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J. S. BACH
Bach Masterworks [Brandenburg Concertos, Violin Concertos, Goldberg Variations, etc] Various artists incls musica Amphion, Camerata Antonio Luco, Netherlands Bach Ensemble, Ton Koopman (organ), Pieter-Jan Belder (harpsichord) [ Brilliant Classics / 10 CD Box Set - released 10/Jun/2010 ] Bach is here represented by some of his major works. This set contains a brand new and exciting recording of the complete Brandenburg Concertos played on period instruments by Musica Amphion. |
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CHRISTMAS
A Winter’s Light: A Christmas Collection Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse (with Martin Ford, organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] The Vasari Singers' annual carol concerts always provide a warming blend of traditional favourites and less well-known music from all periods and styles. |
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Verdin/Cavaille-Coll Organ In
Widor: Symphonies Op 13 [ Ricercar / 2 CD - released 21/Sep/2009 ] |
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MATTHEW MARTIN
Jubilate Deo: Sacred Choral Works Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Daniel Hyde, with Stephen Farr (organ) [ Opus Arte Royal Opera House Collection / CD - released 20/May/2015 ] Matthew Martin's fresh and vibrant style has established him as one of today's leading sacred choral composers. Here the renowned Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford perform a selection of his works, celebrating liturgical music in all its variety -... |
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SAINT-SAENS
Symphony No. 3 'Organ' / Danse macabre, Op. 40 / etc Vincent Warnier (organ) / Orchestre National de Lyon, Leonard Slatkin [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Jan/2015 ] To celebrate the inauguration of the newly restored former organ of the Palais du Trocadéro and Palais de Chaillot in Paris, the Orchestre National de Lyon and their organist-in-residence, Vincent Warnier, present two major works for organ and... |
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BUXTEHUDE
Organ Music Vol.1 Volker Ellenberger (organ) [ Naxos Organ Encyclopedia / CD - released 1/May/2001 ] "some absolutely superb organ playing and sound, with a demo-grade capturing of recorded acoustic space, realistic envelopment, and up-front depth. There is no super-deep bass here, but the sound is clean as hell, and notably brilliant in the best... |
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Bach: The Trio Sonata Project Walter van Hauwe, recorders; Tripla Concordia (Lorenzo Cavasanti, recorders; Sergio Ciomei, harpsichord & organ; Caroline Boersma, violoncello; Manuel [ Arcana / CD - released 22/Mar/2019 ] Johann Sebastian Bach has always been considered one of the greatest music transcribers of all times. Many of his transcriptions (mostly the ones from Italian composers Vivaldi and Marcello) have become instant classics, and they are still viewed as... |
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PHILIP GLASS
Voices for Organ & Didgeridoo / etc Michael Riesman (organ) with Mark Atkins (didgeridoo) [ Orange Mountain Music / CD - released 20/Feb/2014 ] Voices for organ & Didgeridoo was commissioned by the City of Melbourne to relaunch the Melbourne Town Organ in 2001. The piece was the first collaboration between Glass and didgeridoo player Mark Atkins. The two would later work together on... |
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WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Great Occasions Westminster Abbey Choir, London Brass, Iain Simcock (organ). Martin Neary [ Regis Records / CD - released 12/Jun/2002 ] "Much pleasure here..choir are in fine form" (Gramophone) |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Frohe Weihnacht (Merry Christmas) Thomas Nitschke (treble), Ulrich Schicha (organ), Jurgen Schuster (trumpet), Erich Ferstl (piano), Stefan Schilli (oboe), Erich Ferstl (guitar) Hungar [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2007 ] Artists Thomas Nitschke (treble), Ulrich Schicha (organ), Jurgen Schuster (trumpet), Erich Ferstl (piano), Stefan Schilli (oboe), Erich Ferstl (guitar) Hungarian Radio Chorus, Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Vienna Boys Choir, Capella... |
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MESSIAEN
Organ Works (Complete) Willem Tanke (organ) at the St Bavo Basilica, Haarlem [ Brilliant Classics / 8 CD - released 10/Aug/2007 ] A rare release: recordings of the complete works for organ by Messiaen (1908-1992). These 8 CD’s guide the listener through most of the composer’s life, starting with his first published work of 1926 and ending with the 2-CD long Book of the blessed... |
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ALAIN / DURUFLE
Dances Of Life And Death William Whitehead (Oberthür organ of Auxerre Cathedral) [ Chandos / CD - released 7/Mar/2005 ] "Whitefield's compelling playing represents advocacy of a high order." (BBC Music Five Stars) |
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JEHAN ALAIN / MAURICE DURUFLE
Dances of Life and Death (Jehan Alain and Maurice Durufle) William Whitehead, organ [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 6/Apr/2005 ] "Whitehead plays with clarity and authority. Registrations are well chosen and he achieves a good mélange of colours" - MusicWeb April 2005 |
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LOUIS VIERNE
Vierne: Complete Organ Music Wolfgang Rübsam (organ) [ Brilliant Classics / 8 CD Box Set - released 11/Mar/2022 ] Organ works account for only 17 of Vierne's 62 opus numbers, and yet no one would now question his status as the organ's greatest symphonist after Franck and Widor. |
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HELMUT WALCHA
Chorale Preludes, Volume 1 – Nos. 1-25 Wolfgang Rübsam (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2012 ] A native of Leipzig and steeped in the musical tradition of J. S. Bach, Helmut Walcha was one of the most influential organists of the 20th century. Building on Baroque examples, Walcha started composing the Chorale Preludes during the war years and... |
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HELMUT WALCHA
Walcha: Chorale Preludes, Volume 2 Wolfgang Rübsam (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Jan/2013 ] Building on Baroque examples, Walcha started composing the Chorale Preludes during the war years and they became popular teaching pieces as well as ideal vehicles for expressing the clarity and colour of organs both historic and new. |
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J.S BACH
Bach: Trio Sonatas Nos. 1-3 & Prelude & Fugue in A minor Wolfgang Rubsam (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] |
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J.S BACH
J. S. Bach: Organ Transcriptions Wolfgang Rubsam (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Jun/1994 ] "Rubsam always has something different to say about Bach, like it or not." - Classical Digest |
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Wolfgang Rubsam, organ
Bach, J. S. - Organ Works (Including Prelude and Fugue in G minor BWV535) [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Jan/2004 ] "Rubsam's latest efforts present a deeply personal response to the music" - Gramophone |
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J. S. BACH
Das Orgelbuchlein [Little Organ Book] Vol. 1 Wolfgang Rubsam (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Aug/2007 ] "Rubsam has obviously thought deeply about each choral" - Penguin Guide |