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... ![]() Violin Lullabies - music of Brahms, Ysaye, Rebikov, Beach, Gershwin, de Falla, Sibelius, Ravel et al. / Rachel Barton Pine, violin; Matthew Hable, piano1 CD / Cedille / 2013-04-30 Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Eugène Ysaÿe: Rève d'enfant for violin & piano, Op 14; Vladimir Rebikov: Trois Morceaux, Op. 7; Amy Beach: Berceuse for violin & p...Performers: Barton Pine, Rachel [Violin]; Hagle, Matthew The world's first lullabies were simple songs sung or hummed by parents cradling their infants and rocking them to sleep. After the birth of violinist...continue... Recording information: Fay And Daniel Levin Performance Studio, WFMT, Chicago,....continue... ![]() Vivit! Choral Works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir1 CD / Ondine / 2013-04-30 Works: Rudolf Tobias: Otsekui hirv, for chorus; Kleine Karfreitagsmotette, for chorus; Oster Vorspiel, for chorus; Ostermorgen, for chorus; Chorale Arrangements (12) for Organ; Ascendit in coelum, for choru...Performers: Salumae, Ene; Selis, Siim [Piano] Conductors: Reuss, Daniel Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir With this new release the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under Daniel Reuss pay tribute to Max Reger (1873-1916) and Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918), a composer of...continue... Recording information: St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn, Estonia (05/04/2012-05/08/2012)....continue... ![]() Strauss, Reger: Sonatas for Cello & Piano / Emmanuelle Bertrand cello; Pascal Amoyel, piano1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2013-03-12 Works: Richard Strauss: Romance for Cello and Orchestra in F major, AV 75; Sonata for Cello and Piano in F major, Op. 6; Max Reger: Sonata for Cello and Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 28; Caprice and Kleine Rom...Performers: Amoyel, Pascal; Bertrand, Emmanuelle BBC Music Magazine, March 2013 Beguiling early Strauss and Reger at his most lyrically inspired, whose seductive opulence comes alive when listened to at a healthy...continue... Recording information: Teldex Studio Berlin (02/2004)....continue... ![]() Micromania: 85 Piano Miniatures by Frescobaldi, Bach, Kurtag / Matthias Veit, piano2 CD / TYXart / 2013-02-26 Works: Carl Nielsen: Goddag! Goddag! (Good Day!...), for piano (Humoresque Bagatelles), FS 22/1 (Op. 11/1); Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for keyboard in C minor, K. 73 (L. 217); Franz Joseph Haydn: Allegro ma...Performers: Veit, Matthias Pianist Matthias Veit believes that in our fast-paced music world, including the classical world, our lives consist of increasingly fragmented and frenetic listening across eras....continue... Recording information: Rügheim, Schüttbau, Germany (12/2008)....continue... ![]() Denver Jubilee - music for organ by Sowerby, Reger, Dupré, Bach, Whitlock, Gigout, Mendelssohn et al. / Eric Plutz, Kimball organ of St. JohnÆs, Denver1 CD / Pro Organo / 2013-02-12 Works: Leo Sowerby: Jubilee for organ, H. 368; Max Reger: Benedictus for organ in D flat major, Op. 59/9; Marcel Dupré: Trois Préludes et Fugues, Op. 7; Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, süsser To...Performers: Plutz, Eric Eric Plutz is university organist and organ instructor at Princeton University. This is his third recording on the Pro Organo label, performing on the organ...continue... Recording information: St. John's Cathedral, Denver, Colorado, USA (05/24/2012-05/25/2012)....continue... ![]() Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Voice of the Century [25 discs - Includes DVDs] [Limited Edition]25 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-01-15 Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25; Nacht und Träume, D 827; Heidenröslein, D 257/Op. 3 no 3; Der Erlkönig, D 328; An den Frühl...Performers: Alda, Catarina; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Carbonari, Virgilio; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Demus, Jörg [Piano]; Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Donderer, Georg; Dyk, Cornelis van; ... Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael; Böhm, Karl; Richter, Karl; Gorvin, Carl; Stadlmair, Hans; Baumgartner, Rudolf; Karajan, Herbert von; Barenboim, Daniel; Weissenborn, Gunther; Fricsay, Ferenc; Gerdes, Otto; Joch... Works: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89 by Franz Schubert Performer: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone), Daniel Barenboim (Piano) ![]() Sangerliebe, hoch und herrlich - songs by Brahms, Burgmuller, Schumann, Herzogenberg et al. / Andreas Reibenspies, baritone; Eckart Selheim, piano1 CD / ARS Productions Import / 2013-01-07 Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 19; Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 7; Norbert Burgmüller: Nachtreise, for voice & piano; Winterreise, for voice & piano, Op. 3/4; Abreise, for...Performers: Reibenspies, Andreas; Sellheim, Eckart Unfortunately we know absolutely nothing about the life of Charles Dollé. Not even his approximate birth and death dates are known. From his six collections...continue... Recording information: Hans Rosbaud Studio, Baden-Baden, Germany (07/01/2012-07/04/2012)....