New Age Steppers
My Nerves (Punk) / Bad For My Nerves [ On-U Sound / 7in - released 19/Mar/2012 ] |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel Box Set: Rinaldo / Saul / Giulio Cesare (Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, 2005-2015) BLU-RAY Glyndebourne Opera / Sonia Prina, Anett Fritsch, Sarah Connolly, Danielle de Niese, Christopher Purves, Iestyn Davies / Orchestra of the Age of Enligh [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / 3 Blu-ray Box Set - released 20/Mar/2017 ] "Dantone conducts a strongly characterised performance founded on the alert playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment." (BBC Music on Rinaldo) |
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU
Rameau: Hippolyte et Aricie (Complete opera recorded in 2013) BLU-RAY Glyndebourne Opera / Ed Lyon, Christiane Karg, Sarah Connolly / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, William Christie (conductor) [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 20/Aug/2014 ] "Christie lavishes his love and skill on a score whose splendours keep on growing over the show's three hours." (Times) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Rinaldo (Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes August 2011) Sonia Prina, Anett Fritsch, Brenda Rae, Luca Pisaroni / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Ottavio Dantone, Robert Carsen (Stage director) [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 20/Feb/2013 ] "Directing from his tinkling harpsichord, Ottavio Dantone encourages the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to be light, bright and Italian. Listen wholeheartedly; watch with caution." (The Times) |
Age Of Taurus
Desperate Souls of Tortured Times [ Rise Above / CD - released 10/May/2013 ] |
BACH / HANDEL / MOZART
Aksel! Arias by Bach, Handel & Mozart Aksel Rykkvin (treble), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Signum / CD - released 30/Sep/2016 ] "If you are going to buy just one more CD this year, make sure that it is this one." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Oct 2016) |
MENDELSSOHN
Violin Concertos / Fingal's Cave Overture Alina Ibragimova (violin) / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] "what was the thinking behind teaming together a soloist who uses vibrato, albeit tastefully, and a string band who don't? Not that I necessarily object to the result...Ibragimova's sensitive playing wins the day, with some superlative quiet moments... |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concertos András Schiff (piano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ ECM New Series / 2 CD - released 4/Jun/2021 ] "What he and the OAE offer is not so much to do with authenticity as with freshness and 'detoxification." Recording of the Month Gramophone July 2021 |
C.P.E. BACH
Bach (C.P.E.): Cello Concertos, Symphonies Anner Bylsma (cello) / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Gustav Leonhardt [ Erato Veritas / 2 CD - released 5/Jul/2000 ] [Cello Concertos Wq.170-2] 'It is difficult to imagine a better partnership to provide authentic versions of these three fine works.' Penguin Guide |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Organ Concertos Op. 7 Bob Van Asperen (organ) / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Erato Veritas / 2 CD - released 18/Mar/2015 ] A classic recording now available again |
VIVALDI
Viola d'amore Concertos Catherine Mackintosh (viola d'amore, director) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE 'Some of the most beguiling music he wrote. Mackintosh, on top form, acts her role with the utmost virtuosity, lovely tone, unimpeachable intonation, and fine style. The OAE rise to the occasion, making this splendidly... |
ANTONIO SALIERI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Salieri Album Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Adam Fischer [ Decca Records / CD - released 1/Oct/2003 ] "A superb collection of arias from a composer known, if at all, as the villain of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus" - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine November 2003 |
HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Ode for St Cecilia's Day, Te Deum & other choral works Jeni Bern (soprano), Susan Bisatt (soprano), Thomas Guthrie (bass), Ian Honeyman (tenor) / Orchestra of the Golden Age, Choir of the Golden Age, Rober [ Naxos / CD - released 5/May/1995 ] "The vocal soloists are especially fine ... highly respectable performances." American Record Guide |
J S BACH
Christmas Oratorio, BWV248 Katherine Watson (soprano), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), James Gilchrist (tenor) & Matthew Brook (bass) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Oct/2013 ] "The acoustic of the Trinity College Chapel has been used most sympathetically and the recording combines ambience and clarity in a most pleasing way. Nicholas Anderson's booklet essay is first rate." (Recording of the Month - MusicWeb November 2013) |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Mozart Album Danielle de Niese (soprano) / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir Charles Mackerras [ Decca Music Group / CD - released 13/Aug/2009 ] "a voice seductive enough to woo gods as well as mortals... there is nothing restrained about Ms. de Niese's warmly voluptuous and passionate singing" New York Times |
W. A. MOZART / HANDEL / JENKINS / MARCELLO
Diva [incls 'Exsultate, jubilate'] Danielle de Niese (soprano) with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir Charles Mackerras & Bryn Terfel [ Decca Music Group / CD - released 10/Mar/2011 ] "Her vocal and musical vitality shines out of every track" (BBC Music) |
W. A. MOZART / CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK / GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: David Daniels - Sento Amor: Operatic arias David Daniels (counter-tenor) / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket [ Virgin Records / CD - released 26/Nov/1999 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Feb 2000) Gramophone 2000 Award Finalist - Recital |
Glenton/Orch.Of The Golden Age
Telemann:tafelmusik Pt1. Vol.2 [ Naxos / CD ] |
TELEMANN
Telemann: Musique de Table (Tafelmusik), Vol. 4 Glenton/Orch.OGavin Edwards (horn), Roger Montgomery (horn) Orchestra of the Golden Agef The Golden Age [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Sep/1994 ] "2010 The Orchestra of the Golden Age bring expressive warmth to this evergreen repertoire. The present disc contains the third of the three 'Productions' that make up Telemann's most comprehensive orchestral/instrumental publication. It's the... |
Ice Age
New Brigade [ Axl / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] On their debut LP, this young band from Denmark mixes post-punk clang and goth atmosphere, serving it up with a massive dose of addictive energy. |