Francic Poulenc: La Voix Humaine / Felicity Lott, soprano; Graham Johnson, piano [2 DVD & Blu-Ray]2 DVD Video / Champs Hill Records / 2013-04-30 Works: Francis Poulenc: La voix humaine, opera, FP 171Performers: Lott, Felicity For the first time permission has been given for a performance of Poulenc's one-woman tour de force La Voix Humaine with piano accompaniment, in recognition...continue... Region: All Picture Format: Blu-Ray and NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, French ...continue... ![]() Waitin' for Benny: A Tribute to Benny Goodman - Clarinet Sonatas of Poulenc and Bernstein; Gershwin: 3 Preludes; Stravinsky: 3 Pieces et al. / Julien Hervé, clarinet1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Leonard Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; George Gershwin: Preludes (3) for piano; Igor Stravinsky: Pieces (3) for Clarinet solo; Morton Gould:...Performers: Green, Ying-Lai [Double Bass]; Herve, Julien; Lovett, Maud; Sugitani, Jean-Hisanori [Piano] Renowned as a virtuoso jazz clarinetist and legendary bandleader, Benny Goodman is also remembered for the works he commissioned from leading composers of his day....continue... Recording information: Conservatoire de Paris (07/25/2011-07/28/2011)....continue... ![]() Poulenc: Stabat Mater; Gloria / Catherine Dubosc. Richard Hickox and City of London Sinfonia1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Francis Poulenc: Gloria in G major; Stabat Mater, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, FP 148; Litanies à la vierge noire de RocamadourPerformers: Dubosc, Catherine Conductors: Hickox, Richard Ensemble: ; City of London Sinfonia He was a dandy - but also highly religious. He lived in the era of atonality, but his unmistakably personal music is firmly rooted in...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (09/1990)....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... ![]() 50 Best Romantic Piano Classics - Popular romantic classics for solo piano or piano & orchestra3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; The Seasons, Op. 47b; Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Conc...Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Ahn Trio; Alexeev, Dmitri; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Angelich, Nicholas; Bennett, Richard Rodney [Composer]; Bran, Tim; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Donohoe, Peter; Duchable, Francois-Rene ... Conductors: Previn, Andre; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Marriner, Sir Neville; Maksymiuk, Jerzy; Thompson, Bryden; Galliera, Alceo; Jansons, Mariss; Foster, Lawrence; Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; ... Ensemble: ; Rostal & Schaefer Piano Duo This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks of romantic piano music from catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics performed by some of the world's finest...continue... ![]() Poulenc: Chamber Music / Pentaedre; David Jalbert, piano1 CD / ATMA / 2013-02-26 Works: Francis Poulenc: Sextet for wind quintet & piano in C major, FP 100; Sonata for Flute and Piano; Élégie, for horn & piano, FP 168; Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Trio for oboe, bassoon & pi...Performers: Bourget, Danielle; Carpentier, Martin; Forget, Normand; Jalbert, David; Lussier, Mathieu; Marsolais, Louis-Philippe Conductors: Ensemble: Pentaèdre (Woodwind Quintet) Francis Poulenc's catalogue contains some 200 works, consisting of mostly of vocal music. It also includes many pieces for piano, four concertos, music for the...continue... Recording information: Salle Pierre-Mercure, Centre Pierre-Péladeau, Montréal, (10/2010)....continue... ![]() 50 Best London Symphony Orchestra3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 8 in F, Op. 93; Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 4; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony ...Performers: Beroff, Michel; de Peyer, Gervase; Isserlis, Steven; Loriod, Jeanne; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer]; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry Conductors: Jochum, Eugen; Previn, Andre; Boult, Adrian; Gardelli, Lamberto; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Khachaturian, Aram; Hickox, Richard; Davis, Colin; Barbirolli, John This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks from the catalogues of EMI Records, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics of recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra under...continue... ![]() Paris Méchanique - works by L. Anderson; Francaix; Joplin; Milhaud; Poulenc; Morricone; Satie et al / Michael Riessler, Pierre Charial, Sabine Meyer Trio1 CD / Marsyas / 2013-02-26 Works: Gabriel Pierné: Cydalise et le Chèvre-Pied, ballet; Jean Françaix: Danses Exotiques (8) for 2 pianos; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for 2 clarinets, FP 7; Michael Riessler: I Venti, for clar...Performers: Charial, Pierre; Meyer, Sabine [Clarinet]; Riessler, Michael Conductors: Ensemble: Trio Di Clarone "Stellar clarinet player Sabine Meyer has never been heard in a similar program and instrumentation. A program of fun and tuneful short works." -Audiophile...continue... Includes work(s): introduction mécanique / le flaneur des d by various composers....continue... ![]() Poulenc: Sacred & Secular Choral Music / The Netherlands Chamber Choir2 CD / Globe / 2013-02-12 Works: Francis Poulenc: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence, for chorus, FP 97; Quatre petites prières de Saint François d'Assise, for men's chorus, FP 142; Ave verum corpus; Salve...Conductors: Ericson, Eric Ensemble: ; Netherlands Chamber Choir Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Netherlands Chamber Choir, this is without a doubt the best recording the choir ever made! Under the inspiring direction...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... ![]() Salzburg Festival 1986 - Songs by Fauré, Strauss, Mahler, Copland, Ives, Pasatieri, Canteloube, Schonberg / Frederica von Stade, soprano, Martin Katz, piano1 CD / Orfeo / 2013-01-29 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Les roses d'Ispahan, Op. 39 no 4; Mélodies (5), Op. 58 "de Venise"; Au Cimetière, song for voice & piano in E minor, Op. 51/2; La rose, Op. 51 no 4; Richard Strauss: Rot...Performers: Katz, Martin; Von Stade, Frederica In 1986 Frederica von Stade offered a program that knew no boundaries - ranging from the florid poesy of settings by Fauré and Strauss to...continue... Recording information: Groáes Festspielhaus (08/18/1986)....continue... ![]() Francis Poulenc: Stabat Mater; Les Biches / Marlis Petersen, soprano. Stuttgart Radio SO, Stephane Deneve1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-01-29 Works: Francis Poulenc: Stabat Mater, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, FP 148; Les biches (The Does), ballet, FP 36Performers: Petersen, Marlis Conductors: Denève, Stéphane Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Vocal Ensemble SWR Stéphane Dénève, the new principal conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra of SWR, makes his debut recording with a thoughtful program of Poulenc. The...continue... Recording information: Funkstudio, SWR Stuttgart (03/03/2012-03/15/2012); Liederhalle, Stuttgart-Beethoven-Saal, Germany (03/03/2012-03/15/2012); Funkstudio, SWR Stuttgart (03/23/2012); Liederhalle, S...continue... ![]() Dietrich Fischer Dieskau - The French Album: Fauré: La Bonne Chanson; Ravel: Chansons Madecasses; Poulenc: Le Bal Masque / Wolfgang Sawalisch, piano1 CD / Acanta / 2013-01-29 Works: Gabriel Fauré: La bonne chanson, Op. 61; Maurice Ravel: Chansons madécasses, song cycle for soprano, flute, cello & piano; Francis Poulenc: Le bal masqué, for baritone (or mezzo-sopran...Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Sawallisch, Wolfgang [Conductor/Piano] Conductors: Ensemble: Members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was one of the most famous interpreters of lieder in the 20th century. This disc includes rarely recorded French repertoire such as...continue... Recording information: Teldec Studios, Berlin (11/14/1975)....continue... ![]() Essential 20th Century Classics - Over 2 hours of captivating modern classics2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Aram Khachaturian: Spartacus; Edward Elgar: Concerto for Cello; Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; C...Performers: Beniston, Paul; Bloch, Nikolaj; Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Currie, Colin; Devos, Louis; Donohoe, Peter; du Pre, Jacqueline; Fischer-Dieskau, Manuel; Gibson, Simon; Gilchrist, Jane; Hendricks, Bar... Conductors: Previn, Andre; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Temirkanov, Yuri; Barbirolli, John; Ozawa, Seiji; Prêtre, Georges; Penderecki, Krzysztof; Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Kaljuste, Tönu; Metzmacher, Ingo; B... Ensemble: ; Ensemble Modern (Frankfurt) Essential 20th Century Classics is a 2-CD set featuring a collection of important works written between 1901 and 2000. This period is sometimes thought of...continue... ![]() Essential Choral - Over 2 hours of uplifting classics2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D, RV 589; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Magnificat in D, BWV 243; Cantata no 140; Mass in B minor; George Frederick Han...Performers: Barley, Peter; Bell, David [Organ]; Beniston, Paul; Bowley, John; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garcia, Jose Luis; Harper, Heather; Harrhy, Eiddwen; Lott, Felici... Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Willcocks, David; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Welser-Möst, Franz; Neumann, Peter; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Muti, Riccardo; Tennstedt, Klaus; Pappano, Antonio;... This collection of popular choral classics starts with some of the glories of the Baroque era by some of its greatest composers like Vivaldi, Handel...continue... ![]() Valossa: From Darkness to Light1 Super Audio CD / Alba / 2013-01-08 Works: Juhani Komulainen: Vinternatten, for chorus; Francis Poulenc: Un soir de neige, chamber cantata for 6 voices (or chorus), FP 126; Gustav Mahler: Die zwei blauen Augen, song for low voice & piano (or ...Performers: Kuridda, Olga [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Juris, Dani Formed in 2007, the Kaamos Chamber Choir has performed in numerous concerts and competitions both in Finland and abroad. In 2011 the choir was awarded...continue... Recording information: Meilahti Church (2011-09-30_2011-10-02&2011-)....continue... ![]() A Year With Jesus / Gloria, Miserere, Stabat Mater, Magnificat, Requiem by Bach, Pergolesi, Mozart et al. / Véronique Gens, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Andrew Parrott, Riccardo Muti et al.2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, cantata, BWV 123; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; Magnificat, BWV 243; Herz und Mund und ...Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Chance, Michael; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gens, Veronique; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Lesne, Gerard; Neilz, Jacques; Rampal, Jean-Pierre; Veyron-Lacroix, Robert Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Herreweghe, Philippe; Christophers, Harry; Hill, David; Cleobury, Stephen; Mandrin, Emmanuel; Lara, Francisco; ; Hillier, Paul; Plasson, Michel; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Willcocks, David;... Ensemble: ; Brunel Ensemble; Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne; Il Seminario Musicale; La Petite Bande; Taverner Players; The Hilliard Ensemble; The Sixteen (Choir) From Easter Sunday to All Saints' Day, A Year with Jesus is the ultimate collection of sacred music to help celebrate the Christian holidays. This...continue... ![]() Francis Poulenc: Mélodies1 CD / Anima Records (Classical) Import / 2012-12-04 Works: Francis Poulenc: Deux poèmes de Guillaume Apollinaire, for voice & piano, FP 94; La belle Jeunesse (Chansons gaillardes, no 7); Rosemonde ("Longtemps au pied du perron"), song for voice & piano,...Performers: Cantor, Philippe; Rives, Sophie Recording information: "l'Atelier du 25" à Paris (07/05/2011-07/07/2011)....continue... ![]() Pas de Deux: French Music for Piano Duo / Milhaud, Ravel, Bizet, Poulenc / Mona and Rica Bard, piano1 Super Audio CD / Audite / 2012-11-13 Works: Darius Milhaud: Scaramouche, Op. 165b; Maurice Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole; Georges Bizet: Jeux d'enfants, for piano 4 hands, Op. 22; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for 2 pianos, FP 156; Élégie ...Conductors: Ensemble: Piano Duo Mona & Rica Bard Having already garnered a number of accolades, sisters Mona and Rica Bard present a specially programmed pas de deux through eighty years of French piano...continue... Recording information: Siemens-Villa, Berlin Lankwitz (11/25/2011-11/28/2011)....continue... ![]() Virgins, Vixens & Viragos / Purcell, Berlioz, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, et al. / Susan Graham, soprano; Malcom Martineau1 CD / Onyx Classics / 2012-11-13 Works: Henry Purcell: Tell me, some pitying angel, Z 196 "Blessed Virgin's Expostulation"; Hector Berlioz: La Mort d'Ophélie, song for soprano (or tenor) & piano, H. 92a (Op. 18/2); Franz Schubert: Ges...Performers: Graham, Susan; Martineau, Malcolm Virgins, Vixens & Viragos, Susan Graham's eagerly awaited second album for