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Bach: Violin Concertos nos 1 & 2; Concerto BWV 1053; Concerto BWV1060 / Viktoria Mullova, violin

1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2013-06-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin no 2 in E major, BWV 1042; Concerto for Harpsichord in E major, BWV 1053; Concerto for Violin in D minor, BWV 1052; Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor, ...
Performers: Dantone, Ottavio; Mullova, Viktoria
Conductors: Dantone, Ottavio
Ensemble: Accademia Bizantina

Viktoria Mullova's Bach recordings for Onyx have received worldwide praise. For this album, she once again teams up with harpsichordist Ottavio Dantone in a program...continue...

Giacomo Carissimi: Jonas & Jepthe / The Oxford Chorale; Trinity Baroque

1 CD / Edition Lilac / 2013-05-28

Works: Giacomo Carissimi: Jonas; Jephte
Performers: Arnold, Elizabeth; Beauchamp, Cameron; Gosta, Predrag; Kulp, Esther; Matthews, Julia; McCarren, Holly; Newell, Patrick; Soph, Steven; Sutton, Kevin; Wor, Magdalena
Conductors: Gosta, Predrag

Two of Carissimi's most famous oratorios, performed by early music ensemble New Trinity Baroque in collaboration with the Choir of Oxford College (The Oxford Chorale)...continue...

The Heifetz Piatigorsky Concerts [2012] (21 CDs)

21 CD / RCA Records / 2013-05-07

Works: Maurice Ravel: Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in A minor; Felix Mendelssohn: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in D minor, Op. 49; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20; Trio for Piano and String...
Performers: Amoyal, Pierre; Baker, Israel; Belnick, Arnold; Hamilton, Malcolm; Harshman, Allan; Heifetz, Jascha; Lateiner, Jacob; Lesser, Laurence; Majewski, Virginia; Pasquale, Joseph de; Pennario, Leonard; Pia...
Conductors: Wallenstein, Alfred

The renowned artists, violinist Jascha Heifetz and cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, joined forces in 1949 at Chicago's Ravinia Festival. Twelve years later, and now good friends,...continue...

Bel Canto Bully: The Musical Legacy of the Legendary Opera Impresario Domenico Barbaja with music by Rossini, Weber, Bellini et a.

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30

Works: Gioachino Rossini: La Gazzetta; Otello; Mosè in Egitto (Naples version); La Donna del lago; Maometto II; Carl Maria von Weber: Euryanthe; Vincenzo Bellini: Il Pirata, opera; Gaetano Donizetti: R...
Performers: Adami, Filippo; Amou, Akie; Bandelow, Karen; Colonna, Monica; Ganassi, Sonia; Giordani, Marcello; Guagliardo, Giovanni; Mahieux, Ugo; Mironov, Maxim; Podles, Ewa; Pratt, Jessica; Regazzo, Lorenzo; Th...
Conductors: Franklin, Christopher; Fogliani, Antonino; Koch, Martin; Zedda, Alberto; Amberger, Martin; Morandi, Pier G.; Walter, Alfred; Mercurio, Steven; Rota, Marcello; Benini, Maurizio

Domenico Barbaja (1777-1841) was the legendary impresario who dominated European operatic stages for thirty years. The ruthless mogul was at the very heart of the...continue...

W.F. Bach: Harpsichord Works, Vol. 4 - Sonata for 2 harpsichords; Sonatas (3) for harpsichord / Julia Brown & Barbara Baird, harpsichords

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30

Works: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Concerto (Sonata) for 2 harpsichords in F major, F. 10 (BR A12) (previously attrib. J.S. Bach, BWV A; Keyboard Sonata in C major, F. 1a (BR A2b) (later version); Keyboard Son...
Performers: Baird, Barbara; Brown, Julia

Wilhelm Friedmann Bach was significant in developing the relatively new keyboard sonata form between the Baroque and Classical periods. Combining stylistic elements from his father's...continue...
Recording information: Beall Concert Hall, University of Oregon School of Musi (03/26/2012-03/27/2012)....continue...

