Rubens, Sibylla

Bach: Magnificat / Rubens, Martin, Schafter, Mertens

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Magnificat
Performers: Martin, Rebecca; Mertens, Klaus; Rubens, Sibylla; Schafer, Markus; Winklhofer, Friedemann
Conductors: Beringer, Karl-Friedrich
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra

Rondeau presents music by Bach featuring the Magnificat in D major BWV 243. This is followed by the Windsbach Boys Choir's first recording of three...continue...

Musik Aus Der Frauenkirche: 2005-2010

1 CD / Carus / 2011-06-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto d-Moll BWV 596; Markus-Passion BWV 247; Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 294; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's March; J...
Performers: Grünert, Matthias; Johannsen, Kay; Kühmeier, Genia; Kircheis, Friedrich; Korondi, Anna; Kummer, Samuel; Lorenz, Andreas; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Rubens, Sibylla; Saelens, Yves; Sc...
Conductors: Willens, Michael Alexander; Güttler, Ludwig; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; McGegan, Nicholas; Immerseel, Jos van; Kreile, Roderich; Rademann, Hans-Christoph
Ensemble: ; Blechbläserensemble; Virtuosi Saxoniae

Carus presents musical highlights from the critically acclaimed 18 Disc series entitled Musik aus der Frauenkirche Dresden. The recordings in this series not only document...continue...
Recording information: Frauenkirche Dresden....continue...

Wiegenlieder, Vol. 2

1 CD / Carus / 2011-05-31

Works: Friedrich Silcher: Gut Nacht; Johann Sebastian Bach: Nun ruhen alle Wälder, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 392 (BC F166); Peter Cornelius: Wiegenlied, Op 1/3; German Traditional: Der Wäc...
Performers: Banse, Juliane; Beeftink, Eildert [Piano]; Begemann, Hans Christoph; Bozec, Anne Le; Danz, Ingeborg; Doufexis, Stella; Eberspacher, Sabine; Erdmann, Mojca; Foll, Elisabeth; Freimuth, Michael; Gees, M...

Volkslieder, Vol. 1

1 CD / Carus / 2011-05-31

Works: Friedrich Silcher: Wenn alle Brunnlein Flieáen; Frisch gesungen ("Hab oft im Kreis der Lieben"), for chorus; German Traditional: Horch, was kommt von drauáen rein; Nun will der lenz uns...
Performers: Bär, Olaf; Banse, Juliane; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Bozec, Anne Le; Busch, Christine; Deutsch, Helmut; Doufexis, Stella; Elsner, Christian [Vocals]; Elsner, Leonhard; Elsner, Paulin...
Conductors: ; Bernius, Frieder
Ensemble: ; Les Escapades (Ensemble)

In 2008 the concert and opera singer Cornelius Hauptmann initiated the charitable "The Lieder project" to further singing with children. The following year the "Wiegenlieder"...continue...

Schumann: Requiem; Der Königssohn; Nachtlied

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-05-31

Works: Robert Schumann: Requiem, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 148; Der Königssohn, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 116; Nachtlied, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 108
Performers: Pregardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Seidel, Adolph; Speer, Yorck Felix
Conductors: Grün, Georg
Ensemble: Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrucken Kaiserslautern.

This album features three stunning new recordings of Schumann's rarely recorded late choral works. Schumann's Requiem Op. 148 was written as a "companion" piece to...continue...
Recording information: Ehemalige Abteikirche St. Maximin, Trier (06/05/2010)....continue...

Joseph Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten

2 Super Audio CD / ARS Productions / 2011-05-01

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Kobow, Jan; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Bruno, Weil

Bruno Weil is considered as one of the world's leading interpreters of Haydn's music. Haydn is represented in many of his 22 recordings released on...continue...
Recording information: Alfried Krupp Saal der Philharmonie Essen (03/21/2010)....continue...

