Johann Sebastian Bach

(1685-1750)

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Bach - Cantatas Volume 40

Bach, J S:

Cantata BWV137 'Lobe den Herrn, den mächtigen König der Ehren'

Cantata BWV168 'Tue Rechnung! Donnerwort'

Cantata BWV79 'Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild'

Cantata BWV164 'Ihr, die ihr euch von Christo nennet'

Yukari Nonoshita (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Makoto Sakurada (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass)

Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki

Although Bach did not compose many cantatas during the year 1725, the four cantatas that he did compose are far from being routine affairs. Lobe den Herren (Praise to the Lord), BWV 137, is a case in point: in it Bach includes the original text of the famous hymn, and also uses the familiar melody in all five movements to a greater or lesser degree. To impose such limitations must have been a challenge to himself as a composer, and the imagination and technical skill with which he fulfilled his task are striking.

“Where Collegium Musicum Japan scores is in the reflective gestures of pieces like Ihr, die jhr euch Christo nennet, with its conceits on the burden of guilt for each individual who passes the distressed traveller.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2008

“…Suzuki's instrumentalists are fast becoming the stars of the series, their obligato playing often in danger of eclipsing the singers whose arias they gild so tellingly. …Robin Blaze exudes radiance in the alto aria of BWV 137 while Peter Kooij is magisterial against the lively instrumental bluster at the beginning of BWV 168.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2008 ****

“With Suzuki you can hear Bach's heart beat” International Record Review

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Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232

Helen Donath, Brigitte Fassbaender, Claes H. Ahnsjö, Roland Hermann & Robert Holl

Sinfonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Eugen Jochum

“Jochum's memorable, dedicated (1980) performance, marked by resilient rhythms, remains among the most completely satisfying versions even today. The choral singing - by far the most important element in this work - is superb and, though the soloists are variably balanced, they make a fine, clear-voiced team.” Penguin Guide, 2010 ***

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Bach - Trauerode Cantata

Bach, J S:

Cantata BWV198 'Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl' (Trauerode)

Cantata BWV78 'Jesu der du meine Seele'

Ingird Schmithusen, Charles Brett, Howard Crook & Peter Kooy

La Chapelle Royale & Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe

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Bach - Sacred Arias & Cantatas

from Mass in B minor, BWV 232
[1] Qui sedes
[2] Agnus Dei

from Johannes-Passion, BWV 245
[3] Von den Stricken
[4] Es ist Vollbracht

from Matthaus-Passion, BWV 244
[5-6] Du lieber Heiland du… Buss’ und Reu’
[7] Erbarme dich
[8-9] Erbarm’es Gott!... Können Tränen

from Cantata „Ich habe genug“, BWV 82a
[10] Ich habe Genug
[11] Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen

from Cantata „Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust“, BWV 170
[12] Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust

from Cantata „Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!“, BWV 208
[13] Schafe können sicher weiden

David Daniels (countertenor), Katharina Spreckelsen (oboe d'amore), Jonathan Manson (viola da gamba), Nadja Zwiener (violin) & Lisa Beznosiuk, Guy Williams (flutes)

The English Concert, Harry Bicket

It has been a several years since David Daniels’ last recital for Virgin Classics – in 2004 the renowned countertenor explored Berlioz’ Les Nuits d’Eté - and his most recent recital of Baroque works, the critically acclaimed Oratorio Arias by Handel, dates back to 2002.

For this new release, Daniels returns to sacred works of the Baroque era with this programme of sacred arias and cantatas by Bach. He lends his beautiful countertenor voice and immense musicianship to this programme of famous cantatas, namely “Ich habe genug”, and arias from Bach’s Mass in B minor and the Saint Matthew’s and Saint John’s Passions. The programme was recorded in London in September 2007.

Accompanying David Daniels, Harry Bicket conducts The English Concert, considered to be one of the finest chamber orchestras for interpretations of Baroque and Classical music. Harry Bicket, the ensemble’s new musical director, is renowned worldwide for his performances of Baroque opera with many of the leading singers of the age, and forthcoming TEC seasons will include exciting collaborations with Sara Mingardo, Jonathan Lemalu, David Daniels, Anna-Caterina Antonacci, Mark Padmore and others.

