Bach, Johann Sebastian

Abel in Norway / Traditional Norwegian folk music, Abel, Giardini, Mattheson, Robinson, Fischer, Brade / Nils Økland, Hardanger fiddle; Elisabeth Seitz, drum; Philippe Pierlot, bass viol

1 CD / Flora / 2012-07-10

Works: Thomas Robinson: Twenty waies; Anonymous, Norwegian: Bruremarsj (Wedding March), for traditional ensemble (attrib. de Beiarn); Norringen, for traditional ensemble (attrib. Voss); Fanitullen, for trad...
Performers: Seitz, Elisabeth

Carl Friedrich Abel goes to Norway, where the famous bass viol virtuoso meets a player of the Hardanger fiddle (a violin fitted with sympathetic strings...continue...
Recording information: Church of Bra-sur-Lienne, Belgium (09/2007)....continue...

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations / Yuan Sheng, piano

1 CD / Piano Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Performers: Sheng, Yuan

International Piano Magazine considers Yuan Sheng to be, "China's premier Bach interpreter" and the New York Times describes his Bach playing as, "a model of...continue...
Recording information: Bejing Concert Hall, Bejing, China (01/11/2012)....continue...

J.S Bach: Goldberg Variations / Takae Ohnishi, piano

1 CD / Bridge / 2012-07-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, for keyboard (Clavier-Übung IV), BWV 988 (BC L9)
Performers: Ohnishi, Takae

Takae Ohnishi's towering performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations is performed on a superb new instrument from Harpsichord Atelier Marc Ducornet (Paris, 2010), based on a...continue...
Recording information: Warren lecture Hall Studio A, University of California, (05/18/2011-05/20/2011)....continue...

Recital: Works by Handel, Brahms, Bach, Liszt / Francesco Piemontesi: piano

1 Super Audio CD / Avanti Classic / 2012-07-10

Works: George Frederick Handel: Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.2, no 1 in B flat major, HWV 434; Johannes Brahms: Variations and Fugue for Piano in B flat major on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24; Johan...
Performers: Piemontesi, Francesco

Recently elected Newcomer of the Year by BBC Music magazine, 27-year-old Swiss pianist Francesco Piemontesi is one of the most sought-after artists of his generation....continue...
Recording information: RSI, Lugano Auditorio (09/03/2010-09/06/2010)....continue...

Heavenly Voices: Choral Music from St. John's College, Cambridge

1 CD / Traditions Alive / 2012-07-10

Works: John Stainer: I saw the Lord; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Felix Mendelssohn: Hear my prayer; Thomas We...
Conductors: Guest, George

Simply Baroque II

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-07-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata, BWV 75; Goldberg Variations, BWV 988; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale no 1), BWV 645 (BC K22; Wer nur den lieben Gott...
Performers: Koopman, Ton
Conductors: Koopman, Ton

Recording information: De Stadsgeboorzaal, Leiden, The Netherlands (08/16/1998-08/21/1998)....continue...

In Memoriam Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953) - Mahler, Bach, Handel, Gluck et al. / Kathleen Ferrier, soprano

1 CD / Tahra / 2012-07-10

Works: Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde; Johann Sebastian Bach: Passion selon Saint Mattheiu; George Frederick Handel: Semele; Atalanta; Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice; Spoken Word...
Performers: Favaretto, Giorgio
Conductors: Walter, Bruno; Karajan, Herbert von

Why does Kathleen Ferrier, whose career lasted barely a dozen years, remain fixed in the public memory? Her voice, completely devoid of artifice, always expressed...continue...

Myra Hess - Mostly Schubert. Piano Sonata D664; Piiano Trio no 1, D898; Jessu, Joy of Man's Desiring (2 vers) / Myra Hess, piano

1 CD / Opus Kura / 2012-07-10

Works: Franz Schubert: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B flat major, D 898/Op 99; Sonata for Piano in A major, D 664/Op. 120; Rosamunde; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und ...
Performers: d'Aranyi, Jelly; Hess, Myra; Salmond, Felix

German/British pianist Myra Hess' sheer bravura playing and spontaneity is demonstrated in these historic recordings....continue...

