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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Jochen Kowalski sings Arias
Agricola, J F: | Del terreno, nel centro profondo (from Achille in Sciro) | Bach, J S: | Cantata BWV35 'Geist und Seele wird verwirret': 1. 'Geist und Seele wird verwirret' Cantata BWV169 'Gott soll allein mein Herze haben': Stirb in mir, Welt Cantata BWV35 'Geist und Seele wird verwirret': 3. Gott hat alles wohlgemacht | Graun, C H: | Sulle sponde del torbido lete (from Artaserse) | Handel: | L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Komm, edle Gottin, hehr und weise L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Lasst auch die Trauermuse nun L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Birg mich vor dem hellen Schein | Hasse, J A: | Tardi s'avvedde d'un tradimento (from La Clemenza di Tito) | Pergolesi: | Stabat Mater: Eja, mater, fons amoris Stabat Mater: Fac, ut portem Christi mortem Salve Regina in F minor: Salve Regina et Jesum benedictum | Telemann: | Lieto suono di trombe guerrierre (from Flavius Bertaridus, König der Longobarden) |
Jochen Kowalski is one of the most charismatic and successful male altos of our time and has built up an unusually and wide-ranging and extensive repertoire. It is the dramatic quality of his voice which makes it special. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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"Harnoncourt is fortunate both in his firm-toned chorus… and in his experienced instrumental group … this recording merits a sincere welcome.“ Gramophone “Harnoncourt treats this, the most operatic of Handel's oratorios, with considerable drama - including some eccentric tempos.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2009 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Jochen Kowalski, Michael Rabsilber, Franz Kapellmann & Venceslava Hruba Freiburger Orchester der Komische Oper Berlin & Rundfunkchor Berlin, Rolf Reuter This work is a pastoral ode based on the poetry of John Milton and was premiered in 1740 at the Royal Theatre of Lincoln’s Inn Fields. This complete recording is in German. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Vivaldi: Great Sacred Works
Raphael Alpermann (organ), John Constable (organ), Jochen Kowalski (counter-tenor), Nico van der Meel (tenor) Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, Vittorio Negri One could be forgiven for being more surprised that sacred music does not account for a more substantial proportion of Vivaldi's life's work, especially in view of his having been ordained a priest. The music on this disc, however, presents the 'other' side of Vivaldi, which in recent years has been gaining increasing popularity thanks to the efforts of such singers as Andreas Scholl. Philips made a pioneering set of a range of Vivaldi's sacred music and from it is culled music on this disc – uplifting and energising. | | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Live recording of the world premiere
Recorded on 19th February 2010 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Classical Music and Cold WarMusicians in the GDR
A film by THOMAS ZINTL In 1945, after the war had ended, the world split into East and West in political terms. The frontier between the two blocs cut straight through Germany and quickly became a dividing line between contrasting cultural systems. In the Soviet occupation zone, major opera houses and concert halls rose again from the ruins and long-established orchestras and choirs were revived. Once the GDR had been founded, the Socialist Unity Party took over responsibility for cultural affairs and quickly developed the idea of a nation of culture-loving working people in deliberate contrast to their portrayal of „Americanized, western capitalists softened by endless consumption“. Together with sport, classical music was used to advertise the merits of the GDR. Like all other areas of art it was instrumentalized for ideological purposes, and its protagonists - provided they displayed the necessary talent and were not regarded with suspicion by the state security service - often enjoyed extraordinary privileges. This combination of art and dictatorship created an environment in which music-making of world quality was able to flourish. Through case studies of individuals who lived under the system, the documentary explores the fates of both the privileged and the non-privileged, and delivers insight into the influence of the political system on artistic life. The film includes interviews with contemporary witnesses both from GDR and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Sound Format: PCM Stereo Picture Format: 16:9 DVD Format: DVD 5, NTSC Audio Language: DE Subtitles: IT, GB, FR, ES, JP Running Time: 52 mins FSK: 0 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Handel: Opera Arias, Sacred Arias & Italian Cantatas
This artist was originally described as a countertenor, but emancipated himself as an altus, characterized by a higher level of vibrato. His singing technique provides us with a realistic picture of what once enthused half of Europe, the castrato. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | The Golden 20s
Werner Brock (piano), Paul Kuhn (piano), Hermann Prey (bass-baritone), Daniel Morgenroth (baritone), Jochen Kowalski (counter-tenor), Marina Edelhagen (soprano), Werner Brock (vocals) Collner Cafehaus Ensemble, Cologne Salon Orchestra | |
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“Handelian grandeur shines out from the opening overture…[the] fine team of singers … is allowed full expressiveness” Penguin Guide | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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| |  | Pergolesi: Stabat Mater & Salve Regina
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