“Countertenor David Daniels is the most electrifying singer of the present day, with a voice of matchless beauty at the service of the finest musical sensibility.” BBC Music Magazine

“Countertenor David Daniels is a highly sensitive exponent - his voice pliant, ethereal, androgynous; responsive to the subtlest nuances of text and phrase, if occasionally over-indulgent in his use of vibrato for expressive effect.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2008 ****

“David Daniels is the ultimate in theatrical immediacy and a soaring, visceral and open-throated emotionalism.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2008

“What other voice could glide so prayerfully, so cleanly, in the Agnus Dei from the B Minor Mass? As for the lengthy sleep aria from Ich habe genug (a cantata usually assigned to the bass voice), Daniels is the lullaby king, soft and gracious to a nicety. Heavenly stuff, in its way, especially considered moment by moment. The trouble lies more in the singing’s cumulative effect, and the dawning of the CD’s biggest vice: lack of variety. Though Bach can be a majestic musical dramatist, the gear-changes in Daniels’s pick of arias from the Mass, the two Passions and three cantatas are relatively small – subtle gradations of faith, hope and charity. What’s more, there are no chorales or choruses, Bach’s music of the people, to offer a different vocal perspective. Beautiful musicianship is displayed throughout. But the end product remains frustrating: a Bach CD that feels overly lofty and precious, drained of too much blood.” The Times, 22nd August 2008 ***

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The Gustav Leonhardt Edition

anon.:	Daphne Resonet in laudibus A toye
Bach, J C:	Harpsichord Sonata, Op. 5 No. 2 in D major
Bach, J S:	Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord in A minor, BWV1044 Keyboard Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV1053 Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV1054 Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV1055 Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV1056 Concerto for Harpsichord & Two Recorders, BWV1057 Keyboard Concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV1058 Oboe Concerto in D minor, BWV1059 Concerto for Two Keyboards in C minor, BMV1060 Concerto for Two Keyboards in C major, BMV1061 Concerto for Two Keyboards in C minor, BMV1062 Concerto for Three Keyboards in D minor, BWV1063 Concerto for Three Keyboards in C major, BWV1064 Concerto for Four Keyboards in A minor (after Vivaldi), BWV1065 Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue in D minor, BWV903 Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, BWV964 Toccata in G major, BWV916 Lute Suite No. 1 in E minor, BWV996 Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord Nos. 1-6, BWV1014-1019 Prelude in F major, BWV927 Quodlibet, BWV524 Prelude in E major, BWV937 Trio in G minor, BWV929 So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife, BWV515a Prelude in D minor, BWV940 Canon a 2 perpetuus, BWV1075 Canon super fa mi a 7 post tempus misicum, BWV1078 Prelude in D major, BWV925 Gib dich zufrieden, BWV511 Canon a 4 perpetuus, BWV1073 Canone doppio sopr'il soggetto, BWV1077 O Herzensangst, o Bangigkeit, BWV400 Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr, BWV384 Dir, dir Jehovah, will ich singen, BWV452 Prelude in C major, BWV939 Fugue in C major, BWV952 Was betruebst du dich, mein Herze, BWV423 Vergiss mein nicht, BWV505 Chorale Prelude BWV691 'Wer nun den lieben Gott lässt walten' Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo, BWV992 Prelude & Fugue in A minor, BWV895 Suite in F minor, BWV823 Prelude & Fughetta in D minor, BWV899 Prelude & 'Fiddle' Fugue in D minor, BWV539
Biber:	Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa: diversi mode accordata 120.Mensa sonora: seu musica instrumentalis Fidicinium sacro-profanum: Sonatas III, IV, V & VI
Böhm, G:	Suite No. 6 in E flat major Suite No. 8 in F minor Suite No. 9 in F minor
Bull, J:	Fantasia The duchesse of brunswick's toye [most sweet and fayre]
Byrd:	Pavan in D BK52a Pavan in D BK52b Fantasia a 3 in C BK27 Pavan & Galliard à 6 Miserere mei
Caccini, G:	Amarilli mia bella
Couperin, F:	Offertoire sur les grands jeux L'art de toucher le clavecin
Dowland:	Pavan Lachrimae Pavan, P. 15 Can she excuse my wrongs? (First Booke of Songes, 1597)
Farnaby, G:	Fantasia in D Fantasia in D The Old Spagnoletta
Frescobaldi:	Toccata Settima Toccata undecima (1627) Canzon terza Toccata in G major Fantasia sesta sopra doi soggetti Five Gagliardes
Froberger:	Capriccio No. II Fantasia No. 3 Toccata No. 11 (da sonarsi alla levatione) Ricercar II Canzona II Toccata No. 9 Allemande Suite No. 18 Suite No. 12 in C major
Gibbons, O:	Pavan
Grigny:	Cromorne en taille à deux parties
Handel:	Keyboard Suite, HWV 433 in F minor
Kuhnau:	The Biblical Sonatas
Lawes, W:	Suite No. 2 a 5 in F major : fantasia Suite No. 2 a 5 in F major : aire Suite No. 7 in D minor : fantasia Suite No. 7 in D minor : air 'almand' Suite No. 7 in D minor : 'galliard' Suite No. 3 in B-flat major : in nomine
Marini, B:	Balletto secondo a tre & a quattro
Mondonville:	6 Sonatas Op. 3
Morley:	Nancie
Muffat, Georg:	Sonata No. 2 from Armonico Tributo
Poglietti:	Ricercar primi toni
Purcell:	Rejoice in the Lord alway ('The Bell Anthem'), Z49 Blow up the trumpet in Sion, Z10 O God, thou art my god, Z35 Chacony in G minor - for Two Violins, Viola and Bass Z730 O God, thou hast cast us out, Z36 My heart is inditing, Z30 Remember not, O Lord, our offences, Z50 Overture in D minor Z771 Pavan in B flat major, Z750 Ground in D minor, ZD222 Suite in G major, Z 770 Pavan in A minor Z749 Three Parts upon a Ground in D major - Z731 Overture in G minor Z772 Suite No. 6 in D major, Z 667 Pavan for Three Violins and Bass in G minor - Z752 Sefauchi's Farewell, Z656 A New Ground in E minor, Z. T682 4-part Sonnata No. 3 in A minor - Z804 Fantasia No. 7 Fly swift ye hours, Z369 The father brave as e'er was Dane (from Who can from joy refrain?, Z342) Return revolting rebels (from Timon of Athens, Z632)
Rameau:	Nouvelles Suites de Pièces de Clavecin: La Triomphante L'Entretien des muses Menuet Pièces de Clavecin 1724: Les Tourbillons Sarabande La villageoise Pièces de Clavecin en concerts
Reincken:	Choralfantasie “An Wasserflüssen Babylon”
Rosenmüller:	Sonata Settima a 4
Scarlatti, D:	Keyboard Sonata K3 in A minor Keyboard Sonata K52 in D minor Keyboard Sonata K215 in E major Keyboard Sonata K216 in E major
Scheidemann:	Praeambulum in D minor
Scheidt:	Paduan a 4
Schmelzer:	Sacro-Profanus Concentus Musicus: Sonatas VII & IX
Tisdale:	Pavana Chromatica (Mrs. Katherin Tregians Paven)
Tomkins:	A sad Pavan for these distracted times Pavan Of Three Parts Galliard Of Three Parts
Turini:	Sonata

