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Arts Retailer Catalogue March 2011

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5-2

Albeniz, Isaac

Tarrega, FranciscoGranados, EnriqueTorroba, Federico Moreno

Spanish Guitar MusicAsturas, Sevilla, Cataluña (Albeniz)Capricho Arabe, Mazurka en Sol, Recuerdos de Alhambra (Tarrega)La Maja de Goya, Danza No. 4 & 5 (Granados)Sonatina (Torroba)

Edoardo Catemario Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hbdccu>9 4713

2-2

Albinoni, Tomaso Concerti a cinque, op. 9 - Libro IPeter Szüts, Alfredo Bernardini, Paolo Grazzi / Concerto Armonico

Red Line

"The oboists are absolutely outstanding. Recommended" Early Music Today

"Perfectly played music, like blazes! You'll get really happy here" FonoForum

"Optimum interpretation" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hggbcr>6 4766

1-2

Albinoni, Tomaso

Galuppi, BaldassarePlatti, Giovanni BenedettoVivaldi, Antonio

Settecento VenezianoConcerto a Quattro No. 4 (Galuppi), Sinfonia a Quattro (Albinoni), Trio Sonata in G minor (Platti), Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo RV 405, Trio for Lute, Violin and Continuo RV 85, Concerto for Strings and ContinuoRV 156 (Vivaldi), Concerto in G minor (Galuppi

Accademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone

Red Line

"Excellent musicianship. Intimacy of expression. Every phrase and note played with thoughtful care. An extremely engaging performance" American Record Guide"Its assortment of Venetian Music, like the ensemble itself, stands out in the crowd. Recommended" Fanfare"The Accademia Bizantina continues its festival of magnificent recordings" Musica"... one could think, he has been transported to the musical world of the Settecento Veneziano" CD of the Month in German magazine 'Alte Musik aktuell'"Its assortment of Venetian music, like the ensemble itself, stands out in the crowd. Recommended" Fanfare"Recommended. Lovers of obscure Italian Baroque music will delight in this generous and expertly performed program of Venetian rarities" 9/9 ClassicsToday.com

6<RAAFFE=hfcicn>2 4752

8-2

Alfonso X "El Sabio"Cantigas de Santa MariaCantigas de Fiestas de Nostro Sennor e outras de Fiestas de Santa Maris

Gloria Moretti, Federica Doniselli, Ivana Grasso, Roberto BolelliTheatrum InstrumentorumAleksandas Sasha Karlic

Red LineListed in Editor’s Choice: Recordings of the year 1999 in Gramophone: "A delightful program, interpreted with enormous vigor and conviction" "A brilliant interpretation" Scherzo"A very nice result, very expressive" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hfbbcn>2 4751

1-2

Anonymous

Carmina Burana (XI-XII Century)

Carmina MoraliaCarmina Veris et AmorisCarmina Lusorum et PotatorumCarmina Divina

Theatrum Instrumentorum Red Line

5 Points in Amadeus"Optimum interpretation" CD Classica"Very fine with breathtaking feeling of improvisation ... a recommendation also in regard to the impressive recording technique" Alte Musik aktuell9/9 from classicsToday.com: "richly colored settings and expert performances....fascinating manuscript""Very recommendable" Karfunkel

6<RAAFFE=hdiecl>0 4738

4-2

Anonymous

El Llibre Vermell de Montserrat(Pilgrim songs and dances associated with the Shrine to the Virgin of Montserrat - XIV Century)

Theatrum Instrumentorum Red Line

"Theatrum Instrumentorum ... have a sensible point of view on this music ... realizations with plenty of vigor and color ... a balance between historical respect and performing license that greatly benefits this music ... they bring this music alive for a modern listener that does no damage to the anonymous composers intent" Classical"Optimum artistic play, optimum technique" Amadeus"Medieval, 'real' sound" RITMO

6<RAAFFE=hfebco>3 4754

1-2

Anonymous

In A Cloister - Novice's Gregorian Chants

Hebdomada SanctaAd vigiliam PaschalemDominica ResurrectionisInfra Octavam Pascae

I Cantori della TurritaEros Beltraminelli

Red Line "The Gregorian songs are sung with good stylistic knowledge and interpretative cleverness" CD Classica

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6<RAAFFE=hfaecn>2 4750

4-2

Arcadelt, Jacob Attaignant, PierrePhalese, Trombocino, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi

Vecchie Letrose/Italian Renaissance MusicL'amor donna, Non dormite, L'è pur morto Feragù, Ci riuniam (Anonymous), Pavane (Phalese), Su su leva, Se ben hor, Pan de miglio (Tromboncino), Ma magdalena (Attaignant), Le vecchie per invidia, Vecchie letrose, Sempre mi ride (Willaert), Non si vedrà (Capirolo), Recercada (Ortiz), O felici (Arcadelt), Reihentanze (Susato), D'un bel (Zesso) ...

Syntagma Musicum Red Line

"They capture well the rustic or parodistic or comic elements in many of the selections, as well as the more refined ones. They use their instruments freely, but with good taste. I really enjoyed listening to this program" American Record Guide"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason "It's above all the quality of the tone and the style which charms us""Optimum interpretation" CD Classica"A very interesting interpretation ... good acquisition" Scherzo

6<RAAFFE=hbddct>8 4713

3-2

Bach, Johann Sebastian

Orchestra Suites Vol. 1

Suite No. 1 BWV 1066Adagio and Symphonia from Easter Oratorio BWV 248 Suite No. 2 BWV 1067

Orchestra of the Moscow Bach Centre / Sergey Miassojedov

Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hbdecs>7 4713

4-2


Orchestra Suites Vol. 2

Suite No. 3 BWV 1068Suite No. 4 BWV 1069Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 21Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 209

Orchestra of the Moscow Bach Centre / Sergey Miassojedov

Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hfhdcn>2 4757

3-2


Motets BWV 225-230Singet dem Herrn BWV 225Jesu, meine Freude BWV 227Fürchte dich nicht BWV 228Komm, Jesu, komm BWV 229Der Geist hilft unserer Schwachheit BWV 226Lobet den Herrn BWV 230

Coro della Radio SvizzeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"purity of the voices, virtuosity, precision in the phrasing, clean articulation and declamation ... Fasolis excels in the mastership of directing double choirs" Répertoire"Simply a terrific recording" American Record Guide"You can't get enough of this sound ecstasy" Alte Musik Aktuell5 Stars in CD Classica 4 Stars in Amadeus 4 stars in Musica"Splendid interpretation by the Coro della Radio Svizzera" Musica e Dischi"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason

6<RAAFFE=hdheco>3 4737

4-2


Magnificat BWV 243Cantata BWV 21 "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis"Motet BWV 225 "Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied"

Coro della Radio SvizzeraEnsemble VanitasDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"A perfectly fine rendition ... The opening orchestral outburst springs into action as it should, the trumpets' gleaming tone properly balanced with the rest of the players, and when the chorus enters it's one grand show ... 9/10" classicstoday.com"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The religious emotions are at their zenith ... Excellent cohesion of the singers ... pure sound of rare intensity" Répertoire"A very recommended disc" Opera"Most fine and equilibrated choir sound ... And a very differentiated instrumental interpretation of these sacred pieces" Orpheus

6<RAAFFE=hfcfcq>5 4752

5-2

Bach, Johann SebastianMass in B minor BWV 232(2 CDs)

