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Bach: Latin Church Music Vol 1 / Koopman, Mertens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, et al2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass for 3 voices, chorus, orchestra & continuo in F major, BWV 233 (BC E6); Mass for 3 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G minor, BWV 235 (BC E5); Magnificat; Mas...Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Larsson, Lisa; Magnus, Elisabeth von; Mertens, Klaus; Stam, Caroline; Türk, Gerd; York, Deborah; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble With this extensive summary of Bach's church music from his period as a cantor and music director in Leipzig, Koopman and his crew once more...continue...
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Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin / Christoph Prégardien, Michael Gees1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25Performers: Gees, Michael; Prégardien, Christoph With this performance of the immortal Mullerin, Christoph Pregardien plants a remarkably bright, clearly waving flag amidst his many fine recordings as well as in...continue...
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Bach: Organ Works Vol 9 / Jacques van Oortmerssen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 549; Vom himmel hoch, da komm ich her (I), canonic variations on the Christmas hymn for organ, BWV 769; Fugue in C minor, BWV 575; Trio Sonata...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van A well-chosen and thoroughly documented selection of Bach organ works, imaginatively performed on one of the most beautiful, historic church organs in the Netherlands....continue...
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Elgar, Grieg: Violin Sonatas, etc / Charlie Siem, Andrei Korobeinikov1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Edward Elgar: Sonata for violin & piano in E minor, Op. 82; Serenade, for piano; Adieu, for piano; Edvard Grieg: Heart's melodies, Op. 5; Sonata no 3 in C minor for violin & pianoPerformers: Korobeinikov, Andrei; Siem, Charlie These young, ambitious musicians deliver inspired performances of two major sonatas as well as some lesser-known miniatures....continue...
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Remembrance - d' Épinal, de l' Escurel, etc / Alexandre and Emilia Danilevski, Ensemble Syntagma1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Gautier d'Espinal: Aÿmans fins et verais, estampie; Quand je voi l'erbe menue, chanson; Desconfortez et de joie parti, chanson; Puis qu'il m'estuet de ma dolour, chanson; Aÿmans fins et ver...Performers: Cantor, Annemieke; Coppenolle, Pascale Van; Danilevski, Alexandre; Danilevski, Anna; Stasiaczyck, Benoit; Stilz, Bernard; Tachikawa, Akira; Xiaobo, Peng Conductors: Danilevski, Alexandre Ensemble: Ensemble Syntagma Contrary to many medieval music performances with very short pieces in a variety of settings and tempi, this CD contains pieces with an average length...continue...
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Oboesession - Saint-Saëns, Dutilleux, Poulenc, etc / Pauline Oostenrijk, Ivo Jansen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13 Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Oboe and Piano in D major, Op. 166; Henri Dutilleux: Sonata for Oboe and Piano; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for oboe & piano, FP 185; Marcel Mihalovici: Sonatina for ...Performers: Janssen, Ivo; Oostenrijk, Pauline
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 6 - Harpsichord Works Vol 2 / Ton Koopman2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-04-08 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria and Variations (10) for Keyboard in C major, BuxWV 246; Suite for Harpsichord no 11 in E minor, BuxWV 236; Aria and Variations (3) for Harpsichord in A minor, BuxWV 249; Suit...Performers: Koopman, Ton This is the sixth volume of a complete works series, and the second part of Buxtehude's harpsichord works. One of these pieces (track 5) is...continue...
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From Toy Symphony to Peasant Wedding - Leopold & W.A. Mozart / Mathot, Koopman, et al1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-04-08 Works: Leopold Mozart: Divertimento in D major "Peasant Wedding"; Toy Symphony (Cassation), for toys, 2 oboes, 2 horns & strings in G major (formerly K. 63); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Gallimathias musicum, K...Performers: Mathot, Tini Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra All these works have been recorded before, but never so well and never in this context, which reveals the roots of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A...continue...