Gustav Leonhardt (harpsichord/organ/bass viol/virginal/narration/director ), Agnes Giebel (soprano), Marie Luise Gilles (alto), Bert van t’Hoff (tenor), Peter Christoph Runge (bass), James Bowman (countertenor), Nigel Rogers (tenor), Max van Egmond (bass), Lars Frydén (violin), Anner Bylsma (cello), Frans Brüggen (flute), Sigiswald Kuijken (violin), Wieland Kuijken (viola da gamba) & Veronika Hampe (alto viol)

The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Brüggen-Consort & Leonhardt-Consort, Gustav Leonhardt

“Gustav Leonhardt's patrician demeanour and Calvinistic refusal to indulge his ego run contrary to the common trend for keyboard players to emulate performing seals. And yet he has the power to transfix an audience, as he did throughout his Wigmore Hall recital, without the need for gratuitous showmanship or wild musical gestures. Austerity and sobriety are the names of his particular performing game, tempered by a compelling mix of passion and commitment to the broad repertoire within his command.” Andrew Stewart, The Independent, 10th January 1996

“Among the scholar-performers who have sparked and led the early music revival, surely none has played a greater part and exerted a more benificent influence on younger musicians and the public than Gustav Leonhardt. Harpsichordist, organist, conductor, teacher, musicologist and editor are all roles in which he has distinguished himself.” Howard Schott, The Musical Times, October 1992

Warner Classics Das Alte Werk - 2564696144

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Adagios

Albinoni, Bach & Beethoven

Disc 1 – Albinoni (71.49)

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni / Giazotto : Adagio in G minor

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in B flat major Op.10 No.1 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in G minor Op.10 No.2 : II Andante

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Oboe Concerto in D minor Op.9 No.2 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in C major Op.10 No.3 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in G major Op.10 No.4 : III Allegro

