Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge / Colm Carey1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-09-01 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080Performers: Carey, Colm ![]() Pott: Christus / Jeremy Filsell2 CD / Signum UK / 2005-09-01 Works: Francis Pott: Christus, Passion symphony for organPerformers: Filsell, Jeremy [Keyboard] ![]() Ragtime & Blue - Kats-Chernin / Nicolls, Sweeney1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-07-03 Works: Elena Kats-Chernin: Alexander Rag; Wild Swans; Russian Rag; Get Well Rag; Blue Rose; Backstage Rag; Birthday Rag; Peggy's Minute Rag; Mr. Barbecue; Cocktail Rag; Butterflying; Sunday Rag; Nostalgic P...Performers: Nicolls, Sarah; Sweeney, Nicola Elena Kats-Chernin is a composer who defies categorization and is probably best summed up as a force of nature. Her prodigious imagination has produced a...continue... ![]() Anthems for the 21st Century / Backhouse, Filsell, et al1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-06-04 Works: Jonathan Dove: Bless the Lord, O my soul [vv. from Psalm 104], for chorus & organ; Jonathan Rathbone: Absalom, my son [2 Samuel 18, v. 33], for chorus & organ; Will Todd: Angel Song II, for chorus & ...Performers: Angus, Andrew; Balzan, Nicola; Burges, Dan; Filsell, Jeremy [Keyboard]; Jackson, David; McWilliams, Fiona; Wood, Matthew Conductors: Backhouse, Jeremy Ensemble: Vasari Singers "Will Todd's wordless Angel Song II...where a soothing melody intones over weirdly rippling aleatoric incantations. James MacMillan's Chosen, adding to his increasingly compelling body of...continue... ![]() 1605 Treason & Dischord - William Byrd, etc / King's Singers1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-06-04 Works: John Dowland: Mr George Whitehead his Almand, for 5 viols/violins & lute (from "Lachrimae"); Lachrimae or Seaven Teares; William Byrd: Mass for 4 Voices; Fantasy, for keyboard in D minor, MB 46; Civi...Performers: Baldock, Sarah Conductors: Ensemble: Concordia (Viol Consort) ![]() Time for Marimba - Miki, Takemitsu, etc / Daniella Ganeva1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-05-01 Works: Minoru Miki: Marimba Spiritual for marimba & 3 percussionists; Time; Keiko Abe: Dream of the Cherry Blossoms, for marimba; Toru Takemitsu: Rain-Tree, for 3 percussionists; Akira Yuyama: Divertimento ...Performers: Cole, Graham; Ganeva, Daniella; Haram, Simon; Instrall, Graham; Kettel, Gary; McDonagh, Gillian ![]() Harmonia caelestis / Charivari Agrèable1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-04-01 Works: Gregorio Strozzi: Capricci da sonare, Op. 4; Kah-Ming Ng: Ciaccona mosaica; Bergamasca mosaica; Carlo Francesco Pollarolo: Toccata for organ in G minor (orig. attr. B. Pasquini) (Bologna, Civico muse...Performers: Ng, Kah-Ming; Savan, Jamie Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable ![]() Madame d'Amours - Cornysh, etc / London Musica Antiqua1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-03-02 Works: Francisco de la Torre: La Spagna; William Cornysh: Whilles lyve or breth is in my brest; Blow thi horne hunter; Anonymous, English: My Lady Wynkfylds Rownde; My Lady Carey's Dompe (Royal, App. 58); M...Performers: Bryan, John; Cassidy, Jennie; Harrison, Ian; Heringman, Jacob [Lute]; Thorby, Philip Conductors: Ensemble: Musica Antiqua of London ![]() Rachmaninov: Vespers / Nigel Short, Tenebrae1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-03-02 Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Ave MariaPerformers: Badley, Paul ![]() Red Leaves / Brunel Ensemble, Christopher Austin1 CD / Signum UK / 2005-02-06 Works: Robert Saxton: Birthday Piece for Richard Rodney Bennett, for string orchestra; Elijah's Violin, for orchestra; Elisabeth Lutyens: Bagatelles (6) for chamber ensemble, Op. 