Molique: String Quartets Vol 1 / Mannheim String Quartet1 CD / CPO / 2005-11-15 Works: Bernhard Molique: Quartet for Strings in F major, Op. 18/1; Quartet for Strings in A minor, Op. 18/2Conductors: Ensemble: Mannheim String Quartet "Bernhard Molique was a contemporary of Mendelssohn and Schubert, yet lived 20 years beyond either. As a 14-year-old prodigy he studied briefly under Spohr and...continue... ![]() Bruhns, Leyding: Complete Organ Works / Flamme1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-11-15 Works: Nicolaus Bruhns: Praeludium and Fugue for Organ in E minor "Great"; Prelude and Fugue for Organ no 3 in G major; Prelude for Organ in D major [fragment]; Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; Prelude for Orga...Performers: Flamme, Friedhelm After two critically acclaimed SACD releases of French organ music, CPO presents the first release in a major SACD edition featuring complete recordings of the...continue... ![]() Hoffmeister: Wind Serenades Vol 2 / Klöcker, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-11-15 Works: Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Septet (Parthia) no 5 in B flat major "Esterhazy-Parthia"; Septet (Parthia) no 25 in E flat major; Septet (Parthia) no 24 in E flat major; Parthia no 3 for wind ensemble in E...Conductors: Klöcker, Dieter Ensemble: Consortium Classicum Although Franz Anton Hoffmeister was born in Southern Germany, he found his true musical home in Vienna and then in Bohemia. Dieter Klocker and his...continue... ![]() Singphonic Christmas / Die Singphoniker1 CD / CPO / 2005-11-15 Works: John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Christmas Traditional: Il est né, le divin enfant (French); Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming) (Alte geistlich...Performers: Gorzawski, Irmgard; Hamberger, Thomas; Pirzer, Willi; Schmidt, Christian; Thomas, Ludwig; Vocals], Alfons Brandl [Tenor Singphoniker is an internationally sought-after vocal ensemble; often compared to the famous Kings Singers. This vocal sextet now presents a recording of European Christmas songs...continue... ![]() Braunfels: Phantastische Erscheinungen, Serenade1 CD / CPO / 2005-11-15 Works: Walter Braunfels: Phantastische Erscheinungen eines Themas von Hector Berlioz, Op. 25 ("Fantastic Appearances of a The; Serenade, Op. 20Conductors: Davies, Dennis R. Ensemble: Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra BBC Music Magazine Mephisto's 'Song of the Flea' from Berlioz's Le damnation de Faust forms the inspiration for Braunfels's Phantastische Erscheinung (Fantastic Appearances). ... 12 highly...continue... ![]() Reznicek: Symphony no 2 & 5 / Beermann, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-10-18 Works: Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek: Symphony no 2 in B flat major ("Ironic"); Symphony no 5 ("Dance Symphony")Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Berne Symphony Orchestra Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek is best known for composing the overture to the opera Donna Diana. However, his Second and Fifth Symphonies showcase his late...continue... ![]() Rathgeber: Tafel-Confect / Sonnentheil, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-10-18 Works: Johann Valentin Rathgeber: Concerto for 2 trumpets, 2 violins & continuo in D major; Concerto for 2 trumpets, 2 violins & continuo in C major; Johann Valentin Rathgeber / Johann Caspar Seyfert: Augsb...Performers: Diwiak, Dantes; Frimmer, Monika; Kooij, Peter; Sonnentheil, Jurgen Conductors: Ensemble: Das Neu-Eröffnete Orchestre Valentin Rathgeber, a fun-loving Benedictine monk and popular musician, gained fame during his lifetime for his Tafel-Confect (Table Confection), a collection four part songs with...continue... ![]() Böhm: Four Cantatas1 CD / CPO / 2005-09-20 Works: Georg Böhm: Das Himmelreich ist gleich einem Könige; Ach Herr, komme hinab; Mein Freund ist mein; Wie lieblich sind deine WohnungenPerformers: Brunger, Irmela; Flaig, Markus; Lindemann, Jorn; Schneider, Inga Conductors: Popken, Ralf Ensemble: Musica Alta Ripa "The performance by a newly formed vocal ensemble under the direction of countertenor Ralf Popken are extremely good... The fact that the instrumental accompaniment is...continue... ![]() Draeseke: Symphony no 1 & 4 / Weigle, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-09-20 Works: Felix Draeseke: Symphony no 1 in G major, Op. 12; Symphony no 4 in E minor / G major, "Symphonia Comica", WoO 38; Gudrun, operaConductors: Weigle, Jörg-Peter The CPO edition of Felix Draeseke's works is complete with the release of his first and fourth symphonies. His first symphony, which premiered in Dresden...continue... ![]() Heinichen: Concertos & Sonatas / Epoca Barocca1 CD / CPO / 2005-09-20 Works: Johann David Heinichen: Concerto a 4 in G major, for oboe, bassoon, cello & harpsichord; Sonata for oboe, viola da gamba & continuo in C minor; Sonata a 2, for oboe & bassoon in C minor; Concerto a 4...Performers: Azzolini, Sergio; Piqué, Alessandro Conductors: Ensemble: Epoca Barocca Johann David Heinichen has been only recently recognized as one of the great German composers of the early 18th century. These premiere recordings of his...continue... ![]() Rosetti: Wind Concertos4 CD / CPO / 2005-09-20 Works: Antonio Rosetti: Concerto for Oboe in C major, C31/K 3; Concerto for Oboe in D major, C33/K 3; Concerto for Oboe in F major, C34/K 3; Concerto for Clarinet no 1 in E flat major, C62/K 3; Concerto for...Performers: Hübner, Eckart; Klöcker, Dieter; Lencsés, Lajos; Wallendorf, Klaus; Willis, Sarah Conductors: Warchal, Bohdan; Schroter-Seebeck, Holger; Moesus, Johannes; Hübner, Eckart Ensemble: ; Bavarian Chamber Philharmonic; German Chamber Academy Neuss; Slovak Chamber Orchestra Anotnio Rosetti's compositions sparkle with humor and joy, and easily bring delight to the listener. This specially priced boxed set features many of Rosetti's wind...continue... ![]() Terzakis: String Quartet no 5, etc / Artemis Quartet1 CD / CPO / 2005-09-20 Works: Dimitri Terzakis: Quartet for Strings no 5 ("Nymphen der Nacht und des Feuers"); Die Farben des Ozeans (The Colors of the Ocean), for organ; Lieder ohne Worte. Zweiter Zyklus, for solo voice; Lieder ...Performers: Angelopoulos, Lycourgos; Rossler, Almut; Yaron, Gilah Conductors: Argiris, Spiros Ensemble: Ensemble Modern (Frankfurt) Dimitri Terzakis, born in Athens in 1938, pursues his own completely independent path in contemporary music. In his chamber works, a listener can hear the...continue... ![]() Sullivan: The Rose of Persia / Higgins, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-08-16 Works: Arthur Sullivan: The Rose of Persia (The Story-Teller and the Slave), operetta; Overture di ballo, for orchestra in E major; HMS Pinafore; Pirates of Penzance; Mikado; Yeomen of the Guard; MacBethPerformers: Bellamy, Marcia; Black, Lynton; Caddy, Ian; Edgar-Wilson, Richard; Harrison, Sally; Henry, Claire; Morrison, Richard; Pendleton, Claire; Roddy, Alison; Sharpe, Ivan; Smith, Marilyn Hill [Soprano Voca... Conductors: Higgins, Tom Ensemble: Hanover Band 'The Rose of Persia' was supposed to mark a new long-term collaboration between Sir Arthur Sullivan and dramatist Basil Hood after Sullivan's falling out with...continue... ![]() Biber: Violin Sonatas / Steck, Rieger, Santana, Perl1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-08-16 Works: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber: Sonata for violin & continuo no 6 in C minor (Sonatae Violino Solo no 6), C. 143; Sonata for violin & continuo in D major, C. App. 115 (anonymous; attributed to Biber)...Performers: Perl, Hille; Rieger, Christian; Santana, Lee Anton Steck is certainly one of our great baroque virtuosos and second to none in his knowledge of the highly developed violin music of the...continue... ![]() Kalman: Lieder / Korondi, Kovacs, Stamm1 CD / CPO / 2005-08-16 Works: Emmerich Kálmán: Összel születtem (I was born in the autumn), for voice & piano; A hol te jársz (Wherever you step), for voice & piano; Örök mámor (Eternal ecs...Performers: Korondi, Anna; Kovacs, Istvan; Stamm, Peter As popular as his operettas may still be, little is known about Emmerich Kalman's serious oeuvre. The twenty 'Dalai' (songs) printed in 1907 marked a...continue... ![]() Conradi: Ariadne / O'Dette, Stubbs, Gauvin, et al3 CD / CPO / 2005-07-19 Works: Johann Georg Conradi: Ariadne, operaPerformers: Borden, Barbara; Duncan, Tyler; Gauvin, Karina; Hargis, Ellen; Kobow, Jan; Pahn, Bettina; Podger, Julian; Reviol, Laurie; Rzepka, Marek; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]; White, Matthew [Countertenor Voca... "'Ariadne is an opera of such extraordinary quality as to tempt speculation that had Conradi's other operas not been lost, the history of German opera...continue... ![]() Benda: Harpsichord Concertos / Bauer, Schneider, et al1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-07-19 Works: Georg Anton Benda: Harpsichord Concerto in F minor; Harpsichord Concerto in F major; Harpsichord Concerto in G major; Harpsichord Concerto in B minorPerformers: Bauer, Sabine Conductors: Schneider, Michael Ensemble: La Stagione Orchestra (Frankfurt) "... clean articulation, lively rhythmic sense, and a feeling of real commitment to the music at hand. The lovely multichannel DSD recording has the harpsichord...continue... ![]() Bruch: Das Lied von der Glocke / van Steen, Marguerre, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-07-19 Works: Max Bruch: Das Lied von der Glocke, oratorio for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ, Op. 45Performers: Hoff, Mario; Marguerre, Eleonore; Vogt, Klaus Florian Conductors: Steen, Jac van CPO is releasing one of the 19th century's most popular settings to works by Friedrich Schiller: 'The Lay of the Bell' by Max Bruch. Bruch...continue... ![]() Ries: Septet & Octet / Linos Ensemble1 CD / CPO / 2005-07-19 Works: Ferdinand Ries: Grand Septuor for clarinet, 2 horns, violin, cello, double bass & piano, Op. 25; Octet for winds, strings & piano in F minor, Op. 128Conductors: Ensemble: Linos-Ensemble The success of Beethoven's pupil Ferdinand Ries during his own lifetime was founded on both his extremely popular symphonic compositions and his chamber music compositions....continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Six Violin Concertos for Anna Maria / Guglielmo1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-07-19 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in B minor, RV 387; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in A major, RV 343; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in D major, RV 229; Co...Performers: Guglielmo, Federico Conductors: Guglielmo, Federico Ensemble: L'Arte dell'Arco "The six violin concertos offered here are among 30 or so that Vivaldi dedicated to Anna Maria, one of his most gifted pupils who went...continue... ![]() Weingartner: Symphony no 4, Der Sturm / Letonja, et al1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-06-21 Works: Felix Weingartner: Der Sturm Overture; Der Sturm Suite, for orchestra; Serenade for string orchestra in F major, Op. 7; Symphony no 4 in F major, Op. 61Conductors: Letonja, Marko Ensemble: Basel Sinfonietta Orchestra Weingartner was able to evoke poetic images through his atmospheric compositions. This second volume of CPO's complete recording of his symphonies shows that though much...continue... ![]() Theile: Canzonettas, Arias / Rémy, Partowi, Buchin1 