Angels & Saints at Ephesus / Benedictines of Mary; Queen of Apostles1 CD / Decca / 2013-05-07 Works: St. Alphonse Ligouri: O God of loveliness; Oreste Ravanello: Te Joseph celebrent, for chorus; Veritas mea, for chorus; Est secretum, for chorus; Gregorian Chant: Christe sanctorum decus Angelorum, hy...Recording information: Priory of Our Lady of Ephesus (02/26/2013-02/28/2013)....continue... ![]() God Makes a Path1 CD / FBCIA / 2013-03-13 Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 1 in G modal minor ("Bryn Calfaria"); Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 3 in C major ("Hyfrydol" ...Performers: Delmoni, Arturo [Violin]; Frazier, Margaret; Harp, Daniel; Martorella, Stephen; Scheele, Katie; Shealy, Jason [Baritone Vocal]; Tannehill, Esperanza [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Unruh, Steve ![]() 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... ![]() Viola d'amore solo - works by Giuseppe Colombi, Angelo Morigi, Christian Petzold, Pedro Lopes Nogueira / Valerio Losito, viola d'amore1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-01-29 Works: Anonymous: Ave Maris Stella; Suite for viola d'amore in D minor (Klagenfurt manuscript); Partita for viola d'amore in D major; Nitida stella, for viola d'amore; Giuseppe Colombi: Scordatura for violi...Performers: Losito, Valerio This release celebrates the d'amore's versatility of sound by bringing together some of its finest Baroque repertoire. Beginning with the Ave Maris Stella, an ancient...continue... Recording information: Santa Maria in Vallicella, Refettorio del Borromini (Sa (01/07/2012-02/09/2012)....continue... ![]() Easter Chants Russian Church / Benedictine Monks from the Union1 CD / Newton Classics / 2013-01-29 Works: Russian Orthodox Chant: Irmi to the Canon; Les Béatitudes (Vo tsarstviï Tvoïem); Our father; Tropaire de Saint-Jean Chrysostome (Oust tvoïkh iakojè svietlost ognia vozsiï...Conductors: Zanitti, Dom Frank Ensemble: ; Benedictine Monks from the Union This disc presents a collection of chants, which were written for the forty days before Easter Sunday, and provides a flavor of the traditional Russian...continue... Recording information: Villa Litta (02/10/1970-02/18/1970)....continue... ![]() Essential Gregorian Chant - Over 2 hours of timeless contemplation2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Gregorian Chant: Puer natus est nobis, introit; Genuit puerpera regen, antiphon & Psalm 99 (Mode II); Ave mundi spes Maria, sequence in modes 7 & 8; Occuli omnium, gradual in mode 7; Veni creator spi...Performers: Matthews, Peter; Stockford, Dom Cyprian Conductors: Cu, Ismael Fernandez de la; Lara, Francisco; Zobel, Philibert; de Burua, Laurentino Saenz Among the oldest pieces of music known to man today the chants known as plainsong that have been sung for many hundreds of years by...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... ![]() Mahler: Symphony No. 9 / Claudio Abbado, Berlin Philharmonic1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-12-11 Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 9 in D major; Recorded Sound: ApplauseConductors: Abbado, Claudio Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra The 20th century inspired music that was provocative and challenging - music that in many ways we are still corning to terms with. The ideas...continue... Recording information: Philharmonie, Groáer Saal, Berlin (09/1999)....continue... ![]() Music For Paradise: The Best Of Hildegard Von Bingen / Sequentia1 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-11-19 Works: Hildegard von Bingen: O Jerusalem aure civitas; O rubor sanguinis; O tu suavissima, response; O quam mirabilis, antiphon; Caritas abundat in omnia; O vis eternitatis; O beata infantia, antiphon for S...Performers: Dellal, Pamela; Grant, Stephen; Guttry, Paul; Hargis, Ellen; Heumannskamper, Franz-Josef [Vocals]; Knutson, Lydia; Mayer, Nancy; McSweeney, Mark; Mentzel, Eric; Monahan, Laurie [Mezzo-Soprano Vocals]... Conductors: Ensemble: Sequentia (Early music ensemble) Canonized by Pope Benedict in May 2012, St. Hildegard von Bingen, abbess, visionary, healer, singer, poet and composer, left two precious manuscripts filled with spiritual...