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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | The Very Best of Janet Baker
Bach, J S: | Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Bereite dich, Zion Academy of St Martin-In-The-Fields, Sir Neville Marriner | Brahms: | Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 No. 2 Cecil Aronowitz (viola), André Previn | Britten: | Corpus Christi Carol Gerald Moore (piano) | Duparc: | L'Invitation au voyage London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn | Duruflé: | Requiem, Op. 9: Pie Jesu Choir of King's College Cambridge, Sir Philip Ledger | Elgar: | Sea Pictures, Op. 37 London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul 'Angel's Farewell' (from The Dream of Gerontius) Sir John Barbirolli | Fauré: | Two Songs, Op. 83 Gerald Moore (piano) Clair de Lune, Op. 46 No. 2 Gerald Moore (piano) | Handel: | Messiah: He was despised English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras | Mahler: | Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Rückert-Lieder) Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord New Philharmonia, Rafael Frühbeck De Burgos Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) | Schubert: | Ave Maria, D839 Gerald Moore (piano) Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 Gerald Moore (piano) Wiegenlied, D498 Gerald Moore (piano) Die Forelle, D550 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) An die Musik D547 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) An Sylvia, D891 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Nacht und Träume, D827 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Heidenröslein, D257 Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Du bist die Ruh D776 (Rückert) Geoffrey Parsons (piano) | Schumann: | Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Daniel Barenboim (piano) Du Ring an meinem Finger (No. 4 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) Daniel Barenboim (piano) | Strauss, R: | Befreit, Op. 39 No. 4 Gerald Moore (piano) Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4 Gerald Moore (piano) | Vaughan Williams: | Linden Lea Gerald Moore (piano) | Warlock: | Pretty Ring Time Gerald Moore (piano) |
Compelling for her intensity and integrity as much as for her unmistakeable voice, Dame Janet Baker struck a distinctive path as a performer, primarily on the concert and recital stage. Among her most celebrated recordings are her interpretations of Elgar with Sir John Barbirolli, here complemented by songs and oratorio arias by composers such as Bach, Handel, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mahler, Strauss, Fauré, Vaughan Williams and Britten. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Very Best of Janet Baker
Bach, J S: | Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Bereite dich, Zion | Brahms: | Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 No. 2 | Britten: | Corpus Christi Carol | Duparc: | L'Invitation au voyage | Duruflé: | Requiem, Op. 9: Pie Jesu | Elgar: | Sea Pictures, Op. 37 Softly and gently, dearly-ransomed soul 'Angel's Farewell' (from The Dream of Gerontius) | Fauré: | Two Songs, Op. 83 Clair de Lune, Op. 46 No. 2 | Handel: | Messiah: He was despised | Mahler: | Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Rückert-Lieder) | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2 | Schubert: | Ave Maria, D839 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 Wiegenlied, D498 Die Forelle, D550 Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 An die Musik D547 An Sylvia, D891 Nacht und Träume, D827 Heidenröslein, D257 Du bist die Ruh D776 (Rückert) | Schumann: | Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Du Ring an meinem Finger (No. 4 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) | Strauss, R: | Befreit, Op. 39 No. 4 Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4 | Vaughan Williams: | Linden Lea | Warlock: | Pretty Ring Time |
One of this country’s finest and most popular singers, Dame Janet Baker has a special place in the hearts of music-lovers throughout the land. Since making her Covent Garden and New York debuts in 1966 she has become synonymous with a wide range of much-loved baroque and romantic repertoire. Janet Baker was made a Dame 25 years ago. Here, for the first time, EMI have gathered together some of her most memorable performances on one double CD. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Kathleen Ferrier - What is life?
