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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...

Handel: Acis and Galatea / Dawn Kotoski, David Gordon, Glenn Siebert, Jan Opalach - Gerard Schwarz

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

Works: George Frederick Handel: As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel)
Performers: Dupree, Jillon Stoppels; Goff, Scott [Flute]; Kriewall, Judy; Morgan, Michael G.; Shapiro, Bernard; Williams, Susan
Conductors: Schwarz, Gerard
Ensemble: Seattle Symphony Chorale

Acis and Galatea, variously described as a pastoral, a 'little opera' and a masque, is one of Handel's most popular works. It is a delectable...continue...
Recording information: Seattle Opera House, Seattle, WA (03/04/1991-03/05/1991)....continue...

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Salve Regina; Orfeo / Regina Klepper, Martina Borst

1 CD / Capriccio / 2012-04-24

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Salve Regina; Orfeo ("Nel chiuso centro"), chamber cantata for soprano, strings & continuo, Op. 2/4
Performers: Adelmann, Stefan; Borst, Martina; Hops, Berthold; Klepper, Regina
Conductors:
Ensemble: Bamberger String Quartet

No one has described Pergolesi's vocal works more splendidly and with more understanding than the philosopher and pedagogue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, author of the Dictionnaire de...continue...
Recording information: Pfarrheim Litzendorf (bei Bamberg)....continue...

Bach: Cantatas, BWV 19, 50, 79, 80 / Thomanerchor Leipzig

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Erhard Bodenschatz: Dicimus grates tibi, for chorus; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 19, "Es erhub sich ein Streit" BWV 19; Cantata no 50, "Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft" (incomplete), BWV 50; Can...
Performers: Bohme, Ullrich; Brauer, Hartmut; Garzuly-Wahlgren, Anna; Jannemann-Fischer, Gundel [Oboe]; Kegel, Albert; Leuscher, Rainhard [Arranger]; Matthes, Annelie; Meier, Bernd; Petersen, David [Bassoon]; Pfi...
Conductors: Biller, Georg Christoph
Ensemble: ; Gewandhausorchester

Rondeau features a 10 part series of cantatas for the liturgical year to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the St. Thomas' Boys Choir Leipzig. This...continue...
Recording information: Thomaskirche Leipzig....continue...

Oboe Passion: Arias & Concertos by J.S. Bach & Sons / Pauline and Nienke Oostenrijk, Jaap ter Linden

2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-02-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke, BWV 84; Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32; Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248; Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1; Ich ...
Performers: Baudet, Remy; Franenberg, Robert; Have, Wim ten; Henstra, Siebe; Leenhouts, Paul; Oostenrijk, Nienke; Oostenrijk, Pauline; Polman, Franc; Steenhoven, Karel van; Swarts, Lucia
Conductors: ter Linden, Jaap
Ensemble: Amsterdam Sinfonietta

A double CD featuring two sisters: Pauline & Nienke Oostenrijk! Pauline plays on both CDs: one featuring arias for soprano and oboe, and one featuring...continue...

Britten: Noye's Fludde / Wilks, Wilson, Wyn, BBC Concert

1 CD / SOMM / 2011-10-11

Works: Benjamin Britten: Noye's Fludde, children's opera, Op. 59; A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28
Performers: Alleyne, Susan; Anderson, Louisa; Ankier, Joanne; Barnett, Judy; Bate, Jennifer; Baylav, H. Cahit; Belas, Oliver; Berry, Christine; Blomiley, Nigel; Carson, Frank; Cass, Helen; Cinnamon, Emily; Clark...
Conductors: Wilks, Nicholas
Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra members; Finchley Children's Music Group

"This production has the benefit of very strong voices in Benjamin Luxon - resonant and impressive as 'The Voice of God' and David Wilson-Johnson as...continue...