Onyx, focuses on iconic female characters of history, literature and song. Accompanied by Graham's...continue... Recording information: Wyastone Concert Hall, Monmouth (07/06/2012-07/08/2012)....continue... ![]() Pastoral - works by Tomasi; Ibert; Milhaud; Auric; Poulenc; Roussel; Martelli; Ferroud; Honegger et al / Jean-Louis Beaumadier & Friends1 CD / Skarbo / 2012-11-13 Works: Henri Tomasi: Le Tombeau de Mireille, for galoubet (fife) (or oboe) & tamborine; Le petit chevrier corse; Jacques Ibert: Pastoral, for 4 pipes; Darius Milhaud: Exercice musical, for pipe (or flute) &...Performers: Beaumadier, Jean-Louis; Bride, Philip; Callier, Yannick; Daoues, Stella; Desmond, Yves; Gabriel, Andre; Imbert, Cedric; Marzullo, Claire; Raynaut, Jacques "The title of this lovely collection describes the character of the pieces heard on this new CD performed by Jean-Louis Beaumadier and friends. The friends...continue... Recording information: La Grange, Studio Alys (2010)....continue... ![]() French Violin Sonatas / Debussy, Poulenc, Ravel, Pierne / Jacques Israelievitch, violin; Kanae Matsumoto, piano1 CD / Fleur de Son / 2012-11-13 Works: Gabriel Pierné: Sonata for violin & piano, Op. 36; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for violin & piano, FP 119; Claude Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G minor; Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin ...Performers: Israelievitch, Jacques; Matsumoto, Kanae [Piano] Written between 1900 and 1949, these four sonatas for violin and piano represent some of the best music written in France in the first half...continue... Recording information: Lenna Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New Yor (08/08/2010-08/10/2010)....continue... ![]() Art Song Collection - Anniversary Series / Beethoven, Britten, Gurney, Hawes, Poulenc, et al.1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-11-01 Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge the wood's in trouble, song for tenor, piano & string quartet (or tenor & orchestra); Ludwig van Beethoven: Sechs Gesänge mit Begleitung des Pianoforte, O...Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Asti, Eugene; Bickley, Susan; Burnside, Iain [Piano]; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)]; Crawford-Phillips, Simon; Evans, Rebecca; Filsell, Jeremy [Keyboard]; Glynn, Christo... Conductors: Ensemble: Dante Quartet 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the first release from the leading independent classical label Signum Records. Beginning life as an early music specialist (with...continue... ![]() Choral Collection - Anniversary Series / Bach, Bernstein, Handel, Hawes, Tallis, et al.1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-11-01 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Francis Poulenc: Mass in G; Eric Whitacre: Lux Aurumque; Bob Chilcott: The lily and the rose, for chorus; Leona...Performers: Millett, Robert; Morris, Greg [Organ]; Pryce, Sally; Swait, Andrew; Thomas, Elin Manahan Conductors: ; Short, Nigel; Chilcott, Bob; Vivian, James; Cullen, Joseph; McCreesh, Paul; Dixon, Alistair; Nicholas, Benjamin; Skidmore, Jeffrey; Backhouse, Jeremy; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Al... Ensemble: ; Ex Cathedra; Ex Cathedra Choir; Gabrieli Consort; Huddersfield Choral Society; King's Singers; Tenebrae; The Sirens (A Capella) 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the first release from the leading independent classical label Signum Records. Beginning life as an early music specialist (with...continue... ![]() Poulenc: Wind Sonatas; Wind Trio / Ensemble Midvest1 CD / CPO / 2012-10-30 Works: Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Élégie, for horn & piano, FP 168; Un joueur de flûte berce les ruines, Op. 114; Sonata for Flute and Piano; Sonata for oboe & piano, FP ...Performers: Boudreault, Etienne; Hansen, Martin Roeck; Kirstein, Peter; Norholt, Charlotte; Sandberg, Erik; Wik, Svante Conductors: Ensemble: Ensemble MidtVest; Ensemble Midvest The Ensemble MidtVest presents a regaling performance of some of Poulenc's most memorable chamber works. Released by cpo, these chamber works offer the esoteric sounds...continue... Recording information: Radiohusets Studie 2 (DR) (2008-03-09_2008-03-12&2008-)....continue... ![]() Pater Noster: A Choral Reflection on the Lord's Prayer / The King's Singers1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30 Works: Plainchant: Pater noster; Heinrich Schütz: Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 