Elzbieta Sikora: Solo & Electronics for Zbigniew Herbert - works by Ophele, David Simpson, Isphording, Latchoumia

1 CD / Dux (Poland) / 2013-04-30

Works: Elzbieta Sikora: Orpheus Head 2, for flute & tape; Suite for cello & tape; Suite for harpsichord & tape no 2; Reflets Irisés, for piano & electro-acoustic sounds
Performers: Isphording, Goska; Latchoumia, Wilhem [Piano]; Ophele, Emmanuelle; Simpson, David

This release presents music by one of the most important electronic and contemporary composers Sikora Elzbieta....continue...
Recording information: Espace de projection, Paris, France (11/25/2008-12/01/2008); Groupe de Recherches Musicales studios, Paris, France (11/25/2008-12/01/2008); Ina-GRM Studio 116 (11/25/2008-12/01/...continue...

Japanese Melodies / Yo-Yo Ma

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-04-23

Works: Kosaku Yamada: Matsushima Ondo, folk song, for voice & piano; Chugoku-Chiho-No-Komoriuta, folk song, for voice & piano; Rentaro Taki: Kojyo no tsuki; Japanese Traditional: Zui-Zui-Zukkorobashi, folk ...
Performers: Ma, Yo-Yo; Nakagawa, Masami; Yoshiwara, Sumire [Percussion]; Zander, Patricia
Conductors: Mamiya, Michio
Ensemble: Pro Musica Nipponia

Recording information: Niiza-Shimin-Kaikan-Hall, Saitama, Japan (11/25/1983-11/26/1983)....continue...

Rameau: Les Amants Trahis / Guilmette, Sly, Beauséjour

1 CD / Analekta / 2013-04-23

Works: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Thétis, cantata for bass, violin & continuo; Les Amants trahis, cantata for 2 soloists, viol & continuo; Aquilon et Orithie, cantata for bass, violin & continuo; Le Berger ...
Performers: Beauséjour, Luc; Guilmette, Hélène; Sly, Philippe [Bass Baritone]
Conductors: Beauséjour, Luc

As Rameau wrote in his treatise on harmony, "A good musician should surrender himself to all the characters he wishes to portray, and like a...continue...
Recording information: Église St-Augustin de Mirabel, Quebec, Canada (10/2012)....continue...

Mayr: Il sacrifizio di Jefte, sacred oratorio / Bassenz, Iranyi, Sellier, Kupfer. Franz Hauk

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26

Works: Simon Mayr: Il sacrifizio d'Ifigenia, opera
Performers: Hauk, Frank [Harpsichord]
Conductors: Hauk, Frank [Harpsichord]
Ensemble: Simon Mayr Ensemble

It is only in the last few years, largely as a result of the pioneering performances of the Simon Mayr Chorus and Ensemble conducted by...continue...
Recording information: Asamkirche Maria de Victoria, Ingolstadt, Germany (09/01/2009-09/04/2009)....continue...

J.S. Bach: The French Suites, BWV 812-817 / Alessandra Artifoni

2 CD / Dynamic / 2013-03-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite no 4 in E flat major, BWV 815; French Suite no 2 in C minor, BWV 813; French Suite no 5 in G major, BWV 816; French Suite, for keyboard no 3 in B minor, BWV 814 (B...
Performers: Artifoni, Alessandra

Alessandra Artifoni began to study the harpsichord at the age of nine. It was at that early age that she became an enthusiast of early...continue...
Recording information: Villa L'Oriuolo, Florence, Italy (07/2012)....continue...

Gottlieb Muffat (1690-1770): Componimenti Musicali; Parthie in D minor; Parthie Parisien / Naoko Akutagawa, harpsichord

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26

Works: Gottlieb Muffat: Parthie for harpsichord in D minor, MC B2; Componimenti Musicali no 7, for harpsichord, MC A19 (Ciaconna con 38 Variazioni); Parthie Parisien for harpsichord in A minor, MC B19; Comp...
Performers: Akutagawa, Naoko

Gottlieb Muffat was the youngest son of composer Georg Muffat, inheriting a prodigious talent at the keyboard. The cosmopolitan nature of his works shows the...continue...
Recording information: Schüttbau, Rügheim, Germany (03/13/2012-03/15/2012)....continue...

Couperin: Concerts Royaux, Clavecin en Concert / Luc Beauséjour

1 CD / Analekta / 2013-03-26

Works: François Couperin: Concerts royaux, for harpsichord or violin, flute, oboe, viol & bassoon (Troisième livre de pièces d
Performers: Beausejour, Luc
Conductors: Beauséjour, Luc
Ensemble: Clavecin en Concert

Royally yours!

