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The Lost City: Lamentations Through the Ages / Miranda Laurence and Susanna Fairbairn, sopranos; Robert Vanryne, trumpet

1 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...

Psalms and Motets for Reflection - Taverner, Stainer, Poulenc, Stanford, MacMillan

1 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...

50 Best Chillout Classics

3 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...

O Sweet Woods: Irish And Scottish Airs by Dowland and Burns / Munro

1 CD / ATMA / 2013-02-26

Works: Scottish Traditional: Work(s); Leezie Lindsay, song; The Dewey Dells of Yarrow; Matt Highland; Bonny Barbry O, song; Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon, folk song; Robert Burns: Craigieburn Wood; Scot...
Performers: Hall, Meredith; Slattery, Michael [Tenor Vocal]; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors:
Ensemble: La Nef; Skye Consort

The Scottish and Irish airs and instrumental pieces chosen for this delightful new sampler were selected from previous popular ATMA recordings. Michael Slattery sings John...continue...
Includes lament for the death of his second wife (gow) / th by various composers....continue...

William Byrd: Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, Vol. 2 / Pieter-Jan Belder, virginal, chest organ

2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-01-29

Works: William Byrd: Walsingham, variations for keyboard, MB 8; Prelude for keyboard in A minor, MB 12; Fantasia, for keyboard in A minor, MB 13; Fantasia, for keyboard in G major, MB 62; The Carman's Whist...
Performers: Belder, Pieter-Jan

The release is an engaging follow-up to the first volume in the series, extending its instrumental range to include performances on a 1604 virginal by...continue...
Recording information: Doopsgezinde Gemeente Dordrecht (05/26/2012/06/01/2012); Westvestkerk, Schiedam (05/26/2012/06/01/2012); Doopsgezinde Gemeente Dordrecht (10/19/2011-10/20/2011); Westvestkerk, S...continue...

Favourite Sacred Masterpieces - works by Tallis, Allegri, Pergolesi, Mozart, Bach-Gounod & Franck / various artists

1 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 angelicus
Performers: 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...

Carols from Kings / Stephen Cleobury, King's College Choir

1 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 Backhouse

1 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...

The Glogau Song Book / Sabine Lutzenberger, soprano; Martin Hummel, baritone; Marc Lewon, lute

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-11-13

Works: Anonymous, Glogauer Liederbuch: Christ der ist erstanden; Christ ist erstanden (Glogauer Liederbuch no 127); Christ ist erstanden (Glogauer Liederbuch no 94); Der ratten schwanz; Work(s); All voll; D...
Performers: Hummel, Martin; Lewon, Marc; Lutzenberger, Sabine
Conductors:
Ensemble: Ensemble Dulce Melos

The Glogauer Liederbuch is a forgotten treasure, a rich repository of fifteenth-century music. It contains 292 songs, devotional chants and instrumental pieces which were performed...continue...
Recording information: Refektorium Heilsbronn, Germany (08/09/2010-08/12/2010)....continue...

La Monarcha - 17th century music from the Spanish territories / Erik Bosgraaf, Izhar Elias, Alessandro pianu

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-10-30

Works: Andrea Falconieri: Corriente dicha la cuella; La suave melodia y su corrente; Il Rosso Brando; Contrente detta l'avellina; Il Spiritillo Brando; Alemana dicha la Villega, for guitar, theorbo & lute; ...
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Ensemble: Cordevento

American Record Guide, March / April 2013
The program is tied together with the guitar as the central instrument - naturally. The notes give quite a...continue...
Recording information: Kruiskerk, Bergum, The Netherlands (09/01/2011-09/03/2011).

Includes repicavan las campanillas (e. moulinié) / repicava by various composers....continue...

Pater Noster: A Choral Reflection on the Lord's Prayer / The King's Singers

1 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...
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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...