Lazar Berman Rarities - Bach: Partita BWV826; Chopin: Nocturne Op. 55/1; Brahms: Sonata, Op. 5 (live, 1979/1985)

1 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2012-07-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 2 in C minor, BWV 826; Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne for piano no 15 in F minor, Op. 55/1, CT. 122; Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Piano no 3 in ...
Performers: Berman, Lazar

The great Russian pianist Lazar Berman became famous in the west only from the seventies of the last century, but he was often considered, simply,...continue...
Recording information: 1979-1985....continue...

The New York Brass Quintet, Vol. 1: Bach & Before

1 CD / Aec / 2012-07-03

Works: Johann Christoph Pezel: Sonata for brass No 22; Gottfried Reiche: Fugue no 5 for brass ensemble; Giovanni Ruggieri: Adagio for brass ensemble; Allegro for brass ensemble; Thomas Arne: Symphony no 4; ...
Conductors:
Ensemble: New York Brass Quintet

Bach for Dummies

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-07-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Mass in B minor, BWV 232, Symbolum Nicenum; Magnificat in D major, BWV 24...

A Portrait

3 CD / Accent Import / 2012-07-03

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice; Giovanni Pergolesi: Livietta e Tracollo; La Serva Padrona; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte, K 588; Don Giovanni; Le nozze di Figaro; Requiem...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Claessens, Huub; Demeyere, Ewald; Groop, Monica; Hermans, Elisabeth; Isokoski, Soile; Jacobs, Rene; Kuijken, Sara; Laki, Krisztina; Mackie, Neil; Mechelen, Werner van; Oelze, Christia...
Conductors: Kuijken, Sigiswald
Ensemble: La Petite Bande

Bach, Geminiani, Bartok: Violin Sonatas / Philippe Hirshhorn

1 CD / Cypress / 2012-07-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 2 in A minor, BWV 1003; Francesco Geminiani: Sonata for violin & continuo no 9 in C minor, Op. 4/9; Béla Bartók: Sonata for Violin solo, Sz ...

Bach: Goldberg Variations / Janne Rattya, accordion

1 CD / Ondine / 2012-06-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Performers: Rattya, Janne

Ondine is pleased to announce a new release by accordionist Janne Rättyä, who performs Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. It is time to lay aside...continue...
Recording information: Strauásaal, Residenz Zögemitz, Vienna (09/12/2011); Strauásaal, Residenz Zögemitz, Vienna (11/29/2010-11/30/2010)....continue...

Bach: Cantatas for Pentecost BWV 34, 74 & 172 / Zuber, Keckelmann, Pohlers, Genz, Petzold, Decker

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-06-26

Works: Gregorian Chant: Veni creator spiritus, hymn in mode 8; Spiritus sancti gratia, antiphon; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 172, "Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten" BWV 172; Cantata no 74...
Conductors: Biller, Georg Christoph
Ensemble: ; St. Thomas's Boys Choir Leipzig

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Thomanerchor Leipzig (St. Thomas' Boys Choir) Rondeau publishing a ten-part series which exalts the marvelous tradition of...continue...
Recording information: Thomaskirche Leipzig....continue...

Bach: Motets, BWV 225 - 230 / John Eliot Gardiner - Monteverdi Choir

1 CD / Soli Deo Gloria / 2012-06-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin...
Performers: Botwright, Valerie; Farkas, Gyorgyi; Johnstone, James; Reimers, Olaf
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot
Ensemble: Monteverdi Choir

Thirty years on from their acclaimed recording for Erato, Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the Monteverdi Choir return to the Bach Motets in a new...continue...
Recording information: St John's, Smith Square, London (10/03/2011-10/05/2011); St. John's, Smith Square, London (10/03/2011-10/05/2011)....continue...

