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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Le salon de musique de Marie-Antoinette
Sandrine Chatron (harp), Stéphanie Paulet (violin), Isabelle Poulenard (soprano), Jean-Francois Lombard (tenor) & Amélie Michel (flute) Internationally-acclaimed harpist, Sandrine Chatron, playing the beautiful 18th century harp by Sébastien Érard, takes us on a musical journey that recreates the intimate atmosphere of a musical salon at the time of Marie-Antoinette. In this third recording in the Cité de la Musique series, Sandrine Chatron plays the very rare and 18th-century harp by Sébastien Érard. The programme recreates the intimate atmosphere of a musical salon at the time of Queen Marie-Antoinette. It includes works by Gluck, Mozart and Gossec, as well as world premiere recordings of compositions by Dauvergne, Saint-George and Krumpholtz. The music selected illustrates the diversity of repertory linked with the figure of Queen Marie-Antoinette, a music-lover, performer, inspiration, or patron of the arts. She helped several composers in their careers, including Gluck, her teacher, and Grétry, both of whom are found on this recording with other composers from the time of Marie-Antoinette. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Tibère Raffalli, Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Michel Trempont, Bernard Pisani, Jean-Luc Viala, François Le Roux, Thierry Dran, René Schirrer, Christian Jean, Jacques Loreau, Michel Fockenoy, Pierre-Yves Le Maigat, Francis Dudziak, Michel Demonfoux, Ghislaine Raphanel, Valérie Millot, Elizabeth Vidal, Gaële Le Roi, Brigitte Desnoues, Isabelle Eschenbrenner, Judith Becle, Consuelo Caroli, Fabien Pothier, Philippe Dusigne, Michel Pastor, Jean-Marc Brun, Alexandre Laiter, Alain Maratrat & Philippe Dusigne Chœur & Orchestre de l’Opéra de Lyon, John Eliot Gardiner “Best known in the Anglo-Saxon world as godfather to The Pirates of Penzance, there is still much to be said for Les Brigands. And John Eliot Gardiner says it all with his customary conviction in this 1988 recording of the three-Act version.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2009 **** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Recorded live at the Römersteinbruch St. Margarethen, 11 July 2008
Kristiane Kaiser, Magdalena Anna Hofmann, Stefanie Kopinits, Jean-François Borras, Georg Tichy, Michael Kurz, Daniel Ohlenschläger, Dieter Kschwendt-Michel, Alessandro Teliga, Ladislav Hallon, Eugen Gaal & Attila Galács Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Ernst Märzendorfer Booklet Notes: English, German, French Subtitles: Italian, English, German The Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria is one of Europe's most important open-air festivals: more than 100.000 people have seen La Traviata this year. Set on Europe's largest natural stage in a quarry classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, with a highly acclaimed stage design and interpretation. One of the most popular works in the history of opera. Kristiane Kaiser and Jean François Borras in the lead roles bring the gripping plot to life and enact the drama with great vocal skill. The luxurious production includes a ballet, fireworks and the replica of an entire theatre on stage. Directed by renowned film directors, this DVD brings a beautiful summer night at the opera into your home. "…a spectacle filled with splendour and luxury" Krone “The production from St Margarthen in South Austria… has its own attractions. These lie principally in the spectacle, on stage and off. The party scenes are rich in life and colour, and as parties both may be said to swing. But the real scene-stealer is the scenery itself, the extraordinary Baroque façade which opens up on a stage ablaze with candle-light, and all against the background of the evening and night sky eventually to be brightened with a show of fireworks scarcely to be matched west of Beijing.” Gramophone Magazine, April 2009 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Agnès Mellon / Isabelle Poulenard / Alain Aubin / Charles Brett / John Elwes / Michel Laplénie / Philippe Cantor / Jean-François Gardeil Jean Bridier Vocal Ensemble,
Calais North Regional Choir,
Françoise Herr Vocal Ensemble,
Gabrieli Choir,
La Grande Ecurie et La Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Jean-François Heisser, Marie-Josèphe Jude (pianos), Florent Jodelet, Michel Cerutti (percussions) | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | J.S. Bach - Highlights for Trumpet and Organ
Jean François Michel (trumpet) & Klemens Schnorr (organ) "The sound is excellent." (Fanfare) | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Jean François Michel (trumpet) & Klemens Schnorr (organ) | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Jean François Michel (trumpet), Klemens Schnorr (organ), Erich Rinner (trumpet), Uwe Komischke (trumpet) & Edgar Guggeis (timpani) | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Guy de Mey, Guillemette Laurens, Agnès Mellon, Jean-François Gardeil, Jacques Bona, Bernard Deletré, Isabelle Desrochers, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt,Véronique Gens, Michel Laplénie, Stephan Maciejewski, Gilles Ragon, Noémi Rime, Françoise Semellaz, Arlette Steyer & Monique Zanetti Les Arts Florissants, William Christie A glorification of Louis XIV, Atys was such a success in 1676 that it became "the opera of the Sun King".Three centuries later its unforgettable revival directed by Jean-Marie Villégier toured the world in a record 80 performances. Conductor and harpsichordist William Christie has been conducting the first production of Purcell's Fairy Queen, at Glyndebourne Festival and returns to the Barbican this Autumn as part of the Great Performers Series with his acclaimed period instrument ensemble Les Arts Florissants to celebrate the music of the Baroque. “The stateliest of Lully's operas, Atys is given an exceptionally handsome performance here. When it first appeared in 1987 this was a landmark recording. It remains a performance to treasure.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Fauré - Complete Chamber Music
Fauré: | Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 Élégie in C minor, Op. 24 Sérénade, Op. 98 Papillon, Op. 77 Cello Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 109 String Quartet in E minor, Op. 121 Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor Op. 15 Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89 Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120 Berceuse, Op. 16 Andante in B flat for Violin and Piano Op. 75 Morceau de concours Romance in B flat major for violin & piano, Op. 28 Fantaisie for flute & orchestra (or flute & piano), Op. 79 Dolly Suite, Op. 56 Intermède symphonique Souvenirs de Bayreuth Allegro symphonique Violin Sonata No. 2 in E minor, Op. 108 Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 117 Piano Quintet No. 2 in C minor Op. 115 Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45 |
Pierre Barbizet, Jean-Philippe Collard, Samson François, Eric Heidsieck, Bruno Rigutto, Augustin Dumay, Christian Ferras, Frédéric Lodéon, Paul Tortelier, Michel Debost - Quatuor Bernède & Quatuor Parrenin | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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