Percivals Lament - Medieval Music and the Holy Grail / Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30

Works: Tannhäuser: Steter dienest der ist gvot; Wolfram Von Eschenbach: Wolframs goldener Ton; Was sol ein keyser ône recht?; Do man dem edelen sîn gezelt; Chretien D'Troyes: D'amors qui m'a ...
Conductors: Ferrero, José
Ensemble: Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla

The Holy Grail has occupied a central place in Western life. It was believed by many to have been used by Christ at the Last...continue...
Recording information: Iglesia de San Julián, Chinchilla de Montearagón, Albac (08/29/2011/09/03/2011)....continue...

Christmas at King's College, Cambridge

1 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...

Allegri: Miserere; Tallis: Lamentations of Jeremiah & other Renaissance masterpieces

1 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...

Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet (original recording Remastered) / Yo-Yo Ma, cello

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-10-02

Works: Mongolian Traditional: Mongolian Traditional Long song; Byambasuren Sharav: Legend of Herlen; Chinese Traditional: Blue Little Flower; Mido Mountain; Zhao Jiping: Moon Over Guan Mountains; Michio Mam...
Performers: Aghaei, Siamak; Fan, Joel; Jahangiri, Siamak; Kalhor, Kayhan; Khongorzul; Ma, Yo-Yo; Shanahan, Shane; Tong, Wu; Wei, Yang
Conductors:
Ensemble: Silk Road Ensemble

Personnel includes: Yo-Yo Ma (cello, morin khuur); Ganbaatar Khongorzul (vocals); Siamak Aghaei (santur); Colin Jacobsen, Todd Reynolds (violin); Nicholas Cords, Leo Suzuki (viola); Edward Arron (cell...continue...

Palestrina: Stabat Mater; Missa Aeturna, Masses and Motets / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-09-25

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Missa "Aeterna Christi munera"; Stabat Mater; Missa "L'Homme armé"; Peccantem me quotidie
Conductors: 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...

Music from The Eton Choirbook - choral works by Lambe, Stratford, Davy, Browne, Kellyk, Wylkynson / Tonus Peregrinus

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-08-28

Works: Walter Lambe: Nesciens Mater for 5 voices; William, Monk of Stratford: Magnificat; Plainchant: Nesciens mater, antiphon; Richard Davy: Saint Matthew Passion; John Browne: Stabat mater; Hugh Kellyk: M...
Conductors: Pitts, Antony
Ensemble: ; Tonus Peregrinus

The Eton Choirbook is a giant 500 year-old manuscript from Eton College Chapel, and one of the greatest surviving glories of pre-Reformation England. This recording...continue...
Recording information: St Alban the Martyr, Holborn, London (07/11/2011-07/14/2011)....continue...

Orlando de Lassus: Missa ad initationem; Missa Vinum Bonum; Motets / Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-08-14

Works: Orlande de Lassus: Musica Dei donum optimi, motet for 6 voices, M. xvi (S. xix/63); Texless Bicinium; Vinum bonum et suave, motet for 8 voices, M. vii (S. xxi/91); Missa Vinum (Verbum) bonum, for 8 v...
Conductors: Skidmore, Jeffrey
Ensemble: Ex Cathedra Consort; His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts

Gramophone
It is fascinating to observe the skill with which Lassus reworks his models (for parody masses), chosen most commonly from among Italian madrigals, French chansons...continue...
Recording information: Chapel of Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, (07/1995)....continue...

The Merrymakers - British Light Classics / Iain Sutherland

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-08-14

Works: Eric Coates: The Merrymakers, a miniature overture; Springtime Suite; Trevor Duncan: The Girl from Corsica; Ernest Tomlinson: Little Serenade; Suite of English Folk Dances; Hamish McCunn: Sutherland'...
Conductors: Sutherland, Iain
Ensemble: ; Concert Orchestra

For over four decades I conducted the BBC's Light Orchestras in programs like Melodies for You, Invitation to Music, Music While You Work, Friday Night...continue...

