Armstrong, Donald

Stamitz: Orchestral Quartets Op 14 / Armstrong, NZSO CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-11-21

Works: Carl Stamitz: Quartet for orchestra in F major, Op. 14/4; Concertante Quartet in B flat major, Op. 14/5; Quartet for orchestra in C major, Op. 14/1
Conductors: Armstrong, Donald
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

"These quartets were written to be played either by a quartet or an orchestra. They were published in Paris in 1776. These are a great...continue...

Discover - Music of the Classical Era

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-11-01

Works: Roman Hoffstetter: Quartet for Strings in F major, (prev. attr. Haydn, Op.3/5); Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; F Minor Variations; Mass in D minor, H 22 no...
Performers: Azesberger, Kurt; Berkes, Kalman; Biel, Ann-Christine; Holzer, Robert; Hugh, Timothy; Jando, Jeno; Kwon, Hellen; Loukianets, Viktoria; Payne, Joseph; Payne, Phoebe; Rydl, Kurt [Bass Vocals]; Sima, Ga...
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry; Benda, Christian; Grodd, Uwe; Antal, Mátyás; Armstrong, Donald; Halstead, Anthony; Sobotka, Wolfgang; Drahos, Béla; Gmür, Hanspeter; Östman, Arnold; Hal...
Ensemble: ; Capella Istropolitana; Concentus Hungaricus; Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra; Failoni Chamber Orchestra; Hungarian Radio Orchestra; New Zealand Chamber Orchestra; Scottish Chamber Orchestra; ...

In music, the period from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the nineteenth is usually referred to as the Classical era....continue...

Beck: Six Symphonies Op 1 / Armstrong, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-07-19

Works: Franz Ignaz Beck: Overture (Sinfonia) in G minor, Op. 1/1 (Callen 1); Overture (Sinfonia) in F major, Op. 1/2 (Callen 2); Overture (Sinfonia) in A major, Op. 1/3 (Callen 3); Overture (Sinfonia) in E ...
Conductors: Armstrong, Donald
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

"...Beck was a close contemporary of Haydn (two years younger, both died in the same year), but his symphonies are usually referred to as being...continue...

L. Mozart: Symphonies / Armstrong, New Zealand CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1997-08-01

Works: Leopold Mozart: Sinfonia da caccia for orchestra in G major; Sinfonia pastorella for alphorn & strings in G major; Work(s)
Conductors: Armstrong, Donald
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

"If you don't know these symphonies, this is as good a way as any to become acquainted. The Hunting Symphony that opens this disc is...continue...

Stamitz: Orchestral Trios Vol 1 / Armstrong, New Zealand CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1995-12-15

Works: Johann Stamitz: Trio for orchestra in C major, Op. 1/1; Trio for orchestra in A major, Op. 1/2; Trio for orchestra in F major, Op. 1/3; Trio for orchestra in C minor, Op. 4/3
Conductors: Armstrong, Donald
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

"The playing is fleet, lively, expressive--altogether first-rate--and the recorded sound is fine. Most warmly recommended." -Fanfare...continue...

Stamitz: Symphonies Vol 1 / Armstrong, New Zealand CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1995-12-13

Works: Johann Stamitz: Symphony in D major, Op. 3/2; Symphony in E flat major, Op. 11/3; Symphony in G major ("Mannheim no 1") (probably by Antoine Mahaut); Symphony in A major ("Mannheim no 2"); Symphony i...
Conductors: Armstrong, Donald
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Orchestra

"The playing is fleet, lively, expressive--altogether first-rate--and the recorded sound is fine. Most warmly recommended." -Fanfare...continue...