Mozart: Missa Brevis in D major; Missa Brevis in B flat major; Regina Coeli / Elizabeth Cragg, Deborah Miles-Johnson, Daniel Auchinloss, Lawrence White1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Regina coeli, antiphon for soprano, chorus & orchestra, K. 127; Mass no 8 for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major (missa brevis), K. 194 (K. 186h); Fantasia for Mechanica...Performers: Auchincloss, Daniel; Cragg, Elizabeth; White, Lawrence [Baritone Vocal]; Winpenny, Tom Conductors: Lucas, Andrew Ensemble: ; St Albans Cathedral Choir During his years in Salzburg, Mozart wrote a series of shorter mass settings, for which he drew on the models of his senior colleague Michael...continue... Recording information: The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, (07/18/2012-07/20/2012)....continue... ![]() 50 Best Organ Classics3 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; Durufle, Maurice; Durufle-Chevalier, Marie-Madeleine; Eisenberg, Matthias; Germani, Fernando; Gil, Jean-Louis; Kynast... 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... ![]() Giuseppe Giordani: Offertorios for voice and organ / Daniela Nuzzoli: mezzo-soprano; Marcello Rossi: organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-02-12 Works: Giuseppe Giordani: Offertori for voice & organPerformers: Nuzzoli, Daniela; Rossi, Marcello The selection of pieces presented in this CD offers an initial view of Giordani's extensive corpus, focusing on the Offertories for soprano and also touching...continue... Recording information: Collegiata S. Bartolomeo, Morrovalle (MC) (06/2011)....continue... ![]() Sequialtera - organ works by Handel and Stanley / James Tibbles at New Zealand's historic Johannes Avery organ1 CD / Atoll / 2013-02-12 Works: George Frederick Handel: Il Pastor Fido; Esther; John Stanley: Voluntary for organ in D minor, Op. 5/8; Voluntary for organ in D major, Op. 6/5; John Blow: Voluntary for organ in C major; Arcangelo C...Performers: Tibbles, James Recording information: Ponsonby Baptist Church, Auckland (05/2006)....continue... ![]() Essential Choral - Over 2 hours of uplifting classics2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D, RV 589; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Magnificat in D, BWV 243; Cantata no 140; Mass in B minor; George Frederick Han...Performers: Barley, Peter; Bell, David [Organ]; Beniston, Paul; Bowley, John; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garcia, Jose Luis; Harper, Heather; Harrhy, Eiddwen; Lott, Felici... Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Willcocks, David; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Welser-Möst, Franz; Neumann, Peter; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Muti, Riccardo; Tennstedt, Klaus; Pappano, Antonio;... This collection of popular choral classics starts with some of the glories of the Baroque era by some of its greatest composers like Vivaldi, Handel...continue... ![]() A Cathedral's Voice, Organ of the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans - Bach, Byrd & Schumann / Jonathan Ryan, organ1 CD / Raven Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in D major, BWV 532; William Byrd: Clarifica Me Pater (I), for keyboard, MB 47; Clarifica Me Pater (II), for keyboard, MB 48; Clarifica Me Pater (II...Performers: Ryan, Jonathan [Organ] Acclaimed for his strong communicative skills, exceptional use of the organ's capabilities, and bold programming, Jonathan Ryan has received six first prize awards at international...continue... Recording information: Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport, Louisiana (04/30/2012-05/02/2012)....continue... ![]() Michel Corrette: Suites for organ performed on the organ of the Church of Notre Dame in Guibray / Jean-Louis Durrand, organ1 CD / Carthagene Records / 2012-12-11 Works: Michel Corrette: Suite en la tierce majeure, for organ; Suite du Sixième ton, for organ; Suite du Septième ton, for organ; Suite du Huitième ton, for organPerformers: Durand, Jean-Louis [Organ] Notes in French only....continue... Recording information: Notre-Dame de Guibray, Falaise, Normandy, France (03/21/1982-03/23/1982)....continue... ![]() Redcliffe Restored / Mozart, Sibelius, Elgar / Andrew Kirk, Organ of St Mary Redcliffe1 CD / Regent Records / 2012-12-11 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Fantasia for Mechanical Organ in F minor, K 608; Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Michael Christian Festing: Largo, Allegro & Aria with 2 variations, for organ; Georgi Mushe...Performers: Kirk, Andrew This is the first recording of the newly restored 1911 Harrison Organ in St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol. Restored in 2010, the organ is regarded as...continue... Recording information: St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England (09/12/2011-09/13/2011)....continue... ![]() Gottlieb Muffat: Toccatas; Capriccios; Canzonas; Ricercars / Jorg-Andreas Botticher, organ1 CD / New Pan / 2012-12-05 Works: Gottlieb Muffat: Toccata for organ no 1 in D minor; Ricercar for organ no 1 in D minor; Toccata for organ no 14 in G minor; Ricercar for organ no 29 in G minor; Toccata for organ no 3 in A minor; Can...Performers: Botticher, Jorg-Andreas Recording information: Klosterkirche, Muri, Switzerland (07/06/2009-07/08/2009)....continue... ![]() Out of the Forest - Music for corno da caccia of Telemann, Tunnell / Michael Tunnell, corno da caccia; Jack Ashworth, organ and harpsichord1 CD / Centaur / 2012-11-19 Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Horn in D major; Johann Joachim Quantz: Concerto for horn & orchestra no 3 in E flat major; Johann Friedrich Fasch: Concerto for 2 horns, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, str...Performers: Ashworth, Jack; Bonczyk, Patrick; Farrar, Byron; Halliday, Jane; Heim, Bruce; Hill, Michael; Karr, Kathy; Karr, Matthew; Potochnic, Jennifer; Rafferty, J. Patrick; Tunnell, Michael Conductors: Ensemble: Solo Corno Caccia Recording information: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Louisville, Kent (2011)....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... ![]() Weihnachtssingen - An Evening of Christmas Carols - works by Buxtehude; Walter Kraft; Johann Eccard; Heinrich Schutz; Peter Cornelius et al. / Lubecker Knabenkantorei1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-11-13 Works: Gregorian Chant: Hodie Christus natus est, antiphon, mode 1; Johannes Unger: Organ Improvisation no 1; Organ Improvisation no 2; Organ Improvisation no 3; Organ Improvisation no 4; Organ Improvisatio...Performers: Jensch, Jan-Handrik; Maier, Johanna; Unger, Johannes Conductors: Muller, Michael D. Ensemble: ; Lubecker Knabenkantorei Since 1948 the Lübecker Knabenkantorei has invited audiences to join them for their Christmas concerts at St Mary's Church in Lübeck. These invitations have brought...continue... Recording information: St. Gertrud Church (05/12/2012-05/20/2012); St. Marien Kirche, Lübeck, Germany (05/12/2012-05/20/2012); St. Gertrud Church (07/08/2012); St. Marien Kirche, Lübeck, Ger...continue... ![]() I Wonder as I Wander / Rutter, Vaughn Williams, Chilcott, Nixon, Howells, Jones, Mendelssohn, Preston, Cooman / Brian Jones, The Copley Singers / Christian Lane, organ and piano1 CD / Gothic Records / 2012-11-13 Works: John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Carl Rütti: I Wonder as I Wander, for choir & organ; Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (for the film ...Performers: Jones, Brian; Lane, Christian [Organ]; Malkus, Sean [Tenor Vocal]; McCullough, Graeme; Moyer, Sarah [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Jones, Brian Ensemble: ; The Copley Singers "I wander as I wander" was recorded at Harvard Memorial Church with the Copley Singers, a professional choir under the direction of Brian Jones (who...continue... Recording information: Memorial Church, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (2012-06-11_2012-06-12&2012-)....continue... ![]() Michel Corrette: Offertoire L'Eclatante, etc.; d'Agincourt: Organ suites / Jean Louis Durand, organ1 CD / Carthagene Records / 2012-11-13 Works: Michel Corrette: L'Éclatante, offertory for organ; Suite des Troisième et Quatrième tons, for organ; Hymne pour la Dédicace, for organ; Suite du Cinquième ton, for organ; Hym...Performers: Durand, Jean-Louis [Organ] French organist Jean-Louis Durand was born in Bordeaux to a family of musicians and organ builders. He has played the organ since he was 12,...continue... Recording information: L'Église de la Madeleine, Verneuil-sur-Avre (10/05/1981-10/07/1981)....continue... ![]() Celebrate Christmas - Britten, Willcocks, Pinel, Byram-Wigfield / The Choristers of St. Georges Chapel, WindsorÆs Castle1 CD / Regent Records / 2012-11-13 Works: Henry John Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's City, carol; Christmas Traditional: Zither Carol (Czech); In dulci jubilo (Piæ Cantiones); Il est né, le divin enfant (French); Hajej, nynej, Jez...Performers: Byram-Wigfield, Timothy [Organ]; Pinel, Richard; Thomas Armstrong [Composer/Conductor] Conductors: Byram-Wigfield, Timothy Ensemble: ; The Choristers of St. Georges Chapel, WindsorÆs Castle Recording information: Exeter College Chapel, Oxford, England (03/14/2011-03/15/2011); St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle (03/14/2011-03/15/2011); Exeter College Chapel, Oxford, England (07/21/2011); ...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... ![]() A Year in Exeter Cathedral - Sacred music for chorus & organ by Mawby, Praetorius, Warlock, Merulo, Shephard, Gretchaninov et al.1 CD / Priory / 2012-10-09 Works: Gabriel Jackson: Tomorrow ye go forth, Advent Vesper responsory; Colin Mawby: Jesus Christ the apple tree, for chorus; Michael Praetorius: In dulci jubilo; Peter Warlock: Benedicamus Domino; Claudio ...Performers: Davies, David [Organ] Conductors: Tanner, Stephen Ensemble: Exeter Cathedral Choir Drawing on a repertoire of sacred music that has grown and developed over hundreds of years, the choral tradition at Exeter Cathedral continues to flourish....continue... Recording information: Exeter Cathedral (04/17/2011-05/19/2011)....continue... ![]() Historic Organs of Malta and Gozo - works by Scarlatti, Cotunnacci, Frescobaldi, Zipoli, Novenko, Bottazzo, Clementi et al. / Michal Novenko, organ1 CD / Priory / 2012-10-09 Works: Alessandro Scarlatti: Toccata for keyboard in G major (Primo e secondo libro di Toccate no 5; Toccate per Cembalo "Settim; Carlo Cotumacci: Ligatura, for organ; Girolamo Frescobaldi: Fiori Musicali, ...Performers: Novenko, Michal The program of this CD reflects the fact that practically all the historic organs of the Maltese Islands were built in the Italian style. In...continue... Recording information: Gozo (05/20/2011-05/24/2011); Malta (05/20/2011-05/24/2011)....