Handel: Israel In Egypt (Complete)

2 CD / Scandinavian Classic / 2011-04-26

Works: George Frederick Handel: Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54
Performers: Damhus, Ture; Hansen, Soren Gleerup; Kappel, Ulla; Torning, Dan
Conductors: Topp, Morten

Michael Hurd: Pop Cantatas

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-02-22

Works: Michael Hurd: Jonah-Man Jazz, cantata for choir & orchestra; Prodigal, cantata for children's choir & piano; Rooster Rag, cantata for choir & orchestra; Swingin' Samson, cantata for choir & orchestra...
Performers: Bolister, Ruth; Bolt, Rachel; Fuest, David; Hare, Lucy; Jeremic, Natalee; Kaznowski, Michal [Cello]; Miller, Nick [Engineer]; Newbold, Sarah; Precious, Adam; Robertson, Martin; Sherman, Paul; Shipway...
Conductors: Corp, Ronald [Composer]

Michael Hurd was a pioneer in composing brief, witty and, above all, performable choral music for children to enjoy. Pastiche jazz, blues and rock 'n'...continue...

Merry Christmas: Traditional & New Christmas Music

1 CD / Neos Production / 2010-11-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium; Suite no 3 for orchestra in D major, BWV 1068; Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669; Peter Warlock: Bethlehem Down; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for...
Performers: Adler, Daniel [Vocals]; Althanns, Markus; Burschbeck, Benedikt; Eisert, Kilian; Hack, Noah; Hartwig, Benjamin; Hellinghausen, Raphael; Henschel, Christoph; Henschel, Markus; Henschel, Monika; Krahmer...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Henschel Quartet; Tolzer Knaben Chor Soloist

A special Christmas release, combining traditional Christmas music with the winners of a Christmas song competition sponsored by the Henschel Quartett and the BBC in...continue...
Recording information: Studio at B.O.A. Videofilmkunst, Munich (2009-05-11&2010-05-15_2010-)....continue...

Bach: Große Geistliche Chormusik

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-06-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 31 "Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jubilieret" BWV 31; Cantata no 66, "Erfreu...
Performers: Arnold, Siegfried; Bachmann, Rolf; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Bosse, Gerhard; Essbach, Gerhard; Fischer, Peter; Guttler, Ludwig; Haertel, Harry; Mannel, Armin; Morawietz, Heinz; Reuther, ...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Mauersberger, Erhard; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Thomas, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Neues Bachisches Collegium

Songs & Arias

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: John Dowland: Lachrimae or Seaven Teares; Henry Purcell: Music for a while; Thomas Morley: First Booke of Ayres; Gabriel Voigtlander: Dort saá am Wasserstrande, for voice & continuo; Johann Na...
Performers: Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Drake, Julius [Piano]; Freimuth, Michael; Genz, Christoph; Haubold, Bernd; Kircheis, Friedrich; Kittel, Sabine [Flute]; Reike, Erik; Schneiderath, Jobst; Schober, Andre...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig; Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Hallenser Madrigalisten; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Christoph Genz is one of the most-sought-after tenors of our time. His radiantly clear lyric tenor boasts such a wide spectrum of timbres, even in...continue...

Haydn: Die Schöpfung / Griffiths, Gruberova, Reiter, et al

2 CD / Nightingale Classics / 2009-09-01

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2
Performers: Grégoire, Barbara; Gruberova, Edita; Kitaya, Naoki; Reiter, Alfred; Scheidegger, Andreas; Seon-Deok, Baik
Conductors: Griffiths, Howard
Ensemble: Zurich Boys' Choir

De Courson: Lambarena - Bach to Africa

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), B...
Performers: Aladjian, Florent; Ateba, Sami; Aubin, Alain; Audin, Jean-Philipp; Audin-Toussain, Agnes; Aurelien; Boterf, Bruno [Tenor Vocals]; Calo, Oswaldo; Cavelier, Herve; Chamot, Marc; Chenadec, Raoul le; Dup...
Conductors: Gubitsch, Tomas
Ensemble: Elugu Ayong ensemble; Groupe Awana Africa; Groupe Eluguayong; Groupe Inongo; Groupe Kokayi; Groupe Lissimbu; Groupe M'Boudi; Groupe Mendzang M'Assove de Libreville; Groupe Nzi Ninbu; Groupe Nzimba; G...

