Cantata/Oratorio > MacLeod, Stephan

Kerstfeest Noel Christmas Weihnachten / Netherlands Bach Society

1 CD / Channel Classics / 2011-11-08

Works: Christmas Traditional: Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern (How Brightly Shines The Morning Star) (German); Michael Praetorius: Musae Sioniae; Benedictus a Sancto Josepho: Ave Maria; Johann Sebastian ...
Performers: Daniels, Charles; Doeselaar, Leo Van; Harvey, Peter Harvey; MacLeod, Stephan; Markert, Annette; Mields, Dorothee; Türk, Gerd; Towers, William; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]; Zomer, Johanne...
Conductors: Veldhoven, Jos van
Ensemble: Capella Figuralis; Netherlands Bach Society

This beautiful collection of music for the Christmas season features selected tracks performed by Jos van Veldhoven and the Netherlands Bach Society, culled from their...continue...

Johann Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio, Die Heilsam Geburt; Magnificat

1 CD / CPO / 2010-11-16

Works: Johann Mattheson: Der für die Sünde der Welt gemarterte und sterbende Jesus, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra; Magnificat, for 2 choruses
Performers: Gsanger, Johannes; Hansen, Sven; Kennedy, Nicki; MacLeod, Stephan; Post, Andreas
Conductors: Willens, Michael Alexander
Ensemble: Cologne Academy

For a long time Johann Mattheson was the "known unknown" among the composers of the eighteenth century. His name was frequently cited but always as...continue...
Recording information: Deutschlandfunk, Kammermusiksaal (11/09/2009-11/12/2009)....continue...

Sacred Music: Verdi, Beethoven, Bach / Maazel, Luisi, Suzuki [4 DVD]

4 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-10-27

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Mass; Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Elsner, Christian; Fantini, Norma; Genz, Christoph; Henschel, Dietrich; Larsson, Anna; Macleod, Stephan; Meli, Francesco; Nylund, Camilla; Pape, Rene; Remmert, Birgit; Siwek, Rafal; Smi...
Conductors: Maazel, Lorin; Luisi, Fabio; Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan; Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresden State Opera Chorus; Florence Maggio Musicale Chorus; Symphonica Toscanini

This DVD box combines the most known and beloved works in sacred music of three of the greatest composers of all time: Giuseppe Verdi, Ludwig...continue...
Run Time: 419 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, German, French
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Haydn: Oratorios / Schuldt-Jensen, Spering, Rubens, et al

7 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-04-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2; The Seasons; Il Ritorno di Tobia, oratorio for 4 soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 21/1
Performers: Borchev, Nikolay; Dahlin, Anders J.; Im, Sunhae; Invernizzi, Roberta; Karasiak, Andreas; Karthauser, Sophie; Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Spering, Andreas; Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Cologne Vocal Ensemble; Leipzig Chamber Orchestra

Haydn's two great vocal masterpieces 'The Creation' (1796-8) and 'The Seasons' (1799-1801) have secured his place in the history of the oratorio. Here they are...continue...

Bach: Aus der Tiefe BWV 745, etc / Pierlot, Fuge, Mena, Mammel, MacLeod, Ricercar Consort

1 CD / Mirare / 2009-03-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 131, "Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir" BWV 131; Cantata no 182, "Himmelskönig, sei willkommen," BWV 182; Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4
Performers: Fuge, Katharine; MacLeod, Stephan; Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Mena, Carlos [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: Pierlot, Philippe
Ensemble: Ensemble Ricerca

At the age of twenty, Bach traveled hundreds of miles to meet the great Dietrich Buxtehude. Though intending to stay only a few weeks, he...continue...

Telemann, Buxtehude, Bach: German Baroque Cantatas

1 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2008-03-18

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Du aber Daniel, gehe hin, funeral cantata for chorus, recorder, oboe, 2 violas da gamba, strings & c; Johann Christoph Bach: Ach, dass ich Wassers genug hätte; Dietrich B...
Performers: Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: MacLeod, Stephan
Ensemble: Gli Angeli Genève

Bach: Cantatas no 30a & 207 / Leonhardt, et al

1 CD / Alpha Productions / 2008-01-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 30a, "Angenehmes Wiederau, freue dich in deinen Auen," BWV 30a (BC G31); Cantata no 207, "Vereingte Zwietracht der wechselnden Saiten" BWV 207
Performers: Frimmer, Monika; MacLeod, Stephan; Schafer, Markus
Conductors: Leonhardt, Gustav
Ensemble: Café Zimmermann

A big splash to start the new musical season: after two years of absence, Gustav Leonhardt picks up the baton again on this record featuring...continue...

Tombeau de Sa Majesté la Reine de Pologne - Bach / Pierlot

1 CD / Mirare / 2007-12-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass for 3 voices, chorus, 2 flutes, strings & continuo in A major, BWV 234 (BC E3); Prelude and Fugue, for organ in B minor, BWV 544 (BC J27); Trauer-Ode; Herzlich tut mich ve...
Performers: Fuge, Katharine; Jacob, Francis; Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan
Conductors: Pierlot, Philippe [Gamba]
Ensemble: Ricercar Consort

The title for this inspired program ("Ode of mourning for the Queen of Poland") is in fact J.S. Bach’s own inscription in the score of...continue...

