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FREDERIC CHOPIN
Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos and other works Jan Lisiecki (piano) / Orpheus Chamber Orchester [ Deutche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Feb/2019 ] "Lisiecki sparkles and shines.The chamber-like sonorities and intricate interplay, surely the result of this being a conductor-less ensemble, are an endless delight…the 'Venetian Gondola Song' from the Songs Without Words is beautiful indeed" Gramoph |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos Jan Lisiecki (piano/director) / Academy of St Martin in the Fields [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Jun/2020 ] International Classical Music Awards 2019 Nominee - Concerto |
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JANACEK
The Excursions of Mr Broucek (complete opera) Jan Vacik, Peter Straka, Roman Janal / BBC Singers / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Jiri Belohlavek [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Jun/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD WINNER 2008 - Opera - "Belohlávek is at home here in a lively account of a loveable opera." Gramophone Magazine, April 2008 |
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Janine Jansen (violin) with Maarten Jansen (cello) & Jan Jansen (harpsichord) [ Decca Records / CD - released 25/Mar/2005 ] Dutch violin star Janine Jansen leads her specially selected group of soloists in a fresh look at the most loved of all classical works |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No.9 "Ode an die Freiheit" (LP) June Anderson, Sarah Walker, Klaus Konig, Jan-Hendrik Bootering / Various orchestras, Leonard Bernstein [ Deutsche Grammophon LP / 2 LP - released 27/Sep/2019 ] Bernstein's legendary Beethoven performance "Ode to Freedom" (Symphony No. 9) with a special orchestra formed by members from both German States and the four Occupation Powers, celebrating the fall of Berlin Wall. |
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PAWEL LUKASZEWSKI
Paweł Łukaszewski: Motets Polish Chamber Choir, Jan Łukaszewski [ Warner Classics / CD - released 2/Jul/2017 ] This new Warner Classics album of motets by Polish composer Paweł Łukaszewski, which includes seven world premiere recordings, not only soothes the senses, but also provokes a deeper spiritual reflection and provides repose from the never-ending race... |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorák: Requiem / Biblical Songs / Te Deum Ailyn Pérez, Christianne Stotijn, Michael Spyres, Jan Martínik / Prague Philharmonic Choir, Jirí Belohlávek [ Decca / 2 CD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] This release concludes the series of Jiří Bělohlávek's last recordings of Czech masterworks for Decca Classics before he sadly passed away in 2017 |
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TCHAIKOVSKY / BRUCH
Violin Concerto in D Op. 35 / Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 Arthur Grumiaux (violin) / New Philharmonia Orchestra / Jan Krenz & Heinz Wallberg [ Penatone SACD / SACD - released 6/Jul/2005 ] "What is heard here is extraordinarily natural, the best seat in the house. Grumiaux's violin glistens in this environment, perfectly balanced with the orchestra. And the performances are outstanding in every way." --classicalcdreview |
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LEBRUN
Oboe concertos vol.2 Bart Schneemann (oboe) / Radio Chamber Orchestra / Jan Willem de Vriend, conductor [ Channel Classics SACD / SACD - released 15/Oct/2004 ] SACD/hybrid pcm, stereo, multichannel Playable on all CD players |
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LEBRUN
Oboe Concertos Bart Schneemann (oboe) / Radio Chmaber Orchestra / Jan Willem de Vriend [ Channel Canal Grande / CD - released 1/Oct/2006 ] "A highly attractive proposition for oboe fanciers and anyone who enjoys verturing into the 18th-century hinterland." BBC Music Magazine |
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CHOPIN / FIELD / CLARA SCHUMANN / WEBER / LISZT
Chopin his contemporaries and his instruments Bart van Oort (Broadwood 1823, Erard 1837) Costantino Mastroprimiano (Graf, 1826) Cor de Groot (Playel, 1847) Jan Vermeulen (Trondlin, 1828) [ Brilliant Classics / 6 CD Box Set - released 20/Mar/2012 ] |
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Charlie Haden / Jan Garbarek / Egberto Gismonti
Magico [ ECM Records / CD - released 1/Jan/1980 ] Recorded June 1979. |
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HELLENDAAL / WASSENAER / FESCH / SCHICKHARDT / SOLNITZ / GRONEMAN / HURLEBUSCH
Baroque Concerti from The Netherlands Combattimento Consort Amsterdam, Jan Willem de Vriend, Musica Ad Rhenum, Jed Went [ Brilliant Classics / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/2021 ] Excellent performances in Historically Informed Performance style by Dutch groups Combattimento Consort conducted by Jan Willem de Vriend and Musica Ad Rhenum, conducted by Jed Wentz, who is also a traverso soloist. |
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
Vivaldi: Recorder Concertos Dan Laurin (recorder) / 1B1 (Ensemble Bjergsted 1), Jan Bjøranger [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Dec/2015 ] During a recording career that stretches over almost 30 years, Laurin keeps returning to the concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. For his latest 'take' on these favourites Laurin has joined forces with the young and vibrant Norwegian string ensemble 1B1 |
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CHIEL MEIJERING
Rock that Flute Dan Laurin (recorder) / 1B1 (Ensemble Bjergsted 1), Jan Bjøranger [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 27/Nov/2015 ] Originally conceived by the maker Adriana Breukink in 2008, the 'Eagle' recorder has rapidly developed into an instrument which combines a large sound with a wide range - making it ideal for playing with modern instruments. |
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J. S. BACH
Bach, (J.S.): Solo Cantatas for Bass BWV56, 82 & 158 David Greco (bass) / Luthers Bach Ensemble, Tymen Jan Bronda [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 2/Sep/2019 ] A trio of Bach's devotional masterpieces from a vibrant young Dutch early-music ensemble and an exciting Australian baritone. |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Acis and Galatea Dawn Kotoski, David GordoN, Glenn Siebert, Jan Opalach / Seattle Symphony Chorale & Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 10/Jul/2012 ] Acis and Galatea, variously described as a pastoral, a 'little opera' and a masque, is one of Handel's most popular works. It is a delectable succession of pastoral airs, love-lorn lyrics, and sprightly or mourning choruses. |
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J.S. BACH
Jesu, deine Passion: Cantatas BWV 22, 23, 127, 159 Dorothee Mields (sop) Matthew White (alto) Jan Kobow (tenor) Peter Kooy (bass) Collegium Vocale Orchestra / Philippe Herreweghe (conductor) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] "What can you say except that Philippe Herreweghe and his Collegium Vocale Gent are the defining interpreters of Bach's vocal and choral works for our time?" Classics Today 10/10 |
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GOTTFRIED HEINRICH STOLZEL
Stolzel: Cantatas for Pentecost, 1737 / Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday, 1732 Dorothee Mields (soprano) Martin Woelfel (alto) Jan Kobow (tenor) / Telemanisches Collegium Michaelstein / Rudger Ramy [ CPO / CD - released 1/Feb/2005 ] "Program notes are superb, and as usual, CPO have given us sonics that are above reproach. Recommended without a moment's hesitation." - MusicWeb June 2004 |
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C. P. E. BACH
CPE Bach: Complete Works for Keyboard & Violin Duo Belder Kimura: Rie Kimura (violin), Pieter-Jan Belder (harpsichord & fortepiano) [ Resonus Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Nov/2017 ] "Much of this music is deeply expressive: witness the Arioso with variations in A or the Adagio from the C minor Sonata, where Belder's elegant harpsichord is answers by Kimura's intimately mellow violin line, a sound which has an almost ghostly aura |