Basically Bull - Keyboard works by John Bull and his contemporaries / Alan Feinberg, piano1 CD / Steinway & Sons / 2013-06-25 Works: Thomas Tomkins: Pavane ("For These Distracted Times") for keyboard (February 1649); John Bull: Pavan & Galliard for keyboard, "St. Thomas Wake"; Pavan in the Second Tone for keyboard; Galliard; Fanta...Performers: Feinberg, Alan [Piano] Grammy nominated Alan Feinberg is a specialist in contemporary classical music and has premiered over 300 works. Feinberg's "Basically Bull" is the first-ever performance of...continue... Recording information: Sono Luminus Studios, Boyce, Virginia (01/15/2013-01/17/2013)....continue... ![]() The Early Music of Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla3 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: Alfonso X: Cantiga de Santa María 35, O que a Santa María der algo ou prometer; Cantiga de Fiestas de Santa María 419, Des quando Deus sa Madre aos çeos levou; Cantiga de Santa Ma...Performers: Alonso, Sergio; Ferrero, Jose; Lopez-Pintor, Ana Maria; Maesso, Maria Luisa; Saenz, Alfonso; Sanz, Juan Francisco Conductors: Ferrero, José; Ensemble: Capilla Antigua de Chinchilla Troubadours, poet-singers, and mystics composed the most vibrant songs and sacred music of the Middle Ages. Their endechas (laments), sung in ladino (Judaeo-Spanish), are some...continue... ![]() Gesualdo: Madrigals Books 5 and 6 / Delitiae Musicae3 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigals for 5 voices, Book 5; Madrigals, Book 6Conductors: Longhini, Marco Ensemble: ; Delitiae Musicae Published together in 1611, Gesualdo's Fifth and Sixth Books of Madrigals can be seen as musical 'twins', concluding a collection of madrigals by a composer...continue... Recording information: Chiesa di Novaglie, Verona, Italy (07/06/2010-07/10/2010); Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire, Sezano, Verona (07/06/2010-07/10/2010); Chiesa di Novaglie, Verona, Italy (07/24/2011-0...continue... ![]() An Immortal Legacy - Choral works by Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten, Chilcott / The Sixteen1 CD / Coro / 2013-05-14 Works: Thomas Tallis: Psalm Tunes (9) for Mister Parker; Absterge Domine; In manus tuas; I call and cry to thee; Loquebantur variis linguis; Thomas Morley: Aprill is in my mistris face, madrigal for 4 voice...Performers: Evans, Robert; Lane, Carys; MacKenzie, Neil; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals] Conductors: Christophers, Harry Ensemble: ; The Sixteen Sixteenth-century England was a place of much religious change. It was a dangerous and confusing time, and it is testament to their incredible skill and...continue... ![]() Choirs of Angels: Music from the Eton Choirbook Vol. 2. Works by Browne, Cornysh, Davy, Lambe / Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford1 CD / Avie Records / 2013-05-14 Works: John Browne: O Maria Salvatoris Mater for 8 voices; William Cornysh: Ave Maria mater Dei; Richard Davy: Salve Jesu mater vera, for 5 voices; Walter Lambe: O Maria plena gracia, for 6 voices; Robert W...Conductors: Darlington, Stephen Ensemble: Christ Church Cathedral Choir Oxford Following a critically acclaimed recording of music from the Eton Choirbook, More Divine Than Human, the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford returns with a...continue... Recording information: Chapel of Merton College, Oxford, England (09/11/2012-09/14/2012)....continue... ![]() Angels & Saints at Ephesus / Benedictines of Mary; Queen of Apostles1 CD / Decca / 2013-05-07 Works: St. Alphonse Liguori: O God of loveliness; Oreste Ravanello: Te Joseph celebrent, for chorus; Veritas mea, for chorus; Est secretum, for chorus; Gregorian Chant: Christe sanctorum decus Angelorum, hy...Recording information: Priory of Our Lady of Ephesus (02/26/2013-02/28/2013)....continue... ![]() The Lost City: Lamentations Through the Ages / Miranda Laurence and Susanna Fairbairn, sopranos; Robert Vanryne, trumpet1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Cecilia McDowall: The Lord is Good, for chorus; Pablo