Lullabies, Vol. 1

1 CD / Carus / 2010-05-11

Works: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz: Der Mond ist aufgegangen; Johannes Brahms: Songs (5), Op. 49; Sandmännchen ("Die Blümelein sie schlafen"), folk song for voice & piano, WoO 31/4; Karl Friedrich...
Performers: Deutsch, Helmut; Elsner, Christian [Vocals]; Elsner, Leonhard; Elsner, Paulina; Foll, Elisabeth; Gees, Michael; Haller, Benoit; Hauptmann, Cornelius [Bass Vocal]; Huber, Gerold; Irmer, Stefan; Iven, ...

Many German lullabies are known all over the world. For this recording more than 50 of the most well-known singers with German as their mother...continue...

Schubert Lied Edition, Vol. 35

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2010-03-30

Works: Franz Schubert: Das Mädchen aus der Fremde I ("In einem Tal bei armen Hirten"), song for voice & piano, D. 117; Laura am Klavier ("Wenn dein Finger..."), song for voice & piano (two versions), D...
Performers: Eisenlohr, Ulrich; Grosgurin, Daniel; Jungwirth, Uta [Harp]; Kuppel, Reto [Violin]; Riehm, Peter [Violin]; Roth, Detlef; Rubens, Sibylla

The Naxos Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition: The Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition presents all Schubert's Lieder, over 700 songs, grouped according to the poets who inspired him. This final volume...continue...
Recording information: 04/29/2009-05/02/2009....continue...

A Book of Chorale-Settings for Johann Sebastian, Vol. 6: Morning; Thanks & Praise; Christian Life

1 CD / Hänssler Classic Import / 2010-03-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 269 (BC F21); Gott, der du selber bist das Licht, BWV 316; Die goldne Sonne, voll Freud und Wonne, sacred song for...
Performers: Doufexis, Stella; Gnann, Gerhard; Gross, Michael; Locher, Albert Michael; Pregardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth

Deutsche Schubert Lied Edition 33 - Part Songs Vol 2 / Rubens, Schwarz, Jakobi, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-08-25

Works: Franz Schubert: Gott in der Natur, D 757; Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132; Das Leben ist ein Traum, D 269; La pastorella al prato no 1, D 513; Naturgenuss, D 422/Op. 16 no 2; Beitrag zur fünfzig jä...
Performers: Bauer, Thomas E.; Eisenlohr, Ulrich; Flaig, Markus; Rubens, Sibylla; Schafer, Markus; Schmidl, Marcus; Schwarz, Silke; Ullmann, Marcus

While Schubert's numerous works for male-voice ensembles were circulated widely, those for female voices remained less well known, despite including several ambitious works of genius....continue...

Mendelssohn: Psalms no 42, 98, 114, 115 / Rilling, Et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-08-18

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Psalm 98 ("Sing to the Lord"), for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ in D major, Op. 91; Psalm 115, Op. 31 "Nicht unserm Namen, Herr"; Psalm 114, Op. 51; Psaume 42
Performers: Allen, Thomas Michael [Tenor Vocal]; Genz, Christoph; Goerne, Matthias; Lassen, Morten Ernst; Mehnert, Thomas; Petersen, Marlis; Rubens, Sibylla; Weir, Scot
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

As part of the Mendelssohn celebrations in 2009, Helmuth Rilling has once again come to champion forgotten masterworks. And there is no more capable advocate...continue...

Bach: New Year's Day Cantatas / Koopman, York, Prégardien, Agnew, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 171, "Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm" BWV 171; Cantata no 41, "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" BWV 41; Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende," BWV ...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring four New Year's Day cantatas, this is the twelfth volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically...continue...

Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition 18 - Part Songs Vol 1

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-06-30

Works: Franz Schubert: Die Geselligkeit ("Wer Lebenslust fühlet"), quartet for mixed voices & piano (Lebenslust), D. 609; Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben, D 168 "Begräbnislied"; Osterlied ("Ü...
Performers: Bauer, Thomas E.; Eisenlohr, Ulrich; Flaig, Markus; Rubens, Sibylla; Schafer, Markus; Schmidl, Marcus; Schwarz, Silke; Ullmann, Marcus

The Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition presents all Schubert's 'Lieder', over 700 songs, grouped according to the poets who inspired him. Thanks to Barenreiter's Neue Schubert-Ausgabe (New Schubert...continue...

Haydn: Oratorios / Schuldt-Jensen, Spering, Rubens, et al

7 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-04-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2; The Seasons; Il Ritorno di Tobia, oratorio for 4 soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 21/1
Performers: Borchev, Nikolay; Dahlin, Anders J.; Im, Sunhae; Invernizzi, Roberta; Karasiak, Andreas; Karthauser, Sophie; Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Spering, Andreas; Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Cologne Vocal Ensemble; Leipzig Chamber Orchestra

Haydn's two great vocal masterpieces 'The Creation' (1796-8) and 'The Seasons' (1799-1801) have secured his place in the history of the oratorio. Here they are...continue...

Paër: Missa piena / Kreile, Rubens, Vondung, Schneider, Zeppenfeld, et al

1 CD / Carus / 2009-04-14

Works: Ferdinando Paër: Missa piena
Performers: Rubens, Sibylla; Schneider, Jörg; Vondung, Anke; Zeppenfeld, George
Conductors: ; Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Staatskapelle

This world-premiere recording is taken from a concert at the Frauenkirche Dresden on March 1, 2008. Ferdinando Paer is almost totally unknown but during the...continue...

Johann Sebastian Bach - The Essentials

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-02-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Suite for Cello solo no 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846 (The Well-...
Performers: Bostridge, Ian; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)]; Egarr, Richard; Frisch, Celine; Gilbert, Kenneth; Henschel, Dietrich; Jezovsek, Vasiljka; Kooy, Peter [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Manze, Andrew; O...
Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe; Müllejans, Petra; Junghanel, Konrad; Jacobs, René
Ensemble: ; Cantus Cölln ; Ghent Collegium Vocale; Ghent Collegium Vocale Orchestra; La Chapelle Royale Paris

How can one sum up on two CDs all that Johann Sebastian Bach contributed to music? The artists of harmonia mundi offer you this concise...continue...

Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben Op 42, etc / Sibylla Rubens, Uta Hielscher

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-10-28

Works: Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42; Songs (7) for voice & piano (Kuhlmann), Op. 104; Gedichte der Königin Maria Stuart (Mary Stuart Songs), for voice & piano, Op. 135; Gesänge (...
Performers: Hielscher, Uta; Rubens, Sibylla

This fifth disc in the Naxos series of the complete Schumann 'Lieder' features one of the key works of the entire 19th century song repertoire,...continue...

Masterworks: Schubert [Box Set]

10 CD / Brilliant Classics Import / 2008-10-21

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, D 485; Symphony no 3 in D major, D 200; Symphony no 9 in C major, D 944 "Great"; Mass in E flat major, D 9...
Performers: Genz, Christoph; Goerne, Matthias; Hoek, Martijn van den; Mehnert, Thomas; Olbertz, Walter; Rubens, Sibylla; Schreier, Peter; Würtz, Klára; Weir, Scot; Winkel, Peter van
Conductors: Goodman, Roy; Rilling, Helmuth;
Ensemble: ; Amati Chamber Ensemble (Maastricht); Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Bach: Dialogue Cantatas Vol 1 / Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 49, "Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen," BWV 49; Cantata no 60, "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" BWV 60; Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166...
Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Rubens, Sibylla; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the ninth volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the world-famous series by Ton Koopman. Four...continue...

