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J. S. BACH
Bach: Cantatas (Vol 43) BWV57, BWV110, BWV151 Hana Blazíkova (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Gerd Türk (tenor) Peter Kooij (bass) / Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] Three Christmas cantatas from 1725 make up the programme of the 43rd volume in Masaaki Suzuki's and Bach Collegium Japan's highly praised cycle of Bach's cantatas. |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas (Vol 47) BWV27, BWV36, BWV47 Hana Blazíkova (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Peter Kooij (bass) / Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki [ BIS / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Oct/2010 ] "Suzuki and company continue their excellent work in this superb series, easily the best- sounding of the complete, fuller-chorus versions currently going, done in excellent surround sound. Not much else to say here except keep it coming!" (AudAud.com) |
J.S. BACH
Complete Organ Music (Incls Die Kunst der Fuge) Hans Fagius (organ) [ BIS / 5 SACD - released 1/Apr/2005 ] These single layer SACDs can only be played back on an SACD player) - "One of the best complete recordings of Bach's organ music. Fagius demonstrates a magnificent understanding of Bach's organ music, and the instruments used are excellent." |
J.S. BACH / VIVALDI
Oboe Concertos Heinz Holliger (oboe) / English Chamber Orchestra / Raymond Leppard [ Pentatone SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2008 ] These ground breaking performances are now available in PentaTone's unique RQR series. The playing by Heinz Holliger in the Oboe Concertos is surely the bench mark by which all others must be judged. |
J.S. BACH
Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of Fugue) Hesparion XX / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 SACD - released 12/Dec/2005 ] "Listening in SACD format slightly broadens the sound stage and marginally heightens the instrumental clarity (especially the winds)." Classics Today 10/9 performance and sound quality) |
J.S. BACH
Violin Concertos No. 1 BWV 1041 - No. 2 BWV 1042; Concerto for Violin and Oboe BWV 1060; Double Concerto BWV 1043 Hilary Hah (violin) Margaret Batjer & Allan Vogel / Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; Jeffrey Kahane [ DG SACD / SACD - released 30/Sep/2003 ] Debut album of Bach Concertos on Deutsche Grammophon by one of the finest young violinists. "America's best young classical musician": Time Magazine - On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in full 5.1 surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD... |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas BWV146, BWV82a, BWV199 Johannette Zomer (soprano) / Florilegium [ Channel Classics SACD / SACD - released 26/Oct/2007 ] 'Johannette Zomer is an appealing soprano, pure and bright in tone, graceful in phrasing.' BBC Music Magazine |
J.S. & J.C. BACH / SCHUTZ / BOHM
Beloved and Beautiful Johannette Zomer (soprano) / Netherlands Bach Society / Jos Van Veldhoven [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "The Netherlands Bach Society proves their mettle time and time again and so once more here. Though I am usually rigorously opposed to such small ensembles, like the use of a string quartet here, the soundness of the performance and particulars of... |
BUXTEHUDE
Membra Jesu Nostri Johannette Zomer (soprano) / Netherlands Bach Society / Jos Van Veldhoven [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 14/Apr/2006 ] "Magnificent new versions of moving meditations on the crucified Christ" Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (June 2006) |
J.S. BACH
Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Julia Fischer (violin) [ Pentatone SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 20/Apr/2005 ] All Pentatone SACDs are 5.1 stereo sound. Playable on all Compact Disc players |
J.S. BACH
Six Brandenburg Concertos BWV1046-51 Le Concert des Nations / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 30/Dec/2005 ] "Gamba player turned conductor Jordi Savall treats each work with positively epicurean relish. If you love these works, you should add this recording to your collection. Magnificent sound too." (10/10 ClassicsToday June 2010) |
J.S. BACH
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 (Complete oratorio) Marianne Beate Kielland (mezzo) / Ann Hallenberg (mezzo) / Sunhae Im (sop) / Hanno Muller-Brachmann (bass) / Cologne Chamber Orchestra [ Naxos SACD / 2 SACD - released 17/Apr/2005 ] This, one of the greatest of choral works, ends with both thanks to God and a prayer for peace. - Keith Anderson |
W.A. MOZART
Requiem Mass Marie-Noelle de Callata (soprano) / Netherlands Bach Society / Jos van Veldhoven [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 28/Jul/2003 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in full 5.1 surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM |
J.S. BACH
Mass in B minor BWV232 Marlis Peterson, Stella Doufexis, Anke Vondung / Gachinger Kantorei Stuttgart / Helmuth Rilling [ Hanssler SACD / 2 SACD - released 10/Jan/2008 ] Hänssler Classic is very proud to present the World Premiere recording of Bach's mighty B Minor in SACD sound! Once again, drawing upon a lifetime of learning and the experience of conducting every Bach choral work, Maestro Helmuth Rilling presents... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Frost & Friends: Encores Martin Frost (clarinet) with Roland Pöntinen (piano) Malena Ernman (mezzo-soprano) Torleif Thedeen (cello) Christian Svarfvar, Asa Thedeen (violins) [ BIS / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] "Obviously a must for clarinettists; but other performers, and listeners too, will enjoy this demonstration of what can be achieved with impeccable technique, a fertile imagination and a light touch." (BBC Music) |
J. S. BACH
Harpsichord Concertos Nos. 1, 4, 6 & 7 Matthew Halls (harpsichord & director) / Retrospect Ensemble [ Linn SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] "lean forces also create transparent textures, balancing perfectly with the harpsichord...Halls's sparkling articulation, even at quite moderate tempos, generates enormous exuberance" (BBC Music Disc of the Month December 2012) |
J. S. BACH
Cello Suites Nos. 1, 4 and 5 (arr. for viola) Maxim Rysanov (viola) [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] "Rysanov eschews both puritan authenticity and inappropriate Romantic emoting. His phrasing pays due acknowledgement to the suites' dance roots." (BBC MUsic Five Stars) |
J.S. BACH
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 544, (excerpts) Nancy Argenta (soprano) Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Makoto Sakurada (tenor) Gerd Tark (bass) / Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki, conductor [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Jan/2005 ] "The overall performance, combined with different presentation options, make it a serious contender for first choice." - MusicWeb March 2005 |