Elegant, graceful, aristocratic, light and playful, Couperin's music is a reminder of the splendor and spirit of King Louis XIV's court. Internationally renowned

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Recording information: St. Augustin-de-Mirabel Church, Mirabel, Quebec, Canada (10/2012)....continue...

Nodebog - Musical pleasures & divertissements from 18th C. Norway / Hans Olav Gorset (flute) & Friends

3 CD / 2 L Records / 2013-03-26

Works: Anonymous, Truels Johannesson Hvidt Music Book: Preludium for alto recorder; La Lovis, air for 2 recorders; Engelsk dants (English Dance), for alto recorder; Chavailer dantz, for alto recorder; Paspi...
Performers: Bothner-By, Cathrine [Soprano Vocal]; Gorset, Hans Olav; Innervik, Kjell Tore; Johansen, Lars Henrik [Harpsichord]; Lislevand, Andre [Viola da Gamba]; Lund, Vegard; Stene, Hakon Morch

NODEBOG presents musical pleasures and "divertissements" from 18th century Norway. These rediscovered treasures from the past can only be recreated through living performance today, here...continue...
Recording information: Jar Kirke, Oslo, Norway (02/2012)....continue...

License to Thrill - Works and transcriptoins by Bach, Vivaldi, Gershwin, Chick Corea, Piazzolla et al. / Joe Burgstaller, trumpet

1 CD / Summit Records / 2013-03-12

Works: Joe Burgstaller: Within, for chorus & trumpet; Lullaby; Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for solo keyboard no 1 in D major (after Vivaldi Op. 3/9), BWV 972 (BC L189); George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess; ...
Performers: Arnhold, Joelle [Vocals]; Burgstaller, Joe; Burke, Mary; Butterman, Karl [Vocals]; Cheng, Stephanie; Clark, Alex; Ferrari, John; Ganger, Joshua [Vocals]; Gargiulo, Julian [Piano]; Herrington, Benjami...

Trumpet titan Joe Burgstaller (formerly of Canadian Brass) presents a compendium including baroque, classical, contemporary classical, traditional spiritual, diazole, Chick Corea, and Sting! This wond...continue...
Recording information: 2012....continue...

Karajan Adagio: Music to Free Your Mind - Over 150 minutes of soothing, calming contemplative classics

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-03-05

Works: Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5; Jules Massenet: Medita...
Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Borwitzky, Ottomar; Brandis, Thomas [Violin]; Maas, Emil; Maus, Frank; Meyer, Wolfgang [Organ]; Schwalbé, Michel; Spierer, Leon; Stempnik, Gerhard; Zoeller, Karlheinz
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic

Music to free your mind - over two and a half hours of soothing, calming, contemplative classics played by the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by the...continue...

Desert Island Discs

3 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2013-03-05

Works: Eric Coates: By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2; Paganini Variations; Giaco...
Performers: Alexander, Roberta [Soprano Vocals]; Baillie, Alexander; Bjorling, Jussi; Boriskin, Michael; Botha, Johan; Chen, Evelyn; Dawson, Lynne; Farrall, Joy; Garcia, Jose-Luis; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal...
Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Ormandy, Eugene; Slatkin, Leonard; Pritchard, John; Cleobury, Nicholas; Daniel, Paul; McGegan, Nicholas; Szell, George; Previn, Andre; Foster, Lawrence; Maazel, Lorin; Davis, Carl; S...
Ensemble: ; Taverner Players

Scarlatti and the Neapoliton Song - Sonatas and Canzonas / Letizia Calandra, soprano; Francesco Cera, harpsichord

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-02-26

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 103; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 214/L 165; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 9/L 413; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 176; S...
Performers: Calandra, Letizia; Cera, Francesco

The disc combines several of Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas with Neapolitan songs by various composers of the era, exploring the influences of these songs on Scarlatti's...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di S. Anatolia, Colle di Tora, Rieti, Italy (09/2009)....continue...

50 Best London Symphony Orchestra

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 8 in F, Op. 93; Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 4; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony ...
Performers: Beroff, Michel; de Peyer, Gervase; Isserlis, Steven; Loriod, Jeanne; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer]; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry
Conductors: Jochum, Eugen; Previn, Andre; Boult, Adrian; Gardelli, Lamberto; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Khachaturian, Aram; Hickox, Richard; Davis, Colin; Barbirolli, John

This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks from the catalogues of EMI Records, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics of recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra under...continue...

