Dijkstra, Peter

Bach: Magnificat; Handel: Dixit Dominus / Concerto Koln, Bavarian Radio Chorus

1 CD / BR Klassik / 2013-01-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Dixit Dominus; Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Concerto Koln

With the release of Bach's Magnificat and Händel's Dixit Dominus, the Bavarian Radio Chorus joins forces with the Concerto Köln to produce another festive CD...continue...
Recording information: Prinzregententheater, München (11/17/2011-11/19/2011)....continue...

Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Peter Dijkstra. The Academy for Ancient Music

4 CD / BR Klassik / 2012-10-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Wieland Schmid: Werkenführung von Wieland Schmid, for chorus
Performers: Hanft, Max; Harnish, Rachel [Soprano Vocal]; Heidenriech, Gert [Vocals]; Immler, Christian; Philippin, Sonja [Soprano Vocal]; Schloffer, Friedrich; Schmitt, Maximilian [Tenor Vocal]; Vondung, Anke; W...
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Symphony Chorus

After the success of his introduction to the St. Matthew Passion, author Wieland Schmid takes us on a journey through the Christmas Oratorio with thrilling...continue...
Recording information: Herkulessaal der Residenz, München (12/11/2010-12/12/2010)....continue...

Nordic Sounds 2 / Swedish Radio Choir

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Jan Sandström: Sloabbme-njunnje, for chorus; Biegga Njunnjí, for chorus & percussion; Bieggá luohte, for yoik, ceremonial drum & chorus; David Wikander: Kung Liljekonvalje, for cho...
Performers: Björsund, Per; Enstrom, Love; Niklasson, Sofia; Olsson, Andreas; Pejler, Johan; Sjöblom, Ulla; Thimander, Conny
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Swedish Radio Choir

Following on the success of their 2011 release Nordic Sounds, Peter Dijkstra and the Swedish Radio Choir return with a second volume in the series,...continue...
Recording information: Musikaliska, Stockholm (06/2011)....continue...

Choral music of Strauss, Wagner and Mahler / Bavarian Radio Chorus

1 CD / BR Klassik / 2012-03-27

Works: Richard Strauss: Der Abend ("Senke strahlender Gott!"), song for chorus, Op. 34/1 (TrV 182/1); Choruses (3) for male chorus, o.Op. 123 (TrV 270, AV 123); Hymne ("Jakob! Dein verlorner Sohn"), song fo...
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Chorus

On this new choral CD, the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks under the direction of Peter Dijkstra performs works by Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler and Richard...continue...
Recording information: München, Herkulessaal der Residenz (2009-09-22_2009-09-25&1000-)....continue...

Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Dijkstra, Harnisch, Vondung, Schmitt, etc. [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / BR Klassik / 2011-11-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248
Performers: Harnisch, Rachel; Immler, Christian; Schmitt, Maximilian; Vondung, Anke
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Academy for Ancient Music Berlin; Bavarian Radio Chorus

Run Time: 157 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, DTS 5.0 Surround
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Poulenc: Figure humaine; Mass in G; Un soir neige; Sept chansons / Swedish Radio Choir

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2011-10-11

Works: Francis Poulenc: Mass in G; Sept chansons, for chorus, FP 81; Un soir de neige, chamber cantata for 6 voices (or chorus), FP 126; Figure humaine
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Swedish Radio Choir

In creating the 12-part choral masterpiece Figure humaine, the poet Eluard and composer Poulenc were the perfect team. Eluard's poignant and sinister surrealistic texts are...continue...
Recording information: Musikaliska, Stockholm (11/2010)....continue...

Faure: Requiem / Sunhae Im, Konrad Jarnot, Max Hanft - Peter Dijkstra

1 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2011-09-06

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Francis Poulenc: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence, for chorus, FP 97
Performers: Fleckstein, Barbara; Giglberger, Daniel; Hanft, Max; Im, Sunhae; Jarnot, Konrad
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Symphony Choir

Nordic Sounds: Music of Sven-David Sandström

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2011-01-11

Works: Sven-David Sandström: Lobet den Herrn, for chorus; Ave Maria; Hear my prayer, O Lord, for chorus (after Henry Purcell); Es ist genug (It is enough), for chorus; A New Song of Love, for chorus; L...
Performers: Alexis, Marie; Backlund, Jessica; Brissman, Lars Johansson; Engquist, Niklas; Enstrom, Love; Niklasson, Sofia; Ohlson, Jenny; Scheele, Marika; Schuster, Joakim; Sjöblom, Ulla
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter

When composing for choir, Sven David Sandström (1942–) does not hold back in terms of expression or technical demands. This contributes toward a powerfully emotional...continue...
Recording information: Swedish Radio Studios, Stockholm (12/2009)....continue...