Bach in Jazz / Martin Petzold, tenor; Stephan-Konig-Trio

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-06-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147; Italienisches Konzert, BWV 971; Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244; Johannes-Passion, BWV 245b; Es erhub sich ein Streit, BWV 19; Siehe zu...
Performers: Petzold, Martin
Conductors:
Ensemble: Stephan König Trio

Following the motto "Bach in Jazz," Stephan König and his trio translate Baroque music into elegant jazz miniatures. Together with tenor Martin Petzold, the combo...continue...
Recording information: Traumton Studios, Berlin (06/06/2011-06/08/2011)....continue...

Reinventing Guitar, Vol. 2 - transcriptoins for guitar of Scarlatti, J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel / Smaro Gregoriadou, guitar

1 CD / Delos / 2012-06-26

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in A major, K 322/L 483; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 1/L 366; Sonata for Harpsichord in F minor, K 481/L 187; Sonata for Harpsichord in E minor, K ...
Performers: Gregoriadou, Smaro

The first volume of virtuoso guitarist Smaro Gregoriadou's Reinventing Guitar series was hailed as "a guitar edition that changes the flow of the history of...continue...
Recording information: Greece....continue...

Herbert von Karajan - The 1960s [82 CDs]

82 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-06-26

Works: Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40; Don Quixote, Op. 35; Metamorphosen for 23 solo Strings, AV 142; Concerto for Oboe in D major, AV 144; Concerto for Horn no 2 in E flat major, o.Op. 132 (TrV ...
Performers: Anda, Géza; Berry, Walter; Borwitzky, Ottomar; Brandis, Thomas [Violin]; Cappone, Giusto; Cherkassky, Shura; Civil, Alan; Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]; Ferras, Christian [Violin]; F...
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von; Priem-Bergrath, Hans
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble

We're going Big in 2012! Almost incredible: between 1959 and the end of the following decade, Herbert von Karajan recorded 82 CDs worth of orchestral...continue...

Sångare till glädje 2012 / 8 different vocalists sing Grandert, Simon, Grieg, Ellington, Dowland, Sibelius, Bach and more

1 CD / Nosag / 2012-06-26

Works: Johnny Grandert: Vandring (Wandering), song; Marionetterna (The Marionettes), song; Fruset fotspår (Frozen Footprints), song; När isen bryter upp (When the Ice Dissolves), song; Paul Simon:...
Performers: Baraula, Andre; Baraula, Desiree; Bjorling, Raymond; Bromme, Rolf; Geiland, Stefan; Geissendorf, Wanda; Lindgren, Stefan; Lindkvist, Anna; Linse, Carolina; Mukherjee, Anouchka; Neumuller, Maria; Pett...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Foreningen Ideell Musik

The 2012 version of the FIM/nosag charity CD contains a selection of 8 fine Swedish singers from varied genres including lied, musical, chanson, opera, and...continue...

Bach: Keyboard Concertos - Concertos nos 1-7 / Igor Kipnis, harpsichord; Neville Marriner

2 CD / Newton Classics / 2012-06-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052; Concerto for Harpsichord in E major, BWV 1053; Concerto for Harpsichord in D major, BWV 1054; Concerto for Harpsichord in A major...
Performers: Craxton, Janet; Dolmetsch, Jeanne; Dolmetsch, Marguerite; Kipnis, Igor [Harpsichord/Piano]
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville
Ensemble: London String Players

Though never lacking in original ideas, composers like Bach often recycled material from their own previous works into new works, and these harpsichord concertos are...continue...

Best of Accentus - Choral works by Faure, Haydn, Brahms, Dusapin

5 CD / Naïve / 2012-06-26

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor; Rückert Lieder (5); Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, s&...
Performers: Anorga, Solange; Berezovsky, Boris [Piano]; Chiama, Jean-Francois; Costes, Pascale; Degout, Stephane; Engerer, Brigitte; Henry, Christophe; Hery, Luc; Isshiki, Kaoli; Lombard, Jean-Francois; Piau, Sa...
Conductors: Equilbey, Laurence
Ensemble: ; Accentus; Ars Nova Ensemble (Copenhagen)

Under its conductor, Laurence Equilbey, who founded accentus in 1991, the choir is committed to promoting the vocal arts as widely as possible, with more...continue...