A Romantic Songbook - Songs by Loewe, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Schumann / Thomas Quasthoff, baritone; Justus Zeyen, piano

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-07-24

Works: Franz Schubert: Frühlingsglaube, D 686/Op. 20 no 2; Du bist die Ruh, D 776/Op. 59 no 3; Der Jüngling an der Quelle, D 300; Im Frühling, D 882/Op. 101 no 1; Auf der Bruck, D 853; Im Abe...
Performers: Quasthoff, Thomas; Zeyen, Justus

First Choice features top artists - in the first batch, Claudio Abbado, the Emerson String Quartet, Helene Grimaud, Herbert von Karajan, James Levine, Anna Netrebko,...continue...
Recording information: Bavaria Musikstudios, Munich (11/2003)....continue...

Salamone de' Rossi: The Songs of Solomon / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-07-17

Works: Salomone Rossi: Barekhú (Prayer) à 3; Eftach na sefatai; 'Al naharót bavél (Psalm 137) à 4; Shir hamma'alot, B'shuv Adonai, psalm setting (from Songs of Solomon); H...
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Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua

The essence of Rossi's bold gesture, achieving a sense of space and reverence both in phrasing and texture.

One can only imagine the impact of,

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Recording information: The West London Synagogue, London (01/11/1996-01/13/1996)....continue...

Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigals, Book 4 / Delitiae Musicae - Morco Longhini

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-06-26

Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigals, Book 4
Conductors: Longhini, Marco
Ensemble: Delitiae Musicae

Gesualdo's Fourth Book of Madrigals contains some of the most inspired and anguished vocal works in the entire madrigal repertoire, written while the composer was...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli, Azzago, Verona, Italy (07/20/2009-07/24/2009)....continue...

Welsh Male Voice Choir Tradition - Welsh and English Songs / Morriston Orpheus

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Welsh Traditional: Land of My Fathers, song; Cadair Idris; Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night), folk song; Rhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech; Cyfri'r geifr (Counting the Goats), folk song; C.F. Chudleigh-Cha...
Conductors: Sims, Ivor E.

Hymns from England / Salisbury Cathedral Choir

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Hubert Parry: Jerusalem; Sebastian Temple: Make me a Channel of Your Peace; Cyril Taylor: Glorious things of thee are spoken (tune; John Newton: Amazing Grace; Shaker Traditional: Lord of the Dance; ...
Performers: Chagrin, Alyusha; Halls, David; Heatherington, Hugh; Robinson, John; Wright, Rowan
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Ensemble: Salisbury Cathedral Choir

Andres Segovia :: Maestro Guitar - Works by Milan, Haydn, Albeniz, Scarlatti, Sor, Torroba, Ponce et al.

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Luis de Milán: Pavan for vihuela No 6; Pavan for vihuela No 5; Robert de Visée: Passacaille for guitar; Anonymous: Giga melancolica; Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet for Strings Op. 74/3; Quarte...
Performers: Segovia, Andres

Palestrina: Missa Brevis; Missa Lauda Sion; Sicut Cervus et al. / Pro Cantione Antiqua

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Gregorian Chant: Puer natus est nobis, introit; Viderunt omnes, gradual in mode 5 (Liber Usualis, no 409; GR. 33); Tui sunt caeli, offertorium; Viderunt omnes, communion in mode 1 (Liber Usualis, no ...
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: ; Pro Cantione Antiqua

Recording information: St. Jude's, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, England (10/1991)....continue...

Arie Antiche - songs by Caccini, Strozzi, Blow, Purcell, Notari, Sacacini, Lawes, Carissimi et al. / Emma Kirkby, soprano

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Giulio Caccini: Amarilli mia bella, for voice & continuo (from Le nuove musiche); Johann Nauwach: Fantasy on Caccini's "Amarilli mia bella", for voice & lute; Tempesta di dolcezza; Angelo Notari: Fan...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Rooley, Anthony [Lute]

Recording information: Forde Abbey, Dorset (01/1992)....continue...

