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| |  | Special Christmas Edition
This edition of the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Bernard Foccroulle was recorded between 1982 and 1997 on a series of splendid historical instruments and provides a clear picture of Bach's development as a composer of instrumental music. This complete edition also contains works attributed to Bach as well as a recording of the Chorale Fantasia Wo Gott der Herr BWV1128 that was only rediscovered in 2008. “Foccroulle plays with great musicianship and a real joy in this wonderful music, and the match between music and instruments gives a glimpse into Bach’s actual sound world.” Choir & Organ, March/April 2010 ***** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Prelude and FugueBernd Glemser plays Bach and Shostakovich
Bach, J S: | Prelude & Fugue Book 1 No. 15 in G major, BWV860 Prelude & Fugue Book 2 No. 18, BWV887 Prelude & Fugue Book 1 No. 13 in F sharp major, BWV858 Prelude & Fugue Book 1 No. 8 in E flat minor, BWV853 Prelude & Fugue Book 2 No. 22 B flat Minor, BWV891 | Shostakovich: | Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 4 in E minor Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 14 in E flat minor Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 15 in D flat major Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 17 in A flat major |
Shostakovich composed his 24 Preludes and Fugues specifically for the Bach anniversary in Leipzig and the two composers were paired on recordings from very early on. In this project, Glemser wanted to connect the two composers much more intimately and not “musicologically”. It was more important to establish a sound dramaturgic sequence – to find corresponding moods. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach - AllegroOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack
Cyprien Katsaris is the soloist in this soundtrack of the Danish film Allegro. All the music is by Bach and includes excerpts from concertos as well as The Well-tempered clavier Book 1 and the Inventions. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Carols by Candlelight
anon.: | Ninna nanna di Gesù bambino (arr. Grayston Ives) | Bach, J S: | Chorale Prelude BWV659 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' Chorale Prelude BWV662 'Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr' | Britten: | A Hymn to the Virgin | Buxtehude: | Fantasia on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern', BuxWV223 | Byrd: | An earthly tree | Gardner, John: | Tomorrow shall be my dancing day | Gregorian Chant: | Creator alme siderum | Guerrero: | Pastores loquebantur | Ives, G: | Sweet was the song | Mathias: | Sir Christèmas | Mendelssohn: | Hark! the herald angels sing | Palestrina: | I look from afar Rorate coeli | Reger: | Mariä Wiegenlied, Op. 76 No. 52 | Stainer: | How beautiful upon the mountains | trad.: | O come, o come, Emmanuel In Dulci Jubilo (arr. Pearsall) Of the Father's heart begotten | Vaughan Williams: | The truth sent from above The blessed Son of God | Warlock: | Benedicamus Domino | Wood, C: | View me, Lord |
Bill Ives leads the famed Choir of Magdalen College Choir in this selection of choral favorites for Advent and Christmas.The music on this recording ranges from quiet reflection and anticipation to the excitement and celebration of the birth of Jesus and the coming of the Wise Men. Magdalen College is one of the oldest choral foundations in England, with an unbroken tradition stretching back to 1480.The Choir retains much the same shape as it had in the 15th-century, with 16 boy Choristers (educated at Magdalen College School) and 12 adult Academical Clerks (undergraduates of the College). “Magdalen College's recital makes an attractive alternative to the annual broadcast from King's...Director Bill Ives has a good ear for contrasts” The Independent on Sunday, 20th December 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Lessons: Genesis 3: God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life serpent’s head. Genesis 22: God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. Isaiah 9: The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour. Isaiah 11: The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown. Luke 1: The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. Luke 2: St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Luke 2: The shepherds go to the manger. Matthew 2: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. John 1: St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