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Brahms: Violin Sonatas / Korol, Grigorieva1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-04-08 Works: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 1 in G major, Op. 78; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in A major, Op. 100; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 108Performers: Grigorieva, Natalia; Korol, Ilja Conductors: Ensemble: moderntimes_1800 It is a revelation to hear Brahms on this thoroughbred, sonorous Streicher Grand - with its richness in overtones, powerful bass, and clear and focused...continue...
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Otterloo: Symphonietta for Triple Woodwind & 4 Horns, etc1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-04-08 Works: Willem Van Otterloo: Symphonietta for winds; Suite for string orchestra; Intrada, for brass & percussion; Serenade for brass and percussion; Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Piano 4 hands in F minor, D 94...Conductors: Hamel, Micha; Fischer, Thierry Ensemble: ; Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra These are rarely recorded compositions from a world-famous conductor. These beautiful orchestral works are in the style of Bartok and the composers of his time....continue...
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Kuijken Two Generations - Beethoven: Quartets1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-02-12 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Strings no 9 in C major, Op. 59 no 3 "Razumovsky"; Quintet for Strings in C major, Op. 29Performers: Kuijken, Sara; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Kuijken, Veronica; Kuijken, Wieland [Cello, Viola da Gamba]; Thiers, Marleen ""What we shared was astonishment -- and joy," wrote violinist Sigiswald Kuijken in his introductory note to this disc... the "joy" referred to is immediately...continue...
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Tango Romances - Piazzolla, Bragato / Devich Trio1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-02-12 Works: Astor Piazzolla: Cuatro estaciónes porteñas (The Four Seasons), tango cycle; Enrico IV; Le Grand Tango; Revolucionario, tango; La muerte del ángel, tango (from Angel series); Jos...Performers: Devich, Hanna; Havelaar, Jasper Conductors: Ensemble: Devich Trio What started as the trio's concert encore has resulted in a whole CD filled with nine musical gems from the Argetinean tango master and his...continue...
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Special Arrangements - Shostakovich, etc1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-02-12 Works: Astor Piazzolla: La muerte del ángel, tango (from Angel series); Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Strings in F major, Hess 34/Op. 14 no 1; Dmitry Shostakovich: Adagio and Allegretto (Elegy an...A performance by one of Holland's leading string quartets, this CD is a valuable addition to any collection. Very few connoisseurs are familiar with these...continue...
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Adieu, naturlic leven mijn / Aventure1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-02-12 Works: Anonymous, Koning Manuscript: Benefico solacio, for 2 voices; Truren moet ic nacht ende dach, for 3 voices; De Sancta Ursula ("Flatu docta spiritali"), for 2 voices; O, Jesus bant, for 2 voices & vio...Performers: Kale, Christopher; Lems, Arnout; Mayer, Nancy Conductors: Ensemble: Aventure (Netherlands) This is a fine collection of medieval monophonic and polyphonic songs related to the transition from life to death, alternated with instrumental settings....continue... Includes och, voer die doot en is geen boet (anonymous, kon by various composers....continue...
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Buxtehude & Co - Theile, Krieger, etc: Sonatas1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-11-13 Works: Johann Philipp Krieger: Sonata for cornetto, violin, trombone, dulcian & continuo in F major; Matthias Weckmann: Sonata à 4, no 9; Sonata à 4, no 6; Sonata à 4, no 8; Sonata à 4, ...Performers: Cok, Kathryn; Ferdinand, Annabelle; Russell, Fiona; Verschuren, Wouter; Woolf, Adam Conductors: Ensemble: Caecilia-Concert A fine selection of 17th-century musical entertainment from the North German School, the most famous of whom was Dieterich Buxtehude. Issued in observance of the...continue...