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... ![]() Organ Souvenirs Through the Ages - works by Marchand, Sweelinck, Muffat, Pachelbel, Mendelssohn, Reger, Buxtehude et al. / Johan van Lunenburg, organ2 CD / D.E. Versluis / 2012-12-11 Works: Louis Marchand: Troisième livre d'orgue; Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Est-ce Mars, variations for keyboard, SwWV 321; Girolamo Frescobaldi: Ricercari, et canzoni franzese, Vol.1 no 9, Recercar N...Performers: Van Lunenburg, Johan Organist Johan van Lunenburg was organist at the St. Augustinuskerk in Amsterdam and now is organist and choirmaster of the Augustinus Kerk in North Amsterdam...continue... Recording information: St Francis of Assisi, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (05/2011-06/2011)....continue... ![]() Romantic Silhouettes: Schumann: Abegg Vars.; Fantasiestucke, Op. 12; Liszt: Nocturne Op. 62/3; Reger: Silhouetten; Schoeck: 2 Pieces / Maria Kihlgren, piano1 CD / Sterling / 2012-12-05 Works: Robert Schumann: Theme and Variations for Piano on the name ABEGG, Op. 1; Fantaisiestücke, Op. 12, Helft 1; Franz Liszt: Liebesträume for Piano, S 541; Hungarian Rhapsodies (19) for Piano, ...Performers: Kihlgren, Maria This CD has been planned as a cross-section through the Romantic age and commences with Robert Schumann Abegg Variations, a work of his youth filled...continue... Recording information: Studio 2, Swedish Radio (03/2012-04/2012)....continue... ![]() Max Reger: Romantic Suites / Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, North German Radio Symphony Orchestra1 CD / Acanta / 2012-11-13 Works: Max Reger: Romantic Suite, Op. 125; Tone Poems (4) after Arnold Böcklin, Op. 128Conductors: Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans Ensemble: ; North German Radio Symphony Orchestr Max Reger's Romantic Suites, scored for a large orchestra, demonstrate lyrical descriptions of mood: one based on poetry, the other based on paintings by Arnold...continue... ![]() Mezzo Moon: Lieder & Songs by Brahms, Zemlinsky, Weyse, Schubert, Schumann, Nielsen, Reger, Mozart / Pia Heise, mezzo-soprano1 CD / Danacord / 2012-11-13 Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Nachtwandler, Op. 86/3; Alexander von Zemlinsky: Süáe, süáe, Sommernacht, for voice & piano; Christoph Ernst Friedrich We...Performers: Heise, Pia; Vignoles, Roger [Piano] Danish mezzo-soprano Pia Heise studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London. She offers a program of...continue... Recording information: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk, England (11/21/2011-11/23/2011)....continue... ![]() Kinder singen zu Weihnacht / Haydn, Pierluigi, Gallus3 CD / Acanta / 2012-11-13 Works: Christmas Traditional: Fröhliche Weihnacht überall; Weihnacht, wie bist du schön; Süsser die Glocken nie klingen, carol (Austrian); Ein grosse Freud' verkünd' ich euch, carol...Performers: Hallstein, Ingeborg [Soprano Vocals]; Hoppe, Heinz; Martin, Lorenz [Organ] Conductors: Ensemble: Tölzer Knabenchor; Wiener Sängerknaben O come all ye faithful: This elegant 3-CD-Set presents the most famous children's choirs singing the most beloved Christmas-carols. The Wiener Sängerknaben or the boys...continue... ![]() The Chorale Fantasias of Max Reger / Isabelle Demers, Aeolian-Skinner Opus 10242 CD / Acis Productions / 2012-11-13 Works: Max Reger: Chorale Fantasia for organ ("Ein' Feste Burg ist unser Gott"), Op. 27; Chorale Fantasia for organ ("Freu' dich sehr, o meine Seele"), Op. 30; Chorale Fantasia for organ ("Wie schön le...Performers: Demers, Isabelle Conductors: Demers, Isabelle Ensemble: Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1024 Québec native Isabelle Demers is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America's most virtuosic organists. She studied at the Montréal Conservatory, at the École...continue... Recording information: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Amarillo, Texas (01/24/2011-01/28/2011)....