The London Flute

1 CD / Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Import / 2013-02-26

Works: Francesco Mancini: Sonata for recorder & continuo no 4 in A minor; Francis Forcer: Chaconne for harpsichord in E major (from the Babell MS); Arcangelo Corelli: Sonata for violin & continuo in G minor...
Performers: Coen, Bart [Recorder]; Milne, Nicholas; Stinders, Herman
Conductors:
Ensemble: Per Flauto

Recording information: Augustinus Kerk, Antwerp, Belgium (AMUZ) (01/05/2012-01/07/2012)....continue...

J. S. Bach: The Six French Suites / Colin Tilney, clavichord

2 CD / Music & Arts / 2013-02-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite no 1 in D minor, BWV 812; French Suite no 2 in C minor, BWV 813; French Suite, for keyboard no 3 in B minor, BWV 814 (BC L21); Suite in E flat, BWV 819a; French Su...
Performers: Tilney, Colin

A superbly recorded new version of this cycle. Tilney is internationally known for his harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano playing, with many solo recordings on DG...continue...
Recording information: Philip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria, B (06/2009/09/2009)....continue...

Daniel Gottlob Truk: Easy Keyboard Sonatas 13-24; Piano Sonata (1783) / Michael Tsalka, piano

2 CD / Grand Piano / 2013-02-26

Works: Daniel Gottlob Türk: Harpsichord Sonata no 1 in F major, HedT.99.3.1; Harpsichord Sonata no 2 in A minor, HedT.99.3.2; Harpsichord Sonata no 3 in G major, HedT.99.3.3; Harpsichord Sonata no 4 in...
Performers: Tsalka, Michael

"Türk's leichte sonatas are both aesthetically accomplished and important to our understanding of the Classical period's pedagogical practices. Furthermore, the sonatas' correlation to central st...continue...
Recording information: Newton Centre, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (08/02/2011-08/05/2011)....continue...

Marie-Nicole Lemieux: Meilleurs Moments - arias by vivaldi, Scarlatti, Handel and Brahms. Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto

1 CD / Analekta / 2013-02-26

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Stabat Mater; Domenico Scarlatti: Salve Regina; George Frederick Handel: Mi palpita il Cor, HWV 132; Irene, idolo mio; Lungi da me, pensier tiranno!; Johannes Brahms: Neun Gesän...
Performers: Beausejour, Luc; Eugelmi, Nicolo; Keesmaat, Amanda; Labbe, Marie-Celine; McMahon, Michael
Conductors: Lamon, Jeanne

Just a few notes of Marie-Nicole Lemieux's velvety contralto is all it takes to fall under her spell. With her unique timbre, innate sense of...continue...

50 Best Organ Classics

3 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...

To Touch, To Kiss, To Die - Songs by Henry Purcell, Anthony Poole & John Dowland / Valer Barna-Sabadus

1 CD / Oehms / 2013-02-26

Works: Henry Purcell: Fairy Queen, Z 629; She loves and she confesses too, song, Z. 413; Don Quixote, Z 578; Music for a while; A New Ground for Harpsichord in E minor, Z T682 "Welcome to all the pleasures"...
Performers: Barna-Sabadus, Valer; Watts, Olga; Wolf, Axel

The CD "Hasse reloaded" was enthusiastically received by the critics and was included on the German Record Critics' Best List. Oehms Classics is delighted that...continue...
Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche, Munich-Sendling (09/12/2012-09/14/2012)....continue...

Gerog Ludwig Böhm: Complete Harpsichord and Organ Music / Simone Stella

4 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-02-26

Works: Georg Böhm: Prelude for organ in F major; Capriccio for harpsichord in D; Minuet for keyboard in G major; Prelude, Fugue and Postlude for keyboard in G minor; Chaconne in G major; Suite for harp...
Performers: Stella, Simone

Spanning 4 CDs and presenting over three hours of absorbing listening, this charming release explores the musical output of Georg Böhm - one of the...continue...
Recording information: Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate, Perugia, Italy (05/11/2012-05/14/2012); OnClassical Studio, Pove del Grappa (05/11/2012-05/14/2012); Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate, Perugia, Italy (09/2...continue...

