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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Thiele: Gesänge an die Sonne; Miki: Symphony for Two Worlds / Moser, Lang, Schreier, Adam

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Siegfried Thiele: Gesänge an die Sonne, for chorus; Recorded Sound: [Applause]; Minoru Miki: Kyu-No-Kyoku "Symphony for Two Worl...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Eisenberg, Matthias; Lang, Rosemarie; Moser, Edda; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Pro Musica Nipponia; St. Thomas Choir, Leipzig

To mark Kurt Masur's 85th birthday, this two-CD set features the 1981 live recording of the opening concert from the new Gewandhaus in Leipzig, never...continue...
Recording information: Neues Gewandhaus, Leipzig....continue...

Best of Bach / Various artists

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Italian Concerto, BWV 971; St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Goldberg Varia...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Eger, Arthur; Hassbecker, Eva; Kobler, Robert; Leib, Gunther; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pischner, Hans; Stolte, Adele
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Jacobs, René; Schreier, Peter; Mauersberger, Erhard; Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Best of Handel / Various artists

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Messiah, oratorium, HWV 56; The Water Music; Judas Maccabäus, oratorium, HWV 63; Jephta, oratorium, HWV 70; Handel - Bourée; Organ Concerto in F major "Cuckoo & t...
Performers: Bosse, Gerhard; Buchner, Eberhard; Buschnakowsky, Werner [Harpsichord]; Erben, Friedemann; Frimmer, Monika; Keymer, Christof; Kohler, Johannes-Ernst; Lorenz, Siegfried; Oelze, Christiane [Soprano Voc...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Creed, Marcus; ; Seyfarth, Lothar; Kluttig, Christian; Margraf, Horst-Tanu; Kurz, Siegfried; Knothe, Dietrich
Ensemble: ; Schweriner Blechbläser-Collegium

Mozart Highlights from Berlin Classics

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-04-12

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonie no 40 in G minor, KV 550; Concerto for Clarinet in A minor, KV 622; Concerto for Piano no 27 in B flat major, KV 595; Sinfonia concertante in E flat major for violin...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Berry, Walter; Casper, Bernd; Hahnchen, Dieter; Kruger, Erich; Mathis, Edith; Michallik, Oskar; Olbertz, Walter; Ousset, Cecile; Piasetzki, Erich; Prey, Hermann [Baritone Vocals]; Rosenbu...
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Kurz, Siegfried; Masur, Kurt; Haenchen, Hartmut; Goritzki, Johannes; Pommer, Max; Blomstedt, Herbert

"Too simple for children, too difficult for musicians" - that is what the great pianist Arthur Schnabel once said about Mozart’s sonatas. Indeed, what seems...continue...

J.S. Bach Highlights / various artists

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-04-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Concerto for 4 Harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065; Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Conce...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Eger, Arthur; Kobler, Robert; Leib, Gunther; Liebsch, Violetta; Lorenz, Siegfried; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pischner, Hans; Rosel, Peter; Schornsheim,...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Flämig, Martin; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Konwitschny, Franz; Schreier, Peter; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Ramin, Günther; Jacobs, René; Mauersberger, Erhard; Thomas, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Neues Bachisches Collegium

Johann Sebastian Bach is, for many, the greatest composer ever. He was also one of the most versatile, and wrote virtuosic harpsichord and organ music,...continue...

Heinrich Schütz Choral Music: "Die Himmel Erzählen"

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-03-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Herr, wenn ich nur dich, motet for double chorus & continuo, SWV 280 (Op. 7/2); Herr nun lässest du deinen Diener/Selig sind die Toten, for double chorus & continuo ("Canti...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jaroslawski, Werner; Otto, Hans
Conductors: Arman, Howard; Kreile, Roderich; Mauersberger, Rudolf
Ensemble: ; Schütz-Akademie

Händel: Die Grossen Chöre / G.F. Handel

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-09-14

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Salomo, HWV 67; Judas Maccabäus, HWV 63; Belsazar, HWV 61; Israel in Agypten, HWV 54
Performers: Adam, Theo; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Friedrich, Hartmut; Janowitz, Gundula; Loth, Gert; Munch, Roland; Nossek, Carola; Oertel, Helmut; Reinecke, Renate; Schreier, Peter; Vocals], Ernst Haefliger [Ten...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Rögner, Heinz; Knothe, Dietrich; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter

This 3-CD set offers a representative selection of the most popular choruses from Handel's biblical oratorios, starting with the Messiah, whose choruses fill a whole...continue...