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... ![]() The Glogau Song Book / Sabine Lutzenberger, soprano; Martin Hummel, baritone; Marc Lewon, lute1 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... ![]() Libera - Song of Life: A Collection1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-11-06 Works: Robert Prizeman: Salva me, for chorus; Sanctus (based on Pachelbel's Canon); Ave verum; Voca Me; Ave Virgo, for boys' chorus, keyboards & ensemble (after Mozart's Clarinet Concerto); I am the day, fo...Performers: Chadney, Anthony; Crawley, Ben; Cully, Tom; Day, Edward; Fontannaz, Daniel; Horncastle, Michael; Leadbeater, Stefan; Madine, Joshua; Moriarty, Samuel; Platt, Joseph; Robson, Christopher [Counter Teno... Celebrate this holiday season with Song of Life, a collection of sacred and spiritual music from chart-topping choral group Libera. Featuring the group's distinctive sound...continue... ![]() Gregorian Chant: Together On The Way1 CD / Jade Records / 2012-11-06 Works: Gregorian Chant: Dominabitur, gradual; Oremus pro Pontifice; Anima Christi; Adoremus in Aeternum (Chant of worship) (Liber Cantualis, 66); Qui sunt isti, responsory; Resurrexi, introit; Laetatus sum,...Recording information: St. Michael's Abbey Church of the Assumption....continue... ![]() Christmas in the Cloister1 CD / Jade Records / 2012-11-06 Works: Gregorian Chant: Midnight Mass (Missa in nocte); A solis ortus cardine, hymn in mode 3 (Liber Usualis no 400); Third Mass for Christmas; Christmas Traditional: Susani (German); In dulci jubilo (Pi&ae...![]() Percivals Lament - Medieval Music and the Holy Grail / Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla1 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... ![]() 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... ![]() Essential Carols - Over 2 hours of timeless Christmas favorites2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-10-09 Works: Christmas Traditional: The First Nowell (English); Up! Good Christian Folk, and Listen (Piae cantiones); O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; The Holly and the Ivy (English); While...Performers: Andrew Davis [Conductor/Organ]; Bell, David [Organ]; Bickenbach, Christfried; Blandford, Jeremy; Clarvis, Paul; Grier, Francis; Hare, Ian; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Kampen, Christopher van;... Conductors: Ledger, Philip, Sir; Willcocks, David; Hickox, Richard; Ericson, Eric; Rutter, John; Hughes, Owain Arwel; Schmidt-Gaden, Gerhard; Alexander, Geoffrey; Handford, Maurice Essential Classics is a series of 2-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Presenting the bestloved and most popular works...continue... ![]() Advent at St. Paul's / Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-10-09 Works: Anonymous: Laudes Regiae; Anglican Chant: Matin Responsory (adapted from Palestrina); Jacobus Handl: Ecce concipies; Martin Peerson: Blow out the trumpet; Richard Lloyd: Drop down ye heavens; William...Performers: Johnston, Robert; Jones, Timothy; Lucas, Andrew; Oxenham, Martin; Royall, Christopher; Scott, John Conductors: Music], John Scott [Choral Ensemble: ; Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral Every year on Advent Sunday, St. Paul's Cathedral in London holds a special Carol Service. This welcome reissue featuring the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral...continue... Recording information: St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England (06/23/1997-06/26/1997)....continue... ![]() Signum Classics Anniversary Series The Early Music Collection / Cordaria; The Clerks Group; Gabrieli Consort & Players; King's Singers; Voces8 et al.1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-10-06 Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin; Cantate Domino; Gregorio Strozzi: Mascara sonata e ballata da piú Cavalieri Napolitani nel Regio Palazzo, for organ; Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata no...Performers: Carolin, Lucy [Harpsichord]; Devine, Steven; Hennessy, Gail; Kenedy, David; Kenny, Elizabeth [Theorbo]; Lyons, William; Murphy, Emma; Parle, Nicholas; Perillo, Linda; Reiter, Walter Conductors: Ensemble: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the first release from the leading independent classical label Signum Records. Beginning life as an early music specialist (with...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... ![]() Rejoice! Christmas at The Sage Gateshead / Northern Sinfonia - Simon Halsey
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