R. Strauss Edition
9249
A superb collection of some of the greatest performances of Richard Strauss’s orchestral, operatic, chamber and vocal works, brought together in a stunning 35-CD edition of fantastic value.
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Bach: Oster-Oratorium / Easter Oratorio
94350
Bach’s Easter Oratorio (a re-working by Bach himself of a secular Cantata). A substantial Cantata in eleven parts, in which the festive character of the Resurrection is caught in joyful trumpet fanfares in the first two instrumental Sinfonias. Eloquent recitatives and intimate arias complete Bach’s musical celebration of Easter.
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C.P.E. Bach: Erwacht zum neuen Leben - Oden/Sacred Songs
94309
This new recording contains a collection of a selection of songs from each stage of C.P.E. Bach’s career. A great variety of styles is demonstrated, that Bach mastered throughout his career.
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Choral Classics: Handel: Johannes Passion - Messiah - La Resurrezione
94317
A fascinating selection of sacred choral music, which features two of Handel’s earliest works as well as the crowning achievement of his career. Contrasto Armonico’s historically informed performance is an assured presentation, aimed at recreating how the music would have sounded at the time
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Fitzwilliam Virginal Book Vol. 1
94303
This remarkable collection of works for the virginal, or small harpsichord, is found in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. It is the largest collection of Elizabethan and Jacobean keyboard music, all handwritten and totalling nearly 300 compositions, all of which predate the first keyboard music published in England by about 50 years.
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Haydn: Die Sieben Letzten Worte - The Seven Last Words - Oratorio Version
94290
In recent times Haydn’s “Seven Last Words” have enjoyed increasing levels of fame and popularity. These intimate seven adagios show a contemplative, deeply introspective side of Haydn which many were not familiar with. Of the several versions of the work, this version for soloists, choir and orchestra became the most popular.
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J.S. Bach: Johannes Passion
94316
Bach's Johannes Passion is on a smaller scale than its big brother Matthäus Passion, yet in its intimate and deeply emotional language it may make an even more profound impression. A great performance by Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
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Mendelssohn: Elias & Paulus
94319
This 4CD release of these two oratorios comprises a wonderful coupling, giving Paulus, which has not been widely recorded, the equal treatment it deserves. Providing hours of pleasurable listening, it exposes a sacred form not particularly widespread at the time, and reveals to us Mendelssohn the devout Christian.
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Paganini: String Quartets Nos. 1-3
94287
Brilliant Classics presents three wonderful pre-Romantic style quartets, that enjoyed considerable popularity during Paganini’s own lifetime. Composed 1815–18, they were dedicated to the King of Sardinia and the Duke of Naples, Vittorio Emanuele I.
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Pasquini: Passion Cantatas
94225
A most welcome and original release for the Easter season! These two Passion cantatas, ‘Hor ch’il Ciel fra densi horrori’ and ‘Padre, Signore e Dio’, were composed for Holy Week at the Borghese Chapel, and comprise miniature oratorios. Pasquini was a composer of great skill, and his depictions of thunder and lightening as well as stormy seas are truly impressive.
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Rachmaninoff: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
9253
The Liturgy contains magnificent choral music, a deep and moving tribute to the rich and ancient tradition of Russian Orthodox Chant. A superb performance by all-Russian forces of the Russian State Symphony Capella, conducted by Valery Polyansky.
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Respighi: Orchestral Works Vol. 1
94392
Brilliant Classics presents: The first volume in a series of Respighi’s complete orchestral music, featuring the ‘Roman trilogy’, ‘Gli Uccelli’, ‘Suite for Strings’ and ‘Suite in G minor for strings and organ’. Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, lead by maestro Francesco di Vecchia evoke the atmosphere of this wonderful, typically Italian, music.
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Telemann: Passions-Oratorium
94318
Telemann was a prolific composer, writing over 40 Passions (musical compositions reflecting on the final days of Jesus’ life) for the Church of Hamburg alone. This album is an outstanding starting-point to explore the rich landscape that 18th-century German music drama has to offer, and sheds light on the choral works of a composer primarily known today as a writer of instrumental music.
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The Martyred Virgins
94314
A fascinating concept: a collection of liturgical chants centred around the figure of St.Agnes and other martyred virgins. Drawing a line through history, this set of chants reflect the century long abuse of women in every conceivable way, and in cultures all over the world. A great performance by SCHOLA CANTORUM KAROLUS MAGNUS
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