Nicolo Porpora: Cantatas / Artur Stefanowicz, Ens. Club europa

1 CD / CD Accord / 2013-02-26

Works: Nicola Porpora: Abbandonato e solo, cantata for alto & continuo; Ecco che il primo albore, cantata for voice & violin; Destatevi, o pastori, for voice & continuo, Op. 1/9; Oh se fosse il mio core, ca...
Performers: Cybulska-Amsler, Dorota [Harpsichord]; Stefanowicz, Artur
Conductors: Stefanowicz, Artur;
Ensemble: Dorota Cybulska-Amsler; ensemble club europa; Europa Ensemble

This disc includes compositions by Niccolo Porpora and Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, two composers rarely known to the general public. Porpora's Cantatas inspired later generations of...continue...
Recording information: Tibor Varga Foundation Studio, Grimisuat, Switzerland (2003); Witold Lutoslawski Concert Hall of Polish Radio (2003); Tibor Varga Foundation Studio, Grimisuat, Switzerland (2008...continue...

Gudmundur Högnason: Hymnodia Sacra / Carmina Chamber Choir; Nordic Affect; Árni Heimir Ingólfsson: director

1 CD / Smekkleysa / 2013-02-12

Works: Statius Olthof: Músíkulof, for chorus; Andi Guds eilífur er, song; Arni Heimir Ingólfsson: Eilíft lof med elsku hátt, song; Gudmundur Högnason: Heyr _ú, Guds b...
Performers: Blondal, Kristin Erna; Halldorsdottir, Marta Gudrun; Haroardottir, Guorun Hrund; Karlsson, Gudmundur Vignir; Loftsdottir, Hanna [Cello]; Nyhlin, Karl; Oskarsdottir, Gudrun; Stefansdottir, Halla Stein...
Conductors: Ingolffson, Arni Heimir
Ensemble: ; Nordic Affect

Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard
Most of the music is sung in unison or by a solo voice. Much of it sounds...continue...
Recording information: Langholtskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland (2009-06-29&2009-07-06_2009-)....continue...

Music from the Age of Louis XV - Music of Couperin, Forqueray, Rameau and Duphly / John Kitchen, 1769 Taskin harpsichord

1 CD / Delphian Records / 2013-02-12

Works: François Couperin: Pièces de clavecin, Book 2; Jean-Baptiste Forqueray: La Dubreüil (from Pièces de viole, Deuxième Divertissement); Antoine Forqueray: La Leclair; La L...
Performers: Kitchen, John

John Kitchen, uniquely familiar with Edinburgh's internationally acclaimed collections of early keyboard instruments, turns his attention to the world's most famous harpsichord: the Taskin harpsichord...continue...
Recording information: St. Cecilia's Hall, University of Edinburgh (04/11/2012-04/12/2012)....continue...

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...

Purcell: Music for Pleasure and Devotion / Andrew Parrott, Taverner Consort

1 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; Earle, Richard; Grant, Simon [Bass Vocal]; Hollowa...
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...

Viktor Kalabis: Symphonies & Concertos / Petr Skvor, violin; Zuzana Ruzickova, harpsichord; Josef Suk, violin; Milan Langer, piano et al.

3 CD / Supraphon / 2013-02-07

Works: Viktor Kalabis: Symphony, No 2, Op 18 ("Sinfonia Pacis"); Concerto for Violin & orchestra no 1, Op. 17; Symphonic Variations for large orchestra, Op. 24; Concerto for large orchestra; Symphony no 3, ...
Performers: Formacek, Jiri; Kejmar, Miroslav; Langer, Milan; Peter Skvor [Violin/Conductor]; Ruzickova, Zuzanna; Suk, Josef
Conductors: Kosler, Zdenek; Kalabis, Viktor; Neumann, Václav; Slovák, Ladislav; Belohlávek, Jirí; Konvalinka, Milos; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Koutnik, Tomas Norbert; Formacek, Milos
Ensemble: ; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble; Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble; Prague Chamber Orchestra; Prague Symphony Orchestra

To mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of Viktor Kalabis, one of the most distinguished 20th-century Czech composers, Supraphon is releasing this special selection...continue...
Recording information: Prague....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...

