Bach, Händel - Works in romantic organ arrangements / Wolfgang Baumgratz, organ1 CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Works: Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Chorale improvisation & fugue after Bach's "Singt dem Herrn ein neues Lied" (BWV 225); Arrangement of Bach's Adagio (Air célèbre), BWV 1068; Arrangement of Bach' s Vari...Performers: Baumgratz, Wolfgang Bach and Händel in arrangements by Max Reger, Alexandre Guilmant, and Sigfrid Karg-Elert: these are the top names that have been brought together for you...continue... ![]() Schmidt: Book of the Seven Seals / Lippert, Rootering, Dasch, Nicoli, Chum. Luisi, MDR SO2 CD / Querstand / 2013-05-14 Works: Franz Schmidt: Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln (The Book of the Seven Seals), oratorioPerformers: Lippert, Herbert [Tenor Vocals]; Rootering, Jan-Hendrik; Schönheit, Michael Conductors: Luisi, Fabio Ensemble: Middle German Radio Choir Leipzig; Middle German Radio Symphony Orchestra The main choir-symphonic work by Austrian composer Franz Schmidt, and one of the most important oratorios of the 20th century. A rarity both in concert...continue... ![]() James Macmillan: Missa Dunelmi1 CD / Priory Import / 2013-04-09 Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: For Lo, I Raise Up, anthem, Op. 145; Bryan Kelly: Summer in winter, for chorus & organ; Michael Fleming: Kindle a light to lighten the darkness, for chorus & organ; James M...Performers: Dover, Sarah [Vocals]; Gerth, Louise [Vocals]; Halford-Macleod, Honor [Soprano Vocal]; Lee, Simon [Tenor vocals]; Massey, Francesca Conductors: Lancelot, James The Durham Cathedral Choir performs a world premiere recording of Missa Dunelmi (Durham Mass) commissioned by them along with other European choral works....continue... Recording information: Durham Cathedral (02/06/2012-02/08/2012)....continue... ![]() Helmut Walcha: Chorale Preludes, Vol. 3 / Delbert Disselhorst, organ1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Helmut Walcha: Chorale Preludes, Vol. 3Performers: Disselhorst, Delbert Helmut Walcha was one of the most influential organists of the 20th century. His Chorale Preludes stand as a testament to his enrichment of the...continue... Recording information: First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois (10/23/2011-10/24/2011)....continue... ![]() Psalms and Motets for Reflection - Taverner, Stainer, Poulenc, Stanford, MacMillan1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: William Crotch: Psalm 47, for chorus; Johannes Eccard: Maria Wallt zum Heiligtum; James MacMillan: A New Song, for chorus & organ; Ivor Atkins: Psalm 2, for chorus; Psalm 96, for chorus; John Tavener...Performers: Bloss, Michael Conductors: Edison, Noel Ensemble: ; Choir of St. John's Elora Choral elements from Protestant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and medieval traditions are included in this anthology of anthems and motets, many drawing inspiration from the Psalms....continue... Recording information: St. John's Church, Elora, Ontario, Canada (04/29/2011-05/01/2011)....continue... ![]() God Makes a Path1 CD / FBCIA / 2013-03-13 Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 1 in G modal minor ("Bryn Calfaria"); Prelude on Welsh Hymn Tunes for organ no 3 in C major ("Hyfrydol" ...Performers: Delmoni, Arturo [Violin]; Frazier, Margaret; Harp, Daniel; Martorella, Stephen; Scheele, Katie; Shealy, Jason [Baritone Vocal]; Tannehill, Esperanza [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Unruh, Steve ![]() The Cranmer Legacy 1662-2012 - Vaughan Williams; Sanders; Spicer / Choir of St. Michael at the North Gate; Benjamin Bloor, organ; Tom Hammond-Davies, director1 CD / Regent Records / 2013-03-12 Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Morning, Communion & Evening Services for unison chorus, chorus & organ in D minor; John Sanders: The Firmament, for treble soloist, chorus & organ; Paul Spicer: Let not your ...Performers: Bloor, Benjamin [Organ]; Brown, Zoë; Wayman, Louise Conductors: Hammond-Davies, Tom Ensemble: ; Choir of St. Michael at the North Gate This recording is a celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer, which was originally compiled by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in 1662....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 [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... ![]() The John Cage Edition Vol. 47: The Complete Organ Works - "The Harmony of Maine"; Souvenir; ASLSP, Organ2/ASLSP / Gary Verkade, organ2 CD / Mode Records / 2013-02-26 Works: John Cage: Souvenir, for organ; Some of "The Harmony of Maine" (Supply Belcher), for organ & 6 assistants; ASLSP, for piano; Organ2/ASLSPPerformers: Vèrkade, Gary The organ is ideally suited to Cage's aesthetic - its multiple of stops make it the ultimate prepared instrument. And the fact that sound emanates...continue... Recording information: Nederluleå Church, Gammelstad, Sweden (2007-11-08&2007-11-09&2007-)....continue... ![]() Britten: The Sacred Choral Music / Choir of New College Oxford, Higginbottom2 CD / Novum / 2013-02-26 