Invernizzi, Dawson, Banditelli, Prégardien, MertensCoro della Radio SvizzeraSonatori de la Gioiosa MarcaDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"10 de Répertoire" in French magazine Répertoire "Apocalyptic ... prodigious""Exceptional ... very well recorded ... The excellent orchestral playing is wonderfully alive and pointed, and the small Swiss choir (22 strong) articulate precisely and cleanly, as indeed they do throughout ... heavenly duetting of Invernizzi and Dawson ... brilliantly incisive trumpets and bold, crisp timpani leading onto some thrillingly vibrant choral work ... Fasolis, a conductor ... whose inspired direction galvanises his forces to electrifying effect. This is a highly distinguished set that can take place among the very best versions" Goldberg"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason "Five first class soloists" Klassik Heute"Very convincing" FonoForum 5 Stars in Classic CD "A stunning offer for this price" Scherzo"Diego Fasolis's new recording offers a stellar line-up of soloists" BBC Music Magazine"Sensitive, well-shaped performance" American Record Guide"Vital to Fasolis's inspired leadership are the instrumental ensemble Sonatori della Gioiosa and the Coro della Radio Svizzera, who deliver passionate, world-class performances..... outstanding" 9/9 from classicsToday.com

6<RAAFFE=hfdjct>8 4753

9-2

Bach, Johann SebastianJohannes-Passion BWV 245(2 CDs)

Invernizzi, Schubert, Ovenden, Mertens, van der MeelCoro Della Radio SvizzeraEnsemble VanitasDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"Optimum interpretation: I do not think that you're going to hear every day an interpretation of such perfection and musical significance" CD Classica"With magnificent dramatic recitatives ... and a first class musical contribution" Diapason"The contributions of the soloists are very positive ... A graceful choir and orchestra" American Record Guide"The soloists are on top form ... I shall certainly return to this" Gramophone"Belongs to the best" Orpheus

6<RAAFFE=hgjecp>4 4769

4-2


Psalm 51 from Pergolesi's Stabat Mater BWV 1083

Cantata BWV 170

Nancy Argenta, Guillemette LaurensCoro della Radio SvizzeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"Not less than seven recordings of 'Tilge Höchster, meine Sünden' have been released in the last ten years. This production is not only the best regarding the recording technique and the booklet, but also regarding the interpretation ... This recording excels through the exactitude, the concentrated seriousness devoted to the interpretation" Musik & Kirche"The new production is already welcome due to its interesting program. Also pleasant is the encounter of two stars of the baroque singing, Nancy Argenta and Guillemette Laurens ... The choir impresses with its flexibility ... The instrumentalists are amazing" klassik.com4 Stars in Musica: "Two exceptional voices: Nancy Argenta and Guillemette Laurens""This is a worthy performance by an accomplished period-instrument ensemble and vocal soloists" American Record Guide"These two recordings confirm the places of Diego Fasolis and the ensemble I Barocchisti among those musicians who really count. The abundance of sound, the intensity of colours, the enthusiasm of rhythms and the comprehension of the passages all contribute to an interpretation which is both animated and distinguished" Le Monde de la Musique"warmly coloured performances.... accomplished singing.... sure-footed knowledge of the repertoire....the touch of excellence" Goldberg


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5-2


Cantatas BWV 198 "Trauerode"BWV 106 "Actus tragicus"BWV 196BWV 53

N. Argenta, B. Landauer, D.AuchinclossCoro della Radio SvizzeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"Argenta convinces thanks to her secure technique and her differenciated interpretation as maybe one of the best four soloists ... a good recording of the four Bach cantatas" klassik.com "As expected the recording is once again brilliant" CD-Umschau"These two recordings confirm the places of Diego Fasolis and the ensemble I Barocchisti among those musicians who really count. The abundance of sound, the intensity of colours, the enthusiasm of rhythms and the comprehension of the passages all contribute to an interpretation which is both animated and distinguished" Le Monde de la Musique5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"a highly recommendable release... notable for the precision of the fine choir and instrumental group and the excellence of the soloists" American Record Guide"...the strong bass-singer Georg Zeppenfels and the well established mezzo-soprano Guillemette Laurens makes you listen attentively" pizzicato9 Points from the French magazine Répertoire

6<RAAFFE=hfgjcu>9 4756

9-2


Organ MasterworksToccata and Fugue BWV 565, Chorale (Cantata BWV 147), Passacaglia and Fugue BWV 582, Chorale Prelude BWV 699, Organ Concerto BWV 593, Prelude and Fugue BWV 539, Chorale Prelude BWV 727, Pastorale BWV 590, Chorale BWV 733

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hcfdcm>1 4725

3-2


Ouvertüre nach französischer Arts BWV 831Italienisches Konzert BWV 971Sonate d-Moll BWV 964Adagio G-Dur BWV 968

Alfonso Fedi Red Line "Fedi is worth owning because he is so consistently inventive and exciting" American Record Guide

6<RAAFFE=hcfccn>2 4725

2-2


Sonatas for Viola da gamba and harpsichord

Sonata BWV 1028Sonata BWV 1027Sonata BWV 1029

Bettina Hoffmann, Alfonso Fedi Red Line "It is a more than competent rendition" American Record Guide

6<RAAFFE=hgfecr>6 4765

4-2


Das Wohltemperierte Clavier, Teil I(2CDs)

BWV 846-869

Ottavio Dantone Blue Line

Awarded “R10” in French magazine Repertoire“an absolute must and a Bach for the Olymp” Pizzicato"Dantone's Well-Tempered Clavier is simply the best available right now ... Dantone opens the door to a new world ... The most important harpsichord recording ever" American Record Guide"Superb sonics" classicstoday.com"One of the best recordings available of the Well-Tempered Clavier ... The combination of the beautiful instrument, excellent recording and uniquely personal interpretation puts this among the few truly indispensable recordings of this work" musicweb-international.com5 Stars in Musica 5 Stars in Suonare News "CD of the month" Scherzo

6<RAAFFE=hgfhco>3 4765

7-2


Das Wohltemperierte Clavier, Teil II(2CDs)

BWV 870-893


Awarded “R10” in French magazine Repertoire“an absolute must and a Bach for the Olymp” Pizzicato"Dantone's Well-Tempered Clavier is simply the best available right now ... Dantone opens the door to a new world ... The most important harpsichord recording ever" American Record Guide"Breathtaking sonics" classicstoday.com"One of the best recordings available of the Well-Tempered Clavier ... The combination of the beautiful instrument, excellent recording and uniquely personal interpretation puts this among the few truly indispensable recordings of this work" musicweb-international.com5 Stars in Musica: "The new ARTS standard is an absolute reference" 5 Stars in Suonare News "CD of the month" Scherzo

6<RAAFFE=dabfcq>5 4301

5-2 Bach, Johann Sebastian

Handel, George FridericTelemann, Georg Philipp

Lucia Popp and Jorma Hynninen sing Cantatas and Arias by Bach, Handel, TelemannJauchzet Gott in allen Landen, Großer Herr und starker König (Bach), Ich danke dem Herren von ganzem Herzen, Er sendet eine Erlösung seinem Volk (Telemann), Sie schallt die Posaun, Kommt, all Ihr Seraphim (Handel)

Lucia PoppJorma HynninenCarole Dawn-ReinhartAmsterdam Chamber OrchestraMarius Voorberg

Arts ArchivesHer (Lucia Popp's) elegant and shining voice fills all of these tracks with optimism and soul mouvement-nouveau.com"Popp sings beautifully" TUROK'S CHOICE"Sheer delight from start to finish" musicweb-international.com