The Shakespeare Concerts Series, Vol. 1: Shakespeare's Memory / Chad Sloan, Andrea Chenoweth, Kellie Van Horn

1 CD / Navona / 2013-01-29

Works: Joseph Summer: With Mirth in Funeral, for baritone & piano (from Oxford Songs); On The Death Of A Fair Infant, for voice & string quartet; Leda and the Swan; Full Fathom Five, for mezzo-soprano, teno...
Performers: Chenoweth, Andrea [Soprano Vocal]; Ferrante, Maria; Hartelova, Lydie; Sekera, Miroslav; Sloan, Chad [Baritone Vocal]; Van Horn, Kellie; Vickers, Justin; Watson, Ian
Conductors:
Ensemble: Kalmia String Quartet

Shakespeare's Memory is the first offering in Navona's Shakespeare Concerts Series. Vol. 1 includes Summer's original chamber and vocal compositions set to Shakespeare's dramas and...continue...

Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen: Christmas and sacred music by J.S. Bach, Telemann & Handel / Lucia Popp, soprano (rec. 1982)

1 CD / Acanta / 2013-01-29

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Ich danke dem Herrn von ganzem Herzen (Psalm 111), TWV 714; George Frederick Handel: Samson, HWV 57; Messiah, HWV 56; Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248; Cant...
Performers: Doll, Susanne; Hynninen, Jorma; Popp, Lucia; Reinhart, Carole Dawn; Schuster, Frits [Double Bass]; Sekreve, Henk; Waterman, Joël; Waterman, Robert
Conductors: Voorberg, Marinus

Acanta presents this 1982 re-issue of Christmas and sacred music featuring soprano Lucia Popp. During this time Lucia Popp had reached the height of her...continue...

François Couperin: Suites for Viola da gamba nos 1 & 2; Suite for Harpsichord no 27 / Mikko Perkola, viola da gamba; Aapo Hakkinen, harpsichord

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-01-29

Works: François Couperin: Suite 1, for viola da gamba & continuo (Pièces de viole); Pièces de violes, Suite no 2 in A minor; 27e ordre for harpsichord (Pièces de clavecin, IV)
Performers: Hakkinen, Aapo; Perkola, Mikko

François Couperin wrote some of France's greatest music in the classical style. The Suites for Viola da gamba and Harpsichordare late works, published in 1728,...continue...
Recording information: St. Catherine's Church, Karjaa, Finland (05/16/2011-05/18/2011)....continue...

The Unknown Purcell: Sonatas by Daniel Purcell / Hazel Brooks, violin; David Pollock, harpsichord

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2013-01-29

Works: Daniel Purcell: Toccata for harpsichord in A minor; Chaconne for violin (or recorder) & harpsichord in A minor; Solo (Sonata) for recorder (or violin) & continuo in D major; Solo no 2 for flute (or r...
Performers: Brooks, Hazel; Pollock, David [Harpsichord]

Nearly all of Daniel Purcell's surviving solo harpsichord music consists of arrangements, the only clear exception being the short Toccata, a brief essay in the...continue...
Recording information: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Summertown, Oxford (08/01/2011-08/04/2011)....continue...

Sergio Cervetti: Keyboard3 - Works for Piano, Harpsichord & Organ / Karolina Rojahn, Maria Teresa Chenlo, Sergio Cervetti, Karel Martinek

1 CD / Navona / 2013-01-29

Works: Sergio Cervetti: Estudios australes (3) for piano; Alberada, for harpsichord; Hard Rock, for harpsichord; Candombe, for harpsichord; Seven Farewells to Paradise, for piano; In principio erat verbum, ...
Performers: Cervetti, Sergio; Chenlo, Maria Teresa; Martinek, Karel; Rojahn, Karolina

Keyboard Cubed is Cervetti's second recording for Navona and takes the listener into a world of kinetic and emotionally charged sound forged from 3 keyboard...continue...

Violinist Steven Staryk: A Retrospective, Vol. 3 - Bach / Kenneth Gilbert, harpsichord

1 CD / Centaur / 2013-01-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin in D minor, BWV 1052; Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023; Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Sonata for flute (or violin) & k...
Performers: Gilbert, Kenneth; Staryk, Steven
Conductors: Haitink, Bernard; Staryk, Steven
Ensemble: ; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

A Year With Jesus / Gloria, Miserere, Stabat Mater, Magnificat, Requiem by Bach, Pergolesi, Mozart et al. / Véronique Gens, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Andrew Parrott, Riccardo Muti et al.