This reissue of the very first concept album released by Hughes de Courson, entitled 'Lambarena: Bach to Africa', perfectly exemplifies the composer's unique fusion of...continue...
Includes mayingo / fugue on mayingo by various composers....continue...

Handel: Messiah / Stephen Cleobury, King's College Choir Cambridge

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-06-02

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias
Performers: Amherst, Timothy; Clayton, Allan; Coote, Alice; Crouch, Joseph; Rose, Matthew; Ross, Alastair; Stevens, Peter; Tynan, Ailish
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

Handel died on April 14, 1759, exactly 250 years ago in April 2009. On Palm Sunday of this year (April 5 and 11, 2009) the...continue...

Händel: Herakles / Hauschild, Polster, Büchner, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Hercules
Performers: Buchner, Eberhard; Dijkstra, Hebe; Kaltofen, Gisela; Klug, Peter; Lovaas, Kari; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Soffel, Doris; Sommerfeld, Andreas; Tomaszewski, Rolf; Vogel, Reinhart; Zahn, Dieter
Conductors: Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter
Ensemble: Leipzig Radio Chorus

Handel: The Top 40 Greatest Hits

2 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Solomon; Coronation Anthem; MEDLEY; Der Messias; Giulio Cesare; The Water Music; Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Laudate Pueri Dominum, psalm, for soprano, chorus & orchestra in...
Performers: Dollman, Ben; Grigoryan, Leonard; Grigoryan, Slava; Hey, Jamie; Hobson, David [Singer/Composer]; Kenny, Yvonne; Kirkby, Emma; Macliver, Sara; McMahon, Paul; Moon, Lucinda; O'Donnell, John; Payne, Geo...
Conductors: Measham, David; Walker, Antony; Dyer, Paul; Abbott, Graham; Kamirski, Wlodzimierz; Milton, Nicholas; Northey, Benjamin
Ensemble: ; Sirius String Quartet

Where'er you walk, zadok the priest, let the bright seraphim, arrival of the queen of sheba, handel's famous largo. all your favourites from messiah and...continue...

Historic - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sings Bach

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2008-10-17

Works: Johann Christoph Bach: Ach, dass ich Wassers genug hätte; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 158, "Der Friede sei mit dir" BWV 158; Cantata no 178, "Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält" BWV ...
Performers: Fischer, Fritz; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gohrum, Else; Henschel, Walter; Hirschfelder, Hermann; Klaiss, Hermann; Mentrup, Karl Georg; Mess, Karl-Friedrich; Oscher, Rolf; Praetorius, Lisedor; Schulz...
Conductors: Langenbeck, August

This program, recorded between 1953 and 1959, presents one of the greatest singers of our time in performances of the stately and spiritual music of...continue...

Telemann - Selected Masterworks / Güttler, Schreier, et al

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Overture-Suite for Trumpet, Oboe, Strings and Basso continuo in D major, TV 55 no D 1 "Tafelmusik, P; Concerto for flute, violin, cello, strings & continuo in A major (Tafelmu...
Performers: Angerhofer, Gunther; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Bollmann, Peter; Brodner, Rudolf; Burkhardt, Gisela; Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Eckoldt, Michael; Erben, Friedemann; Güttler, Ludw...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter; Thom, Eitelfriedrich; Koch, Helmut; Rögner, Heinz; Grüá, Hans
Ensemble: ; Capella Fidicinia Leipzig; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Bach: Cantatas BWV 111, 140, 71 / Kurt Thomas, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 111, "Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit" BWV 111; Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166); Cantata no 71, "Gott ist mein Köni...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Fischer, Peter; Genzel, Franz; Giebel, Agnes; Grummer, Elisabeth; Kastner, Hannes; Neumann, Willi; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Weimann, Hellmut
Conductors: Thomas, Kurt

Peter Schreier - Legendary Recordings

6 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Es kostet viel, ein Christ zu sein, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 522), BWV 459 (BC; Ich halte treulich s...
Performers: Adam, Karl-Dietried; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Güttler, Ludwig; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter; Heidrich, Gunter; Köbler, Robert; Losche, Siegfried; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Olbertz, Walt...
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Klee, Bernhard; Kurz, Siegfried; Koch, Helmut; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; Kegel, Herbert; Hanell, Robert
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Renowned as a lyric tenor, Peter Schreier has specialized in Mozart roles since his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1967, and has expressed a...continue...