Konzerte für Corno da caccia / Ludwig Guttler, hunting horn

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-08-10

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Capriccio for 2 horns, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo no 5 in G major, ZWV 190; Johann Valentin Rathgeber: Concerto for corno da caccia, strings & continuo in C major, Op 6/...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Guttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich; Klier, Gunter; Klier, Wolfgang; Lorenz, Andreas; Richter, Heinz-Dieter; Sandau, Kurt; Steger, Hans-Peter; Straumer, Roland; Titze, Guido; Zeib...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig

Recording information: Dresden, Studio Lukaskirche (1986-??-??&1987-01-??&1987-)....continue...

Sacred Music / J.S. Bach, Brahms, Bruckner et al.

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 238; Mass in G minor, BWV 235; Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248; Heinrich Schütz: Psalms of David, Op 2; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Anton Bruckner: Loc...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jaroslawski, Werner; Otto, Hans
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Flämig, Martin; Stier, Gothart; Kreile, Roderich

The church's four most recent directors of music are united in this collection, in which great sacred choral music illustrates the development of the boys'...continue...

Trumpet & More / Ludwig Guttler

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Henry Purcell: Suite for trumpet & organ in D minor; Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon no 15, for 10 parts, C. 208; Giuseppe Torelli: Co...
Performers: Guttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: ; Leipzig Bach Collegium; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Includes work(s) by Anton Bruckner....continue...

Robert Schumann: Sämtliche Orgelwerke

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-06-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Etudes (6) in Canon Form for pedal piano, Op. 56; Sketches (4) for pedal piano, Op. 58; Fugues (6) on B-A-C-H for organ (or pedal piano or harmonium), Op. 60
Performers: Hospach-Martini, Mario

Robert Schumann’s organ music pays respectful homage to Johann Sebastian Bach, linking polyphonic interweaving of voices with rich timbre and songfulness to achieve an impressive...continue...
Recording information: Winterthur, Stadtkirche (05/18/2009-05/19/2009); Winterthur, Stadtkirche (06/10/2009)....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

Heinrich Schütz: Psalmen Davids

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-03-09

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Ich freue mich des (Psalm 122), for double chorus & continuo, SWV 26 (Op. 2/5); An den Wassern zu Babel (Psalm 137), for double chorus & continuo, SWV 37 (Op. 2/16); Wohl dem, d...
Performers: chke, Thomas; Kannegieáer, Michael [Vocals]; Meiáner, Thomas [Vocals]; Menzel, Peter; Palisch, Uwe [Vocals]; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Puschbeck, Jurgen; Reinhold, Wolf; Stier, Gothar...
Conductors: Flämig, Martin
Ensemble: Capella Fidicinia Leipzig

Psalm recitals played a large role in Schutz's composing life, and the reason the Psalms of David play such a significant part in the repertoire...continue...

Arias

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Flavius Bertardus König Der Longobarden; Carl Heinrich Graun: Artaserse; Johann Friedrich Agricola: Achille in Sciro; Johann Adolf Hasse: La Clemenza di Tito; Giovanni Pe...
Performers: Alpermann, Raphael; Friedrich, Hartmut; Schornsheim, Christine; Strauch, Markus
Conductors: Pommer, Max; Haenchen, Hartmut; Reuter, Rolf

Jochen Kowalski is without doubt a legendary countertenor. And yet for all his fame, Berlin has always been his artistic home. He has been true...continue...

Classical Melodies For Easter

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 214, "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erchallet, Trompeten!" BWV 214; BWV 1068; Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons. Concerto no 1 in E major, RV269 "Spring"; Felix Mendelssoh...
Performers: Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Olbertz, Walter; Otto, Hans; Suske, Karl; Voicu, Ion
Conductors: ; Zehetmair, Thomas; Masur, Kurt; Suitner, Otmar; Bongartz, Heinz; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Konwitschny, Franz; Koch, Helmut
Ensemble: ; Berliner Solisten

The Basics story continues! This month Berlin Classics releases more classical music highlights in delightfully cohesive combinations and with appropriate visuals....continue...

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...

Händel Highlights - A sampler of Handel Favorites from Berlin Classics [3 CDs]

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-01-12

Performers: Adam, Theo; Ahlgrimm, Isolde; Auger, Arleen; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Bosse, Gerhard; Buchner, Eberhard; Buschnakowski, Werner; Erben, Friedemann; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Goritzki, Ingo; H...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Margraf, Horst-Tanu; Seyfarth, Lothar; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter; Creed, Marcus
Ensemble: ; Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin ; Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung

Handel is rivaled only by J.S. Bach as the most important composer of the Baroque period. Great orchestral works and oratorios brought the German-born composer...continue...