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Concerto for 2 Oboes in F major Op.9 No.3 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in A major Op.10 No.5 : II Andante

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in D major Op.10 No.6 : II Andante

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Oboe Concerto in C major Op.9 No.5 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in F major Op.10 No.7 : II Andante

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in G minor Op.10 No.8 : II Largo

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Concerto for 2 Oboes in G major Op.9 No.6 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in C major Op.10 No.9 : II Larghetto

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in B flat major Op.9 No.1 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in F major Op.10 No.10 : II Larghetto

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in F major Op.9 No.10 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in C major Op.10 No.11 : II Larghetto

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Oboe Concerto in B flat major Op.9 No.11 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Violin Concerto in B flat major Op.10 No.12 : II Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Symphony in G minor : Larghetto

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Symphony in C major : Adagio

Claudio Scimone - Albinoni : Symphony in G major : Andante

Disc 2 – Bach (57.34)

Jean-François Paillard - Suite n°3 en ré majeur BWV 1068 : Air

Jean-Pierre Rampal and Robert Veyron-Lacroix - Flute sonata BWV 1031 in E flat major : Sicilienne

Ton Koopman, Monica Huggett and Alison Bury - Concerto BWV1043 pour 2 violons in d moll : Largo ma non tanto

Michel Corboz and orchestre de chambre de Lausanne - Mattäus Passion BWV 244, Seconda Parte : Choral : "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden"

Ton Koopman - Bach, JS : Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major BWV1046 : II Adagio

Cyprien Katsaris and Liszt chamber orchestra - Piano Concerto n°1 in D minor BWV 1052 : Adagio

Michel Corboz - Bach, JS : Magnificat BWV243 : X Suscepit [Choir]

Marie-Claire Alain - Sonate en trio n° 2 en Ut mineur BWV 526 : Largo

Lars Frydén and Gustav Leonhardt - Adagio - Sonata IV in C minor BWV 1017

Jörg Baumann - Cello Suite No 1 In G Major BWV 1007 : Prélude

Jean-Pierre Rampal, Robert Veyron-Lacroix and Jordi Savall - Flute sonata BWV 1033 in C major :Adagio

Ton Koopman - Bach, JS : Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G major BWV1049 : II Andante

Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra - Concerto BWV 1042 for violin in E Dur : Adagio

Michel Corboz - Bach, JS : Mass in B minor BWV232 : VIII Qui tollis peccata mundi

Disc 3 – Bach (56.54)

Cyprien Katsaris and Liszt chamber orchestra - Piano Concerto n°5 in F minor BWV 1056 : Largo

Marielle Nordmann - Präludium BWV 846 in C-Dur

Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra - Concerto BWV1041 pour violon in A minor : Andante

Ton Koopman - Bach, JS : Brandenburg Concerto No.6 in B flat major BWV1051 : II Adagio, ma non tanto

Michel Corboz and orchestre de chambre de Lausanne - Johannes Passion BWV 245 : Choeur "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine"

Lars Frydén and Gustav Leonhardt - Adagio - Sonata V in F minor BWV 1018

Jean-Pierre Rampal, Robert Veyron-Lacroix and Jordi Savall - 2 flutes sonata BWV 1039 in G major : Adagio

Jean-Pierre Rampal, Robert Veyron-Lacroix and Jordi Savall - 2 flutes sonata BWV 1039 in G major : Adagio e piano

Ton Koopman - Bach, JS : Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major BWV1047 : II Andante

Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Concentus musicus Wien - Bach JS : Cantata BWV 208 [Jagdkantate] "Was mir behagt" : IX "Schafe können sicher weiden" [Pales]

Jean-Pierre Rampal and Robert Veyron-Lacroix - Flute sonata BWV 1030 in B minor : Largo e dolce

Michel Corboz and Ensemble vocal et instrumental de Lausanne - Mattäus Passion BWV 244, Seconda Parte : Aria: Alto.