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, cantata, BWV 123; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; Magnificat, BWV 243; Herz und Mund und ...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Chance, Michael; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gens, Veronique; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Lesne, Gerard; Neilz, Jacques; Rampal, Jean-Pierre; Veyron-Lacroix, Robert
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Herreweghe, Philippe; Christophers, Harry; Hill, David; Cleobury, Stephen; Mandrin, Emmanuel; Lara, Francisco; ; Hillier, Paul; Plasson, Michel; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Willcocks, David;...
Ensemble: ; Brunel Ensemble; Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne; Il Seminario Musicale; La Petite Bande; Taverner Players; The Hilliard Ensemble; The Sixteen (Choir)

From Easter Sunday to All Saints' Day, A Year with Jesus is the ultimate collection of sacred music to help celebrate the Christian holidays. This...continue...

Marin Marais: Folie - Suites for violin and basso continuo / Philippe Pierlot: bass viol; Rainer Zipperling: bass viol; François Guerrier: harpsichord; Eduardo Egüez: theorbo

1 CD / Flora / 2013-01-08

Works: Marin Marais: Suite en ré; Suite en La; Suite en Mi
Performers: Egüez, Eduardo; Guerrier, François

In the year 1700, Corelli published his Violin Sonatas Op. 5, without doubt the most important collection of instrumental music of the beginning of the...continue...
Recording information: l'Eglise de Basse-Bodeux (10/2011)....continue...

Francois Couperin: Pieces de Violes, 1728 / Jordi Savall, Ton Koopman, Ariane Maurette

1 Super Audio CD / Alia Vox / 2013-01-08

Works: François Couperin: Suite 1, for viola da gamba & continuo (Pièces de viole); Pièces de violes, Suite no 2 in A minor
Performers: Koopman, Ton

Originally released in 1975 by Astrée, this legendary recording was the first of many milestone recordings by Jordi Savall featuring Baroque repertoire. Couperin wrote these...continue...
Recording information: L'Église Romane de Saint Lambert des Bois, Yvelines (12/1975)....continue...

Boccherini: Cello Concerto in B flat major; J.C. Bach: Sinfonia Concertante in A major; Symphony Op. 18 No. 1 / Yo-Yo Ma, cello

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-01-08

Works: Luigi Boccherini: Concerto for Cello no 9 in B flat major, G 482; Johann Christian Bach: Symphonie Concertante for violin, cello & orchestra in A major, CW C34 (T. 284/4); Symphony for double orchest...
Performers: James, Layton; Ma, Yo-Yo; Zukerman, Pinchas
Conductors: Zukerman, Pinchas
Ensemble: ; Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Recording information: O'Shaughnessy Hall, St. Paul, MN....continue...

Cembalo: Inspiration und Originalitat - works by d'Anglebert, Bach, Froberger & Vivaldi / Mechthild Winter, harpsichord

1 CD / Querstand / 2013-01-08

Works: Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: Suite for harpsichord no 2 in G minor (Pièces de Claveçin); Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite no 2 in C minor, BWV 813; Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BW...
Performers: Winter, Mechthild

The first solo CD from experienced Leipzig-based harpsichordist Mechthild Winter on the Querstand label is played on a harpsichord built after a famous old Ruckers...continue...
Recording information: Evangelisch-lutherische Gnadenkirche Leipzig-Wahren (09/2010)....continue...

Giacomo Antonio Perti: Moses, Leader of the Jewish People / Ensemble Les Nations

1 CD / Tactus / 2013-01-08

Works: Giacomo Antonio Perti: Il Mosè conduttor del popolo ebreo, oratorio
Performers: Baldassari, Maria Luisa
Conductors: Baldassari, Maria Luisa
Ensemble: Ensemble Les Nations

The revival of the 1685 oratorio Moses, Leader of the Jewish People for five voices, trumpet, and strings celebrates the 350th anniversary of the birth...continue...
Recording information: Pieve del Tho Brisighella (RA), Italy (08/2011)....continue...

Arnold Rosner: Musique de Clavecin; Sonatine d'Amour; Daniel Pinkham: Partita for Harpsichord / Barbara Harbach, harpsichord

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Arnold Rosner: Musique de clavecin, for harpsichord, Op. 61; Sonatine d'amour for harpsichord; Daniel Pinkham: Partita for harpsichord
Performers: Harbach, Barbara

The eminent composer/harpsichordist /organist Barbara Harbach performs a program of music for harpsichord by American composers Arnold Rosner and Daniel Pinkham. Ms. Harbach has toured...continue...
Recording information: Kenmore United Methodist Church, Buffalo, New York (1990)....continue...