Bach - Legendary Recordings / Thomanerchor Leipzig

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Cantata no 59 "Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten" BWV 59; Cantata no 51, "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen," BWV 51; Magnificat; Cantata no 5...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Arnold, Siegfried; Augér, Arleen; Büchner, Eberhard; Bartel, Hans Christian; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Borleis, Jens; Bosse, Gerhard; Donath, Günther; Erben,...
Conductors: Ramin, Günther; Thomas, Kurt; Mauersberger, Erhard; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

On May 29, 1723, J.S. Bach arrived in Leipzig. That meant that St. Thomas' School had a new teacher, the choir of St. Thomas' had...continue...

Barocke Weihnacht - Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc / Oelze, Markert, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Francesco Manfredini: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 3; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky: Sonata Natalis in C major; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E ma...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Eabach, Gerhard; Eckoldt, Michael; Esterl, Egbert; Frenzel, Michael; Haupt, Christina; Haupt, Eckart; Kappler, Thomas; Kelemen...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig

This collection, packaged for the holidays in an attractive slipcase, assembles three of the best selling Christmas recordings by Ludwig Guttler. He is not only...continue...

Bach: Kantaten BWV 29, 119 / Rotzsch, Werner, Riess, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 29, "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir" BWV 29; Cantata no 119, "Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn" BWV 119
Performers: Arnold, Siegfried; Bosse, Gerhard; Kästner, Hannes; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Reuther, Almuth; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Siebach, Konrad; Stephan, Gunther; Werner, Regina

Bach: Cantatas BWV 4, 56, 82 / Karl Richter

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2007-02-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 56, "Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen" BWV 56; Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82
Performers: Bilgram, Hedwig; Clement, Manfred; Duft, Herbert; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Kiskalt, Fritz; Kolbinger, Karl; Kuhl, Detlef; Nothas, Walter; Ortner, Franz; Schloter, Elmar
Conductors: Richter, Karl
Ensemble: Munich Bach Orchestra

In addition to the less well known 'Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen', two of Bach's most important and highly regarded Cantata's 'Christ lag in...continue...

Telemann: Cantatas for bass voice / Mertens, Il Gardellino

1 CD / Accent / 2007-02-04

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Es sind schon die letzten Zeiten, TV 1 no 529; Die Liebe gegen meinen Gott, TV 1 no 350; In allen meinen Taten, TV 1 no 928; Wo soll ich fliehen hin, TV 1 no 1724; Essercizii ...
Performers: Akiha, Mika; Coppieters, Frank; De Winne, Jan; Derijckere, Alain; Dowling, Deirdre; Glodeanu, Mira; Hermans, Liesbeth; Hermans, Marleen; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Marcel; Ryelandt, Francois; Schiffer...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Il Gardellino Ensemble

Among Telemann's more than 1400 church cantatas there are remarkable many works for bass solo. Telemann himself was an experienced baritone and often helped out...continue...

Debut - Hyunah Yu - Bach, Mozart: Arias

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2007-01-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 32 "Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen" BWV 32; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Cantata...
Performers: Borovka, Vladislav; Fiser, Jan; Klecka, Pavel; Pospisil, Lukas; Sevcik, Jiri; St'astny, Frantisek; Yu, Hyunah
Conductors: Sato, Shuntaro

"As a calling-card for a young singer entering the profession, Hyunah Yu's ambitious recital shows enough genuine quality to justify EMI's obvious faith in this...continue...