Henry Du Mont: Grands Motets

1 CD / Ricercar / 2007-09-01

Works: Henry du Mont: Magnificat, grand motet for soloists, chorus & ensemble; Mater Jerusalem, gran motet for soloist, chorus & ensemble; Cantatemus Domino, grand motet for soloists, chorus & ensemble; O f...
Performers: Gabail, Valerie; MacLeod, Stephan; Marzorati, Arnaud; Mena, Carlos [Countertenor Vocal]; Novelli, Jean-François
Conductors: Pierlot, Philippe
Ensemble: Ricercar Consort

Bach: Cantatas, BWV 147, 82, 1 / Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 CD / ATMA / 2006-11-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 1, "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" BWV 1
Performers: Daniels, Charles; MacLeod, Stephan; Mauch, Monika; Milnes, Eric; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Montréal Baroque Orchestra

Atma presents the third volume in its complete edition of Bach's Cantatas in collaboration with Montreal Baroque. Directed from the organ by Eric Milnes, the...continue...

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Schuldt-Jensen, Leipzig CO, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-03-21

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Karasiak, Andreas; MacLeod, Stephan; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Gewandhaus Chamber Chorus

"Rubens has a clean, sweet-sounding soprano and tenor Karasiak is pleasant to listen to... this performance gave me a pleasant pair of hours thanks to...continue...

Bach J.S.: St John Passion / Midori Suzuki, Robin Blaze, Gerd Turk, Chiyuki Urano, Stephan Macleod [

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2006-03-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Macleod, Stephan; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The choir and the orchestra of the Bach Collegium Japan - shooting-star among the celebrated baroque specialists -perform the St John's Passion with only a...continue...
Run Time: 117 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, Letterbox, Color
Sound Format(s): DD 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
Subtitles: English,...continue...

Bach: Cantatas 130, 19, 149 / Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 Super Audio CD / ATMA / 2005-09-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 130, "Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir" BWV 130; Cantata no 19, "Es erhub sich ein Streit" BWV 19; Cantata no 149, "Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg" BWV 149
Performers: Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Mauch, Monika
Conductors: Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: Montreal Bach Choir

"Besides the excellent soloists, whose stylish, energetic singing is a pure joy to hear, this orchestra is absolutely terrific, with warm, articulate strings and brilliantly...continue...

Bach: Cantatas 30, 7, 167 / Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque

1 Super Audio CD / ATMA / 2005-06-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 30, "Freue dich, erlöste Schar" BWV 30; Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 7; Cantata no 167, "Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe" BWV 167
Performers: Daniels, Charles; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; MacLeod, Stephan
Conductors: Milnes, Eric
Ensemble: Montreal Bach Choir

Directed by Eric Milnes, Montreal Baroque was formed especially for the Montreal Baroque Festival, held since 2003 in Old Montreal. This disc exemplifies their aim...continue...

Festival Montreal Baroque Sampler - Pärt, Bach, Monteverdi

1 CD / ATMA / 2005-05-01

Works: French Traditional: Work(s); Joli bois; Arvo Pärt: Summa, for string orchestra; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 7; Cantata no 167, "Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gotte...
Performers: Bergeron, Sylvain; Daniels, Charles; Greenberg, David; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; MacLeod, Stephan; MacMillan, Betsy; McGuiness, David; Norman, Chris; North, Nigel [Lute]; Taylor, Daniel
Conductors: Jackson, Christopher; Milnes, Eric;
Ensemble: Concerto Palatino; La Bande Montréal Baroque ; Montréal Baroque Orchestra ; Stradivaria; Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal

Handel: Gideon / Martini, Hannigan, Perillo, Wemyss, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-07-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Gideon, oratorio (compiled from the music of Handel by John Christopher Smith)
Performers: Cordier, David; Hannigan, Barbara; MacLeod, Stephan; Perillo, Linda; Schoch, Knut; Wemyss, Nicola
Conductors: Martini, Joachim Carlos

After Handel's death in 1759 his assistant, John Christopher Smith, continued the tradition of regular oratorio performances. Smith compiled new works, making use of the...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 19 / Suzuki, Nonoshita, Blaze, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2002-10-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 86, "Wahrlich, wahrlich ich sage euch" BWV 86; Cantata no 37, "Wer da gläubet und getauft wird" (incomplete), BWV 37; Cantata no 104, "Du Hirte Israel, hör...
Performers: MacLeod, Stephan; Sakurada, Makoto
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Handel: Saul / Martini, Macleod, Cordier, Schoch, et al

3 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1998-11-26

Works: George Frederick Handel: Saul
Performers: Beekman, Marcel; Cordier, David; MacLeod, Stephan; McFadden, Claron; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Schoch, Knut; Schwarz, Gotthold
Conductors: Martini, Joachim Carlos

"Saul", composed in order to recoup losses from the disastrous opera season of 1738 was designed as a musical extravaganza to take the public by...continue...

Handel: Athalia / Martini, Scholl, Schlick, Holzhausen, etc

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1998-07-28

Works: George Frederick Handel: Athalia, HWV 52
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Holzhausen, Friederike; MacLeod, Stephan; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Scholl, Elisabeth
Conductors: Martini, Joachim Carlos

Hailed as the "first great English oratorio", Handel's Athalia has been unjustly neglected. Composed in 1733 on a libretto drawn from Racine's play abount the...continue...