Casals: O vos omnes; Dominique Phinot: Incipit oratio Jeremiae prophetae, motet for 8 voices; Benjamin Britten: Sacred and profane, Op. 91; John ...Performers: Fairbairn, Susanna; Laurence, Miranda; Vanryne, Robert Conductors: Watson, Christopher Ensemble: ; Sospiri The Lamentations of Jeremiah may be unremittingly sad, but they have had a deep resonance for composers throughout the ages. This is a collection that...continue... Recording information: Eglise St. Laurent, Roujan, Languedoc Roussillon (08/09/2011-08/12/2011)....continue... ![]() Music for winds arr. from Byrd, Pärt / Kai Wessel, alto; Calefax Reed Quintet1 CD / MD&G / 2013-04-23 Works: William Byrd: Senex puerum portabat, motet for 5 voices (SATTB); Work(s); Senex puerum portabat; Mass for 5 Voices (SATTB); Arvo Pärt: Magnificat Antiphons (7), for chorus; Arbos, for 7 recorder...Conductors: Ensemble: Calefax Reed Quintet When it comes to melody, the uncompromising linear clarity and chamber-style flexibility enjoyed by reed instruments give them a big advantage over choirs and orchestras....continue... ![]() English Royal Funeral Music: Purcell, Morley, Tomkins / Vox Luminis; Guy Penson: virginal1 CD / Ricercar / 2013-04-09 Works: Henry Purcell: Hear my prayer, O Lord; Music on the Death of Queen Mary (Funeral Sentences / The Queen's Epicedium); O dive custos; In the midst of life; Remember not, Lord, our offences, Z 50; Thoma...Performers: Lopez-Escribano, Jorge [Organ]; Suzuki, Masato Conductors: Meunier, Lionel; Madeuf,Jean-François; Laurent, Benoît; Ensemble: Lingua Franca (Classical); Trompettes Des Plaisirs; Vox Luminis Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard One section of the service, The Funeral Sentences by Henry Purcell, are utterly heart-rending in the communion...continue... Recording information: Église Saint-Jean Baptiste, Beaufays (09/2011/09/2012)....continue... ![]() Lady Maggie's Lilt: Music from the Lute Book of Lady Margaret Wemyss, 1629-1648 / Martin Eastwell, lute1 CD / 1-2-3-4-GO / 2013-04-09 Works: Anonymous, Wemyss Lute Book: The Day Dawes in the Morning, for lute; Sinkapace, for lute; Port Robart, for lute; I Left My Tru Love, for lute; Corant for lute; Sarabande for lute; I Wish I Wer There,...Performers: Eastwell, Martin A fascinating insight into the world of music for the lute in the first half of the 17th century, with emphasis on French compositions....continue... Recording information: St. Andrew's Church, Toddington, Gloucester, England (06/15/2010-06/17/2010)....continue... ![]() La Royalle: Music for Kings & Courtiers - works by De Visee; Le Roy; Corbetta; Brayssing; Hurel; Certon / Gordon Ferries: guitars, lute, theorbo1 CD / Delphian Records / 2013-04-09 Works: Robert de Visée: Allemande la Royalle; Suite for theorbo in D minor; Adrian Le Roy: Pavane "Est il conclud," for lute; Gaillarde "Si Ie M'en Vois"; Almande tournée; Francesco Corbetta: Suit...Performers: Ferries, Gordon Gordon Ferries' fifth solo disc for Delphian spans two centuries of music for kings and courtiers. Performing on four instruments matched to the periods in...continue... Recording information: St. Michael's Parish Church, Inveresk, Musselburgh, Sco (02/16/2012-02/17/2012)....continue... ![]() Una Stravaganza" dei Medici: Intermedi (1589) per La Pellegrina / Taverner Consort, Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Antonio Archilei: Dalle piú alte sfere (Aria d'Armonia), for voice & strings; Cristofano Malvezzi: Noi che cantando, à 8; Sinfonia à 6 no 1 from La Pellegrina (Primo Intermedio; La Pel...Performers: Bonner, Tessa; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Eckersley, Kate; Grant, Simon [Bass Vocal]; King, Andrew [Tenor]; Kirkby, Emma; Tubb, Evelyn [Soprano Vocals]; van Evera, Emily; Vocal], Nigel Rogers [Tenor; Wistr... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: Taverner Players The sixth release in the Rediscoveries series from Virgin Classics Andre Parrott's landmark recording of La Pellegrina - Music for the Wedding of Ferdinando De...continue... Recording information: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (07/1986)....continue... ![]() Jean Richafort (1480-1550) Requiem; Nicolas Gombert; Josquin Desprez; Jacquet of Mantua / The King's Singers1 CD / Signum UK / 2013-04-07 Works: Benedictus Appenzeller: Musae Jovis; Nicolas Gombert: Musae Jovis for 6 voices; Josquin Desprez: Salve Regina, motet for 5 parts; Nymphes, nappés/Circumdederunt me, song for 6 parts; Jacquet of ...Conductors: Ensemble: The King's Singers ![]() Palestrina: Lamentations of Jeremiah, Book 4 / Pro Cantione Antiqua1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2013-03-26 Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Lectio III, Feria V in Cona Domini. Iod - Manum suam misit hostisConductors: Turner, Bruno Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqua A major part of the Holy Week music cycle, the Lamentations of Jeremiah refer to the prophet's sorrow at the destruction of Jerusalem, which here...continue... Recording information: St. Alban's Church, London, England (1988)....continue... ![]() The Private Collection / Carlos Bonell, guitar1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2013-03-26 Works: Federico Moreno Torroba: Madroños, for guitar; Torija, for guitar; Enriqué Granados: Colección de tonadillas; Danzas (12) españolas for Piano, Op. 37; Francisco Tárrega: Re...Performers: Bonell, Carlos [Guitar] World-renown guitarist Carlos Bonell returns with a collection of sixteen Spanish and South American guitar classics from his `private collection.` Includes works by Torroba, Villa-Lobos,...continue... Recording information: Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Herts, England (03/1998); Performing Arts Technology Studios, University of Surre (03/1998)....continue... ![]() Thomas Weelkes: Anthems & Madrigals / Consort of Musicke, Rooley1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2013-03-26 Works: Thomas Weelkes: What have the gods, madrigal in 2 sections for 6 voices; Alleluia, I heard a voice; Hosanna to the Son of David; Gloria in excelsis Deo; As Vesta was from Latmos hill descending, madr...Performers: Rooley, Anthony [Lute] Conductors: Rooley, Anthony [Lute] Ensemble: Consort of Musicke Recording information: Forde Abbey, Dorset (10/1994)....continue... ![]() Spirit of England - A Musical Landscape / Elgar, Coates, Handel, Holst, Perry et al.1 CD / Gift of Music / 2013-03-26 Works: Irish Traditional: Greensleeves Jig; Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; Chanson de matin, Op. 15 no 2; Coronation Ode, Op. 44; Eric Coates: By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; In Town T...Performers: Banks, Jon [Harp]; Souter, Martin Conductors: Davis, Carl; Williams, Guy; Ensemble: ; Massed Bands of the Guards Division From Greensleeves to Jerusalem this selection of music in celebration of England's green and pleasant land will evoke fond memories of summer holidays, end-of-term assemblies...continue... ![]() Music for Bird Lovers / Baroque Festival Orchestra, Souter, Giles, Spring and Gregory1 CD / Gift of Music / 2013-03-26 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Louis-Claude Daquin: Premier livre de pièces; Jean-Philippe Rameau: Zoroastre; Irish Traditional: The lark in th...Performers: Banks, Jon [Harp]; Giles, Ian; Gregory, James; Souter, Martin; Spring, Matthew Conductors: Lizzio, Alberto; Croft, David; ; Craig-McFeely, Julia; Adolph, Henry Ensemble: ; Serendipity Singers A beautiful selection of classical music inspired by our feathered friends! Composers have been inspired by birds and birdsong for generations. Blue tit, robin, lark,...