Simply Christmas - Home for the Holidays

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2006-09-26

Works: Christmas Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French); O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (German); As I out rode this enderes night (The Coventry Shepherds' Carol) (16th century); I Wonder As I Wa...
Performers: Cafe; Douglas, Bill; Galway, James [Flute]; Gomez, Eddie [Bassist]; Mitchell, Emily; Petri, Michala; Samuels, Dave; Shinozaki, Ayako; Stoltzman, Richard [Clarinet]; Wall, Jeremy
Conductors: ; Pople, Ross; Neary, Martin; Georgiadis, John
Ensemble: Canadian Brass; London Festival Orchestra; Munich Radio Orchestra; National Philharmonic Orchestra

Includes work(s) by Christmas Traditional....continue...

Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, etc/ Ross Pople, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-02-14

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Déluge, oratorio for voices, chorus & orchestra, Op. 45; Carnival of the animals; Wedding Cake for Piano and String Orchestra in A flat major, Op. 76; Septet for pia...
Performers: Beckett, Edward; Freyhan, Michael; Knight, Julia; McGee, Robin; Page, David le; Smith, Amanda; Szucs, Ferenc; Walker, Nicholas
Conductors: Pople, Ross
Ensemble: London Festival Orchestra

The grand zoological fantasy called Le Carnaval des Animaux by Camille Saint-Sans (1835-1921) is only the best known of several devilishly witty pieces this composer...continue...

Trumpet Festival - Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance / Schäfer

1 CD / Christophorus / 2005-10-07

Works: Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39; Alessandro Scarlatti: Arie (7) con tromba sola; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Trumpet in B flat major; Gaetano Donizetti: Sonata for Oboe and ...
Performers: Cassar, Stefan; Forberger, Gesine; Izsak, Judith; Lagemann, Arne; Netzel, Arndt; Probst, Jurgen; Schafer, Joachim; Seidel, Yvonn; Stechbart, Oliver; Vitalie, Katie; Walther, Frank; Weingardt-Schoen, ...
Conductors: Popovic, Anton
Ensemble: Bratislava Chamber Orchestra; Joachim Schäfer Trumpet Ensemble

Keisuke Wakao plays Mozart, et al / Friends of the Boston SO

1 Super Audio CD / PentaTone Classics / 2005-06-01

Works: Johann Christian Bach: Quartet for flute (or oboe/violin), violin, viola & cello in B flat major Op. 8/6, CW B56 (T. 307/2); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet for Oboe and Strings in F major, K 370 (3...
Performers: Barker, Edwin; Basrak, Cathy; Knudsen, Sato; Lowe, Malcolm; Martin, Thomas [Clarinet]; Romanul, Victor; Wakao, Keisuke

Handel: Organ Music, Deutsche Arien, etc

1 CD / Meridian / 2004-08-03

Works: George Frederick Handel: Dalla guerra amorosa, HWV 102a; Suite for Keyboard in G minor, HWV453; German Arias (9); Air in G minor, HWV 457; Sonata for Oboe and Basso Continuo in C minor, HWV 366/Op. 1...
Performers: Fenton, Jane; Isepp, Martin; Kenny, Yvonne; Sanger, David; Scully, Mary; Shirley-Quirk, John; Watkins, Sara [Oboe]

Although most of Handel's vocal and instrumental music outside of the late operas and oratorios dates from his youth, it a naive to consider it...continue...

Shushan The Palace

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2004-05-04

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), BWV 208 (BC G1, G3); Jane Siberry: A Star Shall Rise Up Out of Jacob (after Mendelssohn)...
Performers: Benson, Sally; Dube, Martine; Friedman, Mark; Geggie, John; Hutchenreuther, David; Kiesewaiter, Peter; Kiesewalter, Tob; Kirwan, Jill; Lafrance, Manon; Lane, Christopher; Roe, Jim; Roseman, Leah; Sar...

Building on an international reputation as one of the great creators and innovators in contemporary popular music, legendary Canadian artist Jane Siberry goes a step...continue...
Personnel: Jane Siberry (vocals, keyboards); Mark Friedman , Martine Dubé (violin); Sally Benson (viola); Peter Kiesewalter (clarinet, keyboards); Jim "Eno" Roe (oboe); Chris Lane, Manon Lafrance...continue...