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 5 - Vocal Works Vol 2 / Koopman2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-11-13 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Benedictam Dominum, for SSATB & SATB voices, 2 violins, violone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, bombarde,; Befiehl dem Engel, dass er komm, BuxWV 10; In dulci jubilo, for SSB voices, 2 ...Performers: Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Karasiak, Andreas; Mertens, Klaus; Pahn, Bettina; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra This double CD is the fifth volume in a set of Buxtehude’s complete works, and the second part of the vocal works, containing a mixed...continue...
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Grieg, Elgar, Sibelius: Music for Violin & Piano1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-11-13 Works: Edvard Grieg: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 8; Edward Elgar: Sospiri, adagio for violin & piano, Op. 70; Sonata for violin & piano in E minor, Op. 82; Jean Sibelius: Humoresque, fo...Performers: Brautigam, Ronald; van Keulen, Isabelle [Violin] The year of this release is an anniversary year for all three composers on the CD: the centenary of Grieg’s death; Elgar’s 150th birthday; and...continue...
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Paganini: Violin Concerto Op. 6/1 / Shlomo Mintz, violin; Limburg SO Maastricht - Yoel Levi [DVD]2 DVD Video / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-25 This live concert is performed on a very unique instrument. Shlomo Mintz is regarded as one of the foremost violinists of our time. Spoken commentary...continue...
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Bach: Christmas Oratorio / de Vriend2 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-09 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Hartelius, Malin; Roth, Detlef Conductors: Vriend, Jan "Conductor Jan Willem de Vriend proves himself a fine storyteller, and his band is excellent: tempos are always well chosen, string attacks are crisp and...continue...
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 4 - Organ Works Vol 21 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-09 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in F major, BuxWV 157; Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BuxWV 184; Fugue for Organ in C major, BuxWV 174 "Gigue"; Chorale prelude for organ in G major, ...Performers: Koopman, Ton Koopman is one of the worlds foremost Early Music keyboard specialists, whose complete Bach cantatas acquired worldwide acclaim. Here is the fourth part of the...continue...
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Bach: Organ Works Vol 8 / Jacques van Oortmersson1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-10-09 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Fantasia and Fugue for Organ in G minor, BWV 542 "Great G minor"; Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 662; Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 663; Allein Gott in...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van Historically correct, vivid performances and thoroughly documented, Jacques van Oortmerssen's Volume 8 of Bach's Organ works. Here he plays on one of the most Beautiful...continue...
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Sonatas & Variations - M. Danzi, W. Mozart /Lohmann, Schlepp1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-09-04 Works: Margarethe Danzi: Sonata for violin & piano in E flat major, Op. 1/1; Sonata for violin & piano in B flat major, Op. 1/2; Sonata for violin & piano in E major, Op. 1/3; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Varia...Performers: Lohmann, Antoinette; Schlepp, Vaughan Margarethe (Marchand) Danzi (1768-1800) was the wife of the well-known composer Franz Danzi, and a fine musician herself who was discounted as a composer due...continue...
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Bach: Organ Works Vol 7 / Jacques van Oortmerssen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-09-04 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in C major, BWV 547; Concerto for Organ solo in C major, BWV 595 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); In dulci jubilo, BWV 729; Pastorale in F ...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van Jacques van Oortmerssen, a former student of Marie-Claire Alain, now teaches at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. He is in demand as a concert recitalist...continue...
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 3 - Organ Works Vol 11 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-09-04 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in F sharp minor, BuxWV 146; In dulci jubilo, BuxWV 197; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G major, BuxWV 162; Ach Herr, mich armer Sünder, BuxWV 178...Performers: Koopman, Ton This is the third part of a series of complete works of Buxtehude, and the first part of the organ works, containing his mature works....continue...
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Bach: Organ Works Vol 5 / Jacques van Oortmerssen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-08-31 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564; Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); Fugue for organ in G minor ("Little"), BWV ...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van The fifth volume in an acclaimed ongoing series by an authoritative organist. This 1998 recording has been repackaged to match the complete series. In-demand as...continue...