Handel: Salomo / Rögner, Schiml, Büchner, Polster, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-11-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Solomon
Performers: Brauns, Sigurd; Buchner, Eberhard; Bundschuh, Eva-Maria; Friedrich, Hartmut; Munch, Roland; Oertel, Helmut; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Suske, Sibylle; Termer, Helga; Vogt, Joachim; Werner, Regina; Z...
Conductors: Rögner, Heinz

Basics - Die Basis-Diskothek [Box Set]

25 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Orchestra no 4 in D major, BWV 1069; Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G ma...
Performers: Biggs, E. Power; Falewicz, Magdalena; Gabriel, Elfrun; Hallmann, Dietmar; Hiltawsky, Kurt; Hubenthal, Kurt; Hucke, Rainer; Jancik, Karl [Zither]; Kedra, Wladyslaw; Michallik, Oskar; Pistorius, Andrea...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Konwitschny, Franz; Reuter, Rolf; Herbig, Günther; Neumann, Václav; Suitner, Otmar; Masur, Kurt; Kurz, Siegfried; Kegel, Herbert; Honeck, Manfred; Kempe, R...

This gorgeous new digibox contains 25 CDs - the entire collection of the successful BASICS series. In addition to high quality recordings, a complete catalog...continue...

Air - The most beautiful Baroque melodies

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-08-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G major, BWV 1049; Concerto for Harpsichord in F minor, BWV 1056; Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D mino...
Performers: Ahlgrimm, Isolde; Biggs, E. Power; Haupt, Eckart; Pank, Siegfried; Pischner, Hans; Tast, Werner
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter; Sanderling, Kurt
Ensemble: Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Orchestra

Basics - Romanze - Classical Gems / Bongartz, Neumann, Kegel, Fricke, Apelt, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-06-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Francis Poulenc...
Performers: Herkomer, Ingeborg; Lerche, Juliane; Mitzewa, Elka; Otto, Hans; Suske, Karl; Walter, Johannes
Conductors: Bongartz, Heinz; Neumann, Václav; Kegel, Herbert; Fricke, Heinz; Hanell, Robert; Batzel, Friedemann; Apelt, Arthur; Reuter, Rolf
Ensemble: ; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Händel: L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato / Reuter

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Alessandro Severo, pasticcio, A13; L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Pastoral Ode), oratorio, HWV 55
Performers: Auerbach, Rainer; Basche, Peter; Fröhlich, Gerald; Gerbeth, Klaus; Hruba-Freiberger, Venceslava; Kapellmann, Franz-Josef; Ludwig, Rolf; Meyer, Peter; Rabsilber, Michael; Reuter, Jurgen; Scheitzb...
Conductors: Reuter, Rolf
Ensemble: Berlin Comic Opera Orchestra; Berlin Radio Chorus

Handel: Judas Maccabäus / Koch, Haeflieger, Schreier, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63
Performers: Adam, Theo; Janowitz, Gundula; Köbler, Robert; Schreier, Peter; Vocals], Ernst Haefliger [Tenor; Vogel, Siegfried
Conductors: Koch, Helmut
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Chorus

Handel: Israel in Agypten / Hauschild, Nossek, Strate, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Work(s); Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54
Performers: Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Lorenz, Siegfried; Loth, Gert; Nossek, Carola; Stier, Gothart; Strate, Petra-Ines; Vogel, Christian
Conductors: Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter
Ensemble: Leipzig Radio Chorus; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Salve Regina / Haenchen, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-01-13

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Salve Regina in A minor
Performers: Alpermann, Raphael
Conductors: Haenchen, Hartmut
Ensemble: C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra

Reference Gold - Händel: Orchesterwerke / Güttler, Virtuosi Saxoniae

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-01-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Atalanta; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.3/6, HWV 317; Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Concerto a due cori no 3 in F major, HWV 334; Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op. 3 no 2;...
Performers: Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Güttler, Ludwig; Hendel, Mario; Hohnerbach, Tom; Kircheis, Friedrich; Lorenz, Andreas; Meining, Petra; Mittag, Frank; Reike, Erik; Richter, Heinz-Dieter; Schmutzle...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Virtuosi Saxoniae

Basics - Bach: Art of Fugue, Organ Concertos / Köhler

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080; Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); Concerto for Organ in C major, BWV 594 (after Vivaldi); Concer...
Performers: Kohler, Johannes-Ernst