Bach: Ascension Cantatas / Koopman, Piau, Zomer, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio"; Cantata no 43, "Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen" BWV 43; Cantata no 128, "Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein" BWV 128; ...
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Henry, Michel; Keavy, Stephen; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

A perfect introduction to Koopman's impressive Complete Cantata Cycle as well as a splendid sixth volume in the small series of single CD compilations from...continue...

Schubert - Romantic Poets, Vol 3 / Rubens, Eisenlohr

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-04-29

Works: Franz Schubert: Scenes (2) from "Lacrimas", D 857/Op. 124; Der Blumenbrief ("Euch Blümlein will ich senden"), song for voice & piano, D. 622; An den Mond in einer Herbstnacht, D 614; Marie, D 65...
Performers: Eisenlohr, Ulrich; Friedrich, Nikolaus; Rubens, Sibylla

Schubert set the poetry of over 115 writers to music. He selected poems from classical Greece, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, from eighteenth-century German...continue...

Betrachte, mein Seele, Thomas Quastoff

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2007-11-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons; The Creation, H...
Performers: Kettmann, Jorg; Lorenz, Andreas; Maass, Stefan; Muhlbach, Bernhard; Quasthoff, Thomas; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmutzler, Mathias; Scobel, Ulrike
Conductors: Weigle, Sebastian

BBC Music Magazine
... there's much to enjoy in Quasthoff's jaunty ploughman's song from Haydn's The Seasons, his majestic invocation to 'Herr Gott Abrahams' from Mendelssohn's...continue...

Humperdinck: Complete Songs / Rubens, Müller, Weller, et al

2 CD / Oehms / 2007-10-30

Works: Engelbert Humperdinck: Die Lerche ("Kleine Lerche, du steigst singend"), for voice & piano; Liebesorakel ("Ob ich den Blumen trauen soll?"), for voice & piano; Die Lerche ("Lerchelein, lieb und klein...
Performers: Bauer, Thomas E.; Chou, Chia; Hielscher, Uta; Müller, Christine; Rubens, Sibylla; Weller, Andreas

Mahler: Symphony No 2 / Norrington, Rubens, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Hanssler Classic / 2007-05-14

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"
Performers: Rubens, Sibylla; Vermillion, Iris
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

In this live concert performance, Roger Norrington performs Mahler using his "Pure Tone" technique, exhaustively researched to insure complete authenticity to Mahler's intentions...continue...

Schumann: Album of Songs for the Young, etc / Rubens, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-02-27

Works: Robert Schumann: Lieder Album für die Jugend, Op. 79; Lieder und Gesänge I (5), songs for voice & piano, Op. 27
Performers: Bauer, Thomas E.; Hielscher, Uta; Irányi, Stefanie; Rubens, Sibylla

"The collection is brimful with attractive songs, melodically appealing, that should be heard more often, at least when sung as on this disc: simply, naturally...continue...

Mozart: Requiem / Thielemann, et al

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2006-11-21

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626
Performers: Braun, Lioba; Davislim, Steve; Rubens, Sibylla; Winklhofer, Friedemann; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus

"Maestro Thielemann presides over one of the most exciting, emotionally committed Mozart recordings to have appeared in quite some time. It is a grand performance,...continue...

Consider, My Soul - Thomas Quasthoff

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2006-09-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons; The Creation, H...
Performers: Kettmann, Jorg; Lorenz, Andreas; Maass, Stefan; Muhlbach, Bernhard; Quasthoff, Thomas; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmutzler, Markus; Scobel, Ulrike
Conductors: Weigle, Sebastian
Ensemble: Dresden State Opera Orchestra

Thomas Quasthoff follows his internationally acclaimed and Grammy winning 'Bach Cantatas' recording with an atmospheric program of sacred arias, including selections from oratorios by Bach,...continue...

Bach: Christmas Oratorio Highlights / Rilling, Gächinger

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2006-08-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]; Ullmann, Marcus
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

A wonderful CD to celebrate the Christmas season! Nominated for a Grammy in 2000 (for Best Choral Recording), Helmuth Rilling's recording of Bach's festive Christmas...continue...