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... ![]() Weihnachtslieder - Christmas Songs / Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, baritone; Jorg Demus, piano1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-11-06 Works: Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart: Weihnachtslied der Hirten ("Schlaf wohl, du Himmelsknabe du"); Carl Reinecke: Weihnachtslied, for voice & piano, no 17; Adolphe Adam: Cantique de Noël for vo...Performers: Demus, Jorg [Piano]; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich Recording information: Jesus Christ Church, Dahlem, Germany (11/24/1970-11/25/1970)....continue... ![]() Max Reger: Violin Concerto, Op. 101; Aria for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 103a, 3 / Ulf Wallin, violin1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2012-10-30 Works: Max Reger: Concerto for Violin in A major, Op. 101; Suite in A minor for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 103aPerformers: Wallin, Ulf Conductors: Schirmer, Ulf Ensemble: ; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra Even though Max Reger's great Violin Concerto can be found on a number of other CD recordings, we did not want to withhold from you...continue... Recording information: München, BR, Studio 1 (01/10/2011-01/14/2011)....continue... ![]() Max Reger: Violin Concerto; Chaconne / Benjamin Schmid, violin1 CD / Ondine / 2012-10-30 Works: Max Reger: Concerto for Violin in A major, Op. 101; Preludes and Fugues (8) for violin, Op. 117Performers: Schmid, Benjamin Conductors: Lintu, Hannu Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra Ondine is pleased to announce the first release with Austrian violinist Benjamin Schmid with a performance of Reger's Violin Concerto and the Chaconne for Solo...continue... Recording information: Tampere Hall (04/28/2012/04/30/2012)....continue... ![]() Christmas Carols Vol. 2 - beautiful German carols sung by leading concert and opera singers, choirs and children1 CD / Carus / 2012-10-30 Works: Christmas Traditional: Joseph, lieber Joseph mein (Joseph, Dearest Joseph Mine), carol (German); Zu Bethlehem geboren, carol (German); Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders through...Performers: Busch, Christine; Elsner, Leonhard; Elsner, Paulina; Friedrich, Lukas; Frisch, Vincent [Vocals]; Fritzsch, Thomas [Cello]; Gees, Michael; Grimm, Johannes; Henschel, Dietrich; Johannsen, Kay; Lielbard... Conductors: Bernius, Frieder; Johannsen, Kay; Creed, Marcus; Biller, Georg Christoph; Alber, Michael; Schuck, Stefan Ensemble: ; Ensemble 94; Kammerchor Stuttgart Exclusive Collection of Christmas Carols Many renowned German-speaking singers - amongst others, Jonas Kaufmann, Angelika Kirchschlager and Christoph Prégardien - and ensembles have recorded th...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... ![]() Musical Advent Calendar: Jubiläums-Edition - 24 Songs for Advent and Christmas1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25 Works: Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); George Frederick Handel: Solomon; Messias; Jill Nordin: Whisperin' Your Name, spiritual for chorus & piano; Astor Piazzolla: Enrico ...Performers: Bockemuhl, Fionn; Bongard, Andreas; Comes, Barbara; Geiseler, Soren [Piano]; Hoffmann, Andreas; Knecht, Johannes; Liebfried, Caroline [Piano]; Saloniker, Stuttgarter; Settelmeyer, Matthias [Piano]; T... Conductors: Schumacher, Jan; Schick, Berthold; Emling, Meinhard; Knecht, Johannes; Gilde, Hans de; Dücker, Martin; Kaltenbach, Anneliese; ; Crespo, Enrique; Haáler, Christoph; Kunz, Hanns-Friedrich; ... Ensemble: ; Freiburger Spielleyt; Zither Group of the Trachtenkapelle Glottertal For the past nine years, the Hanssler Classic/SWR co-production of the Musikalischer Advenskalender has been one of the most eagerly anticipated releases for the holiday...continue... ![]() Christmas Mass in Vienna: Music for Christmas by Hammerschmidt, Vulpius, Mozart, Arcadeit, Rheinberger, Franck et al. / Choral Society of St. Augustine at ViennaÆs Jesuit Church1 CD / Preiser / 2012-09-11 Works: Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); Melchior Vulpius: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, for chorus; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass no 15 for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestr...Performers: Heinrich, Gernot; Horak, Cornelia; Schamschula, Maximilian [Organ]; Sramek, Alfred Conductors: Pixner, Andreas Ensemble: ; Orchestra of St. Augustine Vienna The Choral Society of St. Augustine at Vienna's Jesuit Church is a church choir. The choir occupies a special place in the Viennese musical scene,...continue... Recording information: Jesuitenkirche-Univesitätskirche, Vienna, Austria (10/01/2011/10/02/2011)....continue... ![]() Max Reger: There were two royal children - Folksongs for mixed choir and male chorus / Dresden Chamber Choir
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