CD / CPO / 2005-06-21 Works: Johann Theile: Mein ungefälschter Herz, canzonetta for voices, strings & continuo (Weltlich Arien un Canzonetten); Gehab dich wohl, o Schönste, aria for voices, strings & continuo (Weltlich...Performers: Kaiser, Henning; Partowi, Schirin; Vieweg, Matthias Conductors: Remy, Ludger Ensemble: Les Amis de Philippe During his lifetime, Johann Theile was regarded as one of the outstanding contrapuntists of his era. These delightful arias and conzonettas display Theile's compositional skill...continue... ![]() Saygun: Symphony no 4, etc / Rasilainen, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-06-21 Works: Ahmet Adnan Saygun: Symphony no 4, Op. 53; Concerto for Violin Op. 44; Suite for orchestra, Op. 14Performers: Tschopp, Mirjam Conductors: Rasilainen, Ari Ensemble: Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Backofen: Clarinet Concertos / Klöcker, Moesus, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-06-21 Works: Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen: Concerto for Clarinet in B flat major, Op. 3; Concerto for Clarinet in E flat major, Op. 16; Concerto for Clarinet in E flat major, Op. 24Performers: Klocker, Dieter Conductors: Moesus, Johannes Ensemble: Southwest German Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern Georg Heinrich Backofen was without a doubt an extremely mulifaceted and fascinating personality who embodies in his universal gifts the epitome of the broadly educated...continue... ![]() Lehár: Zigeunerliebe / Beerman, Stojkovich, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-06-21 Works: Franz Lehár: ZigeunerliebePerformers: Bielov, Andrey; Hörl, Andreas; Kohler, Markus; Lukic, Ksenja; Rankl, Stefan-Alexander; Schellenberger, Dagmar; Schneider, Bernard; Schulze, Raphaela; Stojkovic, Johanna; Szakály, Agnes; T... Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: North German Radio Chorus CPO continues its exploration of Turkish music with this third and final volume of the complete symphonies of Adnan Saygun. Both the 'Fourth Symphony' and...continue... ![]() Rózsa: Sinfonia concertante, Tripartita / Albert, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-05-17 Works: Miklós Rózsa: Sinfonia Concertante, for violin, cello & orchestra, Op. 29; Hungarian Nocturne, for orchestra, Op. 28; Tripartita for orchestra, Op. 33Performers: Agoston, Andras; Fenjo, Laszlo Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Philharmonia Hungarica If one were to enumerate the pioneers of American film music, Miklos Rozsa would certainly be numbered amongst them. Rozsa enjoyed a successful career in...continue... ![]() J. G. Graun: Concertos / Wiener Akademie1 CD / CPO / 2005-05-17 Works: Johann Gottlieb Graun: Sinfonia Grosso in D major; Concerto for Violin in D minor; Concerto for Violin in A major; Concerto, for viola da gamba, strings & continuo in A majorPerformers: Ghielmi, Vittorio; Korol, Ilja; Sepec, Daniel Conductors: Haselböck, Martin Ensemble: Wiener Akademie Orchester During his own lifetime, J.G. Graun, the brother of Carl Heinrich Graun, was the epitome of a famous musician both as a gifted violinist and...continue... ![]() Schütz: Historia der Auferstehung, etc / Cordes, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-05-17 Works: Heinrich Schütz: Surrexit pastor bonus, SWV 469; Die Auferstehung unsres Herren Jesu Christi, for 3 sopranos, 2 altos, 3 tenors, 2 basses, 4 viols &; Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben, SWV ...Conductors: Cordes, Manfred Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance This CPO edition featuring works by Schutz has already attained benchmark status in musical circles. The Weser-Renaissance ensemble's consummate and vibrant performance has once again...continue... ![]() Boehe: Symphonic Poems Vol 2 / Albert, Rheinland-Pfalz