In My Heart -17th & 18th Century Italian Songs /Ramón Vargas

1 CD / RCA Records / 2003-01-21

Works: Giulio Caccini: Amarilli mia bella, for voice & continuo (from Le nuove musiche); Giacomo Carissimi: Vittoria, vittoria, mio core; Alessandro Scarlatti: Il Pompeo; L'honestà negli amori; Anton...
Performers: Anderson, John; Black, Nigel; Bucknall, Nicholas; Chu, Katherine; Edmund-Davies, Paul; Garland, Roger; Lale, Peter; Laurence, Christopher; Pleeth, Anthony [Cello]; Pyatt, David [Horn]; Vargas, Ramon ...

Personnel: Ramón Vargas (tenor); Paul Willey, Rolf Wilson, Roger Garland (violin); Peter Lale, Bruce White (viola); Tony Pleeth (cello); Paul Edmund-Davies (flute); Nicholas Bucknail (clarinet);...continue...

Bach: Cantata Arias for Soprano / Rosique, Fuster, et al

1 CD / La Ma De Guido / 2001-04-24

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93; Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantat...
Performers: Apellaniz, Carlos; Fuster, Jesus; Rosique, Ruth; Sanchis, Salvador; Sapina, Javier

Daniel Taylor - Portrait

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; John Dowland: Third and Last Booke of Songes; Come Again; Lachrimae or Seaven Teares; Second Book of Songs or Ayres; H...
Performers: Bergeron, Sylvain; Brault, Oliver; Cartier, Pierre; Haynes, Bruce; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Martin, Andreas [Lute]; Moran, Christine; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Poirier, Rejean; Scott Me...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

"...Taylor has made several solo recodings and this appealingly assembled disc contains items from four of them. All but one of the pieces belong to...continue...

Edition Bachakademie Vol 42 - Cantatas BWV 133-135 / Rilling

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 1999-12-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 133, "Ich freue mich in dir" BWV 133; Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiss, BWV 134; Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder straf nicht in deinem Zorn, BWV 135
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Baldin, Aldo; Buchberger, Hubert; Chambon, Jacques; Erhard, Hans-Joachim; Etzold, Kurt; Forchert, Walter; Gartiser, Peter; Haublein, Hans; Haupt-Brauckmann, Barbara; Huttenlocher, Phil...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart ; Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Bach - Arias & Oboe d'amore / Taylor, Haynes, et al

1 CD / ATMA / 1999-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Concerto for Oboe d'Amore in A major, BWV 1055; Cantata no 116, "Du Freidefürst, Herr Jesu Christ" BWV 116; Cantata no 165, "O heilges Geis...
Performers: Brault, Oliver; Cartier, Pierre; Hayes, Bruce; Moran, Christine; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Poirier, Rejean; Scott Metcalfe [Violin/Viola]; Taylor, Daniel

The Promise of Ages - A Christmas Collection / Parrott

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1998-10-20

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Festgesang "Hark! The herald angels sing"; Christmas Traditional: Nos galan (New Year's Eve), carol (Welsh); Ther Is No Rose of Swych Vertu, carol (English); Ther Is No Ros' (Engli...
Performers: Balding, Caroline; Carolan, Lucy; Consort, Taverner; Kelly, Frances [Harp]; Lyons, William; MacNamara, Amanda
Conductors: ; Parrott, Andrew
Ensemble: Taverner Consort

Andrew Parrott and the Taverner Consort and Choir collaborated on this eclectic collection of Christmastime music. Songs include "Ther Is No Rose of Swych Vertu," "O Magnum Mysterium," "Hark! The Hera...continue...

