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Frederic Chiu
Chopin: Etudes Op25/Barcarolle [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 11/Oct/2004 ] |
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CHOPIN
The Essentials Frederic Chiu, Brigitte Engerer, Olga Kern, Alain Planes, Cedric Tiberghien, Alexandre Tharaud, etc (pianos) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 20/Feb/2010 ] Idealised by romantic myth, Frédéric Chopin is one of the most celebrated composers in history. This virtuoso pianist devoted his whole output to his instrument and developed a unique style which made him "an extraordinary artist" (Berlioz). Here the... |
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CHOPIN
Etudes: Op. 25 / 3 Nouvelles etudes (sans opus) / Berceuse Op.57, Barcarolle Op.60, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61 Frederic Chiu (piano) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] "The actual recording is exemplary. Warm and with all the depth one requires, Producer/Engineer Brad Michel should be congratulated." - MusicWeb Nov 2004 |
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MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn-Piano Sonatas Op 6, 105 & 106; Rondo Capriccioso Op 14 Frederic Chiu, piano [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 13/Aug/2004 ] "Mendelssohn's sonatas show off Chiu's considerable gifts: a phenomenal keyboard technique, understated elegance and a sympathetic imagination that helps these undervalued pieces emerge with all their charms apparent." - San Francisco Chronicle |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Piano Music Including Romeo and Juliet Frederic Chiu (piano) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 19/May/2001 ] breathtaking performances of the piano transcriptions |
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RAVEL / DECAUX / SCHOENBERG
Reflections Frederic Chiu (piano) [ Harmonia Mundi musique d'abord / CD - released 10/May/2012 ] This title was released for the first time in 1995. |
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ROSSINI
Peches de vieillesse [Sins of my old age] (Selection) / William Tell Overture (arr Liszt) Frederic Chiu (piano) [ Harmonia Mundi Musique d'abord / CD - released 10/Aug/2013 ] "This disc is first rate… Frederic Chiu is brilliant." |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Virtuoso Piano Transcriptions Frederic Chiu (piano) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD ] |
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GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Telemann: Tafelmusik Part I-III (complete) Freiburg Barockorchester / Petra Mullejans, Gottfried von der Goltz [ Harmonia Mundi / 4 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2010 ] "I was reminded time and again that Telemann's music is extraordinarily good, and amazed at the quality of the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra's performances. This is an unmitigated joy." Gramophone Magazine Award Finalist 2011 - Baroque Instrumental |
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JOSEF HAYDN
Symphonies Nos 6 - 8 Freiburg Baroque Orchestra [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 1/May/2002 ] "This is playing of extraordinary sophistication and insight" (BBC Music) |
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W. A. MOZART
Divertimenti & Serenata Notturna Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Petra Mullejans [ Harmonia Mundi Musique d'abord / CD - released 10/Feb/2014 ] "A fresh slant on well-known repertoire, and one worth taking note of." Kenneth Walton, The Scotsman, 13 February 2004 |
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W.A. MOZART
Symphony no. 38 'Prague' / Symphony no. 41 'Jupiter' Freiburg Baroque Orchestra / Rene Jacobs [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 26/Mar/2007 ] "As you might expect from René Jacobs's conducting of Mozart operas, these performances have a briskness and sense of elan that is always alert to every one of the music's expressive twists and turns. The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra needs no... |
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JOHANN HEINRICH SCHMELZER
Barockes Welttbeater [Baroque World Theatre] Freiburger Barock-Consort [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 1/Apr/2012 ] "Johann Schmelzer's folk-influenced music is full of invention and easy charm and the superb Freiburger Barock Consort make it spring to life...the scuttering violins of the variations on "La bella pastora" hit an ideal baroque style, full of fire... |
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HEINRICH IGNAZ BIBER / GEORG MUFFAT
Biber/Muffat: Sonatas Freiburger Barockorchester Consort [ Deutsche Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 7/Oct/1994 ] Recording made January & April 1993 |
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Freiburger Barock/Jacobs
Mozart: La Clemenza Di Tito [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD - released 3/Apr/2006 ] |
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J. S. BACH
Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 BWV1046-1051 Freiburger Barockorchester [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD - released 20/Mar/2014 ] "The musicianship on this recording is of the very highest order, and every second was an absolute delight to experience. Also of a very high order is the recording quality - each instrument had character and was crystal clear to the ear. The acousti |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Concerti a Due Cori Freiburger Barockorchester, Petra Müllejans & Gottfried von der Goltz [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 13/Apr/2018 ] "Handel's rich orchestrations, using wind and brass musicians, are magnificently played by the Freiburgers." Sunday Times |
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Freiburger Barockorchester
Haydn: Symphonies 6, 7 & 8 [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 11/Feb/2002 ] |
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Freiburger Barockorchester
Mozart: Concertante [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 6/Feb/2006 ] |
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PIETRO LOCATELLI
Locatelli: Concerti grossi op.1 (Nos 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10) Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 20/Oct/2006 ] "Not only does it reveal music of real genius and adventurousness, but playing of the very highest order." (International Record Review Sept 2006) |