6<RAAFFE=hfddcp>4 4753

3-2


Handel, George FridericMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBeethoven, Ludwig vanGiordani, Giuseppe

The Life of Jesus in MusicExcerps from Messiah (Handel)Excerps from Macc in C minor (Mozart)Excerps from Cantata 21, Johannes-Passion, Easter Oratorio, B minor Mass and Magnificat (Bach), Excerps from Christus am Ölberge (Beethoven), Excerps from Tre Ore di Agonia (Giordani)

Various Red Line

Handel: "Highly interesting cast ... The choir and instrumentalists give their very best" OrpheusMozart: "There is an operatic quality to this Mass and Lynda Russell is affecting in the Et Incarnatus est, which is an aria as demanding and important as any in the operas" musicalpointers.co.ukBach (Johannes-Passion): "Optimum interpretation: I do not think that you're going to hear every day an interpretation of such perfection and musical significance" CD ClassicaGiordani: Star for extraordinary repertoire: "Close to the liturgical context, the prayers in this recording are performed expressively and lucid" FonoForum, Bach (Cantata 21): "Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason


6<RAAFFE=hbebcs>7 4714

1-2

Barsanti, Francesco

Sammartini, GiuseppeGeminiani, FrancescoCastrucci, Pietro

Italian Musicians in London

Sonata in G major, "Pièces de Clavecin" (Geminiani)Sonata in G major (Castrucci)Collection of Old Scot Tunes, Sonata in a minor (Barsanti)

Michel Henry, Roberto Gini, Diana Petech

Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hciecm>1 4728

4-2 Bartók, Béla

Liszt, Franz

Der Weihnachtsbaum R 71 (Liszt)Román Kolinda-Dallamok (Bartók)

Pietro Spada Red Line "Good interpretation" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hdcicp>4 4732

8-2 Bax, Sir Arnold

Lambert, ConstantRieti, Vittorio

Nonet (Bax)Concerto for Piano and nine instruments (Lambert)Serenade for Violin and little Orchestra (Rieti)

de Curtis, FeigeHarmonia EnsembleGiuseppe Grazioli

Red Line5/5 points in Spanish magazine RITMO

"Interesting, seldom played repertoire" Scherzo

6<RAAFFE=hdhacs>7 4737

0-2

Beethoven, Ludwig vanThe Complete Symphonies(5 CDs Box)

Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto / Peter Maag

Red Line

"There is a great personality and humanity in these performances" classicstoday.com"I like especially ... the feeling of naturalness and ´rightness´ that Maag brings to most of his work" musicalpointers.co.uk"Maag's account of the nine symphonies of Beethoven constitute one of the very finest sets ... Strongest recommendation. Five stars" amazon.com"Great value ... breadth, flexibility, wit and an all-pervading sense of musical line are among its many virtues ... a crucial consideration" Gramophone"Some of the most personable Beethoven performances I've heard" Gramophone"the performance fo the Symphony No. 9 is leaving you speechless....overwelmingly!" OAA-Aktuell

6<RAAFFE=hceeco>3 4724

4-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto / Peter Maag

Red Line

Listed in Best Recordings of the Year 1995 in the German magazine Musik & Theater

"Even collectors who swear by their Toscaninis, Furtwänglers and Karajans stand to learn something from Maag" Gramophone

"Absolute excellence" Musica

6<RAAFFE=hcegcm>1 4724

6-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van Symphonies Nos. 3 "Eroica" & 1Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto / Peter Maag

Red Line

"...Beethoven's Eroica is played for power as well as sonorous beauty. The 1799 C Major symphony is played for its coy classicism, its deliberate withholding of harmonic resolutions, its songful, glossy sonorities. This set will bear positive and even surpass comparisons" Classical disCDigest"There is always room for a performance of special distinction" Fanfare"These are fine performances with leisurely pacing and a sense of refined grandeur" American Record Guide

6<RAAFFE=hcehcl>0 4724

7-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 "Pastorale"Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto / Peter Maag

Red Line5 Stars in Musica

"Even collectors who swear by their Toscaninis, Furtwänglers and Karajans stand to learn something from Maag" Gramophone

6<RAAFFE=hcefcn>2 4724

5-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto / Peter Maag

Red Line "Rare to listen to such intense and motivated interpretations ... Not even one imperfection" Musica


6<RAAFFE=hceicu>9 4724

8-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van Symphony No. 9 "Choral"Orchestra di Padova e del VenetoAthestis ChorusPeter Maag

Red Line"Maag's approach echoes Bruno Walter's. But Maag favors a leaner sonority, secures a more richly detailed texture, and draws a sharper motivic profile ... a Ninth that is aesthetically whole and emotionally compelling" Fanfare

"Rare to listen to such intense and motivated interpretations ... One of the best interpretations ever" 5 Stars in Musica

6<RAAFFE=hdfecu>9 4735

4-2

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5Fantasia in C minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra op. 80(3 CDs)

Galina VrachevaKiev Chamber Orchestra & ChorusRoman Kofman

Red Line "It's all quite fascinating" classicsToday.com

6<RAAFFE=hdfdcl>0 4735

3-2

Beethoven, Ludwig vanPiano Concertos Nos. 5Fantasia in C minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra op. 80

Galina VrachevaKiev Chamber Orchestra & ChorusRoman Kofman

Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hfbjcp>4 4751

9-2


Schottische Volkslieder op. 108Canti Italiani a cappella WoO 99Irische Lieder WoO 152, 153Lieder WoO 141, 123, 149Lieder verschiedener Völker WoO 157Cantata campestre WoO 103 "un lieto brindisi"Kanons WoO 101, 184, 196, Hess 276, 277

Amy Lawrence, Marco Beasley, Dorothée LabuschAndrea Marcon, Giorgio Fava, Walter VestidelloCoro della Radio SvizzeraDiego Fasolis

Red Line"This tone is irresistible" Répertoire

"A publication to welcome with enthusiasm for the loveliness of this almost undiscoverable music ... High accuracy of the interpretation and the technical level of the recording" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hgbacn>2 4761

0-2

Beethoven, Ludwig vanHummel, Johann NepomukHoffmann, Giovanni

Mandolin & FortepianoAndante con Variationi D-Dur WoO44 No. 2, Sonatine C-Dur WoO44 No. 2, Sonatine c-Moll WoO43 No. 1, Adagio ma non troppo Es-Dur WoO43 No. 3 (Beethoven)Grande Sonata op. 37 (Hummel)Sonata in D minor, Sonata in G major (Hoffmann)

Duilio GalfettiDiego Fasolis

Red Line"Duilio Galfetti and Diego Fasolis play with such freshness and instinct ... that listening becomes a real pleasure" Klassik Heute

"Concerning the technique, this is an exciting CD ... You won't find anyone for whom the charm of this sound combination would not be a real inspiration" Salzburger Nachrichten

6<RAAFFE=hcejct>8 4724

9-2


Piano Trios Vol. 1

Trio No. 7 op. 97 "Archduke"Trio No. 3 op. 1,3

Trio Italiano Red Line "The Trio Italiano produces self-evident lightness in Beethoven's Archduke trio and opus 1/3, renounces the overpressure and ennobles Beethoven's violence with southern elegance" FonoForum

6<RAAFFE=hcfacp>4 4725

0-2


Piano Trios Vol. 2

Trio No. op. 1 Nr. 1Trio op. 1 Nr. 214 Variations on an original theme op. 44

Trio Italiano Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hcfbco>3 4725

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Piano Trios Vol. 2

Trio op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost"Trio op. 70 Nr. 2Kakadu-Variations