PO1 CD / CPO / 2005-04-19 Works: Ernst Boehe: Aus Odysseus' Fahrten (From Odysseus' Voyages), 1-3, symphonic poem; Taormina; Symphonischer Epilog zu einer Tragödie, Op. 11Conductors: Rasilainen, Ari; Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra CPO continues on the journey of musical rediscovery with this second volume of Ernst Boehe's symphonic works. With this recording, Boehe's complete symphonic oeuvre is...continue... ![]() Carissimi: Oratorios / Wilson, Musica Fiata, Capella Ducale1 CD / CPO / 2005-04-19 Works: Giacomo Carissimi: Regina Hester; Dialogo del Gigante Golia, oratorio for soprano, bass & continuo; Interfecto Sisara, oratorio for 6 voices, 2 violins & continuo; Diluvium universalePerformers: Backes, Constanze; Jochens, Wilfried; Mauch, Monika; van der Kamp, Harry Conductors: Wilson, Roland Ensemble: Musica Fiata Carissimi is known as the first great master of the oratorio. These oratorios are important rediscoveries and welcome additions to the repertoire. Carissimi was a...continue... ![]() Max Deutsch: Der Schatz / Franz Strobel, Rheinland-Pfalz PO1 CD / CPO / 2005-04-19 Works: Max Deutsch: Der Schatz, a film Symphony in 5 actsPerformers: Strobel, Frank [Conductor] Conductors: Strobel, Frank Ensemble: Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra Schoenberg's pupil Max Deutsch composed a film symphony in five movements which today is regarded as the first symphony written for film. This score is...continue... Recording information: Ludwgishafen, Philharmonie (08/28/2002-08/30/2002)....continue... ![]() Franz Schreker: Christophorus / Windfuhr, Kiel PO, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-04-19 Works: Franz Schreker: Christophorus, operaPerformers: Ahrens, Hans Georg; Arnold, Jennifer; Bernhard, Susanne; Chafin, Robert; Gebhardt, Bernd; Kinner, Luise; Klein, Matthias; Kovacs, Attila; Pauly, Simon; Sabrowski, Jorg; Schopflin, Hans-Jurgen; Teepe,... Conductors: Windfuhr, Ulrich Using images, metaphors and the parables of Christian tradition, Schrecker makes a profoundly personal statement about art, self-realizations, responsibility, and ethics. This world-premiere recording...continue... ![]() Alfano: Symphonies no 1 & 2 / Yinon, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-03-22 Works: Franco Alfano: Symphony no 1 ("Sinfonia Classica"); Symphony no 2Conductors: Yinon, Israel Ensemble: Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt Franco Alfano is best known for his completion of Puccini's 'Turandot'. However, he was also one of the pioneers of great Italian symphonic music as...continue... ![]() Dupré: Le Chemin de la Croix / Flamme, Jansen1 Super Audio CD / CPO / 2005-03-22 Works: Gregorian Chant: Pange Lingua gloriosi, hymn; Crucem tuam adoramus, antiphon; Christus factus est, gradual in mode 5 (Liber Usualis, No 655); Popule meus, quid feci tibi? improperia; Stabat Mater; Ma...Performers: Flamme, Friedhelm Dupre numbers among the most influential organ virtuosos of the French symphonic orchestra style of the twentieth century. His improvisations 'Le Chemin de la Croix,...continue... ![]() Ries: Piano Trios / Mendelssohn Trio1 CD / CPO / 2005-03-22 Works: Ferdinand Ries: Trio for Piano and Strings in E flat major, Op. 2; Trio for Piano and Strings in C minor, Op. 143Conductors: Ensemble: Mendelssohn Trio Berlin This disc features the full-bodied 'Piano Trios, Op. 2 & 143'. These bold and richly contrastive compositions are brimming with finely crafted work. In its...continue... ![]() Kálmán: Der Zigeunerprimas / Flor, Lienbacher, Rossmanith2 CD / CPO / 2005-03-22 Works: Emmerich Kálmán: Der Zigeunerprimás; Spoken Word: Emmerich Kálmán speaking about "Zigeunerprimas"Performers: Bankl, Wolfgang; Bernath, Karol; Hager, Klaus; Hallon, Ladislav; Lienbacher, Edith; Likier, Martin; Rossmanith, Gabriele; Sacca, Roberto; Stiefermann, Kay; Todorovich, Zoran [Tenor Vocal] Conductors: Flor, Claus P. 