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 ![]() Mediterraneo (Deluxe Edition) / L'Arpeggiata, Christina Pluhar2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-03-12 Works: Greek Traditional: Are mou rindineddha; Hasapiko; Amygdalaki tsakisa; Thalassa lypisou; Oriamu Pisulina; Agapimu fidela protini; Carlos Paredes: Sem saber; Anonymous: Tres sirenas; Abdülaziz, Su...Performers: Andueza, Raquel; Capezzuto, Vincenzo [Vocals]; Costa, Sandro Daniel [Guitar]; Dogan, Aytac; Mayoral, David; Misia [Portugal]; Papadopoulou, Katerina; Pinto, Daniel; Rial, Núria; Rial, NLria; S... Conductors: Pluhar, Christina Ensemble: L'Arpeggiata Christina Pluhar and I'Arpeggiata invite you on a musical cruise that will take you from Portugal to Turkey, following the coasts of Spain, Catalonia, Greece,...continue... Recording information: Institut Culturel Roumain de Paris, Salle Byzantine, Pa (10/2012)....continue... ![]() Mediterraneo / L'Arpeggiata, Christina Pluhar1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-03-12 Works: Greek Traditional: Are mou rindineddha; Hasapiko; Amygdalaki tsakisa; Thalassa lypisou; Oriamu Pisulina; Agapimu fidela protini; Carlos Paredes: Sem saber; Anonymous: Tres sirenas; Abdülaziz, Su...Performers: Andueza, Raquel; Capezzuto, Vincenzo [Vocals]; Costa, Sandro Daniel [Guitar]; Dogan, Aytac; Mayoral, David; Misia [Portugal]; Papadopoulou, Katerina; Pinto, Daniel; Rial, NLria; Rial, Nuria; Schmidt,... Conductors: Pluhar, Christina Ensemble: L'Arpeggiata Christina Pluhar and I'Arpeggiata invite you on a musical cruise that will take you from Portugal to Turkey, following the coasts of Spain, Catalonia, Greece,...continue... Recording information: Institut Culturel Roumain de Paris, Salle Byzantine, Pa (10/2012)....continue... ![]() Gesualdo: Responsories for Easter Week; Victoria: Lamentations / Tenebrae1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-03-12 Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Responsories (9), Sabbato Sancto; Miserere Mei, Deus, motet for 6 voices, W. 7/92; Tomás Luis de Victoria: Officium Hebdomadae SanctaeConductors: Short, Nigel Ensemble: ; Tenebrae 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of Gesualdo's death. One of the most visionary composers of his time, he wrote the Tenebrae Responsories for Easter Week,...continue... Recording information: St. Alban the Martyr Church, London, England (09/2012)....continue... ![]() Renaissance & Baroque Dances / Luanda Siqueira (soprano), Barok Ensemble1 CD / Loreley / 2013-03-12 Works: Anonymous, Italian: Saltarello; Jacob van Eyck: Prins Robberts Masco; Le rossignol, for consort; Pierre Phalèse: Prince Rupert's; Almande bisarde; Pierre Attaingnant: Tourdion; Pierre Certon: Fi...Conductors: Ensemble: Barok Ensemble Surveying music from Jacob Van Eyck to Claudio Monteverdi (by way of a few anonymous composers of the fourteenth century) this live recording from La...continue... Recording information: La Sainte Chapelle de Paris (05/03/2012/05/06/2012)....continue... ![]() Le Jazz et la Pavane - jazz and early music meet / Les Sacqueboutiers1 CD / Flora / 2013-03-12 Works: Anonymous: Credo for chorus (attrib. Bombarde); Diego Ortiz: Recercada no 1; Recercata no 4 (Trattado de glosas); Recercada no 7; Recercata seconda sopra canto piano (Trattado de glosas); Juan Vasque...Performers: Roubet, Pierre Emmanuel Conductors: Ensemble: Les Sacqueboutiers Le Jazz et la Pavane reveals the happy marriage of two effervescent traditions: jazz and early music. Although belonging to ages long apart, and with...continue... Recording information: L'Auditorium du Musée du Piano de Limoux, France (04/2012)....continue... ![]() Claude Le Jeune: Autant en emporte le vent / Ensemble Clément Janequin, Dominique Visse1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2013-03-12 Works: Claude Le Jeune: Tout ce qui est de plus beau dans les cieux, chanson; Une puce; Perdre rien, chanson; Je file quand on me donne de quoy, chanson; Monsieur l'Abbé, chanson; Quand vous serié...Conductors: Visse, Dominique Ensemble: Ensemble Clément Janequin Early Music Review, February 2013 The flexible singing springing from the words makes a fine introduction to the later generation of French ensemble chansons. ...continue... Recording information: Église Évangélique Allemande, Paris, France (06/2004)....continue... ![]() Christopher Tye: The Western Wind Mass, Anthems & Motets / The Choir of New College, Oxford, Higginbottom1 CD / CRD Records / 2013-03-12 Works: Christopher Tye: Mass, "Western Wind" for 