Trio Italiano Red Line "The Trio Italiano is mature, strong, warm in tone, polished. This recording is very good and well worth your attention" American Record Guide


6<RAAFFE=hffbcl>0 4755

1-2


Complete works for Winds and Brass Vol. 2 Marches and Trios WoO 18-20, Polonaise D major WoO 21, Ecossaise D major WoO22, March B flat major WoO 29, Quintet E flat major Hess 19, Adagio F minor, Three Equale WoO 30, Trio C major op. 87, Variations C major "Là ci darem la mano" WoO 28, Allegro and Minuet G major WoO 26

Otetto Italiano Red Line

"Ottetto Italiano plays with elegance, zest and a keen feeling for the music´s wit and colour. An hour of stress-free late-night listening" BBC Music Magazine5 Stars in BBC Music Magazine"Recommended: relaxed, brilliant, full of fantasy, with a superb sound quality, and spontaneous in the virtuosity of the play ... this interpretation confirms the excellence of the Ottetto Italiano" Répertoire"Stunning opportunity" RITMO "Optimum interpretation" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hfbecu>9 4751

4-2 Beethoven, Ludwig van

Schubert, FranzMahler, Gustav

Quartet Transcriptions

String Quartet in D minor D.810 "Death and the Maiden" (Schubert/Mahler)String Quartet in F minor op. 95 "Serioso" (Beethoven/Mahler)

Concertgebouw Chamber OrchestraMarco Boni

Red Line

"Boni secures exquisite tone from his orchestra" Classic CD"A first option CD ... high quality of interpretation and price" Scherzo"Music on a high level" 4 stars in FonoForum"Boni heading the excellent Concertgebouw chamber orchestra, he restitutes all the verve, the urgency and the suffering ... a flamboyant reading" Diapason

6<RAAFFE=hgagcu>9 4760

6-2

Beethoven, Ludwig vanMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Quintet in E flat major for piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon K.452 (Mozart)

Quintet in E flat major for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon op. 16 (Beethoven)

Michel DalbertoMembers of Ottetto Italiano

Blue Line

Editor's Choice: "A product of great quality ... One of the most interesting pianists of the last years ... Fantastic technique ... A splendid issue" Compact Disc Classics"Artistic judgement: optimum" Audiophile Sound"The Italians achieve here a Mozart in full beauty ... a very touching version, not only because of its charm, of the fruity timbres of the winds ... (it's living!), of the humour, the tenderness, but also because of Dalberto ... in perfect osmosis with his partners. A nice CD, enthusiastic ..." Répertoire


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Handel, George FridericMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBach, Johann SebastianGiordani, Giuseppe


Various Red Line


6<RAAFFE=daajcp>4 4300

9-2


Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusCornelius, PeterLortzing, AlbertKienzl, WilhelmSchubert, Franz

Opera Arias

Die Zauberflöte, Zaide (Mozart)Der Barbier von Bagdad (Cornelius)Undine, Der Waffenschmied (Lortzing)Der Kuhreigen (Kienzl)Fierabras (Schubert)Fidelio (Beethoven)

Fritz Wunderlich,Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Berner Stadtorchester / Carl Schuricht, Alfons Rischner, Hans Müller-Kray

"Fascinating archive material from both ends of the admired tenor's short career" Gramophone"One of the most beautiful record of Lieder ever recorded ... breathtaking" Pizzicato"impeccable diction ... youthful, golden, agile voice ... Incredibly light singing. Excellent accompaniments throughout" classicstoday.com"beyond the shadow of a doubt ... A real muss" klassik.com"a beautiful recording, great sound ... There has hardly ever been a more beautiful tenor voice" American Record Guide

6<RAAFFE=hhaacp>4 4770

0-2


Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusMendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixSchumann, RobertGluck, Christoph Willibald

A Tribute to Peter Maag (16 CDs Box)Late Symphonies, Great Mass (Mozart)The Complete Symphonies (Beethoven)The Complete Symphonies (Mendelssohn)The Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra (Schumann)Orfeo ad Euridice (Gluck)

Orchestra di Padova e del VenetoOrquesta Sinfónica de MadridOrchestra della Svizzera ItalianaOrquesta Sinfónica de Galicia

Peter Maag

Red & Blue Line

Mozart: "The chamber-like dimensions of Maag's orchestra allow for unusually clear and forwardly balanced winds and brass along with the textural lightness, punchy accents, and assertive timpani whacks characteristic of many period-instrument Mozart performances on disc ... Given the vivid impact of Arts Music's engineering and the label's modest asking price, Maag's Mozart virtually recommends itself. Welcome it into your library without delay" 10/10 points from classicstoday.comBeethoven: "Great value ... breadth, flexibility, wit and an all-pervading sense of musical line are among its many virtues ... a crucial consideration" GramophoneMendelssohn: "One of the most refined interprets of our time" Suonare News...

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Bellini, Vincenzo La Sonnambula - Highlights

Lind, Matteuzzi, Salomaa, Ganassi, Donzelli, De Candia, Pastoor/Orchestra of Eastern Netherlands /Gabriele Bellini

Red Line

"Recording Excellent" Gramophone4 Stars in RITMO: "Lind is the star, Matteuzzi the tenor with very spectacular high notes""Optimum interpretation" CD Classica"Most touching is probably the youth of the interprets ... At that time, people started speaking about Eva Lind ... Matteuzzi was already a champion of the extremely high notes" Diapason"I intend to give this set a prominent spot on my record shelves and hope you will share my enthusiasm" American Record Guide"The director has a good precision and still makes a lyrical flow in the music possible" KLASSIK heute

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6-2

Bellini, Vincenzo

Donizetti, GaetanoVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoLeoncavallo, RuggeroMascagni, Pietro

Famous Opera ChorusesNorma (Bellini)Don Pasquale (Donizetti)Nabucco, I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata, Macbeth, Il Trovatore (Verdi)Madama Butterfly, Turandot (Puccini)Pagliacci (Leoncavallo)Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)

Coro e Orchestra Maggio Musicale FiorentinoMaurizio Arena

Red Line


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8-2 Berg, Alban

Mahler, GustavOgermann, Claus

LiederBrigitte FassbaenderJohn Wustmann

" Wonderful phrasing, admirable timbre, perfect technique...." Pizzicato"In our "musically correct" times it is always exciting to listen again to Fassbaender in an unusual and interesting program " TIMBRE DE PLATINE from Opéra"Fassbaender offers an astonishing and intelligent rendition of these scores "fin de siècle" Crescendo"Recommandable" 4 Diapason from the French magazine Diapason5 Stars from MUSICA: "Admirable Berg, Intense, theatrical but never self satisfying Mahler""...these sad tales.... find perfect response from the singer (Fassbaender)....Wustman is an admirably alert and perceptive partner throughout" Gramophone5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"...as only Fassbaender can recreate them (Mahler's kolksongs): lusty, larger than life and brimming with attitude and, finally, anguished pain" BBC Music Magazine

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6-2 Berio, Luciano

Boulez, Pierre

Folk Songs, Sequenza VI, Les Mots sont allés... (Berio)Dérive (Boulez)

ContempoartensembleLuisa CastellaniMauro Ceccanti

Red Line

5 notes in French magazine Opéra International: "A disc to put between all ears!""Love of doing music and feeling for style" FonoForum"A breathtaking rendition of Berio's Sequenza VI for solo viola ... Virtuoso mastership ... An impressive interpretation" Musik & Markt"A personal and original reading" Répertoire

