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Release date: 28 July NAÏVE
ALLESSANDRINI / CONCERTO ITALIANO Tuma: Partitas, sonatas and sinfonias CD OP30436
Although the Czech born composer Frantisek Tůma may not be among the greatest composers of the eighteenth century, there is in his music the exotic atmosphere typical of the transition from the baroque to classical periods. This collection of music written for small ensembles is performed by acknowledged experts in this area of music, Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano.
CHRISTOPHE ROUSSET Pancrace Royer: First Book of Harpsichord Pieces - 1746 CD AM151
A renowned harpsichordist and composer of opera, Pancrace Royer’s only book of keyboard pieces was published in 1746. The music is here performed by the internationally acclaimed soloist Christophe Rousset, an artist who is also known for being the director of the award-winning ensemble Les Talens Lyriques.
ROUSSET / LES TALENS LYRIQUES Les Grandes Eaux de Versailles: Lully, CD AM167
Rameau, Gluck, Desmarest
Visitors to the Palace of Versailles have for many years had their experience of walking around the glorious fountains and small lakes in the gardens enhanced by the production of music of the period played through discreetly placed speakers. This year a new version of these “Grandes Eaux Musicales” has been put together by Les Talens Lyriques and its director Christophe Rousset. The music featured is by Rameau, Lully, Gluck, Demarest, and Porpora.
JEAN-FRANCOIS ZYGEL - PIANO ETC. Improvisations CD V5075
Although he is known primarily for his French television broadcasts in which he uses his special communication skills to educate the viewer in the understanding of classical music, the composer and pianist Jean-François Zygel is also an accomplished improviser. He here performs a collection of these improvisations which cross the boundaries between classical music, (the spectre of Debussy hangs over many of the pieces) and jazz.
Release date: 28 July TELARC
GLORIA CHENG Piano Music of Salonen, Stucky, Lutoslawski - World Premieres CD CD80712
Acclaimed pianist Gloria Cheng performs world premiere recordings of works by three leading contemporary composers, Witold Lutoslawski, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Steven Stucky. Gloria Cheng is widely recognized as one of today’s foremost interpreters of contemporary music, having garnered universal acclaim for her colorful performances and her unassuming virtuosity and musicality.
Release date: 28 July TELARC CLASSICS
EMPIRE BRASS QUINTET The Glory of Gabrieli CD CD80553
The distinguished Empire Brass Quintet perform music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Claude Gervaise, Samuel Scheidt, Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and others.
ZINMAN / BALTIMORE S.O / McNAIR Rachmaninoff: Symph. No.2/Vocalise CD CD80312
“exceptional sound … stylish, wholly natural grasp of Rachmaninov's very particular phraseology” Gramophone
CLEVELAND QUARTET Brahms: String Quartets Op.51 Nos. 1 & 2 CD CD80346
“You could go many a long day without encountering a more overtly romantic composer than the Brahms you meet here.” Gramophone
KUNZEL / CINCINNATI POPS Big Band Hit Parade CD CD80177
Big Band classics are performed by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Big Band Orchestra with special guests Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Eddie Daniels, Ray Brown, Cab Calloway, Buddy Morrow and Doc Severinsen.
Release date: 28 July AURORA
ARNE NORDHEIM The Nordheim Tapes 2CD ACD5051
These early works by the pioneering electro-acoustic composer Arne Nordheim were recently discovered in the archives of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Most of the pieces featured in this 2CD set were originally written as incidental music for radio plays.
NORDIC VOICES Djanki-Dong - Thoresen, Schaathun etc. CD ACD5055
Over the twelve years since the group was formed, Nordic Voices have developed into a unique ensemble with a capability that is unrivalled. On this recording they premiere six of the finest works that have been written for them in recent years by Lasse Thoresen, Asbjørn Schaathun, Henrik Ødegaard, David Bratlie, Kåre Kolberg, and Cecilie Ore.