Classical Music for Children, Vol. 2 - Debussy, Grieg, Schumann - Funny Stories, Foreigh Lands, Good Night, Sleep Tight

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 9 in E flat major; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 94 in G major, Hob. 1; Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; Concerto for Piano in D major; Claude...
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Erber, Gerhard; Funke, Christian; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Olbertz, Walter; Ousset, Cecile; Pekinel, Guher [Piano]; Pekinel, Suher [Piano]; Pistorius, Andreas; Resick, Georgine; Rosel...
Conductors: Flor, Claus P.; Haenchen, Hartmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Herbig, Günther; Suitner, Otmar; Klee, Bernhard; Masur, Kurt; Neumann, Václav; Rögner, Heinz; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Vonk, Hans...

J.S Bach: The Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, BWV 1001-1006 / Cecylia Arzewski, violin

2 CD / Bridge / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Partita for Violin solo no 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; Sonata for Violin solo no 2 in A minor, BWV 1003; Partita for Violin solo n...
Performers: Arzewski, Cecylia

Cecylia Arzewski was concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 1990-2008, and was previously a member of the Boston Symphony, becoming the BSO's Assistant Concertmaster....continue...
Recording information: American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City (03/2011/05/2011); American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City (2011-03-10_2011-03-11&2011-)....continue...

Best of Bach / Various artists

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Italian Concerto, BWV 971; St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Goldberg Varia...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Eger, Arthur; Hassbecker, Eva; Kobler, Robert; Leib, Gunther; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pischner, Hans; Stolte, Adele
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Jacobs, René; Schreier, Peter; Mauersberger, Erhard; Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Good Night, Sleep Tight / Classical Music for Children

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Frédéric Chopin: Berceuse for Piano in D flat major, B 154/Op. 57; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; The ...
Performers: Funke, Christian; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pistorius, Andreas; Rosel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Shetler, Norman; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Vonk, Hans; Blomstedt, Herbert; Rögner, Heinz; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; ; Masur, Kurt; Koch, Helmut; Konwitschny, Franz; Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: ; Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Wind Soloists

Israeli Wind Virtuosi, Vol. 5: Scarlatti, Haydn, Rameau, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven

1 CD / Meridian / 2012-06-12

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in B minor, K 173/L 447; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, K 159/L 104; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 32/L 423; Franz Joseph Haydn: Baryton Trio no ...
Performers: Adar, Sharon; Heifetz, Eli; Rechtman, Mordechai

Meridian Records is proud to announce this release by an acclaimed Israel sextet, featuring arrangements by Mordechai Rechtman....continue...

Dresden Childrens' Choir / Sacred Music for a Whole Year / 4 CDs

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Tore weit, for double chorus, SWV Anh. 8 (doubtful; also attrib. to S. Rüling); Das Wort ward Fleisch und wohnet unter uns, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors,...
Performers: Guldner, Georg; Herrmann, Fritz; Kopcke, Lukas; Lindner, Franz; Morgner, Felix; Polhardt, Philipp; Renz, Christopher; Schenk, Jacob
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: ; Cappella Sagittariana

The transcendent atmosphere of the Kreuzchor Vespers draws a congregation of up to 3,000 to the Kreuzkirche in Dresden. The Dresden Kreuzchor has recorded a...continue...
Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Lukaskirche, Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2009-03-23_2009-03-27&2010-); Lukaskirc...continue...

Elgar: Violin Concerto; J.S. Bach: Violin Concerto BWV 1041 / Pinchas Zuckerman, violin

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-06-12

Works: Edward Elgar: Concerto for Violin in B minor, Op. 61; Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin in D minor, BWV 1052
Performers: Zukerman, Pinchas
Conductors: Mehta, Zubin
Ensemble: ; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Pinchas Zuckerman is the featured soloist on a disc of live recordings from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Zubin Mehta leads the orchestra in performances of...continue...
Recording information: Mann Auditorium, Tel-Aviv (12/29/1986/04/08/2006)....continue...