113; O saisons, o châ...Performers: Cahill, Teresa Conductors: Austin, Christopher Ensemble: Brunel Ensemble ![]() Tallis - Complete Works / Dixon, Charivari Agréable10 CD / Signum UK / 2005-01-03 Works: Thomas Tallis: Ave Dei patris filia; Ave rosa sine spinis; Alleluia, Ora pro nobis; Euge caeli porta; Mass "Salve intemerata", for 5 voices, P. 3; Salve intemerata virgo; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis...Performers: Anderson, Mark; Arnold, Jonathan; Barclay, David; Beckley, Lisa; Benson-Wilson, Andrew; Brough, Paul; Brown, Andrea; Carroll, Alicia; Charrier, Paul; Clifton-Griffith, Natalie; Davis, Ben; Empitt, Ju... Conductors: Dixon, Alistair; Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi; Chapelle du Roi (Chorus); Charivari Agréable ![]() Tallis - Complete Works Vol 9 / Charivari Agréable2 CD / Signum UK / 2004-11-05 Works: Thomas Tallis: In Nomine no 1; In Nomine no 2; Solfaing Song à 5; Absterge Domine; Fantasy for Keyboard; Felix Namque no 2; Felix Namque no 1; When shall my sorrowful sighing slake; Like as th...Performers: Laurence Cummings [Conductor/Harpsichord]; Sayce, Lynda; Taylor, Stephen; Wilson, Andrew Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable ![]() Shostakovich: Hamlet, King Lear / Elder, Birmingham SO1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-11-04 Works: Dmitri Shostakovich: Hamlet, Op. 32; King Lear, Op. 58aPerformers: Wilson-Johnson, David; Winter, Louise Conductors: Elder, Mark Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra In his youth, Shostakovich devoted much time and energy to composing for the theatre and the cinema, writing for an astonishing variety of movies, political...continue... ![]() Gaudete - Pachelbel, Tavener, Reich, Fauré / Tenebrae1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-10-03 Works: Anonymous: Gaudete!; Gabriel Fauré: Après un rêve, Op. 7 no 1; John Tavener: The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; Mother and Child; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Viol...Conductors: Ensemble: Tenebrae ![]() Shostakovich: Hypothetically Murdered, etc / Elder, et a1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-10-01 Works: Dmitri Shostakovich: Allegedly Murdered, Op. 31; Songs (4), Op. 46; Fragments (5) for Orchestra, Op. 42; Suite for Jazz Orchestra no 1, Op. 38bPerformers: Kharitonov, Dimitri Conductors: Elder, Mark Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ![]() Tallis - Complete Works Vol 8 / Dixon, Chapelle du Roi1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-09-01 "The same solid musicianship, stylistic authority, and clearly detailed vocal textures that informed earlier volumes in this fine series also defines these performances... In all,...continue... ![]() Clemens non Papa: Behold How Joyful / Rice, Brabant Ensemble1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-09-01 Works: Jacobus Clemens non Papa: Ecce quam bonum; Missa "Ecce quam bonum"; Accesserunt ad Jesum; Nobilis illa inter septenas; Veni electa mea à 5; Pascha nostrum; Carole magnus erasPerformers: Carpenter, Josie; Gaunt, William; King, Thomas [countertenor]; Marsh, Dana; Sanderson, Gregory; Skelton, Kevin Conductors: Rice, Stephen Ensemble: Brabant Ensemble ![]() Music of Charles V / Dixon, Chapelle du Roi1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-07-03 Works: Cristóbal de Morales: Missa "L'homme arme"; Jubilate Deo omnis terra; Josquin Des Préz: Ave Maria(s); Nicolas Gombert: Qui colis Ausoniam; Thomas Crecquillon: Andreas Christi famulus; Orlan...Conductors: Dixon, Alistair Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi ![]() 1937 - Romantic Works for Organ - Whitlock, etc / Carey1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-07-03 Works: Percy Whitlock: Sonata for Organ in C