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Schubert, Beethoven: Works for Piano & Violin / Ferschtman1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-07-10 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 10 in G major, Op. 96; Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C major, D 934/Op. 159; Sei mir gegrüsst, D 741/Op. 20 no 1Performers: Barnatan, Inon; Ferschtman, Liza An excellent, inventive coupling of two unexpected, closely related works from beloved composers in a well-considered, passionate performance by two young musicians. Violinist Liza Ferschtman,...continue...
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Tangón / Dobal, Hiltula, Aurelia Saxophone Quartet1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-06-12 Works: Astor Piazzolla: La muerte del Angel; Milonga Loca; MumukiPerformers: Dobal, Juan Pablo; Hiltula, Juan Pablo Conductors: Ensemble: Aurelia Saxophone Quartet Recorded live at the Bethaniënklooster in Amsterdam on September 2006. The world-famous Aurelia Saxophone Quartet's first Piazzolla tango CD was a smash hit some ten...continue...
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Pasión Argentina1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-06-12 Works: Astor Piazzolla: El Titere; A Don Nicanor Paredes, tango song; Alguien le dice al tango, tango song; Alberto Ginastera: Pampeana no 2 for Cello and Piano, Op. 21; Canciones (5) populares argentinas, ...Performers: DenHerder, Jeroen; Gragera, Elena; Putowski, Robert Conductors: Arizcuren, Elias Ensemble: Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico An attractive program of Argentinean light music played by a unique ensemble with ever-growing worldwide popularity. Cello Octet Conjunto Iberico is a full-time ensemble, a...continue...
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 2 - Vocal Works Vol 12 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-03-13 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Das Jüngste Gericht, oratorio ("Wacht! Euch zum Streit gefasset macht"), BuxWV Anh. A3 (doubtful)Performers: Bentvelsen, Donald; Blaze, Robin; Isidro, Orlanda Velez; Karasiak, Andreas; Mertens, Klaus; Stam, Caroline; Steur, Rene; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal] Conductors: Koopman, Ton "Assuming [the oratorio is] the real McCoy, it represents a major, heretofore unknown vocal work by this great North German composer that all baroque fans...continue...
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Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata no 2, Preludes / Marietta Petkova2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-02-13 Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36; Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23; Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32Performers: Petkova, Marietta Marietta Petkova was born in Bulgaria in 1968 and studied first in Sofia, then in Vienna with Paul Badura-Skoda. She won Grand Prix in the...continue...
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Bach: Kaffee Kantate / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-02-13 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 211, "Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht," (Coffee Cantata), BWV 211 (BC G48); Cantata no 212, "Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet," (Peasant Cantata), BWV 212 (BC G32); Cantata...Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bongers, Els; Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; ter Linden, Jaap [Cello] Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra This is the first release in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically-acclaimed series of the Complete Cantatas...continue...
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Viola Voilà - Schubert, Stravinsky / E. Apituley, R. Tanaka1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-02-13 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione in A minor, D 821; Riccardo Drigo: Valse Bluette; Henri Vieuxtemps: Capriccio for Viola solo, Op. 55 no 9; John Cage: Dream; Igor Stravinsky: Elegy, for viola (o...Performers: Apituley, Esther; Calmes, Eric; Dagelet, Hans; Tanaka, Rie Conductors: Ensemble: Amsterdam Viola Quartet Esther Apituley is one of the greatest viola players of our time, alongside Kim Kashkashian and Yuri Bashmet. This broad, balanced program is a strong...continue...
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Hommage à Poulenc - Taffanel, Poulenc / Abbie De Quant1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-02-13 Works: Paul Taffanel: Paul Taffanel -Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino; Charles Koechlin: Sonata for flute & piano, Op. 52; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano; Bart Visman: Melodie, for flute & pian...Performers: Malde, Elizabeth van; Quant, Abbie de The most original program of twentieth-century music for fl ute and piano one could imagine, including several first recordings. Poulenc's genial sonata is the central...continue...
