FRANCESCO GEMINIANI
Geminiani: 6 concerti grossi, op.3 The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood [ L'oiseau Lyre / CD - released 15/Sep/2008 ] |
LULLY
Thesee (complete opera) Aaron Engebreth, Aaron Sheehan, Amanda Forsythe, Teresa Warkim, Yulia Van Doren / Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus / Paul O'Dette [ CPO / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Sep/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD NOMINATION 2008 - Baroque Vocal - "Still often underrated, Lully is an operatic giant, and this fine recording makes eloquent proof" Gramophone Magazine |
CHARPENTIER
La couronne de fleurs / La descente d'Orphée aux enfers Aaron Sheehan, Teresa Wakim, Amanda Forsythe, Douglas Williams, Jesse Blumberg, Dorothee Mields / Boston Early Music, Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs [ CPO / CD - released 16/Aug/2014 ] "Sheehan, who sings the role of Orpheus, [delivers] a finely nuanced interpretation...Amanda Forsythe is a charming Euridice and Roselie, Teresa Wakim a beautifully styled Flore, and Dorothee Mields a compelling Amaranthe and Proserpine." Gramophone |
CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS
Motets, Anthems, Fantasias & Voluntaries Academy of Ancient Music / AAM Choir, Richard Eggar [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Aug/2012 ] "AAM's vocal consort is distinctly hoary but the instrumental playing - of two Fantasy-suites for violins, bass viol and organ, and a flamboyant selection of Organ Voluntaries - is divine." (Independent on Sunday) |
JAN LADISLAV DUSSEK
Dussek: Messe Solemnelle Academy of Ancient Music / AAM Choir, Richard Eggar, with Stefanie True (soprano) & Gwilym Bowen (tenor) [ AAM Records / CD - released 10/Oct/2020 ] "This enjoyable, well recorded rendition, with lovely solo singing, has clear passionate advocacy; notwithstanding the odd rough edge the performance does Dussek's mass proud." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2022 Shortlisted - Choral |
HANDEL
Concerti Grossi Op. 3 & Op. 6 / Organ Concertos Op 4 (Nos 2, 4 7 6) The Academy of Ancient Music / Andrew Manze / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi Handel Edition / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "Manze and his players give virtuosic, high energy performances of these exuberant works, in a crystal clear recording." The Observer" altogether this is an issue of joyous vitality, to which I am sure I shall be returning with pleasure." Gramophone... |
VIVALDI
Concert for the Prince of Poland The Academy of Ancient Music / Andrew Manze [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 20/Sep/2007 ] "This is a delightful, well-conceived programme, executed with refinement of taste and technique." Gramophone |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Water Music (Complete) / The Alchemist / Music for the Royal Fireworks / etc Academy of Ancient Music; Christopher Hogwood [ L'Oiseau-Lyre Double / 2 CD - released 26/Jun/2004 ] "A useful and attractive two-CD collection, bringing together rarities as well as complete Fireworks and Water Music." - **(*) Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 1-6 (complete) The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood [ L'Oiseau Lyre / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2007 ] Hogwood leads an exciting, fast-paced account of the Brandenburgs on original instruments. |
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Telemann: Double & Triple Concertos The Academy of Ancient Music / Christopher Hogwood [ L'Oiseau-Lyre / CD - released 15/Jun/2008 ] In addition to volumes and volumes of church and chamber music, the astonishingly prolific Georg Philipp Telemann wrote a great many concertos--the most engaging of which are those for two or more solo instruments, often in interesting combinations. |
VIVALDI
Concertos, Sonatas, Sacred Music, Cantatas The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, with Emma Kirkby, Christoph Coin, Anner Bylsma, Frank de Bruine & others [ L'Oiseau-Lyre / Decca / 20 CD - released 20/Aug/2015 ] This collection represents the full range of Vivaldi recordings Christopher made with the AAM, and includes L'Estro Armonico Op.3, La Stravaganza Op.4, and the violin concertos Opp. 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12; solo concertos for flute (op. 10), oboe,... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Oratorios: Messiah, Athalia, Esther and La Resurrezione [8 CD set] Academy of Ancient Music / Emma Kirkby / Joan Sutherland / Aled Jones / David Thomas et al [ Decca / 8 CD Box Set - released 7/Dec/2005 ] Now at budget price! Christopher Hogwood's pioneering period instrument recordings of 4 Handel oratorios. |
JOHN TAVENER
Tavener: Eternity's Sunrise Academy of Ancient Music / Goodwin, Manze, Rozario, Gooding, Tavener [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 20/Jan/2014 ] Tavener's work touches the heart like that of few composers. |
JOHN TAVENER
Total Eclipse, Agraphon Academy of Ancient Music / Paul Goodwin / Patricia Rozario, John Hale, saxophone [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / SACD - released 23/May/2004 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in full 5.1 surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM - 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST - Contemporary |
HANDEL
Organ Concertos Op 4 Academy of Ancient Music / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Mar/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Baroque Instrumental - "Egarr's playing sparkles with vitality and character. The musicianship of the Academy of Ancient Music is outstanding, and their articulate and dynamically shaded playing is subtle... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Organ Concertos Op 7 Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 10/Oct/2009 ] "These spry, shapely performances bring lustre and spirit to the six organ concertos that Handel composed over a span of years towards the end of his life." Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine October 2009 |
HANDEL
Trio Sonatas Opp. 2 & 5 Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD Box Set - released 16/Jun/2010 ] "…Baroque chamber-playing of the very highest order: sincerely conversational, emotive and finely nuanced." Gramophone Awards 2010 Finalist - Baroque Instrumental |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 1-6 / Sonata a 5 HWV 288 The Academy of Ancient Music / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 9/Apr/2007 ] "A revitalised academy bring fresh attention to Handel's charming music. The Academy of Ancient Music are in world-beating form once more with this magnificent Handel disc. Egarr and the musicians play with a dynamism and warmth which suggest that... |
J. C. BACH
Bach (J.C.): Symphony for Double Orchestra / Symphony, Op. 18 No. 4 / Overture: Adriano in Siria / etc. The Academy of Ancient Music / Simon Standage (director) [ Chandos Chaconne Classics / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] '…I have very much enjoyed this record and can recommend it warmly…' - Gramophone |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 6 Andrew Manze (violin / director) / Academy of Ancient Music [ Harmonia Mundi Gold / 2 CD - released 7/Jul/2017 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) |