'Der Zigeunerprimas' qualifies as Emmerich Kalman's most Hungarian operetta. It features a wonderful balance between Hungarian color and Viennese waltz....continue... ![]() Searle: Complete Symphonies / Francis2 CD / CPO / 2005-03-22 Works: Humphrey Searle: Symphony no 1, Op. 23; Night Music, Op. 2; Symphony no 4, Op. 38; Overture to a Drama, Op. 17; Symphony no 2, Op. 33; Symphony no 3, Op. 36; Symphony no 5, Op. 43Conductors: Francis, Alun Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Searle ranks as one of the most significant composers in twentieth century British music. His five symphonies impress the listener with their expressive facility and...continue... ![]() Atterberg: Complete Symphonies / Rasilainen, et al5 CD / CPO / 2005-02-22 Works: Kurt Atterberg: Symphony no 1 in B, Op 3; Symphony no 4 in G, Op 14, "Sinfonia Piccola"; Symphony no 2 in F, Op 6; Symphony no 5 in D minor, Op 20, "Sinfonia Funebre"; Symphony no 3 in D major, Op 10...Performers: Suovanen, Gabriel; Vihavainen, Satu Conductors: Rasilainen, Ari Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra; Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra; North German Philharmonic Chorus; North German Philharmonic Orchestra; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Kurt Atterberg is one of Sweden's greatest symphonists, and this outstanding boxed set features all 9 of his masterful works on 5 CDs. Atterberg's grand...continue... ![]() Brahms: Lieder Complete Edition Vol 8 / Banse, Schmidt1 CD / CPO / 2005-02-22 Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 95; Songs (4) for voice & piano, Op. 96; Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 97; Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 105Performers: Banse, Juliane; Deutsch, Helmut; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals] This is volume 8 in the critically acclaimed Complete Edition of Brahms lieder. Juliane Banse and Andreas Schmidt, with pianist Helmut Deutsch, present the 22...continue... ![]() Reznicek: Donna Diana / Windfuhr, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-02-22 Works: Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek: Donna DianaPerformers: Klein, Matthias; Kreusch, Susanne; Pauly, Simon; Sadnick, Roman; Schluter, Anne-Carolyn; Schopflin, Hans-Jurgen; Uhl, Manuela; Wittges, Max; Wittlieb, Heike Conductors: Windfuhr, Ulrich Ensemble: Kiel Philharmonic Orchestra The overture to Reznicek's opera 'Donna Diana' has long been heralded as one of the prolific composer's finest achievements, but with CPO's world premiere release...continue... ![]() Tunder: Concerti / Max, Rheinische Kantorei, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-02-22 Works: Franz Tunder: Nisi Dominus aedificaverit, dialog for 2 canto, bass, 2 violins & continuo; Helft mir Gott's Güte preisen, 6 voices, 5 strings & continuo; Da mihi, Domine, for bass, 5 strings & co...Conductors: Max, Hermann Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei Franz Tunder was Buxtehude's predecessor as city organist at St. Mary's Church in Lubeck. 10 of his 17 extant vocal works are presented here in...continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Arsilda / Sardelli, et al3 CD / CPO / 2005-01-18 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Arsilda, regina di Ponto, opera in 3 acts, RV 700Performers: Cavalli, Simonetta; Cornwell, Joseph; Fedi, Elena Cecchi; Foresti, Sergio; Kennedy, Nicki; Rossi, Alessandra; Sciannimanico, Lucia Conductors: Sardelli, Federico Maria Ensemble: Coro da Camera Italiano The great success of 'Arsilda, Regina di Ponto' fulfilled an agenda that Vivaldi had been working on for some time - conquering the stages of...continue... ![]() Offenbach: Cello Concertos / Guido Schiefen, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-01-18 Works: Jacques Offenbach: Concerto militaire for Cello in G major; Deux âmes au ciel, for cello & piano, Op. 25; Introduction et valse mélancolique, for cello & piano, Op. 14; Rêverie au ...Performers: Schiefen, Guido Conductors: Froschauer, Helmuth; Villiers, David de; Oskamp, Gerard Ensemble: ; Cologne West German Radio Symphony Orchestra Jacob Offenbach's revolutionary operettas earned him the title 'little Mozart of the Champs-Elysees', but the quality of his cello works are proof of his passion...continue... ![]() Wetz: Violin Concerto, etc / Albert, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-01-18 Works: Richard Wetz: Concerto for Violin in B minor, Op. 57; Traumsommernacht, for women's choir & orchestra, Op. 14; Hyperion, for baritone, chorus & orchestra, Op. 32Performers: Kohler, Markus; Wallin, Ulf Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra Richard Wetz was greatly influenced by Bruckner, concentrating on his work his entire life, and the influence can certainly be heard in his own works....continue... ![]() Rathaus: Symphony no 2 & 3 / Yinon, et al1 CD / CPO / 2005-01-18 Works: Karol Rathaus: Symphony no 2, Op. 7; Symphony no 3, Op. 50Conductors: Yinon, Israel Ensemble: Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt Karol Rathaus, a student a Franz Schreker, struggled to find his voice through Nazi oppression and general musical conservancy. Even his sweeping neo-romantic symphonies were...continue... ![]() Myslivecek: Symphonies / Gaigg, et al2 CD / CPO / 2005-01-18 Works: Josef Myslivecek: Symphony no 3 in F major, EvaM 10; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, EvaM 10; Symphony no 6 in G major, EvaM 10; Symphony no 4 in D major, EvaM 10; Symphony no 2 in A major, EvaM 10; S...Conductors: Gaigg, Michi Ensemble: L'Orfeo Baroque Orchestra "L'Orfeo Baroque Orchestra was founded in 1996 and has quickly gained a position in the top ranks of period-instrument ensembles. Michi Gaigg is Austrian born;...continue... ![]() Legrenzi: Trio Sonatas 1655 / Parnassi Musici1 CD / CPO / 2004-11-16 Works: Giovanni Legrenzi: Sonate (18) a 2-3, libro primo, Op. 2Performers: Azzolini, Sergio; Cantalupi, Diego; Fischer, Matthias [Violin]; Lutz, Martin; MacDuffie, Margaret; Schrader, Stephan Conductors: Ensemble: Parnassi Musici "Parnassi Musici is a period instrument ensemble that came from the second violin section of the Southwest German Radio Orchestra in Freiburg. It is a...continue... ![]() A Cappella Christmas / Schnittpunktvokal1 CD / CPO / 2004-11-16 The Alpine folk song rests on harmony (Viergesang), and the Christians carol in particular represents a heritage which has not only to be studied but...continue... ![]() Reinthaler: Jephta und seine Tochter / Helbich, et al2 CD / CPO / 2004-11-16 Works: Karl Reinthaler: Jeptha und seine Tochter, oratorioPerformers: Maxsein, Konstanze; Ritterbusch, Sabine; Sacher, Jurgen; Salter, Richard; Zwarg, Oliver Conductors: Helbich, Wolfgang Ensemble: German Chamber Philharmonic Bremen As Bremen's music director and its cathedral organist and conductor, Reinthaler prepared the premiere of Brahms's 'A German Requiem' in 1868, and as a composer,...continue... ![]() Antheil: Symphony no 3 "American", etc / Wolff, et al1 CD / CPO / 2004-11-16 Works: George Antheil: Symphony, for orchestra no 3 ("American"), W. 174; Tom Sawyer, overture for orchestra, W. 192; American Dance Suite no 1; McKonkey's Ferry (Washington at Trenton); A Concert Overture,...Conductors: Wolff, Hugh Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra George Antheil was one of the craziest and most original composers to come out of 20th-century America, and his life was just as exciting and...continue... |
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