Tudor Masters: Byrd: 5 Part Mass; Ave Verum Corpus; Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis & Gibbons / King's College Choir Cambridge

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: William Byrd: Mass for 5 Voices (SATTB); The Great Service, for 5-10 voices; Ave verum corpus; Orlando Gibbons: See, see, the word is incarnate; Glorious and powerful God, anthem for voices; Second p...
Conductors: Willcocks, David
Ensemble: ; Jacobean Consort of Viols; King's College Choir Cambridge

Gregorian: Heavenly Chant

2 CD / ZYX Records / 2012-05-29

Works: Recorded Sound: Ringing of the Bells; Gregorian Chant: Alma Redemptoris, offertory; Servus tuus, offertory; Salve regina; Cantate domino canticum, introit in mode 6; Dextera Domini, offertory in Mode...
Performers: Boulaghmal, Ismail "Isy B"; Marx, Bernhard; Winiger, Patar Cornelius
Conductors: Meier, Daniel; Pohl, Dr. Rudolf

Pour Un Plaisir: Songs and Tientos by Cabezon and His Contemporaries / Véronique Musson-Gonneaud, Renaissance double harp

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-05-29

Works: Antonio de Cabezón: Je pres en grey, for keyboard (after Crecquillon or Clemens non Papa); Tiento del primer tono; Diferencia Sobre "El Canto Del Caballero" for organ; Tiento del quarto ton for ...
Performers: Musson-Gonneaud, Veronique

This CD presents a fascinating collection of Spanish keyboard works played on the harp, as well as "Intabulations" (settings of songs, madrigals and other vocal...continue...
Recording information: Chapelle Saint-Antoine, Pietracorbara, Corsica, France (09/2010)....continue...

50 Best British Classics [3 CDs]

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-05-22

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; Messiah; Thomas Tallis: If ye love me; In manus tuas; John Goss: Hymn; Psalm 23; Charles Villiers Stanford: Beati quorum via; Hubert Parry: Dear Lord and F...
Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Bayl, Benjamin; Bean, Hugh; Bell, David [Organ]; Brett, Oliver; Bullard, Thomas; Cleobury, Stephen [Organ/Conductor]; du Pré, Jacqueline; Stevens, Peter; Willcocks, David...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Willcocks, David; Barbirolli, John; Boult, Adrian; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Handley, Vernon; Hughes, Owain Arwel; Groves, Charles, Sir; Kilbey, Reginald; Dunn, Vivi...
Ensemble: ; Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Wallace Collection (Brass Ensemble)

All in a Garden Green: Four Seasons of English Music - Playford, Lawes, Byrd et al. / Ensemble Le Tendre Amour

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-04-24

Works: Anonymous, English: Chirping Of The Nightingale (from Playford); Now ye Spring Is Come, song (from Elizabeth Rogers Hir Virginall Booke); Thomas Baltzar: John come kiss me now; Nicola Matteis: Aria a...
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Ensemble: Le Tendre Amour

A delightful collection of 17th century songs constructed around the major influence of the 4 seasons, showcasing enthusiasm for amateur music making. During the Commonwealth...continue...
Recording information: St. Joan de Sanata Church, Llinars de Vallès, Catalunya (07/16/2011-07/19/2011)....continue...

My First Lullaby Album / Halasz - Slovak PO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-03-27

Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61; Song Without Words for piano no 36 in E major, Op. 67/6; Arnold Bax: Lullaby, for piano; Ig...
Performers: Biret, Idil; Gens, Veronique; Jando, Jeno; Linell, Dorothy; Nagy, Peter [Piano]; Rickards, Steven; Steen-Nokleberg, Einar; Thiollier, Francois-Joel [Piano]; Veselka, Stefan; Wass, Ashley
Conductors: Breiner, Peter; Bramall, Anthony; Rahbari, Alexander; Clark, Keith; Judd, James; Casadesus, Jean-Claude

For centuries, babies and children all over the world have been rocked to sleep with a song to calm them. Whether parents sing or play,...continue...