4 voices; My trust, O Lord, in Thee is grounded, anthem; Christ Rising Again From the Dead, anthem for 6 voices; Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus, motet for 5 ...Conductors: Higginbottom, Edward Ensemble: ; The Choir of New College, Oxford Another benchmark recording from The Choir of New College, Oxford directed by its distinguished conductor Dr. Edward Higginbottom! Christopher Tye was a chorister at Kings...continue... Recording information: Chapel of New College, Oxford....continue... ![]() Stefano Nascimbeni: Messa Paradis del Amours, 1612 / Bigicantus, Frigato, Allegrezza, di Donato, Benetti, Sherwin, Vincenzi, Forni1 CD / Tactus / 2013-03-12 Works: Anonymous: Toccata for organ (Tone 2); Stefano Nascimbeni: Messe "Paradis del Amours", for 8 voices & organ; Quam pulchri sunt, motet for 4 voices; Ingeniosus amor, motet for 8 voices; Amante Franzon...Conductors: Forni, Umberto Ensemble: Cappella Musicale di St. Barbara Stefano Nascimbeni, a musician who was Mantuan by birth and had received a sound education in Northern Italy, became kapellmeister of the Palatine Basilica of...continue... Recording information: Santa Barbara Basilica, Mantua, Italy (12/04/2011)....continue... ![]() Andrea Gabrieli, Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigali accomodati per concerti spirituali / Borciani, Modena, Fioravante, Mustaro, Vassilakis, Wyszkovski. Nicola Lamon, organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-03-12 Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigals, Book 4; O gloriose martyr, for 5 voices, SV 80/1.k (contrafacta of Che se tu se'il cor mio, SV 80/2); La piaga c'ho nel core, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 4), SV 82...Conductors: Gemmani, Marco Ensemble: I Cantori di San Marco At the beginning of the 17th century, several collections of rather unusual madrigals appeared in northwestern Italy. The definition of this new musical genre was...continue... Recording information: Velut Luna Preganziol (TV), Italy (05/2011)....continue... ![]() Richafort: Requiem / Huelgas-Ensemble, Paul Van Nevel1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2013-03-12 Works: Jean Richafort: Requiem Mass; Laetamini in Domino, for 4 voices; Sufficiebat nobis paupertas, for 4 voices; Salve Regina, for 5 voices; Ne vous chaille mon cueur, for 4 voices; Trut avant! Il faut bo...Conductors: Van Nevel, Paul Ensemble: Huelgas Ensemble Recording information: Église Saint Sylain à Saint-Sauvant, Saintonge (07/2000)....continue... ![]() A Venetian Coronation 1595 - Andrea & Giovanni Gabrieli / Paul McCreesh, Gabrieli Consort & Players1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-03-12 Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Giovanni Gabrieli: Intonazione dell'ottavo tono, for organ; Sacrae symphoniae, Book 1; Intonazione del terzo e quarto toni, for organ; Deus qui beatum Marcum, motet for ...Performers: Daniels, Charles; Harvey, Peter Harvey; O'Donnell, James [Organ]; Pott, Charles; Roberts, Timothy [Keyboardist/Conductor] Conductors: McCreesh, Paul Ensemble: ; Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Players The fifth release in the Rediscoveries series from Virgin Classics is celebrated 1990 recording A Venetian Coronation 1595 by Paul McCreesh and his Gabrieli Consort...continue... Recording information: Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland, England (07/1989)....continue... ![]() Renaissance Radio - Two and a half hours of music from Peter Philips and the Tallis Scholars2 CD / Gimell / 2013-03-12 Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; Missa L'homme armé sexti toni; Cipriano de Rore: Descendi in Hortum Meum; Jacobus Clemens Non Papa: Ego...Performers: Carwood, Andrew; Roberts, Deborah [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Phillips, Peter Ensemble: The Tallis Scholars When Peter Phillips founded The Tallis Scholars in 1973, sacred vocal music from the Renaissance was seldom heard on the radio. Now it is firmly...continue... ![]() Korones: In Thee, O Full of Grace; Koulouzeles: Alleluiarion; Kladas: Aineite1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2013-03-07 Works: Xenos: In thee, O full of grace, all creation doth rejoice (mode 4 Plagal); Johannes Koukouzeles: Alleluiarion (mode 1 Plagal); Ioannis Kladas: Aineite (Psalm 148Recording information: Aegina Island (2010-2012); Benton Park Studio, St. Louis, MO (2010-2012); Red Pill, Saint Louis, MO (2010-2012)....