Suite Inspiration / Pisendel: Sonata in A minor; Bach: Partita BWV 1004; MacMillan: Suite no 1; Chaconne / Jonathan Swartz, violin

1 CD / Soundset / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Georg Pisendel: Sonata for Violin Solo in A minor; Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Kieren MacMillan: Suite no 1, for violin; Chaconne, for violin
Performers: Swartz, Jonathan

Canadian violinist Jonathan Swartz has distinguished himself throughout North America both as a performer and pedagogue. He serves on the faculties at Arizona State University...continue...

Debut - Bach: Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue; Schumann: Fantasy in C, Op. 17; Ravel: la Valse; Bartok: Sonata sz.80 / Joseph Rackers piano

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903; Robert Schumann: Fantasia in C major, Op. 17; Maurice Ravel: La valse; Béla Bartók: Sonata for Piano, Sz 80
Performers: Rackers, Joseph [Producer]

A graduate of Eastman, Joseph Rackers has performed throughout the United States, Europe and China. He is on the faculty of the University of South...continue...
Recording information: University of South Carolina School of Music Recital Ha (08/2010)....continue...

J.S. Bach: Sonate en Trio BWV 527; Fantaisie et Fugue; Cantatas BWV 35 & 170 / Damien Guillon, counter tenor

1 CD / Zig Zag Territoires / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170; Trio Sonata for Organ no 3 in D minor, BWV 527; Cantata no 35, "Geist und Seele wird verwirret" BWV 35; Fanta...
Performers: Gratton, Maude; Guillon, Damien
Conductors: Guillon, Damien
Ensemble: Le Banquet Céleste (Chamber ensemble)

Following an extremely promising first album devoted to Dowland, here is another chance to hear Damien Guillon, accompanied by his ensemble Le Banquet Céleste, in...continue...
Recording information: L'Église Réformée du Bouclier, Strasbourg (11/23/2011-11/27/2011)....continue...

J.S. Bach The 4 Orchestral Suites (Overtures) for orchestra / Jordi Saval

2 Super Audio CD / Ambronay / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Orchestral Suite no 1 in C major, BWV 1066; Orchestral Suite no 2 in B minor, BWV 1067; Suite for Orchestra no 4 in D major, BWV 1069
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Borras, Josep; Grazzi, Paolo; Hantai, Marc
Conductors: Savall, Jordi
Ensemble: ; Le Concert des Nations

Called Ouvertüren in Germany because they began with a large-scale overture à la française, Bach's Orchestral Suites feature a unique synthesis of the French and...continue...
Recording information: Grande Salle de l'Arsenal à Metz (08/1990)....continue...

Bach: The English Suites / Vladimir Feltsman, piano

2 CD / Nimbus Records / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suite no 1 in A major, BWV 806; English Suite no 2 in A minor, BWV 807; English Suite no 3 in G minor, BWV 808; English Suite no 4 in F major, BWV 809; English Suite, f...
Performers: Feltsman, Vladimir [Piano]

MusicWeb International, March 2012
Feltsman seems to me to be a pianist without mannerisms: his touch is buoyant and his articulation clean but he does not...continue...
Recording information: Fisher Performing Arts Center, Bard College, NY (12/14/2005-12/15/2005)....continue...

Harp from Bach to Piazzolla

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-06-12

Works: Marcel Grandjany: Rhapsodie, for harp, Op. 10; Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 1 in B flat major, BWV 825; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras no 4; Astor Piazzolla: Las estacion...
Performers: Rayan-Forero, Marisa Luisa

Recording information: WFMT Studio, Chicago, IL....continue...

Great European Choral Works / The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2012-06-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Dixit Dominus; Claudio Monteverdi: Beatus vir; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Assumpta est Maria; Tomás Luis de Victoria: Gaude, Maria virgo, motet for 5 voices; Diet...
Performers: Beckley, Lisa; Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Cornwell, Joseph; Crabtree, Libby; Davidson, Grace; Dean, Ruth; Dobell, Mark; Dunkley, Sally; Evans, Robert; Jones, Tim [Vocals]; Macdonald, Rob...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir)

Since they were founded in 1979, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have recorded over 100 discs of choral music spanning 600 years. On this new...continue...

