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The Concerto Köln Christmas Album

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Noëls pour les instruments, H 534; Johann Stamitz: Sinfonia Pastorale in D major, Op. 4/2; Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky: Sona...
Performers: Hoffmann, Markus; Torge, Anna
Conductors: Sandhoff, Martin; Hoffmann, Markus; Rux, Hannes
Ensemble: Concerto Köln

Recording information: Köln, Deutschlandfunk Kammermusiksaal (01/20/2011-01/23/2011)....continue...

Best of Bach / Various artists

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Italian Concerto, BWV 971; St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Goldberg Varia...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Eger, Arthur; Hassbecker, Eva; Kobler, Robert; Leib, Gunther; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pischner, Hans; Stolte, Adele
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Jacobs, René; Schreier, Peter; Mauersberger, Erhard; Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Peter Schreier: Songs and Arias

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-06-14

Works: Peter Cornelius: Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Carols), Op. 8; Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248; Matthäuspassion (St. Matthew Passion), BWV 244; Cantata no ...
Performers: Adam, Karl-Dietfried; Dermoy, Claude; Merker, Karl-Ernst; Olbertz, Walter; Ragossnig, Konrad; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman; Vogel, Siegfried; Wustmann, Erika
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Koch, Helmut; Suitner, Otmar; Kurz, Siegfried; Klee, Bernhard; Mauersberger, Erhard; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Sanderling, Kurt; Hanell, Robert; Kegel, Herbert; Schreier, Peter

Whether as tenor or as lieder singer, Peter Schreier sets standards across the genres. This compilation takes a good hour to review the many facets...continue...

J.S. Bach Highlights / various artists

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-04-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Concerto for 4 Harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065; Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Conce...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Biggs, E. Power; Collum, Herbert; Eger, Arthur; Kobler, Robert; Leib, Gunther; Liebsch, Violetta; Lorenz, Siegfried; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pischner, Hans; Rosel, Peter; Schornsheim,...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Flämig, Martin; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Konwitschny, Franz; Schreier, Peter; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Ramin, Günther; Jacobs, René; Mauersberger, Erhard; Thomas, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Neues Bachisches Collegium

Johann Sebastian Bach is, for many, the greatest composer ever. He was also one of the most versatile, and wrote virtuosic harpsichord and organ music,...continue...

Bach: Große Geistliche Chormusik

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-06-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 31 "Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jubilieret" BWV 31; Cantata no 66, "Erfreu...
Performers: Arnold, Siegfried; Bachmann, Rolf; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Bosse, Gerhard; Essbach, Gerhard; Fischer, Peter; Guttler, Ludwig; Haertel, Harry; Mannel, Armin; Morawietz, Heinz; Reuther, ...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Mauersberger, Erhard; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Thomas, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Neues Bachisches Collegium

Songs & Arias

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ah, se in ciel, benigne stelle, K 538; Misera! dove son...Ah! non son io, K 369; Franz Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118; Robert Schumann: Lieder Album für die Juge...
Performers: Jansen, Rudolf [Piano]; Oelze, Christiane [Soprano Vocal]; Schneider, Eric [Piano]
Conductors: Haenchen, Hartmut; Güttler, Ludwig; Creed, Marcus
Ensemble: ; Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin ; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Christiane Oelze's radiantly bright and supple soprano has made her into a Mozart singer par excellence. Her love of opera is matched by her commitment...continue...

Bach: Great Sacred Works / Güttler, Schreier, Genz, Oelze, Markert, Hallé Madrigal Singers, et al

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Adam, Theo; Büchner, Eberhard; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Genz, Christoph; Giebel, Agnes; Hassbecker, Eva; Junghanns, Egbert; Kunzel, Johannes; Leib, Günther; Lorenz, Siegfried; Nau, Hans M...
Conductors: Schreier, Peter; Güttler, Ludwig; Thomas, Kurt
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Flamig, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Adam, Theo; Augér, Arleen; Schreier, Peter; Wittig, Michael
Conductors: Flämig, Martin

Magnificat - Vivaldi, Bach, Hasse / Güttler, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Magnificat, for 2 vocal soloists, chorus, strings & continuo in G minor (Venice Version), RV 611; Concerto for Violin in E major, RV 270 "Il Riposo-Per il Natale"; Johann Sebastian B...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Friedrich, Wolf Matthias; Genz, Christoph; Haubold, Bernd; Ihle, Andrea; Junghanns, Egbert; Kircheis, Friedrich; Klier, Gunter...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: ; Ars Vocalis

Gloria in excelsis Deo - Vivaldi, Bach, Zelenka, etc / Güttler, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for Soprano, Trumpet and Continuo; Johann Heinrich Schmelzer: Sacro-profanus concentus musicus; Johann Adolf Hasse: Mass in G minor; Giuseppe Torell...
Performers: Bar, Olaf; Bischoff, Joachim; Eckoldt, Michael; Frenzel, Michael; Ginzel, Reinhart; Hruba-Freiberger, Venceslava; Ihle, Andrea; Kircheis, Friedrich; Klier, Gunter; Steger, Hans-Peter; Straumer, Rolan...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig
Ensemble: Trompetenensemble Mathias Schmutzler; Trompetensemble Ludwig Güttler ; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Basics - Silent Night - Music for Christmas Time

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Michael Praetorius: Musae Sioniae; Christmas Traditional: O du fröhliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit, carol (tune "O Sanctiss...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Neumann, Thomas; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Fleming, Mark; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Flämig, Martin
Ensemble: ; Leipzig New Bach Collegium Musicum