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5-2

Berio, Luciano

Sciarrino, SalvatoreBussotti, SylvanoXenakis, Iannis

Introduzione all'oscuro (Sciarrino)Nascosto (Bussotti)Différences (Berio)Waarg (Xenakis)

Contempoartensemble / Mauro Ceccanti

Red LineThe first CD being part of the exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)"The interpretation is voluptuous, majestic and incredibly precise" Répertoire"Most enterprising issue of this label ... The Contempoartensemble under Mauro Ceccanti plays with real passion" Classic CD"The ContempoArt Ensemble has a tremendous power of fascination" FonoForum

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8-2

Bertoni, Ferdinando Orfeo

Dolores Ziegler, Cecilia Gasdia, Bruce Ford, Ambrosian Opera Chorus / John McCarthy, I Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Red Line

"Directed with plenty of spirit by Claudio Scimone ... title role is sung splendidly by Dolores Ziegler" Gramophone"The performance is very pleasing. High praise goes to Claudio Scimone both for his confidence in the score and for his lively, perceptive direction" American Record Guide"A festival of vibrating life" Musik + Theater"A recording filled with wonderful voices" Orpheus"A charming Gluck in Italian" FonoForum"Fascinating" Fanfare

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8-2

Boccherini, Luigi

Sinfonie Vol. 1

Sinfonia op. 35 No. 2 in E flat majorSinfonia op. 35 No. 4 in F majorSinfonia op. 35 No. 5 in E flat major

Accademia Strumentale Italiana / Giorgio Bernasconi

Red Line "The strings play with excellent ensemble ... understanding and worthwhile interpretations" American Record Guide

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9-2

Boccherini, Luigi

Sinfonie Vol. 2

Sinfonia op. 37 No. 1 in C majorSinfonia op. 21 No. 3 in C majorSinfonia op. 37 No. 3 in D minor


Red Line

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0-2

Boccherini, Luigi

Sinfonie Vol. 3

Sinfonia op. 35 No. 1 in D majorSinfonia op. 45 in D minorSinfonia op. 41 in C minor


Red Line

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8-2

Boccherini, Luigi

4 Cello Concertos

Concerto No. 10 in D major G.483Concerto No. 2 in D major G.479Concerto No. 3 in G major G.480Concerto No. 9 in B flat major, G.482

Wen-Sinn YangStreicherakademie BozenGeorg Egger

Blue Line

5 Stars in German magazine FonoForumnominated for the German “Audiophile Reference AwardEditor’s choice in Compact Discs Classics"My ears are wiggling in enjoyment" American Record Guide"A sweetness of tone, purity of line ... quite disarming" International Record Review"fine cellist, remarkably good orchestra, beautifully recorded" American Rec. Guide"Yang encapsulates the elegance and charm of the melodic writing while still giving great energy ... Elegance ... charm ... energy ... sparkling passagework and vividly characterised melodic lines" The Strad"marvelous performances" classicstoday.com


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5-2 Boïledieu, François-Adrien

Handel, George FridericDittersdorf, Karl Ditters von

Harp Concertos

Concerto op. 4 No. 6 (Handel)Concerto (Dittersdorf)Premier Concerto (Boïledieu)

Claudia Antonelli / Innsbrucker Kammerorchester / Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line

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3-2

Bossi, Marco Enrico

Organ Works

Schero, Inno trionfale, Halleluja, Siciliana, Étude symphonique, Chant du soir, Entrée Pontificale, Ave Mria, Rédemption, Thèmes et Variations, Pièce Héroïque, "Fatemi la Grazia", Ländliche Szene


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Boulanger, LiliDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis

Musique & Art NouveauLa Plus que Lente, Rêverie, Clair de Lune (Debussy), Gymnopédie No. 1, Le Piccadilly, Gnossienne No. 3 (Satie), D'un vieux jardin, D'un jardin clair, Cortège (Boulanger), Trois Rag-Caprices (Milhaud), Pavane (Ravel), Pastorale, Romance, Hommage (Tailleferre), Mouvements perpétuels (Poulenc), Le petit âne blanc, A giddy girl (Ibert)

Cristina Ariagno Blue Line

"an interesting concept ... Cristina Ariagno makes a good case ideas in the notes, and the designs an illustrations complement this most effectively ... Sound engineer Matteo Costa has furnished an absolutely gorgeous, plush sound with rich deep bass" American Record Guide

"An authentic pearl" Musica

"An enthusiastic recital of French music from the decades straddling the nineteenth and twentieth centuries" musicweb-international.com

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6-2 Boulez, Pierre

Berio, Luciano

Folk Songs, Sequenza VI, Les Mots sont allés... (Berio)Dérive (Boulez)

ContempoartensembleLuisa CastellaniMauro Ceccanti

Red Line5 notes in French magazine Opéra International: "A disc to put between all ears!"

"Love of doing music and feeling for style" FonoForum

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4-2

Brahms, Johannes Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4Münchner Philharmoniker / Rudolf Kempe

Arts Archives

"Kempe's testament. Highly recommended!" klassik.com"A magnificent complete collection. Recommended" CD Compact"A very nice work, coherent, constantly high level and wonderful classicism" Répertoire"These versions are magnificent examples of the great brahmsian who was Kempe ... a twilight Brahms" Amadeus"a breathing, vibrating interpretation ... a reference recording" Musik + Theater"Kempe's musicianship bears the listener along on a tidal wave" klassik-heute.de"A grandiose direction" Contrappunti

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Brahms, Johannes Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3Münchner Philharmoniker / Rudolf Kempe

Arts Archives

"A magnificent complete collection. Recommended" CD Compact"These versions are magnificent examples of the great brahmsian who was Kempe ... a twilight Brahms" Amadeus"A very nice work, coherent, a constantly high level and wonderful classicism" Répertoire"Kempe's testament. Highly recommended!" klassik.com"a breathing, vibrating interpretation ... a reference recording" Musik + Theater"A grandiose direction" Contrappunti"Kempe ... gets a warm patina from his Munich players, a linear, directed luster ... the readings are more than solid and represent a gifted conductor in his natural milieu" Audiophile Audition (audaud.com)

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Brahms, JohannesHungarian Dancesfor piano four hands

Duo Hector Moreno - Norberto Capelli

Red Line

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Brahms, JohannesLiebeslieder-WaltzerOp. 52 & Op. 65Chöre Op. 93A & Op. 104

Martin Galling, Michael Leuschner / Gächinger Kantorei / Helmuth Rilling

Arts Archives"A real joy from start to finish. Engaging and warm-hearted music-making that walks on the bright side of the street" musicweb-international.com"pleasant listening" BALLET REVIEW


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Brahms, JohannesPiano Concerto No. 2 Academic Festival Overture

Alexis Weissenberg / Orchestra Sinfonica della RAI di Torino / Peter Maag

Arts Archives

"An unattended document ... Excellent concert performance" classicstodayFrance.com"Another outstanding document from the archives of Italian Radio with the great Peter Maag. The concerto also finds Weissenberg on top form and these are rightly performances to treasure" classical.net"pure nostalgia" FonoForum"Maag... leads a fine reading of the overture and an involved accompaniment" Turok's Choice"A sleeper disc that is simultaneously a wake-up call for an enchanting 80 minutes of music" AUDAUD.com

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8-2

Brahms, JohannesSymphony No. 1

Alto Rhapsody Op. 53

Lucia Valentini-TerraniOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di Torino / Coro e Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di MilanoPeter Maag