Release date: 28 July ARTS BRUNO WEILL / CAPELLA COLONIENSIS
Mozart: Demofoonte-fragments of an opera 2HSACD 477468
Capella Coloniensis and soloists are here directed by Bruno Weill in an imaginitive WDR production that intersperses the six arias that Mozart wrote around the story of Demofoonte by Metastasio with spoken text, and other music written by the composer around the same time.
Release date: 28 July QUARTZ
PAUL DUNMALL / ROMAN MINTS Exodus CD QTZ2062
For thirty years Paul Dunmall has carved out a reputation for himself and is now widely recognized as one of the most uncompromising and talented reed players on the international jazz/improvised music scene. He’s joined by classical violinist Roman Mints for a programme of spontaneous improvisations.
Release date: Available now ARTS - RE-PROMOTION (Hybrid SACD)
RICCARDO MINASI / BIZZARIE ARMONICHE Biber: Rosary Sonatas 2HSACD 477358
In the August edition of Gramophone this set by Riccardo Minasi is “warmly recommended” and the review is headed: “Wondrous playing from the young Italian puts his Biber among the best”. The review is included in the June edition of the Gramophone e-newsletter which has just been circulated.
Release date: 16 June AVIE - RE-PROMOTION
LORRAINE HUNT LIEBERSON / CRAIG Lorraine Hunt Lieberson at Emmanuel CD AV2130
SMITH / ORCH. OF EMMANUEL MUSIC
Originally scheduled for April the release of this disc was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The CD will be in shops on 16 June. This beautiful collection of Bach and Handel is a celebration of one of the most important artistic collaborations in music; that of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Emmanuel Music Director Craig Smith. Lorraine Hunt Lieberson’s substantial fan base and music lovers in general will be eager to hear these stunning performances, spanning from 1992 – 1999.
The magnificent Norman cathedral on the rock, part of the World Heritage site shared by Durham University and Durham Cathedral, was the setting for the world premiere of Jon Lord’s “Durham Concerto”. SEE MORE
COMBATTIMENTO CONSORT AMSTERDAM
J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio 2SACD CC76607
Bach’s celebrated Christmas Oratorio is here brought to life in a thrilling Hybrid SACD set which also includes a book that gives a fascinating incite into the background of this great masterpiece. SEE MORE
LIMBURG S.O; MAASTRICHT / YOEL LEVI / SHLOMO MINTZ
Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1 DVD CC72197
This DVD features a live recording of the Violin Concerto no.1 by Niccoló Paganini performed by world famous virtuoso Shlomo Mintz on Paganini’s own violin, nicknamed ‘Il Cannone”. SEE MORE
ORANGE MOUNTAIN MUSIC
PHILIP GLASS / LEONARD COHEN Book of Longing 2CD OMM0043
The culmination of years of mutual admiration between two of the most celebrated musical artists of their generation, Book of Longing is an illuminating evening-long song cycle with a score by Philip Glass inspired by the poetry and images of Leonard Cohen. Composed for a unique ensemble including the composer at the keyboard plus four singers, it is rush released following its acclaimed premiere performances (“a heartening spectacle” - The Times) in October
CHALLENGE CLASSICS
COMBATTIMENTO CONSORT AMSTERDAM J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio 2SACD CC76607
Bach’s celebrated Christmas Oratorio is here brought to life in a thrilling Hybrid SACD set which also includes a book that gives a fascinating incite into the background of this great masterpiece. SEE MORE
FRANCISCUS QUARTET Special Arrangements: Piazzola;Beethoven etc CD CC72176
A fascinating collection of transcriptions for string quartet of works by Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich programmed alongside original pieces by Piazzolla, Dvorak and Gianneo and performed with great flair and imagination by one of Holland’s leading string ensembles, the Franciscus Quartet.
DEVICH QUARTET Tango Romances: Piazolla & Bragato CD CC72178
The enterprising young multi-national group, the Devich Trio, here performs nine musical gems with a tango theme, including arrangements of eight classic pieces by Astor Piazzola.