Giovanni Gabrieli: Missa Dominicalis / Pierpaolo Turetta, organ of St. Mark's, Venice

1 CD / Newton Classics / 2012-02-28

Works: Andrea Gabrieli: Missa domenichal, mass for organ
Performers: Florjac, Ivan; Turetta, Pierpaolo

Newton Classics presents its 100th release - a new recording featuring Gabrieli's 'Missa Dominicalis.' This is a vibrantly composed, performed and recorded example of a...continue...
Recording information: Basilica Di San Marco, Venice, Italy (04/05/2008-04/10/2008)....continue...

Adios Mi Amor: Duets for Vihuelas / Delitiae Musicae

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-02-28

Works: Francisco Guerrero: Si tus penas no pruevo, for voices (from Canciones y Villanescas espirituales); Nino Dios d'amor herido; Adiós mi amor, for ensemble; Huyd, huyd, o çiegos amadores; ...
Performers: Nieto, Manuel Minguillon; Sanchez, Jesus [Flute]
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Ensemble: Delitiae Musicae

A fascinating evocation of a 16th century Spanish court, where noblemen and women expressed their feeling in music of a wide range of emotions, from...continue...
Recording information: St. Andrew's Church, Toddington, Gloucestershire, Engla (08/05/2010-08/07/2010)....continue...

Ave Maria: Bach/Gounod, Schubert, Mozart, Pergolesi, Rossini, Verdi

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-02-14

Works: Charles Gounod: Ave Maria; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Franz Schubert: Ave Maria; Franz Liszt: Ave Maria 1; Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Claudi...
Performers: Connell, John; Frimmer, Monika; Greindl, Josef; Grummer, Elisabeth; Hochreither, Karl; Lorengar, Pilar; Rothenberger, Anneliese; Seiffert, Peter; Szmytka, Elzbieta; Traxel, Josef
Conductors: Schmidt-Gaden, Gerhard; Parrott, Andrew; Rovatkay, Lajos; Max, Hermann; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Savall, Jordi; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Neumann, Peter; Forster, Karl; Kraus, Richard; Kout, Jirí
Ensemble: ; Capella Agostino Steffani; Collegium Cartusianum; Das kleine Konzert; Hespèrion XX; Taverner Players

Mark O'Connor: American Classics

1 CD / OMAC Records / 2012-02-14

Works: J. Bodewalt Lampe: Rubber Dolly Rag; Juventino Rosas: The loveliest night of the year; Canadian Traditional: Rippling Water Jig, traditional dance melody; Jewish Traditional: Hava Nagila; American Tr...
Performers: Aizawa, Rieko; O'Connor, Mark [Violin]

The first collection comprised solely of traditional American songs that Mark O'Connor has released since Soppin' the Gravy, from his teenage years. It includes beloved...continue...
Recording information: Sean Swinney Studios, New York, NY (06/09/2011-06/10/2011).

The country and bluegrass fiddler Mark O'Connor has been a pioneer in the institutionalization of American ver...continue...

Canciones & Ensaladas / Dominique Visse, Ensemble Clement Janequin

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-02-14

Works: Enríquez de Valderrábano: Contrapunto sobre el tenor del conde claros; Mateo Flecha: La Bomba, ensalada for 4 voices; La guerra, ensalada for 4 voices; Juan Vasquez: Ojos morenos; Que yo mi...
Conductors: Visse, Dominique
Ensemble: Ensemble Clément Janequin

This recording presents us with the finest chansons and instrumental pieces of the Spanish Renaissance - the Golden Age which, between the accessions of Charles...continue...

Deutsche Märsche

2 CD / ZYX Records / 2012-01-24

Works: Anonymous, German: Marsch der Hannoverschen Pionere; Der Kesseldorfer, march for military band; Hannover Cambridge-Dragoner-Regiments, march for military band; Hannover Garde-Jäger-Batallions, m...