Clérambault: Cantatas, Simphonias / Le Concert Spirituel

1 CD / Naxos (USA) Import / 1998-09-22

Works: Louis-Nicolas Clérambault: Trio Sonata for 2 violins & continuo ("La Magnifique"); La Mort D'Hercule, cantata; Sonata L'impromptu; Chaconne (Simphonia V); La Félicité (Symphonia ...
Performers: Coadou, Luc; Cohën-Akenine, Patrick [Violin]; Daubigney, Jocelyn; Metzger, Hilary; Rannou, Blandine
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Ensemble: Le Concert Spirituel Orchestra & Chorus

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Handel: Messiah / Mackerras, Harwood, Baker, Esswood, et al

2 CD / CCT Import / 1998-03-24

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Beers, Adrian; Harverson, Alan; Harvey, Keith; Harwood, Elizabeth [Soprano Vocals]; Herincx, Raimund; Jones, Philip; Sillem, Maurits; Tear, Robert
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Ambrosian Singers

Sacred Cantatas / Klepper, Borst, Bamberger String Quartet

1 CD / Capriccio / 1998-01-01

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Parafrasi del Christus; Giovanni Pergolesi: Salve Regina; Francesco A Bonporti: Mittite Dulces; Ite molles; Georg Philipp Telemann: Am sechsten Sonntage nach dem Feste..., TV 1 no ...
Performers: Adelmann, Stefan; Borst, Martina; Hops, Berthold; Klepper, Regina
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Ensemble: Bamberg String Quartet

Grace / Kathleen Battle

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-03-18

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Joshua; Hugo Wolf: Schlafendes Jesuskind ("Sohn der Jungfrau"), song for voice & piano (Mörike Lieder); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Laudate Dominum; Johann Seb...
Performers: Allen, Nancy [Harp]; Arak, Alan; Baker, Timothy; Battle, Kathleen; Baumer, Bruce R.; Bennion-Feeney, Krista; Bushman, Robin; Caplin, Martha; Carroll, David; Church, Sandra [Flute]; Curtis, Charles; D...
Conductors: Sadin, Robert

Bach: Cantatas for Alto / Rappe, Mysinski, Concerto Avenna

1 CD / CD Accord / 1996-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 35, "Geist und Seele wird verwirret" BWV 35; Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54; Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Vergnügte Ruh, ...
Performers: Gizinska-Mysinska, Ewa; Kojro, Danuta; Malanowicz, Jaroslaw; Mysinski, Andrzej; Rappe, Jadwiga; Wojnowicz, Tytus; Zalewski, Marcin
Conductors: Mysinski, Andrzej
Ensemble: Chorus; Concerto Avenna

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Orfeo / Borst, Klepper, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 1995-01-01

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Orfeo, Op. 2 no 4 "Nel chiuso centro"
Performers: Adelmann, Stefan; Borst, Martina; Burmeister, Klaus; Busch, Karlheinz; Hops, Berthold; Klepper, Regina; Rehn, Rudiger; Waschneck, Roland
Conductors:
Ensemble: Bamberg String Quartet

Brecht-Weill: Songs / Gisela May

1 CD / Capriccio / 1989-01-01

Works: Kurt Weill: Happy End; Das Berliner Requiem; Die Dreigroschenoper; Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny
Performers: Dersch, Wolfgang; Dittmann, Horst; Eberhardt, Werner; Lotz, Siegfried; May, Gisela; Samko, Milan; Schmieder, Manfred; Sonsalla, Gundula
Conductors: Krtschil, Henry
Ensemble: Orchestra

Carter: The Vocal Works (1975-1981) / Speculum Musicae

1 CD / Bridge /

Works: Elliott Carter: A Mirror on which to Dwell; In Sleep, In Thunder; Syringa; Three Poems of Robert Frost
Performers: Bartlett, Eric; Blustine, Allen; Ciesinski, Katherine; Druckman, Daniel; Fader, Oren; Graham, John; Hudson, Benjamin; James, Dennis [doublebass]; Karis, Aleck; MacCourt, Donald; Martin, Lois; Mase, R...
Conductors: Palma, Donald; Black, Robert; Purvis, William; Starobin, David
Ensemble: Speculum Musicae