Wolff, Konstantin

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi: Septem Verba a Christo / Sophie Karthäuser, Christophe Dumaux, Julian Behr, Konstantin Wolff. René Jacobs

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2013-03-12

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Septem Verba a Christo, for soloists, chorus & orchestra (spurious)
Performers: Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Jacobs, René
Ensemble: Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin

The history of the oratorio Septem verba a Christo in cruce moriente prolata is as shrouded in mystery as its probable creator. The title of...continue...
Recording information: Teldex Studio Berlin (08/2012)....continue...

Holy Night: Choral Music for Advent & Christmas / Vivaldi, Telemann, Haydn, Johannsen, Mendelssohn, et al.

1 CD / Carus / 2011-10-25

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Ihr lieben Christen freut euch nun, BuxWV 51; Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D, RV 589; Georg Philipp Telemann: In deinem Wort und Sakrament, TWVW 1; Johann David Heinichen: Te Deum; ...
Performers: Berndt, Thomas; Berner, Michael; Bourve, Antonia; Giefer, Romano; Gotting, Tobias; Hamann, Jens; Johannsen, Kay; Kovács, Robert; Lunn, Joanne; Mayhaus, Raphaela; Petzold, Martin; Rydén,...
Conductors: Speck, Holger; Kaljuste, Tönu; Johannsen, Kay; Kopp, Peter; Bernius, Frieder; Prinz, Johannes; Lustig, Hans-Joachim; Heger, Robert; Rademann, Hans-Christoph
Ensemble: ; Dresdner Instrumental-Concert; Ensemble 94

The Carus catalog offers the music lover a wide range of Christmas music, from traditional carols to exciting rarities. This compilation represents the beauty &...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...

Frank Martin: Golgotha

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2010-04-13

Works: Frank Martin: Golgotha, oratorio for 5 soloists, chorus, organ & orchestra
Performers: Gauthier, Judith; Thompson, Adrian [Tenor Vocal]; Woerd, Mattijs van de; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Reuss, Daniel

"A long standing wish of mine has come true: I now have the chance to cover a truly outstanding recording of Frank Martin's towering oratorio,Golgotha,...continue...
Recording information: Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn (04/2009)....continue...

William Christie - 30th Anniversay

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-11-17

Works: Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146; Judicium Salomonis, H. 422; Work(s); André Campra: Requiem; Motets (12), Book 2; Exaudiat Te Dominus; Work(s); George Frederick Handel: Serse; Sonata i...
Performers: Allen, Thomas Michael [Tenor Vocal]; Brahim-Djelloul, Amel; Christie, William [Conductor/Harpsichord]; Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Debono, Claire; Foster-Williams, Andrew; Henschel, Dietrich;...
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Les Arts Florissants

Les Arts Florissants, one of the most influential and prolific ensembles in the world of authentic period performance, celebrates 30 years of achievement with this...continue...

Handel: Alexander's Feast, Ode for St Cecilia's Day / Neumann, Kermes, Hartinger, et al

2 Super Audio CD / Carus / 2009-07-14

Works: George Frederick Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75; Ode for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76
Performers: Hartinger, Virgil; Kermes, Simone; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Neumann, Peter;
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum; Cologne Chamber Choir

This CD recording follows the 1739 compilation done by Handel where he coupled a newly composed Ode for St. Cecilia's Day with Alexander's Feast for...continue...

Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition 31 - Sturm und Drang Poets

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

Works: Franz Schubert: Ein altschottische Ballade ("Dein Schwert, wie ist's"), song for voice & piano (two versions), D. 92; In der Mitternacht ("Todesstille deckt das Tal"), song for voice & piano, D. 464;...
Performers: Eisenlohr, Ulrich; Melzer, Caroline; Wolff, Konstantin

Naxos' acclaimed series of Schubert's 'Lieder' continues with a selection of songs including the famous 'Die Forelle' (The Trout), 'Am Tage Aller Seelen' (On All...continue...

Handel: Orlando / Christie/Zurich Opera, Mijanovic, Herzog, Neidhardt [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / Arthaus DVD / 2009-04-28

Works: George Frideric Handel: Orlando, HWV 31
Performers: Clark, Christina; Jankova, Martina; Mijanovic, Marijana; Peetz, Katharina; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Zurich Opera Orchestra

This is a BLU-RAY disc that will not play on a standard DVD player. A standard DVD is available as AHM 101309. After it's premiere...continue...

Handel: Israel in Egypt / Speck, Winter, Wey, Kobow, Flaig, et al

2 Super Audio CD / Carus / 2009-03-10

Works: George Frederick Handel: Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54
Performers: Bourvé, Antonia; Flaig, Markus; Hofmeister, Michael [Countertenor]; Kobow, Jan; Wey, Terry; Winter, Cornelia [Soprano]; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Speck, Holger
Ensemble: Les Favorites

First performed in 1939 at the King's Theatre, 'Israel in Egypt' exceeded all prior oratorios with its abundance of choruses and offered a clear contrast...continue...

Handel: Orlando / Christie/Zurich Opera [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2008-09-30

Works: George Frideric Handel: Orlando, HWV 31
Performers: Clark, Christina; Jankova, Martina; Mijanovic, Marijana; Peetz, Katharina; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Christie, William
Ensemble: Zurich Opera Orchestra

After it's premiere in London in 1733, there were no subsequent productions of Orlando and the work rapidly disappeared into obscurity, not finding its way...continue...
Run Time: 155 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Surround
Subtitles: Italian, En...continue...

Handel: Joshua / Neumann, Gilchrist, Wolff, Poplutz, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2008-09-16

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joshua
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Hyun, Myung-Hee; Poplutz, Georg; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum

Handel himself was at the baton when Joshua was premiered in Covent Garden Theatre in London on March 9th, 1748. One day later the composer...continue...