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Bach: Motets, BWV 225-230 / Frieder Bernius, Chamber Choir Stuttgart

1 Super Audio CD / Carus / 2012-11-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bi...
Performers: Groth, Hartwig; Roos, Christof
Conductors: Bernius, Frieder
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Chamber Choir

American Record Guide, March / April 2013
There are many fine recordings of the Bach motets, and I think this one can stand with the best...continue...
Recording information: Evangelische Kirche St. Peter und Paul, Gönningen, Würt (2012-02-18_2012-02-20&2012-)....continue...

Heinrich Schütz: Zwoelf geistliche Gesänge / Rademann

1 CD / Carus / 2012-03-27

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, for soprano, alto, tenor, bass & continuo ad lib, SWV 420 (Op. 13/1); All Ehr und Lob soll Gottes sein, for soprano, alto, tenor, bass & continuo ...
Performers: Klein, Irene; Knebel, Sebastian
Conductors: Rademann, Hans-Christoph
Ensemble: ; Dresden Chamber Choir

Together with Carus-Verlag Stuttgart, under the direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann, the Dresdner Kammerchor will realize the first complete recording of the works of Heinrich Schuetz...continue...
Recording information: Studio MDR, Leipzig, Germany (10/21/2009-10/25/2009)....continue...

J.S. Bach: Chorales / Chamber Choir of Europe

7 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-11-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata, BWV 40; Seelen-Bräutigam, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 409 (BC F173); Cantata, BWV 187; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 41...
Performers: Halobek, Jorg; Hummer, Heike; Rothbauer, Martina; Sagasser, Robert; Wollenschlager, Jens
Conductors: Matt, Nicol
Ensemble: Chamber Choir of Europe

Here perhaps is the very heart of Bach; a palpable demonstration of his heritage and impact. His endless inventiveness in taking old hymn tunes devised...continue...

Luzzasco Luzzaschi: Concerto delle Dame

1 CD / Glossa / 2011-10-03

Works: Luzzasco Luzzaschi: Aura soave, for voice and continuo; O primavera gioventú dell'anno, for voice & continuo; Ch'io non t'ami cor mio, for voice & continuo; Toccata, for harp; Stral pungente d'a...
Performers: Cassinari, Francesca; Contadin, Cristiano; Galli, Emanuela; Graziolino, Marta; Mameli, Roberto [Soprano Vocal]; Palomba, Gabriele; Pozzi, Davide
Conductors: Cavina, Claudio
Ensemble: ; La Venexiana

Claudio Cavina and La Venexiana now return to the end of the 16th century, following the 'Poppea' of Monteverdi with the 'Artemisia' by Cavalli.

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Recording information: Chiesa de S. Giovanni, Pinerolo, Italy (08/2009)....continue...

Miguel de Fuenllana: Orphénica Lyra 1554

1 CD / Glossa / 2011-03-03

Works: Miguel de Fuenllana: La Bomba, song (after Flecha); Passeavase el rey moro, for voice & vihuela; Buscad de oy mas, song (fragment from "La Justa") (after Flecha); Morenica, dame un beso, for voice & ...
Performers: Balestracci, Guido; Casademunt, Sergi; Fresno, Alba; Mayoral, David; Mena, Carlos [Countertenor Vocal]; Moreno, Jose Miguel; Paz, Fernando; Rial, Nuria

BBC Music Magazine
The singing of Nuria Rial and Carlos Mena makes this a constant delight. This is the Spanish Romantic guitar at the peak of...continue...
Recording information: Cuenca Iglesia de San Miguel, Spain (02/1999-03/1999); San Lorenzo de Escorial, Antigua Hospedería (02/1999-03/1999)....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...

Dutch Madrigals - Padbrue, Schuyt, Ban / Camerata Trajectina

1 CD / Globe / 2009-09-01

Works: Cornelis Thymanszoon Padbrué: Sevenste kusjen, madrigal; Aen Roosemonds oogen, madrigal; Elfste kusjen, madrigal; Het minne-net, madrigal; Synphonia in nuptias Mathaei Steyn et Mariæ van Na...
Performers: Boer, Johannes; Braumann, Susanne; Hickethier, Hermann; Schul, Kees; van der Velden, Mieneke
Conductors:
Ensemble: Camerata Trajectina

The Troubador & the Nun - Hildegard von Bingen, Dowland, etc / Tubb, et al

1 CD / EtCetera Records / 2009-09-01

Works: Giraut de Bornelh: Reis glorios, monophonic alba; Hildegard von Bingen: Ave generosa; O clarissima mater, response; O viridissima virga; Beatriz de Dia: A chantar m'er de so qu'en no volria, song; An...
Performers: Fields, Michael; Hatcher, David; Tubb, Evelyn [Soprano Vocals]