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... ![]() O Sweet Woods: Irish And Scottish Airs by Dowland and Burns / Munro1 CD / ATMA / 2013-02-26 Works: Scottish Traditional: Work(s); Leezie Lindsay, song; The Dewey Dells of Yarrow; Matt Highland; Bonny Barbry O, song; Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon, folk song; Robert Burns: Craigieburn Wood; Scot...Performers: Hall, Meredith; Slattery, Michael [Tenor Vocal]; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal] Conductors: Ensemble: La Nef; Skye Consort The Scottish and Irish airs and instrumental pieces chosen for this delightful new sampler were selected from previous popular ATMA recordings. Michael Slattery sings John...continue... Includes lament for the death of his second wife (gow) / th by various composers....continue... ![]() Flower of Beauty - Choral music by Miskinis, Byrd, Clements, Hogan, Tormis, Dimitrov, des Prez, Weelkes et al. / Westminster Choir1 CD / Westminister Choir College / 2013-02-26 Works: Vytautas Miskinis: Lucis creator optime, for chorus; Thoughts of Psalms; William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; John Clements: Flower of Beauty, for chorus; Traditional Spiritual: Great Day...Performers: Bixby, Kelly Ann; Dale, Benjamin [Cello] Conductors: Miller, Joe Ensemble: ; Westminster Choir Praised by American Record Guide as the "gold standard for American academic choirs," the Westminster Choir has performed and recorded with virtually every major orchestra...continue... Recording information: Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (01/2009); The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine and St. G (01/2009); Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (02/2008); The Cathedral Church o...continue... ![]() To Touch, To Kiss, To Die - Songs by Henry Purcell, Anthony Poole & John Dowland / Valer Barna-Sabadus1 CD / Oehms / 2013-02-26 Works: Henry Purcell: Fairy Queen, Z 629; She loves and she confesses too, song, Z. 413; Don Quixote, Z 578; Music for a while; A New Ground for Harpsichord in E minor, Z T682 "Welcome to all the pleasures"...Performers: Barna-Sabadus, Valer; Watts, Olga; Wolf, Axel The CD "Hasse reloaded" was enthusiastically received by the critics and was included on the German Record Critics' Best List. Oehms Classics is delighted that...continue... Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche, Munich-Sendling (09/12/2012-09/14/2012)....continue... ![]() 50 Best Chillout Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio; Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite no 3 in D, BWV 1068; Keyboard Concerto no 5 in F minor, BWV 1056; ...Performers: Barrueco, Manuel; Beniston, Paul; Bloch, Nikolaj; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Donohoe, Peter; Farr, Stephen; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal]; Gavrilov, And... Conductors: Handford, Maurice; Marriner, Sir Neville; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Nézet-Séguin, Yannick; Warren-Green, Christopher; Olah, Erno; Norrington, Roger; Trevor, Kirk; Sawallisch, ... Ensemble: ; 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic; Ahn Trio; Fretwork; Rostal & Schaefer Piano Duo This 3 CD set contains 50 tracks of classical chill out music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Performed by some of...continue... ![]() Choral music from Berlin's historic center - works by Cruger, Ebeling, Henningsen, Camerer; Westphal1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2013-02-26 Works: Johannes Crüger: Magnificat no 4 in F major, for 5 voices; Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen; Boas