Bircher, Katy

Vivaldi: French Connection 2

1 CD / Avie Records / 2011-06-14

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for strings & continuo in E minor, RV 133; Double Concerto, for violin & oboe (in unison), strings & continuo in F major, RV 543; Concerto for Flute in A minor, RV 440; Conc...
Performers: Bircher, Katy; Chandler, Adrian; Hennessy, Gail; Whelan, Peter
Conductors: Chandler, Adrian
Ensemble: La Serenissima (Orchestra)

2010 Gramophone Award winners Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima present The French Connection 2 featuring the world premiere recording of "Il Gran Mogol," the lost...continue...
Recording information: Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester, England (02/08/2011-02/11/2011)....continue...

Vivaldi: The French Connection

1 CD / Avie Records / 2009-09-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for strings & continuo in C major, RV 114; Concerto for Bassoon, strings & continuo in F major, RV 488; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in C major ("La stravaganza" ...
Performers: Bernardini, Cecilia; Bircher, Katy; Chandler, Adrian; Moffatt, Sarah; Whelan, Peter

After the extremely successful and acclaimed series 'The Rise of the North Italian Violin Concerto', Adrian Chandler and La Serenissima return to Avie to explore...continue...

Bach: Six Concertos for the Margrave of Brandenburg

2 CD / Avie Records / 2009-04-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F m...
Performers: Benjamin, Emilia; Bircher, Katy; Blackadder, David; Cicic, Bojan; Cutajar, Etienne; Debretzeni, Kati; Earle, Richard; Ehrlich, Robert; Finnis, Catherine; Hülsemann, Beatrix; Heinrich, Susanne; H...
Conductors: Pinnock, Trevor
Ensemble: European Brandenburg Ensemble

"This is not a Brandenburg set that sets out to score points, and all that is needed from us is to sit back and enjoy...continue...

Handel: Messiah / Christophers, Sampson, Padmore, The Sixteen, et al

3 CD / Coro / 2008-09-09

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Solomon; Esther, oratorio, HWV 50b; Pensieri notturni di filli (Nel dolce dell'oblio), cantata for soprano, recorder & continuo, HWV 134; Concerto for Harp in B ...
Performers: Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Bircher, Katy; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)]; Dawson, Lynne; Evans, Robert; Headley, Erin; Lawrence-King, Andrew; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Purve...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

This brand new recording by one of the most celebrated ensembles in the world features distinguished soloists revered for their performances of Handel....continue...

Leo, Purcell, Kozeluch, etc: Arias / Rapson, Davidson, et al

1 CD / Metronome / 2008-07-08

Works: Hildegard von Bingen: Ave generosa; Leonardo Leo: Salve Regina in F major; Francesco Mancini: Quanto dolce è quell' ardore, cantata for soprano, oboe & continuo; Johann Sebastian Bach: Easter Or...
Performers: Bircher, Katy; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; Davidson, Grace; Hennessey, Gail; Morsches, Jennifer; Rapson, Penelope
Conductors: Rapson, Penelope
Ensemble: Fiori Musicali (England)

The Sixteen Edition - Handel: Italian Cantatas / Thomas

1 CD / Coro / 2007-02-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Agrippina condotta a morire (Dunque sarà pur vero), cantata for soprano, 2 violins & continuo, HWV 1; Pensieri notturni di filli (Nel dolce dell'oblio), cantata for sopr...
Performers: Bircher, Katy; Crouch, Joseph; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; Golding, Miles; Reiter, Walter; Ross, Alastair; Thomas, Elin Manahan

Recorded live at The Sixteen's handel in Oxford Festival, 2006, Elin Manahan Thomas gives a performance of captivating communication and sparkling intelligence in these stunning...continue...

Mozart: Mass In C Minor / McCreesh, Gabrieli Consort

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2006-01-10

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass in C minor, K 427 (417a) "Great"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Berenice, che fai, H 24a no 10; Ludwig van Beethoven: Ah, Perfido!, Op. 65
Performers: Bircher, Katy; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)]; Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Jackson, Sally [winds]; Robinson, Timothy; Spreckelsen, Katharina; Tilling, Camilla
Conductors: McCreesh, Paul
Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort & Players

"McCreesh propels his period-instrument band and incisive choir with feverish energy. There's never a dull moment. Yet he also has the imagination and control to...continue...