386; Vater unser, der du bist im Himmel, motet for...Conductors: Ensemble: The King's Singers GRAMMY Award winners in 2009, The King's singers are one of the world's most celebrated ensembles. Their programming concept in this dic is unique: built...continue... Recording information: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN, USA (03/23/2012/03/24/2012)....continue... ![]() Mélodie Francaise - Songs by Fauré, Debussy; Hahn; Chausson / Sandrine Piau, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Stephane Degout, Bernard Kruysen [6 CDs]6 CD / Naïve / 2012-10-30 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Nell, Op. 18 no 1; Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 27; Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 46; Songs (4) for voice & piano, Op. 51; Mélodies (5), Op. 58 "de Venise"; La bonne c...Performers: Blumenthal, Daniel; Degout, Stéphane; Immerseel, Jos van; Kruysen, Bernard; Lee, Noël [Piano]; Lucas, Hélène; Manoff, Susan; Piau, Sandrine This beautiful boxed set of French melodies gathers some of the most intriguing recordings from the Naïve Classique catalogue. This subtle and fascinating repertoire will...continue... ![]() Martha Argerich: Lugano Concertos / Gabriela Montero, Karin Merle, Susan Roberts and Helene Schneidermann [4 CDs]4 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-10-30 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Francis Poulenc: Concerto for 2 Pianos in D minor; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto...Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Gulda, Paul; Gulda, Rico; Gurning, Alexander; Merle, Karin; Mogilevsky, Alexander; Montero, Gabriela; Norman, Daniel; Roberts, Susan; Sakai, Akane [Piano]; Schneiderman, Hel... Conductors: Rabinovitch, Alexandre; Capilla, Erasmo; Vedernikov, Alexander; Dutoit, Charles; Chmura, Gabriel; Marin, Ion; Fasolis, Diego Ensemble: ; Lugano Percussion Group Since 2002 Martha Argerich's Progetto at the Lugano's Festival has brought together many notable artists for memorable concerts of chamber and orchestral music. This deluxe...continue... ![]() Glory to the New-Born King - Choral works by Warlock, Joubert, Langlais, Mulet, Lauridsen, Warlock et al. / Chester Cathedral Choir1 CD / Priory / 2012-10-09 Works: Peter Warlock: Adam Lay Ybounden; Balulalow; Bethlehem Down; John Joubert: There Is No Rose, for chorus, Op. 14; Richard Storrs Willis: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Jean Langlais: Ave Maria, ave ma...Performers: Capper, Alice; Chewter, Benjamin; Hardwick, David; Hunt, Olivia; Lyndon-Jones, Laurence; Rees, James; Rushforth, Philip; Sennett, Christopher Conductors: Rushforth, Philip Ensemble: Chester Cathedral Choir Recording information: Chester Cathedral (01/05/2012-01/07/2012)....continue... ![]() Essential Encores - Over 2 hours of great classical showpieces2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-10-09 Works: Antonio Bazzini: La ronde des lutins, Op. 25; Niccolò Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1; Fritz Kreisler: La Gitana; Jules Massenet: Meditation (from "Thaïs"); Aram Khachaturian...Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Alagna, Roberto; Alexeev, Dmitri; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Balsom, Alison; Barrueco, Manuel; Bostridge, Ian; Brightman,... Conductors: ; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Kempe, Rudolf; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Jansons, Mariss; Litton, Andrew; Karajan, Herbert von; Paavo, Järvi; Fisch, Asher; Barker, John Ensemble: ; Nash Ensemble; Virtuosi 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... ![]() Tongues of Fire - Rutti: Organ Concerto; Poulenc: Concerto for Organ, Timpani & Strings; Arensky: "Tchaikovsky" Variations1 CD / Guild / 2012-10-09 Works: Carl Rütti: Concerto for organ, strings & percussion; Feuerzungen (Tongues of Fire), for organ; Anton Arensky: Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky for string orchestra, Op. 35a; Francis Poulenc...Performers: Heini, Martin; Schubiger, Mario Conductors: Held, Rainer Ensemble: ; Novosibirsk State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Swiss organist Martin Heini studied in Lucerne and Arhus and was a prize winner at the international organ competition in Lucerne. He is the director...continue... Recording information: Pfarrkirche St. Katharina Horw, Switzerland (01/30/2012-02/01/2012)....continue... ![]() Piano Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; The Seasons, Op. 37b; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3; Ludwig ...Performers: Alexeev, Dmitri; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Cziffra, György; Duchable, Francois-René [Piano]; Hough, Stephen; Litton, Andrew; Paik, Kun-woo; Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor]; Pommier, Jean-Ber... Conductors: Foster, Lawrence; Vonk, Hans; Plasson, Michel; Cziffra, György; Jansons, Mariss; Kitayenko, Dmitri; Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae; Pletnev, Mikhail; Tetzlaff, Christian; Litton, Andrew; Hickox,... Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() Sacred Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146; Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria, RV 589; Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Claudio Monteverdi: Beatus Vir (II), motet for 5 voices (from Seva morale e spirituale), SV 269...Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Argenta, Nancy; Bar, Olaf; Barley, Peter; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Connell, John; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Dawson, Lynne; Gens, Veronique; Hogman, Nils; K... Conductors: Christie, William; Parrott, Andrew; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Herreweghe, Philippe; McCreesh, Paul; ; Norrington, Roger; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Tate, Jeffrey; Muti, Riccardo; Hickox, Richard; Prêtre, ... Ensemble: ; Coppola e Il Suo Sestetto; Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Players; Il Seminario Musicale; Les Arts Florissants; London Classical Players; Schutz Consort; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() Colours of a Flute - works by Debussy, Ibert, Poulenc, Ferroud, Jolivet, Messiaen / Urszula Janik, flute; Joanna Kaczmarska-Biezynska, piano1 CD / CD Accord / 2012-09-25 Works: Claude Debussy: Syrinx; Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Jacques Ibert: Pièce for Flute solo; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano; Pierre Octave Ferroud: Trois P...Performers: Janik, Urszula; Kaczmarska-Biezynska, Joanna With this CD, containing works by Debussy, Ibert, Poulenc, Ferroud, Jolivet and Messiaen, the listeners are invited to embark on a fascinating journey through French...continue... Recording information: Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Music Hall (12/14/2011-12/16/2011)....continue... ![]() Widmung, Tribute - Transcriptions for trumpet; flugelhorn of works by Paganini, Debussy, Kreisler, Arban, Bartok et al. / Sergei Nakariakov, trumpet, flugelhorn1 CD / Warner Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Niccolò Paganini: Caprice no 24; Claude Debussy: La plus que lente; Fritz Kreisler: Schön Rosmarin; Liebesleid; Liebesfreud; Jean-Baptiste "Joseph" Arban: Fantasie Brillante, for cornet & e...Performers: Meerovitch, Maria; Nakariakov, Sergei [Trumpet] This new album by Sergei Nakariakov was recorded in the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Dahlem, Berlin in tribute and homage to his late mentor, the great Russian...continue... Recording information: Jesus-Christus Kirche, Berlin-Dahem (08/2010)....continue... ![]() Impressions de France - works by Debussy, Saint-Saens, Poulenc, Francaix and Rabaud / André Moisan, clarinet; Louise-Andree Baril, piano1 CD / ATMA / 2012-09-25 Works: Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E flat major, Op. 167; Henri Rabaud: Solo de concours, for clarinet & piano, Op. 10; Claude ...Performers: Baril, Louise-Andrée; Moisan, Andre In France, the Conservatoire de Paris played an active role in spreading the clarinet's popularity, and French composers wrote numerous studies, competition pieces and sonatas...continue... Recording information: Salle claude-Champagne, University Of Montreal, Montrea (1996)....continue... ![]() Stephen Hough's French Album - works by Alkan, Chabrier, Debussy, Delibes, Faure et al. / Stephen Hough, piano1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-09-12 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Keyboard Concerto no 5 in F minor, BWV 1056; Gabriel Fauré: Nocturne for piano no 6 in D flat major, Op. 63; Improvisation...Performers: Hough, Stephen Stephen Hough presents an enchanting program of French music, played with the filigree perfection and total command of the music's expressive world that make him...continue... ![]() Christmas - Henry John Gauntlett, Traditional, Various / Voces8
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