The 2008 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, recorded live by BBC Radio 3 in "the magnificent recording studio that is King’s College Chapel.” The service marked the 80th anniversary of its first BBC broadcast and the start of a year-long celebration of the 800th anniversary of Cambridge University. “…what's specially striking is the intimacy of these performances, the choir under Stephen Cleobury excelling in the difficult art of dynamic restraint and truly gentle singing. Vaughan Williams's 'Wither's Rocking Hymn' is a fine example, and includes some lovely solos.” BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2009 ***** “Judith Weir’s thrilling Illuminare Jerusalem is the most welcome novelty here, virtuosically sung.” Sunday Times, 20th December 2009 *** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Great Cathedral Organs of England Volume 2
Allan Wicks (organ of Canterbury Cathedral, 1975), Francis Jackson (organ of York Minster, 1974), Noel Rawsthorne (organ of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, 1976), Christopher Dearnley (organ of St Paul's Cathedral, 1974), Noel Rawsthorne (organ of Coventry Cathedral, 1985), Barry Rose (organ of Guildford Cathedral, 1974), Timothy Farrell (organ of Westminster Abbey, 1974) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Best of Thomas Quasthoff
Bach, J S: | St John Passion, BWV245: Eilt, ihr angefochten Seelen St John Passion, BWV245: Betrachte, meine Seele St John Passion, BWV245: Mein teurer Heiland, lass dich fragen | Mozart: | Pa-pa-pa-pa-Papagena (from Die Zauberflöte) with Montserrat Caballe (soprano) Mentre ti lascio, K513 Deh! vieni alla finestra (from Don Giovanni) Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni) Der Vogelfänger bin ich, ja (from Die Zauberflöte) Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen (from Die Zauberflöte) In diesen heil'gen Hallen (from Die Zauberflöte) | Schubert: | Erlkönig, D328 Prometheus, D674 (Goethe) Der Lindenbaum (No. 5 from Winterreise, D911) Der Leiermann (No. 24 from Winterreise, D911) Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) | Schumann: | Waldesgesprach (No. 3 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Im wunderschönen Monat Mai (No. 1 from Dichterliebe, Op. 48) Allnächtlich im Traume (No. 14 from Dichterliebe, Op. 48) Belsazar, Op. 57 |
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| |  | Daniel Hope - AirA baroque journey
anon.: | Greensleeves to a Ground arr.: Olivier Fourés | Bach, J S: | Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: Air ('Air on a G String') | Falconieri: | Ciaccona La suave melodia Passacalle à 3 | Geminiani: | Concerto grosso after Corelli, No. 5 in G minor arr. of Arcangelo Corelli's Sonata for Violin and Basso continuo, op. 5 no. 5 | Handel: | Sarabande from Suite in D minor, HWV437 arr.: Olivier Fourés | Leclair, J-M: | Tambourin | Marini, B: | Passacaglia à 4, Op. 22 | Matteis the elder: | Diverse Bizzarie Sopra La Vecchia Sarabanda O Pur Ciaconna Ground after the Scotch Humour | Ortiz, D: | Ricercata segunda | Pachelbel: | Canon & Gigue | Telemann: | Concerto TWV 51:a1 in A minor for violin (or oboe), strings & b.c. | Valente, A: | Gaillarda Napolitana | Westhoff: | Imitazione delle campane (from Sonate a Violino Solo, Sonata III La guerra così nominato di sua maesta (from Sonata in A major "La Guerra") Imitazione del liuto (from Sonate a Violino solo, Sonata II) |
Air sets out to trace a baroque journey. It is the story of four unique composers, three of whom were virtuoso violinists - Falconiero, Matteis and Geminiani from Italy, and Westhoff from Germany. They wandered throughout Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries in search of musical inspiration and cross-pollination, and their music and art of performance intrigued and delighted kings, contemporaries and audiences alike This album shows how diverse the music of the baroque era was. Air blends the simplest and at times most primitive forms of dance music with the most sophisticated and revolutionary compositions of the day, culminating in a work by Bach - the great master, whose title is Hope’s inspiration for this collection, that also includes hits like Pachelbel’s Canon or Handel’s Sarabande Daniel Hope, who developed the concept of this album throughout the last months, will be an excellent and charismatic spokesperson for this exciting project. “In all, here's a striking demonstration of the sheer variety and invention of Baroque violin composers… Although by no means 'period' performances… they are admirably stylish. Hope uses vibrato as a colour and there are some delightful hues in the five continuo options, plucked and keyed.” BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2009 **** “…this is an exciting disc with a heady, pied-piper power over the listener that comes from realising that the bright sense of discovery once felt by these composers is being experienced just as much by their modern-day interpreters.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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