2 GENERATIONS KUIJKEN Beethoven: String Quintet & String Quartet No.9 CD CC72181
One of the world’s most accomplished musical families, the Kuijkens, are here found playing two of Beethoven’s small scale masterpieces, the 9th String Quartet and the String Quintet.
AVENTURE Adieu, Naturlic Levens Mijn (Koning Manuscr.) CD FL72411
This fine collection of medieval monophonic and polyphonic songs and instrumental settings related to the matter of transition from life to death is here performed by “Aventure”, an internationally acclaimed ensemble which specialises in the interpretation of music from this period.
LIMBURG S.O; MAASTRICHT / LEVI / MINTZ Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1 DVD CC72197
This DVD features a live recording of the Violin Concerto no.1 by Niccoló Paganini performed by world famous virtuoso Shlomo Mintz on Paganini’s own violin, nicknamed ‘Il Cannone”. The orchestra is the Limburg Symphony Orchestra, Maastricht, and it is conducted by Yoel Levi.
SIMAX
BJORN BOYSEN Widor: The Last 2 Organ Symphonies CD PSC1155
Charles Marie Widor named his mighty organ pieces symphonies rather than sonatas because of their scale, structure, and impressive use of orchestral colours. The last two of these, the Symphonies Gothique and Roman are here performed on the mighty instrument of Århus cathedral by the outstanding soloist Bjørn Boysen.
AURORA
NORWEGIAN ARMY BAND / SZILVAY / BORCH
Bad News from the Desert: Clapperton / Vaage CD ACD5053
All three works on this disc was commissioned by Norwegian Army Band, an organisation that can trace its roots back to 1792. The pieces featured, by the Scottish composer James Clapperton and the band’s fellow countrymen, Knut Vaage and Jon Øivind Ness, are all in their own way reactions to war and its consequences.
MELBA RECORDINGS
WAGNER: Gotterdammerung 4SACD MR301099102
Asher Fisch, / State Opera of South Australia, Adelaide Symphony Orch.
The final volume in Melba’s highly praised SACD presentation of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen. Featuring the State Opera of South Australia & Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Asher Fisch, the cast includes Lisa Gasteen as Brünnhilde who will shortly be appearing in the same role in the new production of the epic cycle at Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House between October 4th and November 2nd.
ORANGE MOUNTAIN MUSIC
PHILIP GLASS / ROBERT WILSON Monsters of Grace, "a digital opera in 3-D" CD OMM0041
The Philip Glass Ensemble
Premiere recording of an unusual music theatre piece, “a digital opera in three dimensions for ensemble and soloists” that used animated visuals designed by Robert Wilson (viewed by the audience through 3-D glasses) and a transcendent score by Philip Glass which marries exotic sounds to the 13th century Sufi mystic poet Jelaluddin Rumi’s meditations on the range of human experience. Glass celebrates his 70th birthday with a special weekend, Glassworks, at London’s Barbican Centre from 19-21 October.
GB RECORDS
GAVIN BRYARS Glorious Hill / Latvian Radio Choir CD BCGBCD09
This recording of major choral works of Gavin Bryars was personally supervised by the composer in the wonderful acoustics of Riga Cathedral/St Johns Riga. The works by Bryars, Ēriks Ešenvalds and Pēteris Vasks are performed by the Latvian Radio Choir, one of the world’s finest choirs. It follows on from On Photography (BCGBCD07) - the choir’s highly acclaimed previous recording on GB Records which was a Gramophone Editor’s Choice
GAVIN BRYARS A Listening Room (Chambre d'écoute) CD BCGBCD08
This unique recording of a fine art project by Gavin Bryars documents a little-known but important aspect of Bryars’ work. The recording is part of an art installation which can be seen in a number of museums and, permanently, at the Chateau d’Oiron. It relates to his earlier project with Juan Muñoz (A Man in a Room, Gambling - BCGBCD04) which has live performances in major galleries (Tate Modern planned in March/April 2008).
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