Bach, J S: | St Matthew Passion, BWV244: Buss und Reu Sung in English as 'Grief for Sin' St Matthew Passion, BWV244: Erbarme dich Aria No. 10 "Ah Tarry Yet" from Cantata BWV11 | Gluck: | What is life? (Orfeo ed Euridice) | Gruber, F: | Silent Night | Handel: | Frondi tenere e belle ... Ombra mai fù (from Serse) Art thou troubled? (from Rodelinda) | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: Woe unto them Elijah: O rest in the Lord | Pergolesi: | Stabat Mater: Fac, ut portem Christi mortem | Schubert: | Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) An die Musik D547 Die junge Nonne, D828 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 | Schumann: | Volksliedchen, Op. 51 No. 2 Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1 | trad.: | Blow the Wind Southerly The Keel Row Down by the Salley Gardens Ma bonny lad Ca' the yowes |
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| |  | Ein Hofer KönigspaarThe Organs at St Mary’s and St Michael’s
Bach, J S: | Chorale Prelude BWV654 'Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele' | Battmann: | Marche du Sonneur | Brahms: | Chorale Prelude Op. 122 No. 5 'Schmücke dich, o Liebe Seele' | Dvorak: | Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - Largo (arr. C. Kelber and G. Stanek for trumpet and organ) | Karg-Elert: | Nun danket alle Gott, marche triomphale, Op. 65 No. 59 | Lübeck: | Praeambulum ex G major LubWV 9 | Mendelssohn: | Prelude & Fugue for organ in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 Elijah: O rest in the Lord (arr. L. Stuhlmeyer) Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor, Op. 65 No. 2: III: Allegro maestoso e vivace | Merkel: | Fantasie in D minor, Op. 176 | Purcell: | Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major, Z850 Cornelius Kelber (trumpet) | Rheinberger: | Abendlied, Op. 150, No. 2 | Stühlmeyer: | Unsere Hoffnung Ave maris stella O splendidissima gemma |
Georg Stanek (at the Heidenreich-Organ of St Michael’s) & Ludger Stühlmeyer (at the Steinmeyer-Organ of St Mary’s) Georg Stanek and Ludger Stühlmeyer perform pieces on the city of Hof’s most historic organs. Recorded at St Mary's Church, Hof, on 24 July 2012 and St Michael's Church, Hof, on 25 July. | 
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| |  | Kathleen Ferrier: Arias and Songs1946-1950 Recordings
plus: Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Part II: Aria: Have mercy, Lord, on me (Sung in English)
Kathleen Ferrier was one of the greatest British singers of the 20th century. For ten years she enjoyed an unparallelled career, admired equally for the generous warmth and sincerity of her interpretations as for her uniquely splendid contralto voice. This reissue features twelve arias and songs that Ferrier recorded for Decca between 1946 and 1950. In addition there are eight treasurable items from a 1949 Norwegian Radio recital in Oslo, which include her only published recordings of Hugo Wolf. Mark Obert-Thorn, producer and audio restoration engineer | | | (also available to download from $8.75) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Kathleen Ferrier: The Centenary Edition – A Tribute
Bach, J S: | St Matthew Passion, BWV244: Erbarme dich sung in English as 'Have mercy, Lord' St Matthew Passion, BWV244: Buss und Reu sung in English as 'Grief for sin' St John Passion, BWV245: Es ist vollbracht sung in English as 'All is fulfilled' Bist du bei mir, BWV508 Mass in B minor, BWV232: Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris Mass in B minor, BWV232: Agnus Dei | Brahms: | Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 No. 2 | Gluck: | Che faro' senza Euridice? (from Orfeo ed Euridice) Sung in English as 'What is life to me without thee?' | Handel: | Samson: Return, O God of hosts Come alla tortorella langue (from Atalanta) Sung in English as 'Like as the love-lorn turtle' Messiah: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion Messiah: He was despised Ombra mai fu (from Serse) | Mahler: | Nun will die Sonn so hell aufgehn (Kindertotenlieder) Nun seh ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen (Kindertotenlieder) Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen (Kindertotenlieder) Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Rückert-Lieder) Um Mitternacht (Rückert-Lieder) Der Abschied (Das Lied von der Erde) | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord | Purcell: | Hark! The Echoing Air (from The Fairy Queen, Z629) | Schubert: | An die Musik D547 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 | trad.: | Blow the Wind Southerly Down by the Salley Gardens The Keel Row Ye Banks and Braes Drink to me only with thine eyes Ma bonny lad Come you not from Newcastle Kitty my love I know where I'm going |
In addition to the 15-disc boxed set, Decca is also presenting a 2-CD collection of Ferrier’s best-loved recordings. | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | |
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| |  | Kathleen Ferrier and Friends