sprach zu Ruth, for chorus & ensemble; Du hast mir das Herze genommen, for chorus & ensemb...Performers: Backhaus, Martin; Gahler, Stephan; Lachmann, Alexandra [Soprano Vocal]; Seelig, Amnon [Bass Vocal]; Siebert, Nathalie [Soprano Vocal]; Volle, Thomas [Tenor Vocal] Conductors: Schneider, Marie-Louise Ensemble: MarienEnsemble What music, one may wonder, once sounded in the three medieval market churches of St Nikolai, St Peter's, and St Mary's in the twin-city Berlin-Cölln,...continue... Recording information: Nikolaikirche, Berlin (10/27/2012)....continue... ![]() Vespera de Beata Maria Vergine - Cistercian chants and antiphons from 13th century Maulbronn Abbey / Vox Nostra Ens.1 CD / K&K / 2013-02-26 Works: Gregorian Chant: Work(s); Salve regina; Credo in unum Deum; Eya mater fidelium, sequence; Ab initio, capitulum / Specie tua, responsory; Ave maris stella, hymn in mode 1; O Maria, virgo davitica / O ...Conductors: Ensemble: Vox Nostra Ensemble This project gathers Cistercian chants and antiphons from the 13th century from Maulbronn Abbey, Las Huelgas, and Morimondo monastery into a gorgeous Vespers service performed...continue... Recording information: 2012....continue... ![]() Verklingend und Ewig - works by Hammerschmidt, Casulana, Peetrinus, Schelle, Foerkelrath, Gibel et al. / Maedchenchor Hannover; Knabenchor Hannover1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2013-02-26 Works: Andreas Hammerschmidt: Verleih uns Friede genädiglich, for soloists, chorus & ensemble; Vater unser, der du bist im Himmel, for chorus & chamber ensemble; Maddalena Casulana: Il secondo Libro de...Performers: Ahmadi, Florian [Treble Vocal]; Buhl, Daniel [Treble (vocal)]; Dawidiuk, Jan-Aurel [Boy Alto]; Drake, Georg [Tenor Vocal]; Eibach, Benedikt [Bass Vocal]; Forster, Joshua [Boy Soprano]; Heimbach, Jere... Conductors: Breiding, Joerg; Schroefel, Gudrun Ensemble: Knabenchor Hannover; Maedchenchor Hannover This CD takes its listeners back to the time between 1566 and 1701: to the courtly society of Wolfenbüttel, to the cultural circles of the...continue... Recording information: Groáer Sendesaal des NDR, Hannover (07/04/2011-07/09/2011)....continue... ![]() O Rex Orbis: Medieval Plainchant for Saint Charlemagne / Exsultemus. Shannon Canavin: soprano; Eric Rice: tenor1 CD / Musique en Wallonie / 2013-02-12 Works: Johannes Mangon: Laudemus Dominum, motet; O rex orbis, hymn; O spes afflictis, motet; Vigila nos, motet; Gregorian Chant: Deus in adjutorium; Regali natus de stirpe / Psalm 109, antiphon; Angelici cu...Conductors: Canavin, Shannon Ensemble: ; Exsultemus This recording presents liturgical music from the Divine Office for annual celebrations of Charlemagne's feast day on January 28, the anniversary of his death in...continue... Recording information: The Chapel at West Parish, Andover, Massachusetts, USA (05/2008)....continue... ![]() Gudmundur Högnason: Hymnodia Sacra / Carmina Chamber Choir; Nordic Affect; Árni Heimir Ingólfsson: director1 CD / Smekkleysa / 2013-02-12 Works: Statius Olthof: Músíkulof, for chorus; Andi Guds eilífur er, song; Arni Heimir Ingólfsson: Eilíft lof med elsku hátt, song; Gudmundur Högnason: Heyr _ú, Guds b...Performers: Blondal, Kristin Erna; Halldorsdottir, Marta Gudrun; Haroardottir, Guorun Hrund; Karlsson, Gudmundur Vignir; Loftsdottir, Hanna [Cello]; Nyhlin, Karl; Oskarsdottir, Gudrun; Stefansdottir, Halla Stein... Conductors: Ingolffson, Arni Heimir Ensemble: ; Nordic Affect Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard Most of the music is sung in unison or by a solo voice. Much of it sounds...continue... Recording information: Langholtskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland (2009-06-29&2009-07-06_2009-)....continue... ![]() Carlo Gesualdo: Sacrae Cantiones, Liber secundus / Vocal Concsort Berlin, James Wood1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2013-02-12 Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Miserere Mei, Deus, motet for 6 voices, W. 7/92; Virgo benedicta, motet for 6 voices, W. 9/15; O Oriens, motet for 6 voices, W. 