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is one of the world's most beloved choral groups. Each Christmas Eve millions across the globe tune in to...continue... Recording information: La Musée des Augustins, Toulouse, France (08/02/1994-08/03/1994)....continue... ![]() A Winter's Light - A Christmas Collection / Martin Ford, organ; Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-11-13 Works: Bob Chilcott: On Christmas Night, carol cycle; Christmas-tide, carol for chorus & piano; Christmas Traditional: Gabriel's Message (Basque); Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est; Michae...Performers: Burges, Dan; Ford, Martin; McWilliams, Fiona; Paterson, Alysha; Robertson, Paul [Tenor vocals]; Watson, Susan; Wood, Matthew Conductors: Backhouse, Jeremy Ensemble: ; Vasari Singers The Vasari Singers' annual carol concerts always provide a warming blend of traditional favorites and less well-known music from all periods and styles. Here, joyous...continue... Recording information: Tonbridge School Chapel, Tonbridge, Kent, UK (02/10/2012-02/12/2012)....continue... ![]() Brahms: A German Requiem, Op. 45 / Sylvia McNair; Hakan Hagegard. Kurt Masur1 CD / Apex / 2012-10-30 Works: Johannes Brahms: German Requiem, Op. 45Conductors: Masur, Kurt Ensemble: New York Philharmonic Not 'just any old Brahms Requiem', Kurt Masur of the New York Philharmonic offers a lightly-sprung, rhythmically buoyant interpretation of the Brahms Requiem that does...continue... Recording information: Avery Fisher Hall, New York (02/1995-04/1995)....continue... ![]() Gabriel Jackson: Requiem / Vasari Singers - Jeremy Backhouse1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30 Works: Nicholas Jackson: Requiem, for chorus & organ; Gabriel Jackson: In all his works, for chorus; I am the voice of the wind, for chorus; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continu...Performers: Herring, Carl [Guitar] Conductors: Backhouse, Jeremy Ensemble: ; Vasari Singers While the unifying thread which links these works is that of loss, the underlying focus is an uplifting celebration of life and love. Gabriel Jackson's...continue... Recording information: Tonbridge School Chapel, Tonbridge, Kent, UK (02/25/2011-02/27/2011)....continue... ![]() Pater Noster: A Choral Reflection on the Lord's Prayer / The King's Singers1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30 Works: Plainchant: Pater noster; Heinrich Schütz: Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 386; Vater unser, der du bist im Himmel, motet for...Conductors: Ensemble: The King's Singers GRAMMY Award winners in 2009, The King's singers are one of the world's most celebrated ensembles. Their programming concept in this dic is unique: built...continue... Recording information: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN, USA (03/23/2012/03/24/2012)....continue... ![]() Christmas at King's College, Cambridge1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-10-16 Works: John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Robert Lucas Pearsall: In Dulci Jubilo for soloists & chorus; Christmas Traditional: Blessed Be That Maid Marie (English); God Rest You Me...Performers: Alan, Hervey; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer] Conductors: Willcocks, David Ensemble: ; King's College Choir Cambridge Recording information: King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England....continue... ![]() Christian Forshaw: Songs of Solace / Christian Forshaw, saxophone; Grace Davidson, soprano; Alexander Mason, organ1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2012-10-09 Works: Christian Forshaw: The Traveller, for chorus, saxophone, organ & percussion; Fear No More, for chorus, saxophone, organ & percussion; Life's Strange Waltz, for chorus, saxophone, organ & percussion; ...Conductors: Forshaw, Christian Ensemble: Sanctuary This album is dedicated to the memory of the 52 people who lost their lives in London on July 7, 2005, a musical response to...continue... Recording information: St. Michael's Church, Highgate, London (02/16/2012); The Church Of St. John The Baptist, Cockayne Hatley, Be (02/16/2012); St. Michael's Church, Highgate, London (2012-03-05_201...continue... ![]() Allegri: Miserere; Tallis: Lamentations of Jeremiah & other Renaissance masterpieces1 CD / Decca / 2012-10-09 Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus; Orlande de Lassus: Timor et tremor; Jacob Obrecht: Salve regina; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Giovanni Pierlui...Conductors: Christophers, Harry; McCreesh, Paul; Cleobury, Stephen Ensemble: ; Choir of King s College Cambridge; Gabrieli Consort; The Sixteen From the heavenly stratospheric of Allegri's Miserere to the Elizabethan splendor of William Byrd and Thomas Tallis, this outstanding collection celebrates the vocal magnificence of...continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Gloria; Stabat Mater / Judith Nelson, Emma Kirkby, Caroly Watkinson, James Bowman1 CD / Decca / 2012-10-09 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for Soprano, Trumpet and Continuo; Nulla in mundo pax sincera in E, RV 630; Amor, hai vinto (I), cantata for voice, strings & continuo, RV 651; AmenPerformers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Kirkby, Emma; Nelson, Judith [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Preston, Simon; Hogwood, Christopher Ensemble: ; Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Iconic recordings from the most legendary classical artists in history. The Virtuoso Series brings back many of these cherished titles back into the forefront at...continue... ![]() Palestrina: Stabat Mater; Missa Aeturna, Masses and Motets / Pro Cantione Antiqua1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-09-25 Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Missa "Aeterna Christi munera"; Stabat Mater; Missa "L'Homme armé"; Peccantem me quotidieConductors: Brown, Mark; Turner, Bruno Ensemble: ; Pro Cantione Antiqua Stabat Mater and the Missa Aeturna Christi Munera are regarded as two of Palestrina's finest compositions, and two of the greatest works of Renaissance polyphony....continue... ![]() Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Music / Choirs of St Albans Abbey, Peter Holder, organ1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-09-25 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Sechs Sprüche; St. Paul, Op. 36; Hear my prayer; Veni Domine ("Hear my prayer, O Lord"), motet for female chorus & organ in G minor, Op. 39/1; Allegro, Choral and Fugue for or...Performers: Burgess, Kenneth; Herbert, Alan; Hicks, Lara; Holder, Peter [Organ]; Martin-Smith, David [Tenor Vocal]; Martin-Smith, Oliver [Tenor Vocal]; McMahon, Geoff; Salmon, Philip; Winpenny, Tom Conductors: Winpenny, Tom Ensemble: ; St Albans Abbey Girls Choir Compared with large-scale oratorios such as St Paul, which includes the lyrical chorus How lovely are the messengers, Mendelssohn's smaller sacred choral works were influenced...continue... Recording information: Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban, Hertfordshire, (07/16/2011); Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban, Hertfordshire, (07/19/2011-07/21/2011)....continue... ![]() Salve Regina del Signor Monteverdi - Newly discovered pieces by Monteverdi and Frescobaldi / Il Pegaso; Maurizio Croci, organ1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Regina Caeli, motet for 3 voices & organ; Salve Regina (III), for 3 voices (from Selva morale e spirituale), SV 285; Salve Regina, motet for tenor, SV 327; Selva morale e spiritua...Performers: Croci, Maurizio Conductors: Ensemble: Il Pegaso Claudio Monteverdi and Girolamo Frescobaldi were two of the most influential musical figures in 17th century Italy. This new recording celebrates the influence that these...continue... Recording information: Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Bern (02/21/2012-02/23/2012)....continue... ![]() In festo angelorum - A journey through Spanish, Portuguese & Italian Baroque sacred music / Monica Piccinini, soprano; Manuel Vilas, Spanish baroque harp1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Giovanni Maria Pagliardi: Ad'arma, ad bella, motet; Jose de Vaquedano: Matribus suis dixerunt, lamentation; Fabrizio Fontana: Ricercare for keyboard no 11; Domenico Mazzocchi: Amar a Dios por Dios, m...Performers: Piccinini, Monica A delightful recording of the intimate, yet powerful combination of soprano and baroque harp, in a journey through Spanish, Portuguese and Italian Baroque music, Dramatic...continue... Recording information: San Vincente de Pombeiro, Lugo (07/2008)....continue... ![]() The Best Relaxing Classical Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne for piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109; Jules Massenet: Médit...Performers: Chang, Han-Na; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Kalafusz, Hans; Kovacevich, Stephen; Lympany, Moura; Mesple, Mady; Meyer, Sabine [Clarinet]; Millet, Danielle; Ogdon, John; Rigutto, Bruno Conductors: Ozawa, Seiji; Slatkin, Leonard; Marriner, Sir Neville; Lombard, Alain; Boult, Adrian; Willcocks, David; Muti, Riccardo; Ensemble: ; Vienna String Sextet ![]() The Best Wedding Music Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; George Frederick Handel: Water Music Suite no 2 in D; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's Ma...Performers: Andre, Maurice; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bayco, Frederic; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Hunt, Gordon [Oboe]; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Lundkvist, Erik; Parker-... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Ericson, Eric; Fischer, George; Muti, Riccardo; Lehani, Fritz ![]() The Best Classical Hits Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E "The Four Seasons", Spring; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture...Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Eisenberg, Matthias; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gutierrez, Horacio; Layton, Stephen; Menuhin, Yehudi; Morris, James; Wayne Marshall [Piano/Organ] Conductors: Lysy, Alberto; Sanderling, Kurt; Jansons, Mariss; Cleobury, Stephen; Marriner, Sir Neville; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Previn, Andre; Muti, Riccardo; Welser-Möst, Franz; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Gö... Ensemble: ; Cambridge Classical Players ![]() The Best Classical Music in the Movies Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: John Williams: Star Wars; Schindler's List; E.T.; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake; Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no 1; Stanley Myers: The Deer Hunter; James Horner: My Heart Will Go On (from the...Performers: Abel, David [Conductor]; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Barrueco, Manuel; Carreras, José [Tenor Vocal]; Gieseking, Walter; Horner, James; Little, Tasmin; Lopardo, Frank; Meier, Waltraud; Morris, James; Mo... Conductors: Love, Geoff; Previn, Andre; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Muti, Riccardo; Sutherland, Iain; Goodwin, Ron; Ormandy, Eugene; Lombard, Alain ![]() Music from The Eton Choirbook - choral works by Lambe, Stratford, Davy, Browne, Kellyk, Wylkynson / Tonus Peregrinus
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