Works: Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27; A Wedding Anthem, for soprano, tenor, chorus & organ, Op. 46; The Company of Heaven; Te Deum in C major; Jubilate Deo, for chorus & organ in E flat major...Performers: Bloor, Benjamin [Organ]; Cutting, Guy; Geidt, James; Grahl, Steven; Grainger, Emma; Pritchard, Nick; Saunderson, Duncan; Thain, Lawrence [Organ] Conductors: Higginbottom, Edward Ensemble: ; Choir of New College Oxford Benjamin Britten's sacred music is among the most engaging and original music of its kind composed in the middle years of the 20th century. New...continue... Recording information: Chapel of New College Oxford (2011-07-18_2011-07-20&2012-)....continue... ![]() Exultate Deo - works by Palestrina, Leighton, Parry, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, Byrd, Rutter et al. / Choir of the Chapels Royal; Andrew Arthur: organ1 CD / The Classics Label / 2013-02-12 Works: Francis Poulenc: Exultate Deo; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus; Kenneth Leighton: O be joyful in the Lord (Jubilate Deo), for chorus & organ; Hubert Parry: I was glad; Songs (6) of Far...Performers: Arthur, Andrew; Drury, Elizabeth; Harwood-White, Rachel [Oboe]; Hill, Alison; Jones, Sophie [Vocals]; Neal, Graham [Tenor Vocal] Conductors: Carey, Colm Ensemble: ; Choir of the Chapels Royal The Psalms of David, sometimes referred to as the hymn-book of the bible, have inspired composers writing for the church through the ages. The Choir...continue... Recording information: Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb (11/09/2011-11/11/2011)....continue... ![]() The Very Best of Benjamin Britten [3 CDs]3 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Benjamin Britten: The Young person's guide to the orchestra; Cello Symphony, Op. 68; Elegy for Viola solo; Peter Grimes; Passacaglia, for orchestra, Op. 33b (from "Peter Grimes"); Quartet for Strings...Performers: Allen, Thomas; Alley, John [Piano]; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Blatchly, Mark; Booth, Claire; Bostridge, Ian; Coleman-Wright, Peter; Dean, Stafford; Drake, Julius [Piano]; Fullbrook, Charles; Gritton, Susan;... Conductors: Pesek, Libor; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Knussen, Oliver; Brown, Iona; Warren-Green, Christopher; Paavo, Järvi; Hickox, Richard; Willcocks, David; Brunelle, Philip; Haitink, Bernard; Harding, Daniel Ensemble: ; Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble; Endymion Ensemble Since his death in 1976 many musicians have looked at Benjamin Britten's scores anew - not simply the repertory Britten never recorded, but the many...continue... ![]() Teach Me to Walk in the Light: And Other Favorite Children's Songs / Mormon Tabernacle Choir1 CD / Mormon Tabernacle / 2013-01-29 Works: Alexander Schreiner: I Think the World Is Glorious, song; William B. Bradbury: "Give," Said the Little Stream; Sally Deford: If the Savior Stood Beside Me, song; Leah a. Lloyd: I Think When I Read Th...Performers: Christiansen, Clay; Elliott, Richard [Organ]; Unsworth, Andrew Conductors: Ensemble: Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Orchestra at Temple Square The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square bring your favorite Primary Children's songs to life in this unprecedented collection of all-new arrangements and...continue... Recording information: Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah (05/15/2012-05/19/2012)....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... ![]() The English Cathedral Series, Vol. 17 - works by Howells, Messiaen, Elgar / James Thomas, David Humphreys, organists at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral1 CD / Regent Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Fantasia and Toccata for Organ in D minor, Op. 57; Frank Bridge: Lento (In memoriam C.H.H.P.), for organ (Little Organ Book no 7), H. 139; Harold Darke: Piece for Organ (fr...Performers: Humphreys, David; Thomas, James The organ at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral was built in 2010. It has four manuals and 59 speaking stops, with more than 3,500 pipes. The program...continue... Recording information: St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Suffolk, England (06/27/2011-07/28/2011)....continue... ![]() Lodewijk de Vochte: Memorare /Ludo Claesen, Cappella Concinite; Luk Bastiaens, organ1 CD / Phaedra / 2013-01-08 Works: Lodewijk de Vocht: Canticas (14), for 3 voices; Duo Cantus Mariani, for 3 voices; Larghetto for organ; Missa in Honorem AngelorumPerformers: Bastiaens, Luk Conductors: Claesen, Ludo Ensemble: ; Cappella Concinite Lodewijk de Vocht is one of the most unforgettable personalities of the Antwerp Music scene in the first half of the 20th century. He was...continue... Recording information: Heilig Hart Church, Hasselt, Belgium (03/10/2012-03/11/2012)....