La luce e l'ombra di Venezia Vol 2 - Vivaldi, Marcello / Keiko Kashima, Yuri Ban, et al

1 CD / Camerata / 2008-10-14

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Invicti bellate in G major, RV 628; Pianti, sospiri, RV 676; Perfidissimo cor!, RV 674; Benedetto Marcello: Estro poetico-armonico
Performers: Ban, Yuri; Hashizume, Kaori; Kashima, Keyko; Miwa, Maki; Oshika, Yuki; Sakurai, Shigeru; Tai, Tomoki; Takeshima, Yuko

Petrucci - Harmonice Musices Odhecaton / Fretwork

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-09-09

Works: Anonymous, Spanish: La Spagna; Johannes Ghiselin: Fors seulement l'attente; Favus distillans; Alexander Agricola: Work(s); Tandernaken; Si dedero; De tous biens plaine; Jacob Obrecht: Fors seulement ...
Performers: Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Campbell, Richard; Gillespie, Wendy; Hodgson, Julia; Hunt, William; Pell, Susanna
Conductors:
Ensemble: Fretwork

The second half of the British Viol ensemble Fretwork's debut for Harmonia Mundi is an effort of great discipline and loving critical attention to source material -- not to mention a specially commiss...continue...

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...

Mercurial Love - Dowland, Purcell / Jama Jandrokovic, Charles Weaver, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2008-04-01

Works: John Dowland: Come Again; Preludium, P 98; Third and Last Booke of Songes; Firste Booke of Songes; A Fancy; Second Booke of Songes; Can she excuse, P 42; Henry Purcell: A New Ground for Harpsichord i...
Performers: Jandrokovic, JAma; Stober, Carlene; Vinikour, Jory; Weaver, Charles

England in the 17th century boasted not only a musically sophisticated aristocracy but also a middle-class who were well acquainted with both poetry and music....continue...

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Kirkby, Hogwood, Rooley, et al

1 CD / Decca Import / 2007-11-13

Works: Henry Purcell: Hark how all things in one sound agree (from "The Fairy Queen"), aria, Z. 629/47; Celebrate this festival (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), ode for 5 soloists, double chorus, 2 oboes, 2; ...
Performers: Campbell, Richard; Hogwood, Christopher; Kirkby, Emma; Mackintosh, Catherine; Rooley, Anthony [Lute]

Recorded in 1982, this collection of Songs and Airs by Purcell features world-renowned early music singer Emma Kirkby. It was produced during the ‘revival’ of...continue...

Great Handel / Bickett, Bostridge, Royal, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-07-17

Works: George Frederick Handel: Semele; Der Messias; MEDLEY; La Resurrezione di Nostro Signor Gesù Cristo, HWV 47; As When the Dove Laments Her Love (Handel); Ariodante; Giulio Cesare, HWV 17; L'Alle...
Performers: Beznosiuk, Lisa; Bostridge, Ian; Cunningham, Sarah [Viola da gamba]; Devine, Steven; Earle, Richard; Jackson, Sally [winds]; Kenny, Elizabeth [Theorbo]; Lester, Richard [Cello]; Robson, Anthony; Watt...
Conductors: Bicket, Harry
Ensemble: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Making his baroque debut for EMI Classics, famed tenor Ian Bostridge takes on Handel's greatest arias. The repertoire is a mixture of English- and Italian-language...continue...

Mater - Vladimir Godár: Stabat Mater, etc / Stryncl, Bittová

1 CD / ECM / 2007-04-10

Works: Vladimir Godár: Maykomashmalon der regen; Magnificat; Lullabies (4) for Alto/Bass and Strings; Ecce puer; Stabat Mater; Regina coeli
Performers: Bittova, Iva; Gulas, Peter; Kovac, Juraj; Nagy, Tibor; Nedorost, Luboslav; Sesták, Peter; Spissky, Peter; Trevor-Dúhová, Mária; Vacek, Premysal; Valent, Milos; Vrbincik, P...
Conductors: Stryncl, Marek
Ensemble: Bratislava Conservatory Choir; Solamente Naturali

"For Vladimir Godar, Iva Bittova is something of a muse. Once, when she asked him why he wanted to work with her so often, he...continue...