Basics - French Symphonies - Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Franck

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major; Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"; César Franck: Symphony in D minor, M 48; Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M 46
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Dalitz, Joachim
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Flor, Claus P.; Sanderling, Kurt; Herbig, Günther

Greatest Works - Bach / Koch, Schreier, Sanderling, Biggs, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D majo...
Performers: Amadeus Webersinke; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Grunenthal, Eberhard; Pischner, Hans; Zehetmair, Thomas [Conductor/Violin]
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Sanderling, Kurt; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Schreier, Peter
Ensemble: ; Berlin Chamber Orchestra; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig

Greatest Works - Handel / Koch, Creed, Knothe, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: The Water Music; Handel - Bourée; Utrecht Te Deum, HWV 278; Jephtha; Semele; As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel); Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63; Belshazzar, HWV 61; ...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Buchner, Eberhard; Fetting, Gisela; Janowitz, Gundula; Lorenz, Siegfried; Oelze, Christiane [Soprano Vocal]; Pohl, Gisela; Pohl, Michael; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Schreier, Peter; S...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Knothe, Dietrich; Creed, Marcus
Ensemble: ; Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin

Mozart: Exsultate, Jubilate - Geistliche Arien / Mathis

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Exsultate jubilate, K 165 (158a); Grabmusik, cantata for soloists, choir & orchestra, K. 42 (K. 35a); Die Schuldigkeit des ersten Gebots, sacred drama, K. 35; Vesperae de Dom...
Performers: Mathis, Edith; Otto, Hans
Conductors: Klee, Bernhard
Ensemble: Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresdner Kapellknaben

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...

Gloria in excelsis Deo - Vivaldi, Bach, Zelenka, etc / Güttler, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for Soprano, Trumpet and Continuo; Johann Heinrich Schmelzer: Sacro-profanus concentus musicus; Johann Adolf Hasse: Mass in G minor; Giuseppe Torell...
Performers: Bar, Olaf; Bischoff, Joachim; Eckoldt, Michael; Frenzel, Michael; Ginzel, Reinhart; Hruba-Freiberger, Venceslava; Ihle, Andrea; Kircheis, Friedrich; Klier, Gunter; Steger, Hans-Peter; Straumer, Rolan...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Trompetenensemble Mathias Schmutzler; Trompetensemble Ludwig Güttler ; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Händel: Orchesterwerke / Güttler, Virtuosi Saxoniae

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: George Frederick Handel: Atalanta; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.3/6, HWV 317; Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Concerto a due cori no 3 in F major, HWV 334; Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op. 3 no 2;...
Performers: Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Güttler, Ludwig; Haubold, Bernd; Hendel, Mario; Hohnerbach, Tom; Kircheis, Friedrich; Lorenz, Andreas; Markwart, Erich; Meining, Petra; Mittag, Frank; Reike, Erik;...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Virtuosi Saxoniae

Dresden Kreuzchoir - Legendary Recordings

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Symphoniae sacrae, Op. 10; Wohl dem, der nicht wandelt (Psalm 1), for double chorus & continuo, SWV 28 (Op. 2/7); Psalms of David, Op. 2; Psalms of David, Op 2; Der Herr ist mei...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Berndt, Tobias; Collum, Herbert; Diedrich, Michael; Ginzel, Reinhart; Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Hauptmann, Gerhard; Hoher, Frank; Jaroslawski, Werner; Krahmer, Renate; Krause, Reinhold; Kunze...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Flämig, Martin; ; Stier, Gothart
Ensemble: Blasende Music Leipzig; Capella Fidicinia am Musikinstrumenten-Museum der; Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

The Kreuzchor of Dresden developed through a church foundation in the early 13th century, making it one of the oldest institutions of its kind in...continue...

Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht / Schreier, Thomanerchor Leipzig

5 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Töre weit, SWV Anh 8; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Op. 8; Johann Eccard: Übers Gebirg Maria geht; Traditional: O du fröhli...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jäckel, Michael; Otto, Hans; Schreier, Peter; Spranger, Christoph
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Mauersberger, Erhard
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig

This fine CD presents a varied program of celebratory music for Christmas. Included are three glorious selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, contrasted with a simple...continue...

French Symphonies - Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Franck

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major; Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"; César Franck: Symphony in D minor, M 48; Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M 46
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Dalitz, Joachim
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Flor, Claus P.; Sanderling, Kurt; Herbig, Günther

These are really excellent performances, and one thing that really stands out is the orchestral sound, in ensemble and recording. This music really demands a...continue...

