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Vivaldi: Four Seasons; Rebel: Les Elements

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2010-03-09

Works: Jean-Féry Rebel: Les Éléments, simphonie nouvelle for 2 violins, 2 flutes & continuo; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"
Performers: Seiler, Midori
Conductors: Kallweit, Georg; Nuszbaumer, Clemens-Maria

This new disc follows on from the stage production in which the orchestra joined forces with a dancer (available on DVD as HAR 9909026). Encouraged...continue...
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The Art of the Lute / Paul O'Dette

5 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-11-10

Works: Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger: Toccata Arpeggiata for lute (from Book 1 of D'Intravolatura di Lauto); Aria Di Fiorenza for chitarrone; Toccata for lute no 1; Gagliarda for lute no 1a; Corrente for l...
Performers: O'Dette, Paul

Lute virtuoso Paul O'Dette has been called, "the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument" (Toronto Globe and Mail). One of the most...continue...

Monteverdi: Il Ballo delle Ingrate; Sestina

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-10-13

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi... Libro ottavo; Giulio Cesare Monteverdi: Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata, sestina
Performers: Cantor, Philippe; Christie, William [Conductor/Harpsichord]; Feldman, Jill [Soprano Vocals]; Laplenie, Michel; Laurens, Guillemette; Visse, Dominique [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: Christie, William

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Monteverdi: Lamento dell Ninfa, Altri Canti Libri VII & VIII / William Christie, Les Arts Florissants

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-09-08

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Altri canti di Marte (Livre 8), a 6 voci con violini; Perchè t'en fuggi, o Fillide?, madrigal for alto, tenor & bass (from Book 8), SV 164; Chiome d'oro, Canzonetta (Livre ...
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Les Arts Florissants

BBC Music Magazine
Some minor tuning problems, but the singing is spirited, and the interplay between voices and instruments in Tirsi e Clori a delight.
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Satie: Avant-dernières pensées, etc / Alexandre Tharaud, Eric Le Sage, et al

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-02-10

Works: Erik Satie: Gnossienne for piano no 1; Petite ouverture à danser, for piano; Gymnopedie for piano no 1; Véritables préludes flasques pour un chien (Truly Flabby Preludes for a Dog), fo...
Performers: Delescluse, Jean; Faust, Isabelle; Guerrier, David; Le Sage, Eric; Tharaud, Alexandre

With this recording, Alexandre Tharaud aims to serve justice to Erik Satie - the real Erik Satie. Chock full of surprises and humor, Tharaud strives...continue...

Rameau: Pygmalion, Nélée et Myrthis / William Christie, Les Arts florissants, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-08-12

Works: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Pygmalion; Nélée et Myrthis ou Les Beaux jours de l'amour, ballet
Performers: Correas, Jerome; Crook, Howard [Tenor Vocals]; Mellon, Agnès [Soprano Vocal]; Michel-Dansac, Donatienne; Pelon, Caroline; Piau, Sandrine; Semellaz, Francoise
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Les Arts Florissants

Beethoven: Symphony no 3, etc / Manze, Helsingborg SO

1 Super Audio CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-03-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14; Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43
Conductors: Manze, Andrew
Ensemble: Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra

Led by its new Principal Conductor Andrew Manze, Sweden's Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra makes its harmonia mundi debut in this incisive reading of Beethoven's 'Eroica' symphony...continue...

Chorégraphie / Andrew Lawrence King

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2007-03-20

Works: Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: Prélude for keyboard in C major; Gaillarde for keyboard in C major; Pièces de clavecin; André Campra: L'Europe galante; Hésione, opera; Jean-Baptiste Lul...

"This new disc from virtuoso harpist Andrew Lawrence-King will appeal not only to those who love the particular full-bodied, abundantly resonant sound of the baroque...continue...

Falla: El Corregidor; Garcia Lorca: Canciones / Pons, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-10-11

Works: Federico García Lorca: Canciones Españolas Antiquas, for voice & piano; Manuel de Falla: El Corregidor y la molinera, pantomime-ballet in 2 scenes, G. 50
Performers: Alabau, Joaquim; Anglès, Francesc; Barrera, Magdalena; Coma, Agustí; Friedhoff, Mark; Gasull, Feliu; Konstantinov, Todor; Lanza, Olvido; Más, Javier; Ortega, Ginesa; Pereira, Ang...
Conductors: Pons, Josep
Ensemble: Barcelona Teatre Lliure Chamber Orchestra

Stravinsky: L'Oiseau de feu, Jeu de Cartes / Pons, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2004-09-14

Works: Igor Stravinsky: L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), ballet suite for orchestra; Jeu de cartes
Conductors: Pons, Josep
Ensemble: Granada City Orchestra

Bartók: Le Mandarin Merveilleux / Robertson, Lyon National

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2002-09-01

Works: Béla Bartók: Dance Suite for Orchestra, Sz 77; Pieces (4) for Orchestra, Op. 12/Sz 51; Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19/Sz 73
Conductors: Robertson, David; Tetu, Bernard
Ensemble: ; Lyon National Orchestra

A story of desire and death, "The Miraculous Mandarin" is one of Bartok's most Expressionist works. Its subject provoked scandal and censorship when it was...continue...

Rameau: Les Indes Galantes Suites / Herreweghe, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2000-08-01

Works: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Les Indes galantes
Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe
Ensemble: La Chapelle Royale Paris

Rameau: Les Indes Galantes / Christie, Les Arts Florissants

3 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 1991-10-01

Works: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Les Indes galantes
Performers: Correas, Jerome; Crook, Howard [Tenor Vocals]; Deletre, Bernard; Fouchecourt, Jean-Paul; McFadden, Claron; Piau, Sandrine; Poulenard, Isabelle; Rime, Noemi; Rivenq, Nicolas; Ruggeri, Miriam
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Les Arts Florissants