Handel: Israel In Egypt

2 CD / BR Klassik / 2010-03-30

Works: George Frederick Handel: Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54
Performers: Hanft, Max; Hoeren, Harald; Lehmann, Christoph
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Concerto Köln

Georg Friedrich Handel's great choral oratorio, "Israel in Egypt" is the most valuable gift the composer ever gave to choral music. The chorus functions as...continue...
Recording information: Prinzregententheater, München (11/28/2008-11/29/2008)....continue...

Bart Visman: Sables, Oxygène; New Heaven!; Septet

1 CD / EtCetera Records / 2010-01-12

Works: Bart Visman: Septet, for string quartet, piano, piccolo & bass clarinet; New Heaven!, for male chorus; Sables, Oxygène, song cyle for voice & orchestra
Performers: Hannigan, Barbara
Conductors: ; Dijkstra, Peter; Spanjaard, Ed
Ensemble: ; Het Trio; Schoenberg Quartet; The Gents

Sables, Oxygene was premiered last year to great acclaim. Visman has succeeded in writing a modern yet accessible orchestral song cycle, which may remind listeners...continue...

Super Artists on Super Audio Vol. 6

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: work(s); Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6; Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet in E flat, Op. 64 no 6; Sonata i...
Performers: Beynon, Emily; Cooper, Gary [Keyboardist]; Crowe, Lucy; Fan, Jing Ma; Giacometti, Paolo; Halls, Matthew; Lazic, Dejan [Piano]; Mees, Reinild; Meijer, Lavinia; Podger, Rachel [Violin]; Van Rijen, Jorg...
Conductors: ; Dijkstra, Peter; Halls, Matthew; Fischer, Iván; Petrenko, Kirill; Hempel, Jurgen; Veldhoven, Jos van
Ensemble: ; Combattimento Consort Amsterdam; Florilegium (Ensemble, UK); Holland Baroque Society; Meridian Arts Ensemble; Netherlands Bach Society

Bach: St. Matthew Passion

2 CD / BR Klassik / 2009-09-29

Works: Wieland Schmid: Introduction to J.S. Bach's "St. Matthew Passion", with musical examples
Performers: Brummelstroete, Wilke te; Davidslim, Steve [Tenor Vocal]; Roth, Detlef; Ruiten, Lenneke; Schmitt, Maximilian [Tenor Vocal]; Speer, Yorck Felix
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter

Bach: Motets / Dijkstra, Netherlands Chamber Choir

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2008-05-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin...
Performers: Beekman, Marcel; Koele, Heleen; Oliveira, Hugo; Schweppe, Jasper; Strijk, Marjon
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Netherlands Chamber Choir

"Finally, here is a recording of Bach's motets (sung at sensible tempos) that employs a moderately-sized choir (two dozen voices - no "one-to-a-part" stuff here!),...continue...

Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal / Peter Dijkstra, The Gents

1 CD / Channel Classics / 2006-11-14

Works: Robert Parsons: Ave Maria; Credo quod Redemptor; Thomas Weelkes: Lord, to thee I make my moan, anthem for 5 voices; Deliver us, O Lord, for 5(?) voices (doubtful); William Byrd: Ave verum corpus; Wor...
Performers: Bakker, Benjamin; Henstra, Siebe; Kuizenga, Robert; Meulen, Niec van der
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Diapente Viol Consort; The Gents

Machet die Tore Weit / Dijkstra, Glaser, et al

1 CD / Oehms / 2005-12-27

Works: Michael Praetorius: In dulci jubilo; Musae Sioniae; Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier, BWV 369; O Jesulein süss, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 2...
Performers: Hanft, Max
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter; Glaser, Michael
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Chorus