Raymond Leppard & Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Bach, JS / Arr Duarte : Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben' BWV147: X "Jesu bleibet meine Freude" [Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring]

Disc 4 – Beethoven (78.52)

Maria-Joao Pires - Beethoven : Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2, 'Moonlight' : I Adagio sostenuto

Daniel Barenboim - Beethoven : Symphony No.9 in D minor Op.125, 'Choral' : III Adagio e cantabile - Andante moderato

Thomas Zehetmair - Beethoven : Violin Sonata No.5 in F major Op.24, 'Spring' : II Adagio molto espressivo

Theodor Guschlbauer - Beethoven : Symphony No.6 in F major Op.68, 'Pastoral' : II Andante molto mosso

Michel Corboz - Beethoven : Mass in C major Op.86 : I Kyrie

Trio Fontenay - Beethoven : Piano Trio No.4 in B flat major Op.11, 'Street Song' : II Adagio

Berlin Soloists - Beethoven : Septet in E flat major Op.20 : II Adagio cantabile

Thomas Zehetmair - Beethoven : Romance No.2 in F major Op.50

Till Fellner - Beethoven : Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 : II Largo

Disc 5 – Beethoven (70..22)

Stefan Vladar - Beethoven : Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major Op.73, 'Emperor' : II Adagio un poco mosso

Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Chamber Orchestra of Europe - Beethoven : Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus [The Creatures of Prometheus] Op.43 : V Adagio - Andante quasi allegretto

Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Chamber Orchestra of Europe - Beethoven : Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 : II Larghetto

Jean-Bernard Pommier - Beethoven : Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor Op.13, 'Pathétique' : II Adagio cantabile

Joseph Keilberth - Beethoven : Symphony No.7 in A major Op.92 : II Allegretto

Till Fellner - Beethoven : Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat major Op.19 : II Adagio

Armin Jordan - Beethoven : Triple Concerto in C major Op.56 : II Largo

Janos Starker - Beethoven : Cello Sonata No.3 in A major Op.69 : II Adagio cantabile

Joseph Keilberth - Beethoven : Symphony No.3 in E flat major Op.55, 'Eroica' : II Marcia funebre - Adagio assai

5CD capbox reissue of this very popular collection. Includes Albinoni’s famous Adagio in G minor for organ and strings, as well as numerous superb performances from artists including Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Daniel Barenboim, Ton Koopman, Thomas Zehetmair, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claudio Scimone and many more.

“Scimone’s complete set is very recommendable… They radiate simple vitality, a love of life and a youthful exuberance that belies the composer’s age. The playing is warm and musical…” Penguin Guide 3-star (on Albinoni)

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Martha Argerich - The Solo Piano Recordings

The Collection Volume 1

Bach, J S:	Toccata in C minor, BWV911 Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV826 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV807
Brahms:	Rhapsodies (2), Op. 79
Chopin:	Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, Op. 61 'Polonaise-fantaisie' Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53 'Héroïque' Mazurkas Op. 59 Nos. 1-3 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Andante spianato & Grande Polonaise, Op. 22 Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31 Preludes (24), Op. 28 Prelude Op. 45 in C sharp minor (No. 25) Prelude Op. posth. in A flat major (No. 26)
Liszt:	Hungarian Rhapsody, S244 No. 6 in D flat major Piano Sonata in B minor, S178
Prokofiev:	Toccata in D minor, Op. 11
Ravel:	Jeux d'eau Gaspard de la Nuit Sonatine Valses nobles et sentimentales
Schumann:	Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Kreisleriana, Op. 16

Martha Argerich (piano)

Martha Argerich is one of Deutsche Grammophon’s most charismatic artists. Her recordings have been in the catalogue for more than 40 years. Many – like her Debut Recital of 1960 and her Chopin Preludes of 1977– are still bestsellers.

In the 1990s DG released the successful Martha Argerich Collection on 11 CDs. Now we are bringing out a completely revamped concept of the Collection, starting with the 8 solo LPs she made for DG between 1960 and 1983. These were among the most celebrated recordings of their time – each one a revelation of this unique artist’s genius. Here, for the first time, they have been brought together in one box-set, in chronological order, as originally programmed, with original LP-cover artwork on the individual CD sleeves, and all-new liner notes (by Jed Distler), plus some rare photos (including an unpublished one of Ms. Argerich with Friedrich Gulda in Vienna, 1955). The recordings are essential listening – especially since they have been newly remastered for this edition, with optimal sound quality. For those who know and love these recordings, this is the edition to have.

This box will be followed up by two further boxes to include Martha Argerich’s Concerto and Chamber Ensemble recordings for Deutsche Grammophon (2009).