Bach: Complete Cantatas Vol 12 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 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...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 11 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-05-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 127, "Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott" BWV 127; Cantata no 5, "Wo soll ich fliehen hin" BWV 5; Cantata no 94, "Was frag ich nach der Welt," BWV 94; Cantata n...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the latest volume in the acclaimed re-packaging of the complete Bach Cantata series on Challenge Classics. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979...continue...

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Schuldt-Jensen, Leipzig CO, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-03-21

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Karasiak, Andreas; MacLeod, Stephan; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Gewandhaus Chamber Chorus

"Rubens has a clean, sweet-sounding soprano and tenor Karasiak is pleasant to listen to... this performance gave me a pleasant pair of hours thanks to...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 9 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-01-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 38, "Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir," BWV 38; Cantata no 154, "Mein liebster Jesus ist verloren" BWV 154; Cantata no 138, "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz?"...
Performers: Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Stam, Caroline
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The ninth volume of this complete recording of Bach's cantatas continues the series of cantatas from the first Leipzig cycle. With these cantatas, Bach provided...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 19 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-10-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 129, "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott" BWV 129; Cantata no 159, "Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem" BWV 159; Cantata no 174, "Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganz...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Petersen, Marlis; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Stam, Caroline; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

The cantatas of volume 19 can be divided into three groups. Four works belong to the third Leipzig series, lasting from 1725 to 1727. Five...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 18 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-09-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 55, "Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht," BWV 55; Cantata no 47, "Wer sich selbst erhöhet," BWV 47 (BC A141); Cantata no 157, "Ich lasse dich nicht, du seg...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive...continue...

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Bernius, Rubens

1 CD / Carus / 2005-08-01

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, in E major Op. 21; A Midsummer Night's Dream
Performers: Claudia Schubert; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Bernius, Frieder
Ensemble: Stuttgart Baroque Ensemble; Stuttgart Chamber Choir Women

Bach: Motets / René Jacobs, RIAS Kammerchor

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-07-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bi...
Performers: Kiehr, Maria Cristina [Soprano Vocal]; Kooy, Peter [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Rubens, Sibylla; Türk, Gerd

"...a dazzling recording of the standard six Bach motets that for me raises the bar a notch higher. The hand of Jacobs is evident in...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 17 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-03-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Cantata no 32 "Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen" BWV 32; Cantata no 58, "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" BWV 58; Canta...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"Ton Koopman once again seems to be able to express the whole range of Bach's sacred music from spiritual exaltation to religious terror, from giddiest...continue...

J.S. Bach: Christmas Cantatas / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-11-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 133, "Ich freue mich in dir" BWV 133; Cantata no 91, "Gelobet seist su, Jesu Christ," BWV 91; Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63; Cantata no 34, "O ewiges Feuer...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Holton, Ruth; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Ma...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble

"The overwhelming joy of this set is in the vividly expressive, dynamic choral singing-enhanced by unfailingly lively, articulate, invigorating orchestral playing." -ClassicsToday...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 16 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-10-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 27, "Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende" BWV 27; Cantata no 16, "Herr Gott, dich loben wir" BWV 16; Cantata no 170, "Vergn&uum...
Performers: Agnew, Paul; Bartosz, Bogna; Gilchrist, James; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"The strengths of Koopman's Bach, as ever, lie in effervescent energy and dynamic projection, notably encapsulated in the choral work which is always beautifully balanced...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 5 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

4 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-09-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 207a, "Auf, schmetternde Töne" BWV 207a; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantata no 206, "Schleicht spielende...
Performers: Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Bach: Cantatas Vol 15 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-05-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 110, "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110; Cantata no 146, "Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal," BWV 146 (BC A70); Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr z...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; York, Deborah; Zomer, Johann...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas from Ton Koopman and The Amsterdam Baroque, has been rescued by Challenge Classics. The cantatas in this 15th...continue...