Handel: Alexander's Feast / Sanderlin, Hoene, Lang, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: George Frederick Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75
Performers: Hoene, Barbara; Hulsch, Hans-Rudiger; Kunz, Rolf; Kupke, Wolfgang; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Vogel, Reinhart; Wachsmuth, Hans-Jurgen
Conductors: Sanderling, Thomas
Ensemble: Handel Festival Orchestra, Halle

Berlin Classics' extraordinary series of choral works by Handel continues with the only available complete version of "Alexander's Feast."...continue...

Music for Trumpet, etc from St. Thomas / Güttler, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166); Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 166 "Wo gehest du hin?" B...
Performers: Guttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich

Concertos for trumpet and organ enjoy considerable popularity, whether recordings or live performances. The present recording, made in St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, features chorale settings...continue...

Bach: Orgelkonzerte BWV 592-596 / Johannes-Ernst Köhler

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); Concerto for Organ no 2 in A minor, BWV 593 (after Vivaldi); Concerto for Organ in C major...
Performers: Kohler, Johannes-Ernst

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...

Trumpet Modern - Hindemith, Sauguet, et al / Güttler, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Paul Hindemith: Concerto, for trumpet, bassoon & string orchestra; Henri Sauguet: Non morietur in aeternum; Bernd Franke: Pieces (6) for 10 brass instruments "Chagall Impressions"; Siegfried Thiele: ...
Performers: Glaetzner, Burkhard; Guttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich; Konigstedt, Eckart
Conductors: Kegel, Herbert; Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: ; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

Silent Night, Holy Night - Carols / Schreier, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Christmas Traditional: O du fröhliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit, carol (tune "O Sanctissima"); Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders through the Thorn); Es ...
Performers: Berndt, Tobias; Buttner, Friedemann; Klingner, Christoph; Otto, Hans; Ritschel, Markus; Rost, Monika; Ryden, Susanne; Schreier, Peter; Sommer, Martin; Stockloáa, Erik; Uhle, Cornelius; Winkler...
Conductors: Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Stier, Gothart; Siedel, Annegret
Ensemble: Bell'Arte Salzburg; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipziger Thomanerchor

Just as Germany brought us the custom of the Christmas tree, Berlin Classics now brings us these unique Christmas collections. 'Silent Night. Holy Night' presents...continue...

Concerti per l'orchestra di Dresda - Vivaldi, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, 2 Oboes, 2 Recorders and Bassoon in G minor, RV 577; Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Violin and Trumpet in D major; Johann David Heinichen: Concerto for 2 F...
Performers: Bischof, Joachim; Frenzel, Michael; Güttler, Ludwig; Haupt, Eckart; Jahn, Gudrun; Klier, Günter; Klier, Wolfgang; Lorenz, Andreas; Müller, Günter; Markwart, Erich; Philipp, Ulrich...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Virtuosi Saxoniae

Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes / Güttler Brass Ensemble

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Samuel Scheidt: Work(s); Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166); Cantata no 75 "Die Elenden sollen essen" BWV 75; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund u...
Performers: Güttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Ludwig Güttler Brass Ensemble

Basics - Bach: Famous Organ Works / Edward Power Biggs

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G major, BWV 541; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C ma...
Performers: Biggs, E. Power

Britten: War Requiem; Berg: Violin Concerto; Penderecki

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Benjamin Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66; Krzysztof Penderecki: Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima; Alban Berg: Concerto for Violin
Performers: Adam, Theo; Lovaas, Kari; Roden, Anthony; Scherzer, Manfred; Scholze, Hansjurgen
Conductors: Kegel, Herbert
Ensemble: Dresden Cathedral Boys Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Chorus; Leipzig Radio Orchestra

Ludwig Güttler in Weimar - Hummel, Fasch, Bach, Handel, etc

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Ernst: Sonata for trumpet, 2 violins & continuo in D major (doubtful); Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Sinfonia for 2 trumpets, 3 o...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Guttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich; Klier, Wolfgang; Krause, Manfred; Lorenz, Andreas; Reike, Erik; Richter, Heinz-Dieter; Sandau, Kurt; Steger, Hans-Peter; Straumer, Roland; Tit...
Conductors: Kircheis, Friedrich
Ensemble: Virtuosi Saxoniae

Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3; Poulenc: Concerto / Flor, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"; Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani in G minor
Performers: Dalitz, Joachim
Conductors: Flor, Claus P.

This disc is a logical coupling one doesn't hear all that often! The Saint-Saens Symphony is famous, of course, for being among the first grand,...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...