Arts Archives

"Thanks to the efforts of Arts we can rediscover the importance of the artistic legacy of Peter Maag. ... the orchestra engages itself like the conductor, litterally burning in a dazzling and memorable finale" classicstodayfrance.com"Lucia Valentini-Terrani's voice is a magnificent instrument which can withstand such close scrutiny, rich, even and luscious in a very Italian way, but always in sympathy with the music....Maag's conducting is again heartfelt" musicweb-international.com"Maags interpretations are terrific, because they are the exact opposite of showmanship: Their artistic integrity and inner density are exemplary and truly open up new horizons" mouvementnouveau.com5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"..the quality of the sound is truly superb...Maag's reading of the Symphony is truly one of the most powerful and gripping I#ve yet to come across....Urgently recommended" Fanfare"unusually exciting and persuasive reading of Brahm's First Symphony by Peter Maag" TUROK'S CHOICE"...you shouldn't miss this exciting Brahms from Peter Maag. The musical happening is garantied" Pizzicato"Recommendable... magnificent introspective sections" Diapason

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4-2

Brahms, Johannes

Lieder - Liebestreu, Meine Lieder, An eine Äolsharfe, Auf dem Kirchhofe, Über die Heide, Im Garten, Verzagen, Es hing der Reif, Nachklang, O kühner Wald, Wehe, so willst du mich wieder, Gestillte Sehnsucht, Geistliches Wiegenlied, Mädchenlied, Die Mainacht, Ständchen, In stiller Nacht, Von ewiger Liebe

Brigitte FassbaenderIrwin GageThomas Riebl

Red Line

Award of the German Critics association Editor’s Choice in German magazine Klassik HeuteEditor’s Choice in Compact Disc Classics Recommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu„Platinum stamp“ and editor’s choice in French magazine International OperaAwarded “R10” in Répertoire: "Eminently subtle ... Fassbaender is master in creating atmosphere"5 Diapasons in Diapason: "A voice which springs to your soul and drags your heart""Fassbaender ... was one of the great mezzo exponents of lieder ... She's entirely at home in the songs and wisely chooses a mix of the familiar and the not-so-familiar, all sung in a warm voice, clear and bell-like at the top of her range ... An unreserved recommendation" classicstoday.com

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5-2

Brahms, Johannes

Lieder (without singer)Wie rafft ich mich auf, An eine Äolsharfe, Alte Liebe, Die Mainacht, O komme holde Sommernacht, Mädchenlied, Dein blaues Auge, Wiegenlied, Botschaft, Auf dem Kirchenhofe, Wie bist Du meine Königin, Ständchen, Feldeinsamkeit, Auf dem See, Das Mädchen spricht, Vergebliches Ständchen, Sonntag, Von ewiger Liebe

Irwin Gage Red Line

"How could this release remain unpublished for so long? An outstanding pianist. Splendid" Piano News„Absolute pure Interpretation“ RITMO„A great Irwin Gage“ MUSICA"You can hear as never before Brahms's wonderful rhythmic interchanges and his dramatic changes of texture" American Record Guide

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7-2

Brahms, JohannesSchumann, Robert

Sonata in f minor op. 34b for 2 Pianos (Brahms)

Pianoquintett op. 44 Revised Version for 2 Pianos (Schumann)

Begoña UriarteKarl-Hermann Mrongovius

Blue Line

Bayern 4 Klassik - CD-Tip: "Wonderful how subtle and intellegent both artists responde to each other in an agonic way: multiple dances seem to lead us through emotional regions""These exquisitely balanced recordings by the two-piano team testify to a thorough command of their medium and the romantic style they address with shattering authority" Audiophile Audition"a sensitive interpretation from the duo..... the brilliant recording technique brings this pleasure to perfection" Robert Schumann Gesellschaft

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1-2

Brahms, JohannesSchumann, Robert

Arthur Rubinsteinplays

BRAHMS – Piano Concerto No. 2 op. 83 in B flat majorSCHUMANN - Piano Concerto op. 54 in A minor

Arthur RubinsteinOrchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI - André CluytensOrchestra A. Scarlatti di Napoli della RAI - Franco Caracciolo

Arts Archives

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0-2

Britten, Benjamin

Gallus, Jacobusda Victoria, Tomás Ludovicoda Palestrina, Giovanni PierluigiNascus, Giovannide Kerle, Jacobus

Missa ad imitationem Pater noster, Puer concinite, Repleti sunt (Gallus)A Ceremony of Carols (Britten)Una hora, O Regem Coeli (da Victoria)Hodie Christus natus est (da Palestrina)Incipit lamentatio (Nascus)Sanctus - Hosanna - Benedictus (de Kerle)

Wiener Sängerknaben / Anton Neyder, Hans Gillesberger

Arts Archives

"The Vienna Boy's Choir ... are superb ... The short work for four voices by Giovanni Nascus ... is certainly one of the best things on this CD ... The last of the liturgical pieces is the Sanctus, Hosanna and Benedictus from Jacobus de Kerle ... is extremely beautiful ... I recommend this disc to all those interested in 16th century church music" musicweb-international.com"The "Wiener Sängerknaben" sing very precisely and in dynamically outstanding balanced differentiation" klassik.com

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8-2

Brüggemann, Kurt

Liederzyklen

Die Ferne FlöteIn meine Träume rufen die Trommeln von Afrika

Cornelia Melián, Sebastian Bluth, Sylvia Hewig-Tröscher

Red Line "Artistically and technically a first class recording" 5 Stars in German magazine FonoForum


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7-2

Buonamente, Giovanni Battista

Castello, Dario / Marini, Biagio / Merula, Tarquinio / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano

17th Century Italian MusicCanzoni, Sonate, Capricci, Gagliarde, Sinfonie


Blue Line

"The ensemble (Accademia Bizantina) presents an outstanding performance, the music sounds airy and light, spontaneously and sometimes a little bit crazy - just like it's suppose to be" Crescendo"Well played, very recommendable" Toccata "wyl" 5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"With every note and every work spring seems to be getting closer even more quickly" Brigitte"The selection of works presented on those recording is indeed a small treasure chest full of wonderful gems that are worth rediscovering. The Accademia Bizantina under the direction of Ottavio Dantone is an ideal ensemble for this kind of music, etching out interpretations full of elegance and color. The perfect intonation of instruments..." Classical Net"one hour of pure delight...wonderful music performed with rare engagement and good taste by Accademia Bizantina" 5 Stars from MUSICA

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9-2

Busoni, Ferrucio

Complete Transcriptions for Piano-Vol. 1

Chaconne (Bach BWV 1004)Präludium und Fuge (Bach BWV 533)Präludium und Fuge (Bach BWV 552)Toccata, Adagio und Fuge (Bach BWV 564)

Pietro Spada Red Line "Pietro Spada's booklet notes reveal a deep understanding of the issues" International Record Guide

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8-2

Busoni, Ferrucio

Complete Transcriptions for Piano-Vol. 2

Toccata und Fuge (Bach BWV 565)Präludium und Fuge (Bach BWV 532)Choral Preludes (Bach BWV 631, 645, 659, 734, 639, 617, 637/705, 615, 665)

Pietro Spada Red Line"Pietro Spada's booklet notes reveal a deep understanding of the issues" International Record Guide

"The pianist ... fascinates with his musical imagination, a crystalline sound of enormous purity - the use of the pedal is exceptional - and an interpretation and technical mastership" Scherzo