9/31; O beata mater, motet for 6 voices, W. 9/73; Verba...Conductors: Wood, James Ensemble: VocalConsort Berlin Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo is known for his intensely expressive madrigals and sacred music that use a chromatic language not heard again until the late...continue... ![]() Josquin Desprez - Music at the Sistine Chapel around 1490, Gaspar van Weerbeke, Bertrandus Vaqueras, and Marbrianus de Orto / Cut Circle2 CD / Musique en Wallonie / 2013-02-12 Works: Josquin Desprez: Honor, decus, imperium; Missa La sol fa re mi; Missa Fortuna desperata; Domine, non secundum peccata nostra, motet for 4 parts; Missa "L'homme armé" super voces musicales, for 4...Performers: Anderson, Matthew; Buff, Carolann; Gerbi, Mary; Molomot, Marc; Sheehan, Aaron; Thompson, Sumner Conductors: Rodin, Jesse Ensemble: ; Cut Circle This double CD centers on securely attributed music Josquin Desprez probably wrote in Rome, but contextualizes these pieces by presenting world-premiere recordings of nine works...continue... Recording information: Church of the Redeemer, Boston, MA (2008-08-??&2010-08-??_2010-). Includes il sera par vous (robert morton) / l'homme armé (g by various composers....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... ![]() Dowland: Tunes of Sad Despaire - a collection of songs / Dominique Visse, countertenor; Renaud Delaigue, bass; Eric Bellocq: lute, orpharion1 CD / Satirino / 2013-02-12 Works: John Dowland: Firste Booke of Songes; Second Booke of Songes; What if a day, ballad setting for lute, P 79 (possibly spurious); Second Booke of Songes or Ayres; A Pilgrimes Solace; Lachrimae or Seave...Performers: Bellocq, Eric; Delaigue, Renaud; Visse, Dominique [Countertenor Vocal] Conductors: Ensemble: Fretwork This recording fulfills one of Dominique Visse's life ambitions, which dates from the late 1970s and the period during which he studied and worked with...continue... ![]() Codaex Tarasconi diminuito - works by Palestrina; Striggio; Willaert; Di Lasso; De Rore; Merulo; De Monte / Ensemble I Fedeli1 CD / Passacaille / 2013-02-12 Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Com'in piú negre tenebre, madrigal for 5 voices; Josue Melendez: Diminutions on "Anchor ch'io possa dire"; Diminutions on "Dame d'honneur vives en sperace", for...Performers: Melendez, Josue; Motuz, Catherine; Nunez, Javier Conductors: Ensemble: I Fedeli Compiled by Giovanni Guglielmo or Giulio Bonagiunta, the Codex Tarasconi was copied in Parma, probably for use at the court of Farnese. The codex contains...continue... Recording information: Schallbach (09/2010)....continue... ![]() Giovanni Palestrina, Vol. 3 - Missa Regina caeli; Stabat Mater; Motet Regina caeli, Terra tremuit et al. / The Sixteen1 CD / Coro / 2013-02-12 Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Stabat Mater; Ad coenam Agni providi, hymn for 5 voices (from Complete Hymns); Vineam meam, motet for 5 voices (from Motets Book IV from Canticis canticorum); Si ign...Conductors: Christophers, Harry Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir) A towering figure in Renaissance polyphony, Palestrina is arguably one of the greatest composers of liturgical music of all time. Harry Christophers and The Sixteen...continue... Recording information: Church of St. Alban the Martyr, Holborn, London (10/2012)....continue... ![]() Guillaume Costeley (b.1530): Mignonne allons voir si la Rose - Spiritual and Love Songs / Ludus Modalis, Boterf1 CD / Ramee / 2013-02-12 Works: Guillaume Costeley: Mignonne, allons voir si la rose, for 4 voices; Chassons ennuy, for 5 voices & continuo; La terre les eaux va buvant; Je plains le temps, for 4 voices; Esprit doux de bonne nature...Conductors: Boterf, Bruno Ensemble: ; Ludus Modalis Guillaume Costeley was born in Normandy in 1530. He occupied the function of organist at the cathedral of Évreux, and also became official composer to...continue... Recording information: Church of Saint Martin, Brémontier-Merval, France (11/2011)....continue... |
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