minor; Edward Bairstow: Sonata for Organ in E flat major; William Henry Harris: Flourish for an occasionPerformers: Carey, Colm ![]() MacMillan: Cantos Sagrados, etc / Laughton, Elysian Singers1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-06-04 Works: James MacMillan: Divo aloysio sacrum; The Gallant Weaver; A Child's Prayer; Seinte Mari moder milde; Tremunt videntes angeli; Cantos sagrados; Christus vincit; So DeepConductors: Laughton, Sam Ensemble: Elysian Singers of London "Though the Elysian Singers under Sam Laughton give robust yet tonally refined performances, there is much in this collection that lapses too easily into the...continue... ![]() Gesualdo: Tenebrae Responses for Maundy Thursday1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-05-01 Works: Carlo Gesualdo: Responsories (9), Feria 5; Benedictus Dominus Deus IsraelConductors: Ensemble: King's Singers "The King's Singers are always a treat to hear, no matter the repertoire, although I can't remember ever hearing the ensemble sing plainchant before. However,...continue... ![]() Tallis - Complete Works Vol 7 / Dixon, et al1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-05-01 Works: Thomas Tallis: Salvator mundi, salva nos no 1; O sacrum convivium; In manus tuas; O nata lux de lumine; Absterge Domine; Discomfort them, O Lord; Domine, quis habitabit; Laudate Dominum; Miserere nos...Conductors: Dixon, Alistair Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi ![]() Nyman: Music for Two Pianos / The Zoo Duet1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-05-01 Works: Michael Nyman: Taking a line for a second walk; Lady in the red hat; Water DancesConductors: Ensemble: Zoo Duet ![]() Temple of Chastity - Codex Las Huelgas / Mille Fleurs1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-04-03 Works: Anonymous: Ex illustriConductors: Ensemble: Mille Fleurs "the performances are beautifully sung, adhering to an interpretive philosophy that appreciates the music's appeal in a context more earthly and less formal and hyper-refined...continue... ![]() From Jewish Life - Bruch, Bloch, Bernstein, et al / Marleyn1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-04-03 Works: Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 47; Ernest Bloch: Sonata for Cello and Piano; From Jewish Life; Méditation hébraïque; Baal shem; Joachim Stutschewsky: Kinah; Tra...Performers: Lenehan, John; Marleyn, Paul ![]() Howells: Requiem, etc; Frank Martin: Mass / Varasi Singers1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-03-06 Works: Herbert Howells: Requiem; Take him, earth, for cherishing; Frank Martin: Mass for Double ChorusConductors: Backhouse, Jeremy Ensemble: Vasari Singers "Backhouse understands the importance of pacing in the Requiem, giving properly measured reflection to the two critical Requiem aeternam movements--and the choir follows his lead,...continue... ![]() Schnyder, et al / Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-03-06 ![]() Tallis: Spem in alium, Sing and Glorify / Alistair Dixon1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-02-01 Works: Thomas Tallis: Spem in aliumConductors: Dixon, Alistair Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi ![]() Tallis - Complete Works Vol 6 / Dixon, Chapelle du Roi1 CD / Signum UK / 2004-02-01 Works: William Byrd: Songs of Sundrie Natures; Thomas Tallis: Preces no 1; Short Service "Dorian"; Responses for Easter Matins "The Lord be with you...Almighty God, which through thine"; Commandments "God s...Conductors: Dixon, Alistair Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi ![]() Modus Phantasticus - Bach, Schütz, etc / Charivari Agréable1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-11-07 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721; Orgelbüchlein; Heinrich Schütz: Il