5-2

Bussotti, Sylvano

Sciarrino, SalvatoreBerio, LucianoXenakis, Iannis

Introduzione all'oscuro (Sciarrino)Nascoto (Bussotti)Différences (Berio)Waarg (Xenakis)



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3-2

Caccini, Giulio

Madrigali, Arie & CanzoniDite o del foco mio, Deh deh dove son fuggiti, Odi Euterpe, Fillide mia, Aur'amorosa, Udite udite amanati, Dovrò dunque morire, Con le luci d'un bel ciglio, Se voi lagrime e pieno, Amarilli mia bella, Torna deh torna, Fere selvaggia, Dalla porta d'oriente, Tutto 'l dì piango, O che felice giorno, Vedrò 'l mio sol, Belle rose porporine

Tania d' Althann, P. Cherici, Accademia Monteverdi / H.-L. Hirsch

Red Line"Some of the most exquisite musical statements of the early Italian baroque. I am pleased to have discovered such an adept performance ... particularly beautiful for all of the improvised nuances and virtuosic flourishes" American Record Guide

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5-2

Caccini, GiulioCaldara, Antonio,Giordani, Scarlatti, Cimador, Marcello, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck

Arie Antiche - Caro mio ben (Giordani), Già il sole del Gange, Sento nel core, O cessate (Scarlatti), Amarilli, Tu ch'hai le penne (Caccini), Bel Nume (Cimador), Quella fiamma (Marcello), Sebben crudele, Come raggio di sol (Caldara), O nuit (Piccini), Plaisir d'amour (Martini), Se tu m'ami (Parisotti), Resta in pace (Cimarosa), O del mio dolce ardor (Gluck)

Renato BrusonRIAS-Sinfonietta BerlinRoberto Paternostro

Red Line

"The voice is always warm and full, the singing line has an irreproachable homogeneity. The fans of this superb belcantist will be delighted" Diapason


"Bruson was in good, attractive voice for this recital " musicweb-international.com

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Caccini, Giulio Monteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoDowland, JohnD'India, SigismondoJones, RobertHandel, Georg FriedichCarissimi, Giacomo

Dolci miei sospiri - Arie AnticeDolci miei sospiri, Damigella tutta bella, Quanto l'alba in oriente, Confintebor tibi Domine (Monteverdi), Entro nava dorata, O mior cor (Frescobaldi), In Darkness let me dwell, Come again sweet love, If my complains, Go crystal tears (Dowland), Apritevi inferni (Carissimi), Mi palpita il cor (Handel), Ite caldi sospiri (Jones), etc..

William MatteuzziMünchner BarocksolistenHubert HoffmannHans Ludwig Hirsch

Blue Line

"Matteuzzi sings with appropriate vehemence, even rage, all the while keeping a firm grasp over the florid writing, and ending with a brilliant high note! We really get the best of both worlds here" Classical.net

"refined performances" TUROK'S CHOICE

5 Stars from MUZYKA 21


4-2

Capirolo, AntonioPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi





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3-2

Carissimi, Giacomo

Oratorios

JonasBeatus VirDives Malus

Piccollo, Invernizzi, Tiso, Bez, Cantor, Beasley, Di Donato, Nennemann, Bettini, Zanasi, Abete, SchesigCoro della Radio SvizzeraSonatori della Gioiosa MarcaDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"The most attractive features of this new issue are the excellence of the choir and the lively spirit in which the music is conveyed to the listener" BBC Music Magazine5 Stars in BBC Music Magazine"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"Magnificent ... The CD is a recommendation by all means for its artistic quality, and of course, due to its price" Scherzo


1-2

Carissimi, Giacomo Monteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoDowland, JohnD'India, SigismondoJones, RobertHandel, Georg FriedichCaccini, Giulio



Blue Line




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1-2 Casella, Alfredo

Respighi, Ottorino

Italia (Casella)La Boutique Fantasque (Rossini/Respighi)

Moldavian National Symphony Orchestra / Silvano Frontalini

Red Line "For lovers of a most seldom program" CD Compact


7-2

Castello, Dario

Marini, Biagio / Merula, Tarquinio / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line


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Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario

Paganini, NiccoloGiuliani, MauroRegondi, GiulioLegnani, Luigi

Italian VirtuosoGran Sonata in La Maggiore (Paganini)Capriccio Diabolico (Castelnuovo-Tedesco)Gran Sonata Eroica (Giuliani)Introduzione e Capriccio (Regondi)Introduzione, Tema, Variazioni e Finale (Legnani)

Edoardo Catemario Blue Line"The performances are consistently spirited and energetic, and Catemario's charisma comes through even on recording. His technique is formidable and his tempos fearless" American Record Guide

"The interpretation of this music is sparkling and full of fireworks" Compact Disc Classics


1-2

Castrucci, Pietro

Barsanti, FrancescoSammartini, GiuseppeGeminiani, Francesco




Red Line

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Charpentier, GustaveWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín

Opera AriasZauberflöte, Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart)Der Freischütz (Weber), Der widerspenstigen Zähmung (Goetz), Rigoletto (Verdi), Gianni Schicci (Puccini), Manon (Massenet), Louise (Charpentier), The bartered bride (Smetana), Rusalka (Dvorák)

Lucia Popp

Münchner RundfunkorchesterKurt Eichhorn

Red Line

"Lucia Popp was forty-three when she gave this recital ... It shows her in marvelous voice in her early maturity ... Technically what is so impressive is, inter alia, control of dynamics when going up; she maintains scrupulous dynamic gradients and seldom forces the voice. And there is quite enough power at the climaxes as well" musicweb-international.com Award of the German Critics association "The voice is full of light and her charm irresistible" Répertoire"Popp had one of the most individual, responsive voices, with its rapid vibrato, exquisitely poised high notes and forward, beautifully articulated diction." Gramophone"A touching souvenir of her later style" Gramophone"One of the most accomplished recitals from Lucia Popp" Orpheus "A sensibility of high level" Scherzo "A great voice" CD Compact"Lovers of quality singing and of Lucia Popp’s particular skills should add this clear and well-recorded disc to their collection" musicweb-international.com

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Cherubini, LuigiLes Abencerages (2 CDs)

Ortiz, Rinaldi, Mars, Dupouy, Snarski

Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro RAI di MilanoPeter Maag

Arts Archives

"... Glorious sound..... A splendid Margheria Rinaldi........absolutely recommendable!" Musik & Markt"Maags atmospheric and virtuosic Cherubini is a real discovery in many ways and an absolute must for every lover of operas. Very good" Pizzicato"Rinaldi has a bright, strong voice for Noraime, with the right gleam in it..... Ortiz answers her with a good heroic ring........ Snarski makes an excellent showing as Alamir with strong dark bass.....a highly interesting opera and a real rarity" Gramophone"Soloists , choir and orchestra all perform magnificently under Peter Maag's committed baton with a recording that brings out the fine characteristics of this unjustly neglected work. Full marks to ARTS for resurrecting this legendary performance" classical.net"Rinaldi is excellent throughout...the recording is thoroughly professional, reproducing orchestra and voices clearly, honestly, and in good balance... this performance is a great discovery" Fanfare"This is a fine work, and this is a good performance, well-recorded, and recommended" classicstoday.com


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Cherubini, Luigi

Sinfonia in re maggioreMédée OvertureIfigenia in Aulide OvertureLe crescendo Overture

