Lester, Richard

Domenico Scarlatti: The Complete Sonatas / Richard Lester, harpsichord, fortepiano, organ. [MP3 Edition] [Box Set]

9 CD / Nimbus Records / 2012-11-13

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 1/L 366; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 2/L 388; Sonata for Harpsichord in A minor, K 3/L 378; Sonata for Harpsichord in G minor, K 4/L ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Recording information: All Hallows Church, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, Engl; Wisteria Lodge, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England....continue...

Frescobaldi: Organ & Harpsichord Works, Vol. 4 / Richard Lester

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2012-01-10

Works: Girolamo Frescobaldi: Il secondo libro de toccate, canzone...di cimbalo et organo, no 6, Toccata Sesta, per l'organo sopr; Canzon sesta; Il secondo libro de toccate, canzone...di cimbalo et organo, n...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Frescobaldi: Harpsichord & Virginals, Vol. 3 / Richard Lester, harpsichord

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2011-07-12

Works: Girolamo Frescobaldi: Toccata [Seconda] for keyboard in F major (Chigi MS Q IV 25; CEKM 30/1, no 7); Capriccio fatto sopra il Cucchú, for keyboard (Chigi MS Q IV 25; CEKM 30/2, no 2); Toccata 1 ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

International Record Review
[Lester's playing] is precise, fluent and poised. His dexterity is evident in his carefully polished and thoughtful performances. Tempos are generally unhurried b...continue...

Richard Lester Plays Mozart

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2011-02-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata for Piano no 9 in D major, K. 311 (K. 284c); Sonata for Piano no 10 in C major, K 330 (300h); Variations (12) for Piano in C major on "Ah vous dirai-je maman", K 265 ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Recording information: Holburne Museum in Bath, England (03/2007)....continue...

Frescobaldi: Harpsichord, Vol. 2 / Lester

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2010-07-13

Works: Girolamo Frescobaldi: Il secondo libro di Toccate, Canzone; Il primo libro d'intavolatura di toccate di cimbalo et organo, no 7, Toccata settima; Il primo libro d'intavolatura di toccate di cimbalo e...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Frescobaldi: Harpsichord Music 1

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2010-02-09

Works: Girolamo Frescobaldi: Capricci ... et arie in partitura, Vol.1 no 7, Capriccio Settimo sopra or chè noir rimena, for keyb; Il primo libro d'intavolatura di toccate di cimbalo et organo, no 14, P...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Haydn: Six Keyboard Works / Richard Lester

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2009-06-09

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata for Keyboard no 50 in D major, H 16 no 37; Keyboard Sonata in G major, H. 16/27; Sonata for Keyboard no 48 in C major, H 16 no 35; Sonata for Keyboard no 38 in F major, H 1...
Performers: Lester, Richard; Schanz, Johann

On this recording the sonatas in D, G, C and F are performed by Johann Schantz on a fortepiano that is now in the Holburne...continue...

Seixas, Soler: Harpsichord Sonatas / Richard Lester

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2009-03-10

Works: Carlos de Seixas: Sonatas (80) for Harpsichord; Keyboard Sonata no 20 in D major (Gigue. Allegro - Minuet); Keyboard Sonata no 40 in F major (Allegro - Gigue. Allegro - Minuet); Keyboard Sonata no 25...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Keyboard music in the Iberian Peninsula during the first half of the 18th century was dominated by three composers: Carlos Seixas (1704–1742), Padre Antonio Soler...continue...

D. Scarlatti: 48 Favourite Sonatas / Richard Lester

2 CD / Nimbus Records / 2008-07-08

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in A major, K 24/L 495; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 124/L 232; Sonata for Harpsichord in B minor, K 27/L 449; So...
Performers: Lester, Richard

The increasing popularity of Scarlatti’s music is due to a number of factors, but largely to his uncanny knack for immediately grabbing the listener’s attention...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 7 / Richard Lester

3 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-10-09

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor; Sonata for Harpsichord in F sharp minor, K 142; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, K 143; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 144; Sonata for H...
Performers: Lester, Richard

There is no doubt that Lester is a player who is technically well on top of these demanding works. His playing is neat, crisp and...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 6 / Richard Lester

6 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-09-04

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in G minor, K 43/L 40; Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, K 44/L 432; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 45/L 265; Sonata for Harpsichord in E major, K 46...
Performers: Lester, Richard

Volume six of a brand new series of seven volumes of the complete Keyboard Sonatas with appendices and recent discoveries, plus six Continuo sonatas. With...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 5 / Richard Lester

5 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-08-07

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 484/L 419; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, K 485/L 153; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, K 486/L 455; Sonata for Harpsichord in C major, ...
Performers: Evans, Nerys; Lester, Elizabeth; Lester, Richard

Volume five of a brand-new series of the complete Keyboard Sonatas with appendices and recent discoveries, plus six Continuo sonatas. Thirty-eight CDs in total in...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 4 / Richard Lester

6 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-06-12

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 388/L 414; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 389/L 482; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 390/L 234; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

The fourth volume of the seven volumes that will make up the complete keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti. Includes appendices and recent discoveries, plus six...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 3 / Richard Lester

6 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-05-08

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, K 296/L 198; Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, K 297/L S19; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 298/L S6; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K...
Performers: Lester, Richard

The third volume in a brand-new series of seven volumes of the complete keyboard sonatas of Scarlatti, with appendices and recent discoveries, plus six continuo...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 2 / Richard Lester

6 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-03-13

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in E major, K 206/L 257; Sonata for Harpsichord in E major, K 207/L 371; Sonata for Harpsichord in A major, K 208/L 238; Sonata for Harpsichord in A major, ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

This is the second volume in a brand-new series of seven volumes of the complete keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti, with appendices and recent discoveries...continue...

D. Scarlatti: Complete Sonatas Vol 1 / Richard Lester

6 CD / Nimbus Records / 2007-01-09

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 1/L 366; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 2/L 388; Sonata for Harpsichord in A minor, K 3/L 378; Sonata for Harpsichord in G minor, K 4/L ...
Performers: Lester, Richard

"There are several complete sets on the market, but Lester's is the one that consistently pushes boundaries. His playing is intense, sharp, and powerfully rhythmic...continue...

Mendelssohn: Octet, Quintets 1 & 2, etc / Hausmusik London

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2000-10-10

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 2 in A minor, Op. 13; Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20
Performers: Beznosiuk, Pavlo; Boucher, Paull; Chase, Allan; Chase, Roger; Comberti, Sebastian; Huggett, Monica; Lester, Richard; Pleeth, Anthony; Von Einem, Jolianne; Whistler, Simon
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Ensemble: Hausmusik London

Here's another incredibly valuable bargain from the Virgin "Veritas" line: two CDs for under $11.00! In collecting the chamber music for strings by the great...continue...