DG Martha Argerich Collection - 4775870

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Bach & Brahms - Cello & Piano Transcriptions

Bach, J S:

Aria from Cantata BWV78 'Jesu der du meine Seele'

arr. Wieder-Atherton / Cooper

Aria from Cantata BWV33 'Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ'

arr. Wieder-Atherton / Cooper

Cantata BWV106 'Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit' (Actus tragicus)

arr. Kurtàg

Brahms:

Cello Sonata No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 38

Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99

Cello Sonata in D major Op. 78 (arr. from Violin Sonata)

Sonia Wieder-Atherton (cello) & Imogen Cooper (piano)

“A perceived similarity between a theme in Bach's Art of Fugue and the opening of Brahm's first cello sonata led Sonia Wieder-Atherton and Imogen Cooper to experiment with musical relationships, arranging movements from Bach cantatas as punctuation marks between three Brahms sonatas. This unconvincing contrivance fails on many levels. It leaves the listener wanting more Bach while the Brahms sonatas - splendidly played, particularly in the turbulent outer movements - seem almost an interruption rather than an extension of a musical idea.” The Observer, 3rd August 2008

“Here are two performers of one mind musically. Their interpretations of all three Bahms Sonatas are beautifully paced, distinctively shaped and detailed. Cooper's reading of Kurtág's arrangement of Bach's BWV106 'Actus tragicus' is a haunting gem.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 ****

“[In the] Brahms's cello sonatas… Sonia Weider-Atherton and Imogen Cooper… hold the tension for the very soft, near nostalgic beauty of the E major coda, as they do for the many bars of pianissimo writing in the last movement of the Second Sonata. Not since Mstislav Rostropovich and Rudolf Serkin have these works been interpreted with such compulsive acuity... The Bach transcriptions are persuasive. ...Cooper steals this particular show in a meltingly moving re-creation of the Sonatina from Cantata No 106 that ought to be played first and last.” Gramophone Magazine, October 2008

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Hilary Hahn Edition

Bach, J S:	Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV1006 Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV1004 Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV1005
Barber, S:	Violin Concerto, Op. 14
Beethoven:	Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Bernstein:	Serenade (after Plato's 'Symposium')
Brahms:	Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Mendelssohn:	Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Meyer, E:	Violin Concerto
Shostakovich:	Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99
Stravinsky:	Violin Concerto in D

Hilary Hahn (violin)

A 5 CD collection of world renowned violinist Hilary Hahn’s greatest recordings.

One of the most celebrated violinists of her generation, Hilary Hahn released her debut album at the tender age of 17 to great critical acclaim. Still only 28 years old, it is hard to believe the accolades she has already received, which include a Grammy Award and several nominations, and the large number of albums she has recorded.

This collection brings together her first five albums, which were made for Sony Classical, each in its original format with full liner notes and information.

“This is an exciting debut” BBC Music Magazine (on Bach)

“Very strongly recommended” Gramophone Magazine CD of the Month (on Beethoven & Bernstein)

“Her playing is phenomenal” Gramophone Magazine Editor’s Choice (on Brahms & Stravinsky)

“Brilliant playing, vibrant and bright” Gramophone Magazine (on Mendelssohn & Shostakovich)

“Hilary Hahn delivers staggeringly assured playing” Classic FM Magazine (on Barber & Edgar Meyer)

Sony - 88697306012

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German Baroque Cantatas Volume 1

Bach, J C:	Lamento 'Ach daß ich Wassers gnug hätte'
Bach, J S:	Cantata BWV82 'Ich habe genug'
Bruhns:	Jauchzet dem Herren alle Welt
Buxtehude:	Jesu, meines Lebens Leben, for chorus, 5 strings & Bc, BuxWV62
Telemann:	Du aber Daniel, gehe hin, TWV 4:17

Gli Angeli Geneve, Stephan MacLeod

German baroque cantatas performed by Geneva-based early music ensemble Gli Angeli Genève under the baton of Stephan MacLeod. Gli Angeli Genève specialises in 17th and 18th century chamber music. The Bruhns and Telemann cantatas are rarely heard or recorded.

Booklet includes full texts which are also available in PDF format by inserting the CD into a PC or Mac

“…Gli Angeli Genève have assembled five magnificent cantatas from contrasting 17th- and 18th-century North German lineages. Telemann's Funeral Cantata is perhaps the greatest surprise for its remarkably affecting text-setting, lightness of touch in its scoring and supreme attention to detail... Gli Angeli's... account reaches the heights in the concluding chorus (is this and the preceding soprano aria as Bachian as Telemann gets?) with that master of the oboe, Marcel Ponseele, as beguiling as ever.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2008

“this excellent recording” The Observer

“fine performances” Financial Times

“…a very attractive programme…a well-disciplined and musicianly period instrument ensemble…I have much enjoyed this CD” International Record Review

“exquisitely performed” Classic FM Magazine

Gramophone Magazine

Editor's Choice - November 2008

Sony - 88697225032

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