Graupner: Two Overtures GWV 418 & GWV 466, Cantata / Max, Das Kleine Konzert1 CD / CPO / 1999-04-01 Works: Christoph Graupner: Ouverture in G, WV G14; Cantata "Es begab sich, daá Jesus in eine Stadt"; Overture for 2 flutes, 2 violins, viola & harpsichord in D (D5)Performers: Meens, Hein; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals] Conductors: Max, Hermann Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert "Graupner's musical fertility was astounding: he produced over 1400 works in a myriad of forms...an interest in unusual instruments: viola d'amore, flut d'amore, oboe d'amore,...continue... ![]() Muffat: Suites and Concertos / Duftschmid, Armonico Tributo1 CD / CPO / 1999-04-01 Works: Georg Muffat: Indissolubilis Amititia, suite for strings & continuo ad lib (Florilegium 2. no 8); Concerto Grosso no 5 in D major ("Saeculum") (from Ausserlesene Instrumental-Music); Nobilis Juventus...Conductors: Duftschmid, Lorenz Ensemble: Armonico Tributo Austria During an age when each national style battled the other for dominance, Muffat (who was actually of Scottish ancestry) united Italian brilliance with French eloquence...continue... ![]() Spohr: Complete Violin Concertos / Hoelscher, Fröhlich6 CD / CPO / 1999-04-01 Works: Louis Spohr: Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 2; Concerto for Violin no 5 in E flat major, Op. 17; Concerto for Violin in A major, WoO 12; Concerto for Violin no 3 in C major, Op. 7; Concerto...Performers: Hoelscher, Ulf Conductors: Frohlich, Christian CPO's recording of the Complete Violin Concertos of Louis Spohr with Ulf Hoelscher has been acclaimed throughout the world for its world-class standards of repertoire...continue... ![]() A. Gabrieli: Madrigali e Canzoni / Cordes, Weser Renaissance1 CD / CPO / 1999-03-01 Works: Andrea Gabrieli: Cantiam di Dio, madrigal for 12 voices; Vaghi Augeletti, che per valli e monti, madrigal for 5 voices; Angel, del terzo ciel sceso fra noi, madrigal for 5 voices; Work(s); I' vo pian...![]() Peterson-Berger: Symphony no 2, etc /Jurowski, Norrköping SO1 CD / CPO / 1999-03-01 Works: Wilhelm Peterson-Berger: Symphony no 2 ("Sunnanfard"); Romance for violin & orchestra (or piano) in D minor; Orientalisk dans (Oriental Dance); Forspel till "Sveagaldrar" (Prelude)Performers: Wallin, Ulf Conductors: Jurowski, Michail Ensemble: Norrköping Symphony Orchestra ![]() Shostakovich: Complete Works for Piano Duo /Genova, Dimitrov1 CD / CPO / 1999-02-01 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Concertino for 2 pianos, Op. 94; Suite for 2 pianos in F sharp minor, Op. 6; Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a; The Golden Age (as used in the film "Testimony"); Igor Stravinsky: Concerto fo...![]() M. Haydn: Der Bassgeiger, etc / Goritzki, Meszaros, et al1 CD / CPO / 1999-01-01 Works: Michael Haydn: Sinfonia in C major (Overture to Andromeda e Perseo, MH 438) (P 25); Rebekka als Braut, opera ("Eliezer"), MH 76 (P 47); Der büáende Sünder, oratorio, MH 147 (KL 6; De...Performers: Begemann, Hans Christoph; Meszaros, Barbara Conductors: Goritzki, Johannes Ensemble: German Chamber Academy Neuss ![]() La Caccia/ Cabaza Percussion Quartet1 CD / CPO / 1998-10-01 Works: Hans-günter Brodmann: Quartet for Strings for 4 percussionists; Shin-Ichiro Ikebe: On the Other Side of Rain for 4 percussionists; Peter Kiesewetter: La Caccia, for percussion quartet, Op.42Conductors: Ensemble: Cabaza Percussion Quartet ![]() Bach: Schemelli Gesangbuch/ Schlick, Mertens, Asperen, et al2 CD / CPO / 1998-09-22 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Die goldne Sonne, voll Freud und Wonne, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 1; Der lieben Sonne Licht und Pracht, sacred song for voice & continuo (Scheme...Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Moller, Wouter; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal] ![]() J.C. Bach: Flute Quartets Op 19 / Camerata Köln1 CD / CPO / 1998-09-22 Works: Johann Christian Bach: Quartet for 2 flutes, viola & cello in C major Op. 19/1, CW B61 (T. 307/4); Quartet for 2 flutes, viola & cello in D major Op. 19/2, CW B62 (T. 308/1); Quartet for 2 flutes, vi..."These works are in the mature idiom of the 1770s with more refined melodic material, occasional unexpected harmonic turns, and expansive construction...Camerata Koln was formed...continue... ![]() Scelsi: Chamber Works for Flute and Piano / Levine, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Giacinto Scelsi: Hyxos, for alto flute in G, 2 gongs & percussion; Pwyll, for flute; Incantations (Incantesimi), for piano; Rucke di guck, for piccolo & oboe; Quays, for alto flute solo; Illustrazion...Performers: Becker, Kristi; Levine, Carin; Salmen, Edith; Scelsi, Giacinto; Veale, Peter Graham "CPO continues its pioneering series devoted to Giancinto Scelsi, whose mystical absorption in sustained single tones, eerie clusters, and contemplative stillness constitutes a unique art...All...continue... ![]() Borresen: Symphonies no 2 & 3 / Ole Schmidt, Frankfurt RSO1 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Hakon Borresen: Symphony no 2 in A major, Op. 7 "The Sea"; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 21Conductors: Schmidt, Ole Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra ![]() Harmoniemusiken / Albert Schweitzer Oktett1 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Otto Nicolai: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: La Clemenza de TitoConductors: Ensemble: Albert Schweitzer Octet "These interpretations are alive with energy, and exhibit lovely flow and momentum. The excerpts are well-chosen and expertly sequenced, with deft changes in texture that...continue... ![]() Bertali: Sonate Festive / Roland Wilson, Musica Fiata1 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Antonio Bertali: Sonata à 14, "S. Placidi"; Sonata à 4 (12); Sonata à 9 due cori; Ciaconna for violin, keyboard & chitarrone; Sonata à 3 (10); Sonata à 15, "S. Leopoldi"; Son...Conductors: Ensemble: Musica Fiata "There is nothing in the entire world quite like late Renaissance-early baroque music, especially when it is of the 'festive' type, as on this release...Musica...continue... ![]() Schütz: Geistliche Chor-Music 1648 / Cordes, et al2 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Heinrich Schütz: Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo, SWV 386; Ich bin eine rufende Stimme, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass...Performers: Rothe, Olaf Conductors: Cordes, Manfred Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance "...The performances are excellent in all key areas: intonation, ensemble, expression, and the like..." -Althouse, ARG...continue... ![]() Farrenc: Symphonies 1 & 3 / Goritzki, Philharmonia Hannover1 CD / CPO / 1998-08-01 Works: Jeanne-Louise Farrenc: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 32; Symphony no 3 in G minor, Op. 36Conductors: Goritzki, Johannes Ensemble: Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra "Louise Farrenc, like Brahms and Bruckner after her, waited until she was in her late 30s to write her first symphony, which is far beyond...continue... ![]() Prokofiev: The Stone Flower / Jurowski, NDR Radio PO3 CD / CPO / 1998-06-01 Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Tale of the Stone Flower, Op. 118Conductors: Jurowski, Michail Ensemble: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover ![]() Verdi: Romanze e Canzonette / Ning Liang, Cord Garben1 CD / Cpo / 1998-06-01 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Ave Maria; L'esule, song for voice & piano; La seduzione, song for voice & piano; Il poveretto; Stornello, song for voice & piano; Romanze (6) (pub. 1838)Performers: Garben, Cord; Ning, Liang ![]() Schoeck: Elegie / Schmidt, Albert, Winterthur Musikkollegium1 CD / Cpo / 1998-06-01 Works: Othmar Schoeck: Elegie, Op. 36Performers: Schmidt, Andreas [baritone] Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Winterthur Musikkollegium "A wonderful record...Right from the first notes the listener is drawn into Schoeck's world and remains under his spell for the remaining hour. What imaginative...continue... ![]() Wirén: Symphonies no 4 and 5, etc / Dausgaard, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-06-01 Works: Dag Wirén: Symphony no 4, Op. 27; Symphony no 5, Op. 38; Oscarsbalen, ballet suite, Op. 24aConductors: Dausgaard, Thomas Ensemble: Norrköping Symphony