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... ![]() Fauré: Requiem. Villette, Roger-Ducasse: Motets / Argenta, Keenlyside. David Hill1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetarePerformers: Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen Conductors: Hill, David Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (1996-06-17_1996-06-20&1996-)....continue... ![]() Frank Martin: The Complete Works for Flute in chamber music and with orchestra / Emmanuel Pahud, flute; Piemontesi, piano; Berndt, organ2 CD / Musiques Suisses / 2013-01-07 Works: Frank Martin: Ballade for flute & piano; Sonata da chiesa, version for flute & strings (orchestrated by V. Desarzens); Ballade no 2 for flute & piano (or flute, string orchestra & piano) (after Balla...Performers: Berndt, Tobias [Organ]; Pahud, Emmanuel; Piemontesi, Francesco Conductors: Fischer, Thierry Ensemble: ; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Recording information: Victoria Hall, Genève (02/29/2012-03/02/2012)....continue... ![]() Gyorgy Ligeti: Atmospheres1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-12-11 Works: György Ligeti: Atmosphères, for large orchestra; Volumina, for organ; Lux aeterna, for 16 unaccompanied voices; Study no 1 "Harmonies," for organ; Lontano, for orchestra; Ramifications, f...Performers: Zacher, Gerd Conductors: Abbado, Claudio; Franz, Helmut; Boulez, Pierre; Atherton, David Ensemble: ; Ensemble InterContemporain The 20th century inspired music that was provocative and challenging - music that in many ways we are still corning to terms with. The ideas...continue... ![]() French Flavours / Dupre, Ravel, Briggs / Paul Carr, Organ of St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham1 CD / Regent Records / 2012-12-11 Works: Naji Hakim: Overture Libanaise; Gerald Hendrie: Toccata and Fugue, for organ (from Le Tombeau de Marcel Dupré); Marcel Dupré: Esquisse for organ in E minor, Op. 41/2; Esquisse for organ in ...Performers: Carr, Paul [composer] This is the first solo recording of the magnificent Walker organ in St. Chad's Cathedral, played by Birmingham-based organist Paul Carr. The colorful program of...continue... Recording information: St. Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham, England (08/17/2011-08/19/2011)....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... ![]() Helmut Walcha: Chorale Preludes, Vol. 2 / Wolfgang Rubsam at the John Brombaugh Organ, Opus 35, First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-12-11 Works: Helmut Walcha: Choral Prelude no 1; Choral Prelude no 2; Choral Prelude no 3; Choral Prelude no 4; Choral Prelude no 5; Choral Prelude no 6; Choral Prelude no 7; Choral Prelude no 8; Choral Prelude n...Performers: Rubsam, Wolfgang Volume 2 of 4 of Helmut Walcha's complete chorale preludes, authoritatively performed by one of the composer's most renowned students, Wolfgang Rübsam....continue... Recording information: First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL (12/02/2011)....continue... ![]() Americana - Music for organ by Weidner, Hancock, Faxton, Sowerby, Baker, Decker, Dirksen, Gawthrop, Coke-Jephcott, Purvis / Jeremy Filsell, organ2 CD / Raven Records / 2012-12-11 Works: Raymond Weidner: Scherzo (Alleluia), for organ; Gerre Hancock: Variations on 'Palm Beach', for organ; Nancy Plummer Faxon: Toccata, for organ; Leo Sowerby: Prelude for organ on "Were you there"; Tocc...Performers: Filsell, Jeremy [Keyboard] Jeremy Filsell plays the famous organ of the National Cathedral in music created during the Cathedral's first century by American-based composers, many affiliated with the...continue... Recording information: Washington National Cathedral (08/11/2011-08/12/2011)....continue... ![]() Willy Burkhard: The face of Isaiah, The Year / Locher, Hunziker, Brechbuhler, Boog, Friedli2 CD / Musiques Suisses / 2012-12-05 Works: Willy Burkhard: Das Gesicht Jesajas, oratorio for soloist, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op 41; Das Jahr, oratorio, Op. 62Performers: Boog, Maya; Hunziker, Bernhard; Rosen, Rudolf; Sauer, Thomas Conductors: Koch, Alois The big oratorios by Hermann Suter (1870-1926), Arthur Honegger (1892-1955), Frank Martin (1890-1974), and Willy Burkhard (1900-1955) are among the most remarkable Swiss works written...continue... Recording information: Jesuitenkirche Luzern (04/12/2000); Stadtkirche Winterthur (04/12/2000); Jesuitenkirche Luzern (09/02/2012); Stadtkirche Winterthur (09/02/2012)....continue... ![]() 1948-2001: A Ligeti Odyssey - a cross section of Ligeti's music, from his first to his final composistions1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2012-12-05 Works: György Ligeti: Invention for piano; Bagatelles (6) for wind quintet; Volumina, for organ; Lux aeterna, for 16 unaccompanied voices; Pieces (10) for wind quintet; Sonata for viola; Etudes (17) fo...Performers: Ericsson, Hans-Ola; Imai, Nobuko; Ullen, Fredrik Conductors: ; Nussbaum, Walter Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet This chronological exploration of the musical universe of György Ligeti begins in 1948, with a brief piece for solo piano composed by a 25-year old...continue... ![]() Voices of Trumpets and Organ - works by Torelli, Hovhaness, Manfredini, Pinkham, Langlais et al. / Byron Pearson & Donald Rison, trumpets
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