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HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Harmonia Sacra Gabrieli Consort and Players, Paul McCreesh [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 20/Sep/2009 ] Gramophone magazine 'Editor's Choice' in July 1995. |
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FERDINAND RIES
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ries: Cello Sonatas Gaetona Nasillo (cello) Allessandro Commellato (fortepiano) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 22/Feb/2016 ] Best known now as a young friend and ever-patient amanuensis to the increasingly cantankerous Beethoven, Ferdinand Ries was himself the most talented member in a distinguished family of musicians. |
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ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: The Complete Secular Choral Works, a cappella (Rec 1996-97) Gesa Hoppe (soprano) Gundula Schneider (mezzo-soprano) Fumiko Hatayama (contralto) Studio Vocale Karlsruhe. Werner Pfaff / Renner Ensemble. Bernd Enge [ Brilliant Classics / 4 CD - released 20/Jul/2012 ] "This four CD set from Brilliant Classics is most attractively presented...choral works sensitively performed and recorded with numerous precious gems to be unearthed. A most appealing set! Highly recommended!" (MusicWeb June 2004) |
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ILDEBRANDO PIZZETTI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Pizzetti: Complete Piano Works Giancarlo Simonacci (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Nov/2011 ] "The two discs are very well played by Giancarlo Simonacci, who proves a worthy exponent, and presents three premiere recordings." MusicWeb |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Complete Violin Concertos Giuliano Carmignola (violin from 1733) / il Quartettone, Carlo de Martini [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 5/Nov/2008 ] Recorded at Pieve Di Palazzo Pignano, Cremona, Italy |
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EDVARD GRIEG
Grieg: Complete Lyric Pieces, Piano Music Håkon Austbø (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 5 CD Box Set - released 4/Oct/2019 ] "..all of Disc 5's small, relatively inconsequential miniatures turn into gems by virtue of Austbo's innate charm and subtle use of tone color. You won't find a better Grieg piano music bargain anywhere on the planet." ClassicsToday |
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JEAN-MARIE LECLAIR
Leclair: Complete Violin Concertos Igor Ruhadze (violin) / Ensemble Violini Capricciosi [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 24/Jan/2020 ] After their internationally acclaimed recordings of sonatas and concertos by Pietro Locatelli, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi and their founder/director Igor Ruhadze turn their attention to his most talented pupil, Jean-Marie Leclair. The stylish... |
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PIETRO ANTONIO LOCATELLI
Locatelli: Complete Edition Igor Ruhadze (violin), Jed Wentz (flute) / Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Musica ad Rhenum [ Brilliant Classics / 21 CD Box Set - released 18/Sep/2015 ] Pietro Antonio Locatelli was one of the most important composers of the Baroque period, being a particularly celebrated composer of violin repertoire. |
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LEOPOLD KOZELUCH
Kozeluch: Complete Sonatas for Piano 4-hands Ilario Gregoletto, Marius Bartoccini (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 25/Feb/2022 ] The recent Kozeluch revival, featuring recordings of his solo, chamber and orchestral music, has demonstrated his status as one of the most important figures in the whole of Viennese Classicism. |
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LOUISE FARRENC
Farrenc: Music for Violin & Piano Italian Rest Ensemble [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 24/Sep/2021 ] Louise Farrenc was one of the first successful female composers in 19th century France. Born in a family of high artistic activity, she became an accomplished pianist (having had lessons with Moscheles and Hummel), eventually holding a professorship |
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MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO / TRADITIONAL
Songs of Love & Exile: A Sephardic Journey Izhar Elias (guitar), Channa Malkin (soprano) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 2/Sep/2019 ] The debut album of an exciting young Dutch soprano: an anthology of popular Sephardic songs completed with excerpts from a rare song collection by Mario Castelnuovo- Tedesco. |
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JOHN DOWLAND
Complete Lute Music Jakob Lindberg (lute) [ Brilliant Classics / 4 CD Box Set - released 10/Mar/2009 ] Gramophone praised Jakob Lindberg's complete recording when it first appeared as 'a considerable achievement that will be warmly welcomed by lovers of this music.' |
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LUDOVICO EINAUDI
Einaudi: Waves - The Piano Collection Jeroen van Veen (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 7 CD Box Set - released 20/Apr/2015 ] Ludovico Einaudi may well become the "Satie of the 21‐st century". His minimalist, deceptively simple piano works reach a massive audience well beyond the strict boundaries of traditional classical music. |
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RACHMANINOV / SCHUMANN / LISZT / SCHUBERT / CHOPIN / DEBUSSY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Klara Wuertz Plays Romantic Piano Klara Wuertz (piano) / National Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Oct/2008 ] Through her many recordings for Brilliant Classics Hungarian/Dutch pianist Klára Würtz established herself firmly as one of the more exciting pianists of the younger generation. Her playing radiates with energy, brilliance and warmth, not only laying... |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Complete Piano Sonatas Klára Würtz (piano) [ Brilliant Classics Quintessence / 5 CD Box Set - released 4/Oct/2019 ] Mozart's piano sonatas date from 1773 until 1788 - a period in which his style matured at a truly remarkable rate. The earliest sonatas are very much in the galant style of W.F and CPE Bach, and in places Scarlatti's influence can be detected. |
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GIUSEPPE TARTINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Tartini: Trio Sonatas / Violin Sonatas Op 2 and Op 6 La Magnifica Communita with Enrico Casazza (violin) [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Nov/2008 ] Giuseppe Tartini's best-known work must be his sonata for violin 'Devil's trill'. Now meet the virtually unknown Tartini on these three CD's. |
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JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Gloria (with Bernstein - Chichester Psalms) John English (tenor), Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor), Rachel Masters (harp) / Choir of Clare College, Cambridge / The Wallace Collection / Timothy Brow [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 10/May/2009 ] "For the pittance of a price this release has a lot going for it...all of the performers are top notch Brits recorded back in 1995. Quite a bargain for those looking for some superb singing at a great price." (**** AudAud.com) |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi Edition Le Nuovo Musiche, Krijn Koetsveld [ Brilliant Classics / 30 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2023 ] Played and sung by leading musicians in the field of Early Music: Sergio Vartolo, Le Nuove Musiche/Krijn Koetsveld and others. |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Selva Morale e Spirituale Le Nuovo Musiche, Krijn Koetsveld [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 17/Jun/2022 ] Selva morale e spirituale was Claudio Monteverdi's (1567-1643) most substantial and important anthology of liturgical works since the Vespers in 1610. The collection of various works in different instrumentation was published in Venice in 1640 and... |
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ZOLTAN KODALY / BELA BARTOK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bartok/Kodaly: Concertos For Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Fruhbeck De Burgos [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 19/Apr/2010 ] These are excellent performances from the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by the great Spanish conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. |