Orchestra ![]() Jazzentials of Bach / Quintessence Saxophone Quintet1 CD / Cpo / 1998-06-01 ![]() M. Haydn: 20 Symphonies / Warchal, Slovak Chamber Orchestra6 CD / CPO / 1998-06-01 Works: Michael Haydn: Symphony in C major, MH 23 (P 35); Symphony in C major, MH 37 (P 2); Symphony in G major, P 16; Symphony in B flat major ("La confidenza"), MH 62 (P 51); Symphony in A major, MH 63 (P ...Conductors: Warchal, Bohdan Ensemble: Slovak Chamber Orchestra "These recordings were reviewed on single discs in Nov/Dec 1993. CPO has now reissued them in a space-saving box at a reduced price. All aspects...continue... ![]() Cherubini: Symphony in D, Overtures / Griffiths, Zurich CO1 CD / Cpo / 1998-05-01 Works: Luigi Cherubini: Lodoïska, heroic comedy in 3 acts; Symphony in D major; Il Giulio Sabino, opera in 2 actsConductors: Griffiths, Howard Ensemble: Zurich Chamber Orchestra "The Zurich Chamber Orchestra has a long and distinguished history, but I have seldom heard it play with either the precision or the panacheony...[Conductor Albert]...continue... ![]() Onslow: String Quartets Vol 2 / Mandelring Quartet1 CD / CPO / 1998-05-01 Works: George Onslow: Quartet for Strings in B flat major, Op. 4/1; Quartet for Strings in G major, Op.10/1; Quartet for Strings in G minor, Op. 46/3"Here is a splendid discovery from the Manderling Quartet and cpo...Onslow composed and published well over 100 works...the disc under review proves that [of the...continue... ![]() Meyerbeer: Struensee, Les Patineurs, etc / Jurowski, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-05-01 Works: Giacomo Meyerbeer: Struensee, incidental music; Le prophète, grand opera in 5 acts; Die AfrikanerinConductors: Jurowski, Michail Ensemble: North German Radio Chorus; North German Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover ![]() Pettersson: Complete Songs / Monica Groop, Cord Garben1 CD / CPO / 1998-05-01 Works: Allan Pettersson: Eight Barefoot Songs; Songs (6) for medium voice & pianoPerformers: Garben, Cord; Groop, Monica ![]() Barraqué: Oeuvres complètes / Cambreling, Wyttenbach, et al3 CD / CPO / 1998-05-01 Works: Jean Barraqué: Concerto for clarinet, vibraphone & 6 groups of 3 instruments; Le Temps Restitué for soprano, chorus & 31 instruments; . . . au dela du hasard (. . . beyond mere luck)(1959) ...Performers: Ascher, Christina; Barainsky, Claudia; Fischer, Charlie; Hardy, Rosemary; Johnson-Miles, Deborah; Litwin, Stefan; Müller, Florian; Moffat, Julie; Molinari, Ernesto; Zachhuber, Bernhard Conductors: Cambreling, Sylvain; Wyttenbach, Jürg; Rundel, Peter Ensemble: Klangforum Wien; Vokalensemble NOVA Wien "...As Paul Griffiths points out in his authoritative notes, Barraque struggled to 'maintain the romantic voice in the fragmentation to which serialism was inescapably leading"....continue... ![]() Stamitz: Missa Solemnis, etc / Helbich, Frimmer, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-04-01 Works: Johann Stamitz: Missa Solemnis for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major; O salutaris hostia, communion motet for soprano voice, chorus & orchestra; Litaniæ Lauretan, for soloists, chorus & or...Performers: Berne, Harry van; Frimmer, Monika; Sol, Tom Conductors: Helbich, Wolfgang Ensemble: Alsfeld Vocal Ensemble; Bremen Baroque Orchestra ![]() Stolzel: Brockes Passion / Remy, Telemann Chamber Orchestra2 CD / CPO / 1998-04-01 Works: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Brockes PassionPerformers: Backes, Constanze; Mehltretter, Florian; Mertens, Klaus; Mields, Dorothee; Post, Andreas; Schoch, Knut Conductors: Remy, Ludger ![]() Korngold: Orchestral Works Vol 1-4 / Werner A. Albert, et al4 CD / CPO / 1998-03-01 Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Der Schneemann, ballet-pantomime; Schauspiel Overture for orchestra, Op 4; Sinfonietta in B major for orchestra, Op. 5; Much Ado about Nothing, suite from the incidental musi...Performers: Berger, Julius; Groot, Steven de Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Northwest German Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Meyerbeer: Music for Festive Occasions / Jurowski, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-03-01 Works: Giacomo Meyerbeer: Festival Overture