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Shostakovich: Viola Sonata, Violin Sonata / van Keulen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-01-09 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 134; Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147Performers: Brautigam, Ronald; van Keulen, Isabelle [Violin] A violinist and violist of the highest caliber, Isabelle van Keulen has an established reputation on the world's concert platforms; her engaging personality and extraordinary...continue...
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Mozart: Violin Concertos / Leertouwer, La Borea Amsterdam2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2007-01-09 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 1 in B flat major, K. 207; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D major, K. 211; Concerto for Violin no 3 in G major, K. 216; Rondo for Violin and Orchestra no ...Performers: Leertouwer, Johannes Conductors: Leertouwer, Johannes Ensemble: La Borea Amsterdam A definitive recording of Mozart's complete violin concertos performed on period instruments of the composer's era. Although they have stood for centuries now as among...continue...
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Schubert: Winterreise / Oliemans, van den Brink1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-11-14 Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89Performers: Brink, Bert Van Den; Oliemans, Thomas Schubert's cycle of twenty-four songs, 'Winterreise,' is a powerfully eloquent, heartrending diary of the winter journey of a rejected lover, whose unquenchable pain leads him...continue...
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Bach: Motets / Kuijken, La Petite Bande1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-11-14 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228; Singet dem Herrn ein...Conductors: Kuijken, Sigiswald Ensemble: La Petite Bande "Two aspects of this recording are noteworthy. Firstly, Sigiswald Kuijken believes Joshua Rifkin and Andrew Parrott are right as they think most sacred music by...continue...
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Bach: Cantatas Vol 22 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-11-14 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 80, "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," BWV 80 (BC A183); Mass for 4 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G major, BWV 236 (BC E4); Cantata no 30, "Freue dich...Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Ch... Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra Maestro Ton Koopman was awarded the 2006 Bach Medal on the final day of this year's Leipzig Bach festival. Since founding the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra...continue...
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The French Symphonic Organ at Artisten / Oortmerssen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-11-14 Works: César Franck: Pieces (3) for Organ; Camille Saint-Saëns: Preludes and Fugues (3) for organ, Op. 99; Charles-Marie Widor: Fifth Organ Symphony in F, Op. 42/1; Jehan Alain: Variations sur u...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van When a new building, the Artisten, was erected for the School of Music at Gothenburg, Sweden in 1988, three organs were commissioned, the principal one...continue...
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Buxtehude: Opera omnia Vol 1 - Harpsichord Works / Koopman2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-10-10 Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria and Variations (3) for Harpsichord in D minor, BuxWV 248 "Rofilis"; Suite for harpsichord in C major, BuxWV 230; Suite for harpsichord in F major, BuxWV 238; Suite for Harpsi...Performers: Koopman, Ton "[Koopman uses] judiciously contrasting instruments: a double-manual Flemish-style instrument copied from a model by the famous maker Ruckers has a direct, precise and sparkling quality,...continue...
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Romantic Pieces for Piano - Alkan, Liszt, Prokofiev / Roma1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-10-10 Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: En rhythme molossique, etude for piano in D minor (Études dans tous les tons mineurs no 2), Op. 39/; Saltarelle, for piano in E minor, Op. 23; Franz Liszt: Venezia e Napo...Performers: Roma, Igor A unique program of great Romantic piano masterpieces, including Igor Roma's own arrangement of the Alkan work based on 'Aesop's Fables.' Roma, a winner of...continue...
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Randal Corsen Plays Joseph Sickman Corsen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-10-10 Works: Joseph Sickman Corsen: Simpatia, waltz for piano; Un Deseo, waltz for piano; Amorosa, danza for piano; 2e Mazurka Nocturne, for piano; Wals no 6, for piano; Nelly, polka for piano; Meditacion, for pi...Performers: Corsen, Randal The music of Joseph Sickman Corsen (1853-1911) is a delightful discovery for most music lovers, although he has long been beloved on the island of...continue...