Sleep Holy Babe: Collection of Christmas Lullabies / Blossom Street; Hilary Campbell

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-11-15

Works: Alexander Campkin: Sleep, Holy Baby, for chorus; Gerald Finzi: A Lullaby, for chorus; Pierre de Manchicourt: O Emanuel, for chorus; Anthony Mudge: O magnum mysterium, for chorus; Trevor Ling: Magnifi...

Sleep, Holy Babe is a collection of Christmas lullabies which reflect the old traditions and restful, contemplative nature of the nativity story. Some works date...continue...
Recording information: St. Sepulchre-Without-Newgate, Holborn, London, UK (03/25/2011-03/27/2001)....continue...

Back To Ireland: Irish Songs & Ballads / James Griffett, tenor; Simon Lindley; Clifford Benson

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-11-08

Works: John Andrew Stevenson: The Last Rose of Summer, song; Charles Villiers Stanford: The Irish Reel, for voice & piano; Songs of Erin, for voice & piano, no 33, "Trottin' to the Fair" Op. 76/33; A Lullab...
Performers: Benson, Clifford; Griffett, James; Lindley, Simon

Recording information: Leeds Parish Church; London....continue...

Byrd: Complete Fantasias For Harpsichord / Glen Wilson, harpsichord

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-10-25

Works: William Byrd: Prelude for keyboard in F major; Fantasia, for keyboard in G major, MB 62; Prelude for keyboard in A minor, MB 12; Fantasia, for keyboard in A minor, MB 13; Prelude for keyboard in C ma...
Performers: Wilson, Glen

The fantasia was in the process of being adapted for keyboard from lute and consort music during William Byrd's youth, and his formidable mastery of...continue...
Recording information: Kloster Bronnbach, Wertheim (05/13/2010-05/16/2010)....continue...

Quietime: Peace on Earth / Eric Nordhoff

1 CD / Go Global Entertainment / 2011-10-11

Works: John Stainer: Come, thou long-expected Jesus (Tune; Christmas Traditional: Angels From the Realms Of Glory; Angels We Have Heard on High; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); I Saw Three Ships, carol;...
Performers: Nordhoff, Eric

Recording information: Blair Masters Studio, Franklin, TN; GGE Studios, Franklin, TN; Helsinki South Studios, Franklin, TN....continue...

Three Ravens / Wraggle-Taggle Gypsies / Folksongs by Alfred Deller with Desmond Dupré, lute

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-09-13

Works: English Traditional: The Three Ravens, folk song; The Cuckoo; How Should I Your True Love Know?, folk song; Sweet Nightingale (Down in Those Valleys Below), folk song; The Oak and the Ash (North Coun...
Performers: Deller, Alfred; Dupre, Desmond

Alfred Deller's two most famous LPs now remastered from the original master tapes and released onto one single disc. The master of the folksong tradition....continue...

Ockeghem: Missa de Plus en Plus; Chansons / Orlando Consort

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-07-26

Works: Johannes Ockeghem: Missa "De plus en plus", for 4 voices; Presque transi; Prenez sur moi vostre exemple; O rosa bella; Aultre Vénus estes; Petite camusette; Tant fuz gentement resjouy; Mort, tu ...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Orlando Consort

Johannes Ockeghem was one of the most influential and respected composers of his day, and was friends with great contemporaries such as Dufay and Binchois....continue...
Recording information: St. Osdag Kirche, Mandelsloh, Neustadt, Germany (03/05/1996-03/08/1996)....continue...

Gesualdo: Madrigals Book 3 / Longhini, Delitiae Musicae

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-07-26

Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigals, Book 3; Come vivi cor mio, madrigal for 5 voices, W. 10/34; All'ombra degl'allori, canzonetta for 5 voices, W. 10/32
Conductors: Longhini, Marco
Ensemble: Delitiae Musicae

Book Three of Gesualdo's Madrigals was published in 1595 and marked a strong change in his style. Rejecting leading poets of the time, Gesualdo preferred...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di San Pietro, Vincoli, Azzago, Verona, Italy (07/27/2008-08/01/2008)....continue...