Basics - Christmas Choruses

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Franz Gruber: Silent Night; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" BWV 61; O Jesulein süss, O Jesulein mild, BWV 493; Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Töre wei...
Performers: Arndt, Volker; Neumann, Thomas; Schreier, Peter

Barocke Weihnacht - Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc / Oelze, Markert, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Francesco Manfredini: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 3; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky: Sonata Natalis in C major; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E ma...
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Dittmann, Friedwart-Christian; Eabach, Gerhard; Eckoldt, Michael; Esterl, Egbert; Frenzel, Michael; Haupt, Christina; Haupt, Eckart; Kappler, Thomas; Kelemen...
Conductors: Güttler, Ludwig

This collection, packaged for the holidays in an attractive slipcase, assembles three of the best selling Christmas recordings by Ludwig Guttler. He is not only...continue...

Bach, Händel, Haydn, Britten: Arien aus Kantaten und Oratorien

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 134, "Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiss" BWV 134; Cantata no 36c, "Schwingt freudig euch empor" BWV 36c; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Cantata no 137, "Lobe den...

In Dulci Jubilo: Weihnachten mit Ludwig Güttler

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Michael Praetorius: Jubilate Domino, motet à 9 (from Musae Sioniae); Musae Sioniae; In dulci jubilo; Francesco Manfredini: Concerti grossi (12...

Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen / Ludwig Güttler

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Cantata no 110, "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Dietrich Buxtehude: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BuxWV 20...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Güttler, Ludwig; Kircheis, Friedrich; Lorenz, Siegfried; Sandau, Kurt; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Schreier, Peter; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; ; Güttler, Ludwig; Knothe, Dietrich
Ensemble: Cappella Sagittariana; Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig New Bach Collegium Musicum; Leipzig Radio Chorus; Ludwig Güttler Brass Ensemble; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leip...

Weihnachten mit dem Thomanerchor Leipzig

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbüchlein; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; In dulci jubilo, BWV 729; Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 738; O Jesulein süss, O Jesulein mild, BWV 493;...
Performers: Arndt, Volker; Collum, Herbert; Hüllweck, Andreas; Kästner, Hannes; Köbler, Robert; Neumann, Thomas; Nollau, Matthias; Otto, Hans; Reuther, Albrecht; Riess, Heidi; Schreier, Peter; Sti...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Erhard; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim
Ensemble: Capella Fidicinia; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig

Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht / Schreier, Thomanerchor Leipzig

5 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Töre weit, SWV Anh 8; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Op. 8; Johann Eccard: Übers Gebirg Maria geht; Traditional: O du fröhli...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jäckel, Michael; Otto, Hans; Schreier, Peter; Spranger, Christoph
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Mauersberger, Erhard
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig

This fine CD presents a varied program of celebratory music for Christmas. Included are three glorious selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, contrasted with a simple...continue...

Peter Schreier - Legendary Recordings

6 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Es kostet viel, ein Christ zu sein, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 522), BWV 459 (BC; Ich halte treulich s...
Performers: Adam, Karl-Dietried; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Güttler, Ludwig; Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter; Heidrich, Gunter; Köbler, Robert; Losche, Siegfried; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Olbertz, Walt...
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Klee, Bernhard; Kurz, Siegfried; Koch, Helmut; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Flämig, Martin; Kegel, Herbert; Hanell, Robert
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Renowned as a lyric tenor, Peter Schreier has specialized in Mozart roles since his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1967, and has expressed a...continue...

O du Frohliche - Christmas Carols

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Recorded Sound: Tiefe Glocke der Dresdner Kreuzkirche; Eduard Ebel: Leise rieselt der Schnee; Christmas Traditional: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her (From Heaven on High), carol (German); Maria durc...
Performers: Eckoldt, Michael; Esterl, Egbert; Güttler, Ludwig; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Lochner, Hans-Detlef; Schmutzler, Mathias; Straumer, Roland
Conductors: Schreier, Peter; Stier, Gothart; Güttler, Ludwig;
Ensemble: ; Blechbläserensemble; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Includes medley: o jesulein zart (scheidt) / o jesulein zar by various composers....continue...

Silent Night, Holy Night - Carols / Schreier, et al

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Christmas Traditional: O du fröhliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit, carol (tune "O Sanctissima"); Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders through the Thorn); Es ...
Performers: Berndt, Tobias; Buttner, Friedemann; Klingner, Christoph; Otto, Hans; Ritschel, Markus; Rost, Monika; Ryden, Susanne; Schreier, Peter; Sommer, Martin; Stockloáa, Erik; Uhle, Cornelius; Winkler...
Conductors: Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Stier, Gothart; Siedel, Annegret
Ensemble: Bell'Arte Salzburg; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipziger Thomanerchor

Just as Germany brought us the custom of the Christmas tree, Berlin Classics now brings us these unique Christmas collections. 'Silent Night. Holy Night' presents...continue...

Theo Adam sings Sacred Arias of J.S. Bach

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Cantata no 111, "Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit" BWV 111; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 59 ...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Auger, Arleen; Giebel, Agnes; Grummer, Elisabeth; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Thomas, Kurt; Mauersberger, Erhard; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim
Ensemble: ; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig

Theo Adams became a singer who felt equally at home on the operatic stage and concert platform, and in the recital hall, performing lieder and...continue...