primo libro de madrigali, Op 1; David Funck: Suite in D major; Davidt A. Baudringer: Sona...Performers: Heinrich, Susanne; Ichise, Reiko; Morikawa, Asako; Ng, Kah-Ming; Pell, Susanna; Sayce, Lynda Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable ![]() The Dream of Herod / Nigel Short, Tenebrae1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-11-07 Works: Peter Wishart: Carols (3), Op. 17; Anonymous: O Radix Jesse; Rorate caeli desuper; Ave Maria, gratia plena; Puer natus est nobis; O come, all ye faithful; Herbert Howells: Carol-Anthems (3) for Choru...Performers: Badley, Paul; Brook, Matthew; Busher, Andrew; Campbell, Colin; Carter, Stephen; Crookes, Anna; Gritton, Peter [Countertenor]; Thomas, David Porter Conductors: Short, Nigel Ensemble: Tenebrae ![]() Tavener: Mother and Child; et al / Nigel Short, Tenebrae1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-09-30 Works: Giles Swayne: Magnificat; John Tavener: Mother and Child; Richard Rodney Bennett: Sermons and DevotionsConductors: Short, Nigel Ensemble: Tenebrae "There's some terrific choral music on this disc! Beginning with Jonathan Dove's (b. 1959) Seek him that maketh the seven stars, listeners are in for...continue... ![]() Pellegrina's Delight - Vivaldi / Hennessy, Parle, et al1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-09-30 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata for Oboe and Basso Continuo in C minor, RV 53; Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau in C major, RV 779; Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo in G minor, RV 28; Trio So...Performers: Hennessy, Gail; Holman, Sally; McCarthy, Peter; Parle, Nicholas; Richter, Rodolfo; Sharman, Katherine ![]() A Songbook for Isabella / Thorby, Musica Antiqua of London1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-07-01 ![]() Piangete - Cantatas & Motets by Giacomo Carissimi1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-06-05 Works: Giacomo Carissimi: Exulta gaude filia Sion; Cum reverteretur David; O dulcissimum Mariae nomen; Piangete, aure, piangete; Benedictus Deus et Pater; Va, va, dimanda al mio pensiero; Siam tre miseri pi...Performers: Miller, David [Lute/Guitar]; Ross, Alastair Conductors: Ensemble: Concerto delle Donne ![]() A Soul in Love / Linda Perillo, Walter Reiter, Cordaria1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-04-05 Works: Samuel Capricornus: Surrexit pastor bonus, cantata for soprano, violin & continuo; Tarquinio Merula: Cantate Jubilate, cantata for soprano, violin & continuo (from Il primo libro de motetti..., Op. 6...Performers: Perillo, Linda Conductors: Reiter, Walter Ensemble: Cordaria ![]() Bach: Italian Concerto, French Overture, etc / Carolan1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-03-06 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Italian Concerto, BWV 971; Fantasia and Fugue in A minor, BWV 904; Duet for Organ in E minor, BWV 802; Duet for Organ in F major, BWV 803; Duet for Organ in G major, BWV 804; D...Performers: Carolan, Lucy ![]() Song of Angels / Bill Ives, Choir of Magdalen College1 CD / Signum UK / 2003-03-01 Works: Richard Davy: Stabat mater; John Mason: Quae sumus; Jacquet of Mantua: Aspice Domine; Thomas Appleby: Magnificat; John Sheppard: Dum transisset SabbatumConductors: Ives, Bill Grayston Ensemble: Magdalen College Choir Oxford ![]() Fire and Ice - Love Songs from 16th Century Venice1 CD / Signum UK / 2002-10-09 ![]() The Queen's Goodnight - Dowland, etc / Charivari Agréable1 CD / Signum UK / 2002-08-29 Works: John Johnson: A Dump; New Hunt; John Dowland: Solus cum sola, P 10; Queene Elizabeth, her Galliard, P 41; Anonymous: Robin is to the greenwood gone; Artheres Dump; Scottish Huntsuppe; Edward Johnson:...Performers: Heinrich, Susanne; Ng, Kah-Ming; Sayce, Lynda Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable "There's much to admire here, and nothing to admonish. It's just a finely organized, well-performed program that captures the spirit and character of instrumental music...continue... ![]() Tallis - Complete Works Vol 5 / Dixon, Chapelle du Roi1 CD / Signum UK / 2002-07-04 Works: Thomas Tallis: Audivi vocem; Candidi facti sunt Nazarei; Honor, virtus et potestas; Homo quidam fecit coenam; Te lucis ante terminum; Natus est nobis hodie; Veni Redemptor gentium no 1; Jam lucis ort...Performers: Benson-Wilson, Andrew Conductors: Dixon, Alistair Ensemble: Chapelle du Roi ![]() Dufay - Sacred Music from Bologna Q15 / Clerks' Group1 CD / Signum UK / 2002-06-02 Works: Guillaume Dufay: Vasilissa ergo gaude/Concupivit rex decorum tuum; Kyrie "Fons bonitatis"; O beate Sebastiane; O gemma lux; Supremum est mortalibus bonum; O sancte Sebastiane; Inclita stella maris; G...Conductors: Wickham, Edward Ensemble: The Clerks' Group "If you're an early music fan, you'll be right at home with this mostly male ensemble's finely focused, reedy sound (there's one woman among the...continue... ![]() Bach: Music for Oboe & Harpsichord / Hennessy, Parle1 CD / Signum UK / 2002-05-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Recorder and Harpsichord in G minor, BWV 1030b; Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord in C major, BWV 1033; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in G minor, BWV 1020; Sonata...Performers: Hennessy, Gail; Parle, Nicholas ![]() Biber: The Mystery Sonatas / Reiter, Cordaria2 CD / Signum UK / 2002-01-01 Works: Heinrich Ignaz Biber: Mystery Sonatas (15) for Violin and Basso ContinuoPerformers: Reiter, Walter Conductors: Ensemble: Cordaria ![]() Wordplay - Madrigals and Chansons / Thorby, Musica Antiqua1 CD / Signum UK / 2001-09-01 Works: Anonymous, Spanish: La Spagna; Guglielmo Ebreo da Pesaro: La Spagna; Vincenzo Capirola: La Spagna; Diego Ortiz: Spagna; Giovanni Bassano: Ancor che col partire, for voice & chamber ensemble (after Ci...Conductors: Ensemble: Musica Antiqua of London "There's a lot of variety among the arrangements as the players intelligently and with no small degree of musicological authority employ various viols, recorders, lute,...continue... ![]() The Sultan and the Phoenix / Charivari Agréable1 CD / Signum UK / 2001-07-01 Works: Louis Couperin: La Piémontoise; Pavane for Harpsichord in F sharp minor; Fantasy "pour les Violes" for Organ; Michel Corrette: Concerto for 4 Bassoons/Cellos "Le phénix"; François Co...Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable ![]() Beyond the Score - Mason: Improvisations for Whit Sunday1 CD / Signum UK / 2001-01-01 ![]() Music for Gainsborough - Abel, J.C. Bach, Linley, Straube1 CD / Signum UK / 2000-09-19 Works: Carl Friedrich Abel: Sonata no 1 in G major (from The Countess of Pembroke's Music Book); Vivace for solo viola da gamba, WKO 190; Sonata for cello & continuo in G major, WKO 147; Johann Christian Ba...Conductors: Ensemble: Charivari Agréable Includes sonata(s) for guitar & continuo: adagio by Rudolf Straube....continue... ![]() Vivaldi: 12 Sonatas for Violin and Continuo Op 2 / Cordaria2 CD / Signum UK / 2000-06-01 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata (12) for Violin and Basso Continuo, Op. 2Performers: Reiter, Walter Conductors: Reiter, Walter Ensemble: Cordaria ![]() Bach: Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord Sonatas /Crum, Cummings1 CD / Signum UK / 2000-06-01 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no 1 in G major, BWV 1027; Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no 2 in D major, BWV 1028; Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsich...Performers: Crum, Alison; Cummings, Laurence |
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