Faszination Muzik - Lieder Recital / Rubens, Gage

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2003-09-15

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Das Veilchen, K 476; Die Verschweigung, K 518; Un moto di gioia, K 579; An Chloë, K 524; Abendempfindung, K 523; Als Luise die Briefe, K 520; An die Einsamkeit, K 391 (3...
Performers: Rubens, Sibylla

This is a unique program not duplicated elsewhere. This CD was a 'Gramophone' Editor's Choice in February 2004....continue...

Lecture Concerts - Bach: Cantatas / Helmuth Rilling, et al

4 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2003-05-28

Works: Spoken Word: Introduction to Bach's Cantata BWV 79, Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild (God the Lord Is Sun and Sh; Introduction to Bach's Cantata BWV 110, Unser Mund sei voll Lachens (Make our mouth ...
Performers: Brown, Donna; Genz, Christoph; Marquardt, Markus; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]; Selig, Franz-Josef; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]; Volle, Michael
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Bach: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, etc / Rilling, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-10-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbüchlein; Als der gütige Gott, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 264 (BC F13); Work(s); Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist, sacred song for voice & continuo (Sc...
Performers: Behringer, Michael; Gnann, Gerhard; Gross, Michael; Locher, Albert Michael; Rubens, Sibylla; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]; Taylor, James [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Stuttgart Bach Collegium

Mozart: David, König in Jerusalem / Hager, Rubens, et al

2 CD / Orfeo / 2002-09-23

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: David, König in Jerusalem, oratorio (constructed by Richard Bletschacher)
Performers: Browner, Alison; Chum, Johannes; Elsner, Christian [Vocals]; Ganz, Bruno; Rubens, Sibylla; Selig, Franz-Josef; Widmer, Oliver
Conductors: Hager, Leopold
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus

Trio - Mendelssohn: Complete Symphonies / Ashkenazy, et al

3 CD / Decca Import / 2002-06-11

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 11; Symphony no 5 in D major, Op. 107 "Reformation"; Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 52 "Lobgesang"; Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; S...
Performers: Banse, Juliane; Cole, Vinson; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

"Ashkenazy conducts the former Radio Symphony Orchestra in fresh, finely molded readings of both symphonies... Ashkenazy phrases affectionately, with very gentle pianissimos. He brings out...continue...

Aus der Notenbibliothek von J.S. Bach

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2002-05-15

Works: Tomaso Albinoni: Concerto, for 2 violins, 2 violas, cello & continuo no 2 in E minor, Op. 2/4 (T. 2/4); Francesco Bartolomeo Conti: Languet anima mea, cantata for voice, 2 oboes & strings; Pietro Ant...
Performers: Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Hengelbrock, Thomas
Ensemble: Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble

Bach: St John Passion / Herreweghe, Scholl, Rubens, et al

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2002-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers: Kempenaers, Cecile; Noack, Sebastian; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Rubens, Sibylla; Volle, Michael; Worner, Dominik
Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe
Ensemble: Ghent Collegium Vocale

"...In his new release of the St. John Passion Herreweghe, by contrast with his earlier recording, has opted for Bach's 1725 Leipzig version in which...continue...

Bach: Complete Cantatas Vol 12 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Erato / 2001-01-01

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

"Each of the vocal soloists turns in absolutely splended performances in every one of their appearances in these 11 cantatas. The 20-voice Amsterdam Baroque Choir,...continue...

Edition Bachakademie Vol 76 - Christmas Oratorio / Rilling

3 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2000-06-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Danz, Ingeborg; Müller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla; Taylor, James [tenor]; Ullmann, Marcus
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart; Stuttgart Bach Collegium

"Right at the start of the opening chorus, the heaven-storming timpani, joyous brass licks, and scampering sixteenth notes from the strings promise, and indeed deliver,...continue...