Bach, J S: | Vergiss mein nicht, BWV505 Millicent Silver (harpsichord) Ach, dass nicht die letze Stunde BWV439 | Berkeley, L: | Four poems of St. Teresa of Avila, Op. 27 strings of the Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli | Brahms: | Quartette (4), Op. 64 Irmgard Seefried (soprano), Julius Patzak (tenor), Horst Günther (baritone) & Hans Gal (piano) Ruhe, Süßliebchen (No. 9 from Deutsche Volkslieder, WoO 33) Auf dem See (No. 2 from Acht Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 59) Es schauen die Blumen, Op. 96 No. 3 Der Jäger (No. 4 from Sieben Lieder, Op. 95) | Handel: | Frondi tenere e belle ... Ombra mai fù (from Serse) London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent | Mahler: | Der Trunkene im Frühling (Das Lied von der Erde) (incomplete) solo by Peter Pears Der Abschied (Das Lied von der Erde) (incomplete) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Walter | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord Boyd Neel Orchestra | Telemann: | Kleine Kantate von Wald und Au John Francis (flute), George Roth (cello) & Millicent Silver (harpsichord) |
Recorded New York 1949 or 1950 “Particularly important is the performance by its dedicatee of the Berkeley cycle, Ferrier's first surviving recorded collaboration with Barbirolli. Her singing is as balm to the ear, as is her attention to the meaning of the texts of these lovely settings. From a quite different tradition come the three quartets by Brahms. Ferrier's solo contributions are more marked but it is the euphony of the four voices and the ardour in which they project Brahms's settings that is most enjoyable.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2006 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Clara Butt
Prima Voce has assembled some truly remarkable examples of Clara Butt’s art and even at first hearing the listener will be struck by the vocal presence and personality behind each recording. The deliberate but completely unforced exploitation of those extraordinary and smoothly blended cello-like bottom notes in her lower and middle registers was beautifully managed throughout her career, but they do evoke different reactions from some modern commentators on vocal-art. Recorded 1909-1925 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Kathleen Ferrier - A Tribute
anon.: | Newcastle The Keel Row Ye Banks and Braes | Bach, J S: | St Matthew Passion, BWV244: Erbarme dich Sung in English Mass in B minor, BWV232: Agnus Dei St John Passion, BWV245: Es ist vollbracht Sung in English | Brahms: | Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 No. 2 Sapphische Ode, Op. 94 No. 4 Botschaft, Op. 47 No. 1 | Bridge: | Go Not, Happy Day | Gluck: | What is life? (Orfeo ed Euridice) Che puro ciel (Orfeo ed Euridice) | Handel: | Art thou troubled? (from Rodelinda) Ombra mai fu (from Serse) Come alla tortorella langue (from Atalanta) Sung in English Judas Maccabaeus: Father of Heaven Messiah: He was despised Messiah: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion | Mahler: | Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Rückert-Lieder) Ich atmet' einen linden Duft (Rückert-Lieder) Um Mitternacht (Rückert-Lieder) | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: Woe unto them Elijah: O rest in the Lord | Purcell: | Hark! The Echoing Air (from The Fairy Queen, Z629) | Schubert: | An die Musik D547 Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 Die junge Nonne, D828 Du bist die Ruh D776 (Rückert) Rosamunde, D797: Romance 'Der Vollmond Strahlt auf Bergeshöh'n' | Schumann: | Er, der Herrlichste von allem (No. 2 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) | Stanford: | A soft day | trad.: | Ma bonny lad Kitty my love Blow the Wind Southerly I have a bonnet trimmed with blue Down by the Salley Gardens The stuttering lovers Drink to me only with thine eyes |
“This is the best Kathleen Ferrier collection available and it includes many of her famous recordings...Decca have remastered and improved the sound for this bargain two-CD set, and the booklet includes many fascinating pictures of the great contralto.” Penguin Guide, 2011 edition | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Count your Blessings
Bain: | The Lord's my shepherd (Brother James' Air) | Blake, H: | Walking in the air | Davies, Walford: | God be in my head | Elgar: | Ave verum corpus, Op. 2 No. 1 | Evans, D J: | Be still, for the presence of the Lord | Fauré: | Requiem: Pie Jesu | Franck, C: | Panis Angelicus | Gounod: | Ave Maria | Head, M: | The Little Road to Bethlehem | Humperdinck: | Abendsegen 'Abends will ich schlafen gehn' (Hänsel und Gretel) | Lindley: | Ave Maria | Mendelssohn: | Elijah: O rest in the Lord Hear My Prayer | Morgan, R: | Count your blessings | Mozart: | Ave verum corpus, K618 | Oakeley: | Sun of my soul (Abends) | Rutter: | All things bright and beautiful The Lord bless you and keep you | Schutte: | Here I am, Lord | trad.: | The Ash Grove | Wesley, S S: | Lead me Lord |
David Wigram (treble), Christopher Muhley (organ), Tony Wigram (piano) | | | 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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