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Purcell: Music for Pleasure and Devotion / Andrew Parrott, Taverner Consort

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12

Works: Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen; Abdelazer; Gordian Knot Unty'd; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Fantasia upon a Ground in D major, Z 731; Close thine eyes and sleep secure, Z 184; Ground in Gamut for Harpsichor...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Ainsley, John Mark; Andrews, Haden; Berridge, Simon; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bury, Alison; Campbell, Richard; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; Earle, Richard...
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew
Ensemble: ; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players

Henry Purcell is regarded as the first great master of English Baroque music and his works find their best interpreters today in Andrew Parrott and...continue...
Recording information: 06/1985-03/1994....continue...

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...

Johann Christoph Bach: Arie Variate & Lamenti / Ingrid Alexandre, alto; Salvo Vitale, Bass; Anais Chen, violin

1 CD / EtCetera Records / 2012-10-09

Works: Johann Christoph Bach: Aria Eberliniana pro dormente Camillo, theme & variations for harpsichord; Ach, daß ich Wassers genug hätte, vocal concerto; Aria variata in a-moll; Wie bist du denn...
Performers: Angilella, Marco; Boeke, Kees; Chen, Anais; Gini, Roberto; Martinoli, Mario; Preti, Sabina Colonna; Vitale, Salvo
Conductors: Martinoli, Mario
Ensemble: ; Il Concerto delle Viole

The compositions by J.C. Bach presented here demonstrate the meld of central German music between Schütz and Bach, which had long been neglected by scholars...continue...
Recording information: Pieve di San Pietro a Presciano (AR) (2011-05-19_2011-05-20&2011-)....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...

Kathleen Ferrier Centenary Edition: The Complete Decca Recordings

15 CD / Decca / 2012-03-20

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice; Johann Sebastian Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Vergiss mein nicht, vergiss mein nicht! BWV 505; Ach, dass nicht die letzte Stunde, BWV 439; Bist du...
Performers: Ayars, Ann; Britten, Benjamin; Curzon, Clifford; Dobson, Michael; Gal, Hans; Gauntlett, Ambrose; Gilbert, Max; Greene, Eric; Gunter, Horst; Lush, Ernest; McCallum, David; Newmark, John; Parsons, Will...
Conductors: Stiedry, Fritz; Jacques, Reginald; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Neel, (Louis) Boyd; Henderson, Roy; Barbirolli, John; Boult, Adrian; Krauss, Clemens; Klemperer, Otto; Beinum, Eduard Van; Walter, Bruno

She was an artist held in awe and affection by numerous colleagues and countless fans worldwide and her reputation is undiminished to this day. A...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...

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos / Peter Schreier - CPE Bach CO

2 CD / Newton Classics / 2011-07-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051; Concerto for 3 Violins in D...
Performers: Bourgue, Maurice; Eschenburg, Ulrike; Gerbeth, Klaus; Grafenauer, Irena [Flute]; Hardenberger, Hakan [Trumpet]; Haupt, Eckart; Holjewilken, Uwe; Jahn, Gudrun; Kirbach, Klaus; Pank, Renate; Pank, Sieg...
Conductors: Schreier, Peter

These sprightly, rhythmically driven modern performances are soaked in Leipzig's long...continue...

Glosas: des Prez; Verdelo; de Rore; Parrilla / Vincent Parilla, recorder

1 CD / Carpe Diem / 2011-07-26

Works: Anonymous: De tous biens playne; Marchetto Cara: Chi me dara più pace; Bartolomeo Tromboncino: Per dolor mi bagno il viso, song; Luys de Narváez: Mille regretz (after Josquin), for vihu...
Performers: Alqhai, Fahmi; Andueza, Raquel; Garrido, Alvaro; Parrilla, Vicente; Rincon, Miguel
Conductors: Parrilla, Vicente
Ensemble: ; More Hispano

Vincent Parilla, together with his ensemble, More Hispano, explores the 16th century art of musical ornamentation, diminution and improvisation in this latest release. His virtuoso...continue...
Recording information: Oratorio de la Escuela de Cristo, Sevilla (Spain) (04/26/2009-04/29/2009)....continue...

J.S. Bach: French & English Suites

1 CD / Oehms / 2011-06-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin in C minor, BWV 1017; Pedal-Exercitium, BWV 598; English Suite no 2 in A minor, BWV 807; Partita for solo lute in D major, BWV 1006a; French Suite no 5 in G m...
Performers: Marincic, Domen; Temmingh, Stefan; Wolf, Axel
Conductors: Temmingh, Stefan

Stephan Temmingh's third record on Oehms features Bach harpsichord works, orchestrated for recorder, lute and viola. Stefan's love of Bach pushed him to take on...continue...
Recording information: Malteserstift St. Josef, Starnberg-Percha, Germany (01/17/2011-01/20/2011)....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

J.S. Bach Edition - Complete Works (Brilliant Classics) [157 CDs]

157 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2010-09-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G m...
Performers: Asperen, Bob van; Baudet, Remy; Beekman, Marcel; Belder, Pieter-Jan; Black, Neil; Boeken, Marten; Boer, Johannes; Borgstede, Michael; Bruggen, Albert; Bruine, Frank de; Christiane Wuyts; Coolen, Sask...
Conductors: Belder, Pieter-Jan; Clark, Robert Haydon; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry; Glaetzner, Burkhard; ; Koetsveld, Krijn; Leusink, Pieter Jan
Ensemble: ; Amsterdam Bach Soloists; Bach Ensemble Heidelberg; Consort of London; Ensemble Il Quadrifoglio; Netherlands Bach Society; Neues Bachisches Collegium

In just over a decade Brilliant Classics Editions have become industry trademarks. Consisting of the entire oeuvre or the complete works in one genre by...continue...

Kittel: Arias and Cantatas / René Jacobs

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2010-07-13

Works: Caspar Kittel: Aria 14, Ein ieglich Ding hat seine Zeit; Aria 8, Ihr schwarzen Augen, ihr; Aria 17, Als ich nechst war ausspazieret; Aria 3, Coridon, der gieng betrübet; Aria 23, Oime Amor, wie ...
Performers: Balestracci, Guido; Bereuter, Armin; Beyer, Amandine; Cremonesi, Attilio; Fink, Bernarda [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Lima, Juan-Sebastian; Nishiyama, Marie; Ovenden, Jeremy; Snell, Martin; Stojkovic, Joha...
Conductors: Jacobs, René

Recording information: Alte Kirche, Kanton Aargau, Suisse (07/1999); Künstlerhaus Boswil (07/1999)....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...

The Jonathan Miller Production of Bach's St. Matthew Passion (Highlights)

1 CD / Cala Records / 2008-07-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Beckett, Rachel; Bernays, John; Berridge, Simon; Bowling, Temime; Butterfield, Adrian; Byrt, Rachel; Carroll, Alicia; Crawford, Andrew; Davies, Iona; Fox, Darren; Garratt, Christine; ...
Conductors: Goodwin, Paul

Klever Kaff

1 CD / Regis Records / 2006-08-24

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo; George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op....
Performers: Dobson, Michael; Gauntlett, Ambrose; Spurr, Phyllis; Stone, Frederick; Walter, Bruno
Conductors: Stiedry, Fritz; Boult, Adrian; Walter, Bruno

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

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