in March Style, for orchestra; Festival March, for orchestra; Le Prophète; Fackeltänze (4), for military bandConductors: Jurowski, Michail Ensemble: Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Singphonic Serenade / Die Singphoniker1 CD / CPO / 1998-03-01 Works: Johnny S. Black: Paper Doll; Antonin Dvorák: Partsongs (Pet sboru) (5) for male chorus, B. 87 (Op.27) (once listed as Op. 30); Orlande de Lassus: Bon jour mon coeur; Tu sai Madonna mia, villan...Performers: Muhling, Gunnar; Nettinger, Hubert; Scharpf, Berno; Schmidt, Christian; Thomas, Ludwig; Vocals], Alfons Brandl [Tenor ![]() Frankel: Violin Concerto, Viola Concerto, etc / Albert1 CD / CPO / 1998-02-01 Works: Benjamin Frankel: Concerto for Violin Op. 24; Concerto for Viola Op. 45; Serenata Concertante, for piano trio & orchestra, Op. 37Performers: Dean, Brett; Emmerson, Steven; Hoelscher, Ulf; Smith, Alan Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Queensland Symphony Orchestra "This resumption of the series of Benjamin Frankel's orchestral music is welcome...The temperament of the first movement is closer to parts of Berg's Concerto than...continue... ![]() Bruch: String Quartets 1 & 2 / Mannheimer Streichquartett1 CD / CPO / 1998-02-01 Works: Max Bruch: Quartet for Strings no 1, in C minor, Op. 9; Quartet for Strings no 2, in E major, Op. 10Conductors: Ensemble: Mannheim String Quartet "Max Bruch's two string quartets are early works...And though it is too bad Bruch never returned to the medium after his mature style was established,...continue... ![]() Schubert/Reger: Orchestral Songs / Nyland, Mertens, Albert1 CD / CPO / 1998-02-01 Works: Max Reger: Der Erlkönig, transcription for voice & orchestra (after Schubert, D. 328); Memmon, transcription for voice & orchestra (after Schubert, D 541); An die Musik, transcription for voice ...Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Nylund, Camilla Conductors: Albert, Werner Andreas Ensemble: Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra "...I assume that prospective buyers of this disc will be attracted by the Reger orchestration rather than by the repertoire...as it happens [Nylund] and [Mertens]...continue... ![]() Herzogenberg: Missa Op 87 / Otto, Fleckenstein, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Heinrich von Herzogenberg: Missa for soloists, chorus & orchestra in E minor, Op. 87Performers: Fleckenstein, Barbara; Martin, Frederick; Orrego, Rodrigo Conductors: Otto, Ralf Ensemble: Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Lehár: Symphonic Works / Seibel, Gambill, Banfield, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Franz Lehár: Tatjana, opera; Fieber, symphonic poem for voice & orchestra (from song collection "Aus eiserner Zeit"), V. 16; Il guado, symphonic poem for orchestra, NV 97; Concertino for violin ...Performers: Banfield, Volker; Gambill, Robert; Honda-Rosenberg, Latica; Worlitzsch, Volker Conductors: Seibel, Klauspeter Ensemble: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover "If one knows nothing of the vast output of Franz Lehar but The Merry Widow and the Gold and Silver waltzes, as this marvelous new...continue... Recording information: 1996-03-18_1996-03-22&1997-....continue... ![]() Aufschnaiter: Serenades / Gaigg, L'Orfeo Barockorchester1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Benedikt Anton Aufschnaiter: Concors discordia, 6 orchestral suites, Op. 2Conductors: Gaigg, Michi Ensemble: L'Orfeo Baroque Orchestra "Pleasant and well crafted, this is attractive music. The playing of concertmaster Gaigg and her colleagues is fine, with lightly sprung rhythms and clean ensemble."