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... ![]() Bonbons for Organ - 21 selectons by Handel, Mozart, Sousa, Verdi, Gounod, Daquin, Campra, Dubois et al. / Martin Setchell: organ1 CD / Atoll / 2012-10-09 Works: Albert Renaud: Toccata in D minor, Op 108/1; George Frederick Handel: Solomon; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Elvira Madigan; Felix Arndt: Nola; Francois Dubois: Fiat lux; Martin Setchell: Three Piece Suit...Performers: Setchell, Martin [Organ] This album includes a selection of classic favorites, as well as Martin Setchell's own works. The classics include compositions by Mozart, Handel, Dubois, and many...continue... Recording information: Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand (11/18/2000-11/19/2000)....continue... ![]() The Organs of the Canary Islands with performances on 11 different organs / Michal Novenko, Tomas Flegr & Martin Bocker, organs2 CD / Priory / 2012-10-09 Works: Soror da Piedade: Discurso de 1st Tom, for organ; Narcís Casanoves: Paso de primero tono, for organ; Antonio Mestres: Toccata in the sixth mode, for organ; Marcha o Juego de Clarines, for organ;...Performers: Bocker, Martin; Flegr, Tomas; Novenko, Michal Few people know that there are dozens of organs in the Canary Islands, although most of them are not in playable condition. The ones that...continue... Recording information: Canary Islands (04/26/2009-05/03/2009)....continue... ![]() J.S. Bach & C.P.E. Bach: Works for Organ & Oboe / André Isoir, organ; Michel Giboureau, oboe1 CD / Phaia Music / 2012-09-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 12, "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen" BWV 12; Sonata for oboe & keyboard in G minor, BWV 1030R; Cantata, BWV 21; BWV 1031; BWV 1034; Sonata for flute (or violin) & key...Performers: Giboureau, Michel; Isoir, Andre The common element among the variety of stylistically and formally divergent works that make up this album is the appealing sound of the organ and...continue... Recording information: Saint-Cyprien-en-Périgord (2006)....continue... ![]() Chorales and Preludes, works for chorus or organ / Choral Scholars of St Martin in the Fields1 CD / Champs Hill Records / 2012-09-25 Works: David Bowerman: Improvisation on Little Cornard, for organ; Sicilian Mariners, for organ (after a traditional melody); Chorale Prélude on the Old 100th, for organ; London New, for organ (after a...Performers: Earis, Andrew; Ford, Martin; Stout, David [Vocals] Conductors: Earis, Andrew Ensemble: ; Choral Scholars of St Martin in the Fields As an established and skilled voice for the organ, composer David Bowerman was a natural choice to team with the Dr. Andrew Earis of the...continue... Recording information: St. Martin in the Fields, London, England....continue... ![]() The Best Classical Hits Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E "The Four Seasons", Spring; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture...Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Eisenberg, Matthias; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gutierrez, Horacio; Layton, Stephen; Menuhin, Yehudi; Morris, James; Wayne Marshall [Piano/Organ] Conductors: Lysy, Alberto; Sanderling, Kurt; Jansons, Mariss; Cleobury, Stephen; Marriner, Sir Neville; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Previn, Andre; Muti, Riccardo; Welser-Möst, Franz; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Gö... Ensemble: ; Cambridge Classical Players ![]() The Best Wedding Music Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; George Frederick Handel: Water Music Suite no 2 in D; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's Ma...Performers: Andre, Maurice; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bayco, Frederic; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Hunt, Gordon [Oboe]; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Lundkvist, Erik; Parker-... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Ericson, Eric; Fischer, George; Muti, Riccardo; Lehani, Fritz ![]() Christian Wolff: For Piano 1; For Pianist; Burdocks / Christian Wolff, flute; Gordon Mumma, french horn; John Nash, violin; David Behrman, viola; Frederic Rzewski, piano1 CD / Wergo / 2012-09-12 Works: Christian Wolff: For Piano I; For Pianist; Burdocks, for 10 partsPerformers: Behrman, David; Mumma, Gordon [Composer]; Nash, Johnny; Rzewski, Frederic [Composer]; Tudor, David [Composer/Piano]; Wolff, Christian [Composer] In the early 1960s, Wergo launched a series that would become a legend in the history of contemporary music recordings. Studio Reihe Neuer Musik featured...continue... Recording information: Dartmouth College, Hanover NH, USA (08/1971)....continue... ![]() A Treasury of English Keyboard Music / Gerald Gifford, harpsichords and organ
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