J.S. Bach: Three Concertos; Trio Sonata / Avi Avital, mandolin

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in D minor (reconstruction), BWV 1052R; Concerto for Oboe in G minor, BWV 1056; Concerto for Violin in D minor, BWV 1052; Sonata for flu...
Performers: Ad-El, Shalev; Avital, Avi; Givol, Ira; Zakai, Ophira [Lute]
Conductors: Ad-El, Shalev;
Ensemble: Kammerakademie Potsdam

The New York Times recognizes Avi Avital for his "exquisitely sensitive playing" and "stunning agility".

These gifts, and his commitment to expanding the expressive possibilities of

...continue...
Recording information: Funkhaus Berlin Nalepastraáe, Saal (09/2011/10/2011)....continue...

More Magical Classics

10 CD / ZYX Records / 2012-06-05

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Romeo & Juliet; Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Br...
Performers: Bergreich, Magda; Cerkov, Ivan; Czerkow, Iwan; Ponti, Michael; Spitkova, Helena; Tomsic, Dubravka
Conductors: Petroschoff, Vladimir; Siegel, Lawrence; Nanut, Anton; Münchner, Herbert; Mága, Othmar M. F.; Beissel, Heribert; Scholz, Alfred; Duvier, Eugen; Adolph, Henry; Bucher, Helmut; Lizzio, Albe...

King's College Choir Cambridge Sings J.S. Bach - Motet BWV 227; 7 Sacred Part Songs; Choruses from St. John Passion

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; O Jesulein süss, O Jesulein mild, BWV 493; Jesu ist das schönste Licht, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 463), B...
Performers: Baines, Francis; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer]; Richards, Bernard
Conductors: Willcocks, David
Ensemble: ; Choir of King's College Cambridge

Recording information: 1960....continue...

The Very Best of Kathleen Ferrier: Centenary Collection - Lieder and Folksongs

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Spoken Word: Interview with Kathleen Ferrier; English Traditional: Blow the Wind Southerly (Northumbrian Folk Song); The Keel Row, Northumbrian folk song; Ca' the yowes; Benjamin Britten: Come you no...
Performers: Newmark, John; Spurr, Phyllis; Stone, Frederick
Conductors: Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Boult, Adrian; Neel, Boyd; Walter, Bruno

Classics for Your Wedding

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-06-05

Works: Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite no 2; Hunt Cantata, BWV 208; Toccata & Fugue in D minor; Cantata...
Performers: Andre, Maurice; Briggs, David; Capucon, Renaud; Ciccolini, Aldo [Piano]; Dessay, Natalie; Haidan, Delphine; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Krueger, Christopher; Labeque, Katia; Labeque, Marielle...
Conductors: Haitink, Bernard; Parrott, Andrew; Marriner, Sir Neville; Cleobury, Stephen; Fischer, György; Paavo, Järvi; Muti, Riccardo; Ericson, Eric; Nelson, John; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; Christie, Wi...
Ensemble: ; Ensemble Orchestral de Paris; Les Arts Florissants; Nash Ensemble; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players

Choosing the right music for your wedding is one of the most important decisions a bride and groom have to make before getting married. It...continue...

A Tribute to the Piano

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-06-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suite, for keyboard no 6 in D minor, BWV 811 (BC L18); Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March"; Enriqué Granados: ...
Performers: Han, Rexa

Jimmy: James Rhodes Live in Brighton - Bach, Beethoven, Moszkowski, Rachmaninov, Chopin / James Rhodes, piano

2 CD / Signum UK / 2012-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto no 3 in D minor, BWV 974; Violin Partita no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Spoken Word: James Rhodes discusses composers; Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 21 in C ma...
Performers: Rhodes, James

In 2008/09 James Rhodes saw his profile go from complete unknown to rising star, attracting celebrity followers including Stephen Fry and Sir David Tang. He...continue...
Recording information: Brighton The Old Market (12/08/2011-12/09/2011)....continue...