...continue... ![]() Schütz: Secular Works / Manfred Cordes, Weser-Renaissance1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Heinrich Schütz: Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend, for soloists, trumpet, cornet, 3 trombones ad lib & continuo, S; Liebster, sagt in süssen Schmerzen, for 2 sopranos, 2 violins & contin...Performers: Backes, Constanze; Cornwell, Joseph; Geraerts, Harry; Schwarz, Gotthold; Spagele, Mona Conductors: Cordes, Manfred Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance ![]() Fux: Missa Corporis Christi, etc / Haselböck, Cordier, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Johann Joseph Fux: Victimae Paschali Laudes, sequence for soloists, chorus & orchestra; Missa Corporis Christi, for 2 voices, chorus & orchestra; Plaudite, Sonat Tuba, motet for voice, trumpet & stri...Performers: Chum, Johannes; Cordier, David; Mertens, Klaus Conductors: Haselböck, Martin Ensemble: Vienna Academy Choir ![]() Schönberg: Von heute auf morgen / Gielen, Salter, et al1 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Arnold Schoenberg: Von Heute auf Morgen, opera, Op. 32Performers: Barainsky, Claudia; Karcykowski, Ryszard; Salter, Richard; Whittlesey, Christine Conductors: Gielen, Michael Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra ![]() Die Singphoniker - Concert Collection 21 CD / CPO / 1998-01-01 Works: Orlande de Lassus: O vin en vigne (Bonte divine, vien et monster), chanson for 4 voices, B. xiii/84 (S. xii/67); So trincken wir alle, lied for 5 voices, S. xviii/109; Der Wein, der schmeckt mir also...Conductors: Ensemble: Die Singphoniker ![]() Telemann: Christmas Cantatas / Remy, Magdeburger Kammerchor1 CD / CPO / 1997-12-01 Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Saget der Tochter Zion; Saget dem verzagten Herzen, sacred cantata for chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo, TWV 1; Auf Zion, und lass in geheiligten, sacred cantata for chorus...Performers: Jochens, Wilfried; Mields, Dorothee; Schmidt, Dirk Conductors: Remy, Ludger ![]() Mahler-Werfel: Complete Songs; Zemlinsky: Songs Op 71 CD / Cpo / 1997-10-01 Works: Alma Mahler: Lieder (5); Lieder (4); Gesänge (5); Alexander von Zemlinsky: Gesänge (5), Op. 7Performers: Elsner, Christian; Garben, Cord; Vermillion, Iris; Ziesak, Ruth ![]() Rolle: Christmas Oratorio / Rémy, Anders, Schwarz, et al1 CD / CPO / 1997-10-01 Works: Johann Heinrich Rolle: Christmas OratorioPerformers: Anders, Gundula; Jochens, Wilfried; Schmidt, Dirk; Schwarz, Britta Conductors: Rémy, Ludger Ensemble: Michaelstein Chamber Choir; Telemann Chamber Orchestra, Michaelstein "...Rolle's dates (1716-85) place him one full generation younger than Bach, so by the time of this oratorio (1769) Bach's severe contrapuntal style was a...continue... ![]() Hans Zender Edition Vol 10 - Zimmermann: Cello Concerto, etc1 CD / CPO / 1997-10-01 Works: Bernd Alois Zimmermann: Concerto, for cello & orchestra, in the form "pas de trois"; Antiphonen, for viola & 25 instrumentalists; Impromptu, for orchestra; Photoptosis, prelude for large orchestraPerformers: Palm, Siegfried; Schloifer, Eckart Conductors: Zender, Hans Ensemble: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra ![]() Hans Zender Edition Vol 11 - Feldman2 CD / CPO / 1997-10-01 Works: Morton Feldman: Flute and Orchestra, for flute & orchestra; Cello and Orchestra, for cello & orchestra; Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra; Piano and Orchestra, for piano & orchestraPerformers: Aussem, Armin; Palm, Siegfried; Staege, Roswitha; Woodward, Roger Conductors: Zender, Hans Ensemble: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra ![]() Hans Zender Edition Vol 13 - Scelsi, Zender1 CD / CPO / 1997-10-01 ![]() Telemann: Kleine Cammer-Music / Camerata Köln1 CD / CPO / 1997-09-01 Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Partia, for violin (or flute/oboe) & continuo in B flat major (KCM no 1), TWV 41; Partia, for violin (or flute/oboe) & continuo in E flat major (KCM no 6), TWV 41; Partia, for..."...I have praised earlier recordings by Camerate Koln, one of the world's finest ensemble in this repertoire, and this set is no exception. In their...continue... ![]() Gabrieli Tedesco / Eichhorn, Musicalische Compagney1 CD / CPO / 1997-08-05 Works: Giovanni Gabrieli: Audite principes; Deus, in nomine tuo, motet for 8 voices (1615); Canzon no 2, for 6 parts, C. 196; Domine, Deus meus; Canzon no 3, for 6 parts, C. 197; Exultet jam angelica turba,...Conductors: Eichhorn, Holger Ensemble: Musicalische Compagney Note: This title is rare and is considered a collector’s item. It is priced according to its common market value. If the record label that...continue... Includes work(s) by Giovanni Gabrieli....continue... |
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