Symphonia Angelica - Marenzio, De Monte, etc / Junghänel

1 CD / Accent / 2006-05-01

Works: Hubert Waelrant: Tra romor di tamburi; Vorrira morire à 4; Vorrira morire à 6; Mi voglio fare; Cornelius Verdonck: Donna bella e gentile; Luca Marenzio: Madrigals a 5, Book 2; Madrigals a 5...
Performers: Arruabarrena, Maite; Benet, Josep; Cabre, Josep; Junghanel, Konrad; Pols, Anneke; Valenta, Mira; Van Altena, Marius; Van der Meer, Richte; Van Laethem, Katelijne; Zwart, Titia de
Conductors: Junghänel, Konrad

Purcell: Music for Queen Mary / Stephen Cleobury, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-04-04

Works: Henry Purcell: Bid the virtues; Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, Z 46; Love's goddess sure was blind (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus, 2 recorders & con; Music on the Death of Queen M...
Performers: Adams, Joe; Addison, Susan; Allsopp, David; Bainbridge, Philip; Beckett, Rachel; Blackadder, David; Brett, Oliver; Brown, Rachel; Browning, James; Campbell, Richard; Chateauneuf, Paula; Crouch, Josep...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music (UK)

For their newest EMI Classics release, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge has collaborated with the Academy of Ancient Music on a richly evocative album...continue...

Que le yable les emporte / Bernard Simard, Constantinople

1 CD / ATMA / 2005-11-01

Works: Traditional: Descendez à l'ombre; Rossignolet sauvage; Galant, tu perds ton temps; C'est la belle Françoise; Wedding Reel; Su'l carillon; Simone-Charlotte; La belle Hélène...
Performers: Jennejohn, Matthew; Miron, Normand; Ross, Guy; Söderström, Elin; Simard, Bernard; Tabassian, Kiya; Tabassian, Ziya
Conductors:
Ensemble: Constantinople

Since its inception in 1998, Constantinople has performed original musical creations born of a cosmopolitan reflection on the transformation and integration of ancient music from...continue...

Die Spinne im Netz - Senfl, etc / Musicke & Mirth

1 CD / Raum Klang / 2005-02-07

Works: Alexander Agricola: Tandernaken; Cecus non judicat de coloribus; Jacobus Barbireau: Een vrolic wesen; Johannes Ghiselin: Een frouwelic wesen; Ludwig Senfl: Ach Elslein, liebes Elselein; Nun wöll...
Performers: Achtman, Jane; Klein, Irene; Maeseele, Wim; Podger, Julian; Tecardi, Silvia
Conductors:
Ensemble: Musicke & Mirth

Isaac: La Spagna / Da Col, Pandolfo, Tamminga, Odhecaton

1 CD / Bongiovanni / 2003-02-07

Works: Heinrich Isaac: Missa "La spagna"
Performers: Da Col, Paolo; Pandolfo, Paolo; Tamminga, Liuwe
Conductors:
Ensemble: Odhecaton Ensemble for Ancient Music

Monteverdi: Madrigals Book 3 / Sex Chorde Consort of Viols

1 CD / Centaur / 2001-02-02

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigals, Book 3
Performers: Brodo, Amy; Dornenburg, John; Jeffrey, Julie; Pearce, Farley; Sand, Michael
Conductors: Dornenburg, John
Ensemble: Sex Chorde Consort of Viols

"...The playing of the Sex Chordae Consort is superb... The technical skill of these viol players is as high as one finds among any of...continue...

Hildegard von Bingen, Dunstable, Dufay / Helga Weber

1 CD / Christophorus / 1995-03-23

Works: Hildegard von Bingen: Caritas abundat in omnia; O virtus Sapientiae, antiphon; O quam mirabilis, antiphon; Hodie aperuit nobis; O virga mediatrix; O clarissima mater, response; O frondens virga, anti...
Performers: Groth, Hartwig; Jochens, Wilfried; Ros, Pere; Smith, Kevin [Countertenor Vocal]; Stampa, Ingrid; Weber, Helga
Conductors: Weber, Helga

Watkins Ale - Music of the English Renaissance

1 CD / Sono Luminus / 1987-10-24

Works: Jean D'Estrée: Buffens; Anonymous: Nutmigs and Ginger; Grimstock; Pavane Quadro and Galliard; Singer's Jig; Howell's Delight; Unto the Prophet Jonas I Read; Watkins ale; John Johnson: Green ga...
Performers: Ballard, Mary Anne; Bass, Howard; Cudek, Mark; LaRue, Custer; Lipkis, Larry; McFarlane, Ronn; Morgan, Anne Marie; Norman, Chris; Wiggins, Webb
Conductors:
Ensemble: Baltimore Consort

The Baltimore Consort - "a group of highly skilled instrumentalists and singers who perform with an absorbing sense of style and involvement" (CD Review/UK) -...continue...