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Première - Schubert, Haydn, Dvorák / Matangi Quartet1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-09-12 Works: Franz Schubert: Quartet for Strings no 12 in C minor, D 703/Op. posth "Quartettsatz"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet for Strings in D major, Op. 20 no 4/H 3 no 34; Antonin Dvorák: Quartet for Strin...The fresh young Matangi Quartet from Holland has played together since 1999, going so far as to all live in the same building along with...continue...
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Live at the St. Bavo / Jacques van Oortmerssen1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-09-12 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in D major, BWV 532; Wir glauben all an einen Gott (IV), chorale prelude for organ (by J. L. Krebs, not JSB), BWV 740; Felix Mendelssohn: Sonatas (6...Performers: Oortmerssen, Jacques van Born in 1950, Jacques van Oortmerssen has been a professor of organ at universities in Amsterdam, Goteborg, Lyon, and Helsinki, and has been a guest...continue...
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Treasury of a Saint / Caecilia-Concert1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-09-12 Works: Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde: Canzone "Est-ce Mars", for ensemble; Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Est-ce Mars, variations for keyboard, SwWV 321; Philipp Friedrich Buchner: Sonata 9 for bassoons & cont...Conductors: Ensemble: Caecilia-Concert The Caecilia-Concert presents a varied selection of pieces composed during the 17th century in different styles. These compositions can be roughly categorized into three genres...continue...
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Handel: Agrippina / Combattimento Consort Amsterdam [DVD]1 DVD Video / Challenge Classics / 2006-09-12 Works: George Frideric Handel: Agrippina, HWV 6Performers: Alofs, Jan; Arends, Renate; de Lang, Quirijn; Hart-Davis, Michael; Kremer, Annemarie; Micinski, Piotr; Muuse, Robert; van der Linde, Clint Conductors: de Vriend, Jan Willem Ensemble: Combattimento Consort "Agrippina" is one of Handel’s earlier operas, written in 1709. This brilliant DVD production includes a complete staged performance of the opera, interviews, backstage photos,...continue... Run Time: 173 min. Picture Format: NTSC, Color Country of Origin: USA ...continue...
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The Czech Legacy 2 - Smetana & Dvorák / Devich Trio1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-08-08 Works: Bedrich Smetana: Trio for Piano and Strings in G minor, JB 1; Antonin Dvorák: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 21/B 51Conductors: Ensemble: Devich Trio With his piano trio in the traditional key of joy, B flat major, Dvorak was continuing in the tradition of his two favorite composers, Mozart...continue...
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Bach: Complete Cantatas Vol 12 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-08-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 135, "Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder" BWV 135; Cantata no 124, "Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht," BWV 124; Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121; Cantata no 111, "W...Performers: Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla Conductors: Koopman, Ton Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra The cantatas in this volume all date from Johann Sebastian Bach's second year of office as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. The series of chorale cantatas, which...continue...
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CHL 72212
Arensky, Korngold / Escher Trio1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-07-11 Works: Anton Arensky: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in D minor, Op. 32; Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Trio for Piano and Strings in D major, Op. 1Performers: Bal, Jeroen; Beek, Sonja van; Iersel, Johan van Conductors: Ensemble: Escher Trio "The sound is exceptional: open and spacious, with the proverbial "air" around the instruments and front-to-rear depth as well, without making one feel that the...continue...
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Johann Wilhelm Wilms / Halstead, Netherlands Radio CO2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-07-11 Works: Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Symphony in C minor, Op. 23; Symphony in E flat major, Op. 14; Variations on "Wilhelmus van Nassauwe", for orchestra; Symphony in D major, Op. 52; Symphony no 6 in D minor, Op. ...Conductors: Halstead, Anthony Ensemble: Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra Johann Wilhelm Wilms (1772-1847) was the most important composer in the Amsterdam music during the first half of the 19th century, occupying a place similar...continue...
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