Sacred Choral Music / Dijkstra, Bavarian Radio Choir

1 CD / Oehms / 2005-11-17

Works: Francis Poulenc: Salve Regina; Mass in G; Ave verum corpus; Exultate Deo; Timor et tremor, motet for chorus (4 motets pour un temps de pénitence), FP 97/1; Vinea mea electa, motet for chorus (4 ...
Performers: Eser-Streit, Priska; Goda, Masako; Schulist, Andreas
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus

Super Artists on Super Audio Vol 3

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2005-09-13

Works: Anonymous: Allegro; Ludwig August Lebrun: Concerto for Oboe no 3 in D major; Sofia Gubaidulina: The Canticle of the Sun; George Frederick Handel: Suite in G minor; Mariano Mores: Taquito militar; Mau...
Performers: Brüggen, Daniel; Cooper, Gary; Daniels, Charles [Classical]; Driever, Bertho; Dufour, Marc; Escalera, Katia; Gerritsen, Elsbeth; Giacometti, Paolo; Goldstein, Marleene; Groot, Peter de; Jacobs, ...
Conductors: ; de Vriend, Jan Willem; Reuss, Daniel; Dijkstra, Peter; Veldhoven, Jos van; Herbers, Werner; Fischer, Iván
Ensemble: Budapest Festival Orchestra; Ebony Band; Florilegium Ensemble; Ghent Collegium Vocale; Loeki Stardust Quartet Amsterdam; Netherlands Bach Society Baroque Orchestra; Netherlands Bach Society Choir; Ra...

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Lux Aeterna - Duruflé, Poulenc, / Dijkstra, The Gents

2 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2005-06-14

Works: Maurice Duruflé: Requiem; Notre Père, Op. 14; Missa "Cum Jubilo", for baritone, baritone chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 11; Francis Poulenc: Petites prières (4) de Saint Franç...
Performers: Delemarre-Werner, Isabel; Groot, Kees de; Heijst, Titia; Hermans, Frank; Jonkers, Susan; Marquez, Marian; Meij, Mariska van der; Pranger, Patrick; Stotijn, Christianne; Strijk, Marjon; Viersen, Quiri...
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: The Gents

With their unique sound and broad repertoire ranging from medieval chansons to pop, The Gents, led by Peter Kijkstra, are fast becoming one of the...continue...

Follow That Star / Peter Dijkstra, The Gents

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2003-11-01

Works: Peter Gritton: Follow That Star, for vocal ensemble; Christmas Traditional: Gaudete Christus est natus (Piae Cantiones 1582); Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming) (Alte geistlich...
Performers: Dijkstra, Peter; Gents, The; Minakov, Maksym; Minakov, Maxym
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: Marimba Quartet Carrefour; Rubens Quartet

This selection is a Hybrid Multichannel Super Audio CD. The Stereo Hybrid SACD program can be played on any standard compact disc player. The DSD Surround and Stereo programs require an SACD player fo...continue...

Super Artists on Super Audio - Channel Classics Sampler

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2003-05-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in G major, Op. 4 no 3/RV 301; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in D major ("La stravaganza" no 11), Op. 4/11, RV; Robert Parsons: Ave Maria; César F...
Performers: Giacometti, Paolo; Hauwe, Walter Van; Henstra, Siebe; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Lazic, Dejan [Piano]; Marcucci, Alfredo; Pinnock, Trevor; van der Velden, Mieneke; Wilson, Glen; Wispelwe...
Conductors: ; Dijkstra, Peter; Tilkin, Michel; Veldhoven, Jos van
Ensemble: ; Arte dei Suonatori; Capella Figuralis; Diapente Viol Consort; Ensemble Piacevole; Florilegium Musicum Ensemble (Netherlands); German Chamber Philharmonic, Bremen; Locke Brass Consort; Love & Lament...

Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal / Peter Dijkstra, The Gents

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2003-02-01

Works: Robert Parsons: Ave Maria; Credo quod Redemptor; Thomas Weelkes: Lord, to thee I make my moan, anthem for 5 voices; Deliver us, O Lord, for 5(?) voices (doubtful); William Byrd: Ave verum corpus; My ...
Performers: Bakker, Benjamin; Henstra, Siebe; Kuizenga, Robert; Meulen, Niec van der
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: The Gents