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations / Sachiko Kato, piano

1 CD / Centaur / 2012-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Performers: Kato, Sachiko

American Record Guide, January/February 2013
It has become routine for contemporary players to offer performances and recordings of Bach's entire Goldberg Variations. It is not known...continue...
Recording information: Klavierhaus, New York, NY (04/20/2011-04/21/2011)....continue...

Bach In Time on the Clarinet - Sonatas BWV 1023 & 1029; Toccata & Fugue BWV 565; Cantata excerpts / Joseph Eller, clarinet

1 CD / Centaur / 2012-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023; Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no 3 in G minor, BWV 1029; Ich hat...
Performers: Curry, Jerry; Eller, Joseph; Jesselson, Robert; Johnson, Jared; Stallard, Tina Milhorn

American Record Guide, January/February 2013
Eller has a pleasant timbre and excellent technique, and his phrasing is both expressive and genuine. His free-blowing set-up, though, can...continue...
Recording information: University of South Carolina School of Music Recital Ha (08/2010-12/2010)....continue...

Marcello-Bach: Adagio; Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28; Kabalevsky: 3 Preludes from Op. 38 / Mindu Katz, piano

1 CD / Cembal d'amour / 2012-06-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Oboe in D minor (after Marcello); Frédéric Chopin: Preludes (24) for Piano, Op. 28; Dmitry Kabalevsky: Preludes, Op. 38
Performers: Katz, Mindru

Never-Before-Published Live Recordings of the Legendary Pianist Mindru Katz....continue...

Bach To Jazz / Caroline Adomeit, violin

1 CD / Oehms / 2012-05-29

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Violin solo no 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance for piano, 4 hands, in E minor, WoO 1/9; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake; Eugène Y...
Performers: Adomeit, Caroline; Hastreiter, Thomas; Riem, Julian

Oehms Classics presents the debut recording of young, virtuoso violinist Caroline Adomeit. This bold program of music ranging from Bach's Partitas to Ysaÿe's Mazurka showcases...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Konzertsaal der Hochschule für Musik und Theater (10/02/2011-10/03/2011)....continue...

15th Anniversary Collection

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-05-29

Works: Traditional Spiritual: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; John Saw the Number; Brazilian Traditional: Tutú Maramb; John B. Lowitz: Don't Argify; Stephen Hatfield: Camino caminante, for children's chorus;...
Performers: Bennett, Erin; Carney, Caitlyn; Carter, Chelsea; Coates, Chloe; Conley, Lizzy; Curry, Peter; Desantis, Christine; Haskins, Colette; Haynes, Foster; Kiefer, William; Morris, Samuel; Rancka, Kate; Robe...

A Musical Journey: Switzerland, Abbey of Einsiedeln / Bach & Vivaldi [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Naxos (USA) / 2012-05-29

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s); Antonio Vivaldi: Work(s)

The Places - The scenes shown are of the Benedictine Abbey and Church at Einsiedeln, in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. The monastery, in origin...continue...
Run Time: 49 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
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Bravo! The No. 1 Albums of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

4 CD / Mormon Tabernacle / 2012-05-29

Works: William Moore: Brethren, We Have Met to Worship; Philip Paul Bliss: Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy, for chorus & organ; Benjamin Franklin White: The Morning Trumpet; Henry George Ley: Fight the go...
Performers: Boye, Alex; Bradford, Daron; Brainerd, Clayton; Caan, Peggy; Campbell, Meredith; Christiansen, Clay; Elliott, Richard [Organ]; Foster, David; Goeckeritz, Jeannine; Gruppman, Igor; Hancock, Cheri; Key...
Conductors: Wilberg, Mack [Composer]
Ensemble: ; Bells on Temple Square; Orchestra at Temple Square; Wasatch & District Pipe Band

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present Bravo!, a breathtaking 4-disc set featuring a trio of #1 Billboard Charting albums - Come,...continue...
Recording information: Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT (05/17/2005-05/20/2005); Salt Lake Tabernacle (05/17/2005-05/20/2005); Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah (05/17/2005-05/20/2005); Conferen...continue...