Nueva Espana: Close Encounters in the New World, 1590-1690 / Boston Camerata

1 CD / Apex / 2011-07-26

Works: Alonso Lobo: Cum audisset Joannes; Juan Pérez Bocanegra: Hanacpachap cussicuinin (For the joy of the highest realms), for chorus; Pedro Bermudez: Deus in adjutorium / Domine ad adjuvandum; Tom&#...
Performers: Azema, Anne; Dietrich, Sherri; Duguay, Richard; Fitch, Frances Conover; Fulton, Cheryl Ann; Hanchard, Dana; McCabe, Daniel; Ragin, Derek Lee; Thompson, Alison [Vocals]
Conductors: ; Jodry, Frederick; Cohen, Joel
Ensemble: Boston Camerata; Boston Shawm and Sackbut Ensemble

This excellent recording by the Boston Camerata showcases music from the new world as played on period instruments. Inspired and influence by various cultures of...continue...
Recording information: Lasalette Shrine, Ipswich, MA (07/1992).

Europe meets the New World in this first major recording of a bit of rediscovered music from the 16th and 17th centuries. Nueva E...continue...

Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants & Spirituals / Boston Camerata

1 CD / Apex / 2011-07-26

Works: Issachar Bates: Come Life, Shaker Life, song; James Whittaker: In yonder valley (Shaker Hymn); Father James' Song (Shaker Hymn); Shaker Traditional: Virgins Clothed in a Clean White Garment, traditio...
Conductors: Cohen, Joel
Ensemble: Boston Camerata

The Boston Camerata and the Schola Cantorum of Boston, work together with The Shaker Community of Sabbathday Lake to bring about this 1994 re-release of...continue...
Selections include chants and spirituals of the Shaker community of Sabbathday Lake, Maine....continue...

Alfonso X el Sabio: Cantigas de Santa Maria

1 CD / Apex / 2011-07-26

Works: Traditional Arabic-Andalusian: Nawba Ramal al-Maya / Bughya (overture); Nawba Gharibat al-Husayn / Tushiyas (prelude); Nawba Irak al-Ajam / Mizan Darj - Sana "Kouli Lmalihti"; Nawba Gharibat al-Husay...
Performers: Atlan, Francoise; Ayad, Hayet; Azema, Anne; Bares, Equidad; Chraibi, Said
Conductors: Briouel, Mohammed; Cohen, Joel [Early Music]
Ensemble: Camerata Mediterranea; Mediterranea Camerata

In this latest Apex release comes Alfonso X el Sabio's Cantigas de Santa Maria (Songs of Saint Mary) These Marian devotions, recorded by Camerata Mediterranea...continue...
Recording information: Mnehbi Palace, Medina, Fes, Morocco (10/11/1988-10/18/1988)....continue...

Game of Love in Medieval France / Anne Azema, soprano

1 CD / Apex / 2011-07-26

Works: Moniot d'Arras: Ce fu en mai; Thibaud de Champagne: Amors me fait conmencier, song; Anonymous, French: L'on dit q'amors est dolce choser; Lai del Kievrefuel; Margot, Margot, grief sunt li mau d'amer,...
Performers: Azema, Anne; Bisson, Noel; Fleagle, John; Jousselin, Catherine; Kammen, Shira; Lepkoff, Jesse; Mealy, Robert; Santaniello, Ellen; Tindemans, Margriet
Conductors: Cohen, Joel
Ensemble: Boston Camerata

Works by Thibault de Champagne, Moniot d'Arras, Jehannot de l'Escurel, Adam de la Halle, Guillaume d'Amiens, Jean de Flagy, Guillaume le Vinier, Anonymous....continue...
Recording information: Campion Center, Weston, MA (01/20/1996-01/25/1996)....continue...