ORT - Orchestra della Toscana/ Donato Renzetti

Red Line"The Orchestra della Toscana under Donato Renzetti gives sharply featured, emphatic performances with beautifully transparent realisation of the many felicitous counterpoints" Classic CD"I think this is the finest recorded performance of the symphony ... If you missed it before, grab it quickly" Fanfare"A warm orchestra sound and a breathtaking Cantabile show on which high technical level this orchestra plays." FonoForum

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6-2

Chopin, Frédéric4 Ballades, Fantaisie, Barcarolle, 4 Mazurkas op. 30

Alessandra Ammara Blue Line

"She [Alessandra Ammara] plays deep in the keys, she has a wonderfully warm, rich tone, her phrasing is highly musical, and in the end one comes away with a very satisfying feeling of her ability to play this repertoire." Fanfare"Klangschön balanciert sie [Alessandra Ammara] das pastorale Thema der Ballade Nr. 2 aus, wuchtig-kraftvoll geht sie den Presto-Teil an. Ebenfalls überzeugend: die dritte Ballade. Das Highlight der CD ist jedoch die kantable Barcarolle...." FonoForum"Masterfully, thoughtfully played by Ammara, the Op. 30 set achieves the same epic expressiveness as the Four Ballades, only more laconically" Audiophile Audition


5-2

Cimador, Giovanni BattistaGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line




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7-2

Cimarosa, DomenicoIl Matrimonio Segreto(3 CDs)

A. Antoniozzi, J. Williams,S. Patterson, G. Banditelli,P. Salomaa, W. Matteuzzi / Orchestra of Eastern Netherlands / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line

"Gabriele Bellini ... paces the work admirably and secures alert playing ... the music trips along with vivacity and sparkle" Gramophone "... to stand beside the best on record ...Susan Patterson is charm personified in the female role" Classic CD "very pleasing performance" IOC"Excellent quality" Rassegna Melodrammatica"The voices are on a good level ... The orchestra is well conducted" Audio Review


5-2

Cimarosa, DomenicoGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line




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7-2

Clementi, Muzio

Gradus ad Parnassum op. 44(4 CDs)

The Art of playing on the Pianoforte exemplified in a series of Exercises, in the Strict and in the Free Styles

Complete Edition Nos. 1-100ter

Marco Sollini, Andrea BacchettiBruno Canino, Luca RascaFrancesco Cipoletta, Maurizio Baglini, Paolo Zannini, Gianluca Luisi, Enrico Pompili, Roberto Prosseda

Blue Line

"This is genuine manna for piano etude addicts ... 9/9" ClassicsToday.com

"Very good record" French Magazine Répertoire

"An extremely homogeny interpretation that matches greatly to the many facets of the aesthetically eminent work" FonoForum

Recommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu

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0-2

Clementi, MuzioComplete Piano Works - Vol. 1-9(9 CDs Box) Pietro Spada Red Line "Spada's playing is lively and stylish ... The sound is clean and lifelike, and the notes informative." Fanfare about 47225-2, 47226-2,

47227-2

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0-2

Clementi, MuzioComplete Piano Works - Vol. 10-18(9 CDs Box) Pietro Spada Red Line

47233-2: "The two brilliant capricci are challenged with great technical glamour" CD Classica47236-2: 5 Stars in Classic CD: "In any case, this is an outstandingly interesting disc, well recorded and wholly stimulating"


6<RAAFFE=hccdcl>0 4722

3-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 1Sonata in La bemolle MaggioreSonata in Fa Maggiore op. 1 No. 1Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 1 No. 2Sonata in Sol Maggiore op. 1 No. 3Sonata in La Maggiore op. 1 No. 4Duetto in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 1 No. 6Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 2 No. 2

Pietro Spada / Giorgio Cozzolino Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hccecu>9 4722

4-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 2Sonata in La Maggiore op. 2 No. 4Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 2 No. 6Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 3 No. 1Duetto in Do Maggiore op. 3 No. 1Duetto in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 3 No. 2Duetto in Do Maggiore op. 3 No. 3Duetto in Do Maggiore op. 6 No. 1


6<RAAFFE=hccfct>8 4722

5-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 3Sonata in Mi bemolle Magiore op. 7 No. 1Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 7 No. 2Sonata in Sol Minore op. 7 No. 3Sonata in Sol Minore op. 8 No. 1Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 8 No. 2Duetto in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 8 No. 3

Pietro Spada / Giorgio Cozzolino Red Line "Spada's playing is lively and stylish ... The sound is clean and lifelike, and the notes informative." Fanfare

6<RAAFFE=hccgcs>7 4722

6-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 4Sonata in Mi bemolle Magiore op. 9 No. 1Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 9 No. 2Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 9 No. 3Sonata in La Maggiore op. 10 No. 1Sonata in Re Maggiore op. 10 No. 2Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 10 No. 3Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 11 No. 1


6<RAAFFE=hcchcr>6 4722

7-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 5Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 12 No. 1Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 12 No. 2Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 12 No. 3Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 12 No. 4Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 12 No. 5


6<RAAFFE=hccicq>5 4722

8-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 6Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 13 No. 4Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 13 No. 5Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 13 No. 6Sonata in Re Maggiore op. 16 "La Chasse"Capriccio in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 17Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 20


6<RAAFFE=hccjcp>4 4722

9-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 7Duetto in Do Maggiore op. 14 No. 1Duetto in Fa Maggiore op. 14 No. 2Duetto in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 14 No. 3Duetto in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 14 No. 3Duetto in Re Maggiore op. 21 No. 1Duetto in Do Maggiore op. 22 No. 3 "La Chasse"

Pietro Spada Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hcdacl>0 4723

0-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 8Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 23 No. 1Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 23 No. 2Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 23 No. 3Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 24 No. 1Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 24 No. 2



6<RAAFFE=hcdbcu>9 4723

1-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 9Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 25 No. 1Sonata in Sol Maggiore op. 25 No. 2Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 25 No. 3Sonata in La Maggiore op. 25 No. 4Sonata in Fa diesis Minore op. 25 No. 5Sonata in Re Maggiore op. 25 No. 6


6<RAAFFE=hcdcct>8 4723

2-2

Clementi, Muzio

Complete Piano Works Vol. 10

Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 26Sonata in La Maggiore op. 33 No. 1Sonata in Fa Maggiore op. 33 No. 2Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 33 No. 3Sonata in Fa Maggiore


6<RAAFFE=hcddcs>7 4723

3-2

Clementi, Muzio


Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 34 No. 1Sonata in sol Minore op. 34 No. 2Capriccio in La Maggiore op. 34 No. 3Capriccio in Fa Maggiore op. 34 No. 4

Pietro Spada Red Line "The two brilliant capricci are challenged with great technical glamour" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hcdecr>6 4723

4-2

Clementi, Muzio


Sonatinas op. 36 No. 1-6Sonata in Do Maggiore op. 37 No. 1Sonata in Sol Maggiore op. 37 No. 2Sonata in Re Maggiore op. 37 No. 3


6<RAAFFE=hcdfcq>5 4723

5-2

Clementi, Muzio


Sonata in Sol Maggiore op. 40 No. 1Sonata in si Minore op. 40 No. 2Sonata in Re Maggiore op. 40 No. 3Sonata in Mi bemolle Maggiore op. 41


6<RAAFFE=hcdgcp>4 4723

6-2

Clementi, Muzio


Sonata in Si bemolle Maggiore op. 46Capriccio in mi Minore op. 47 No. 1Capriccio in Do Maggiore op. 47 No. 2

Pietro Spada Red Line "In any case, this is an outstandingly interesting disc, well recorded and wholly stimulating" CLASSIC CD5 Stars in Classic CD

6<RAAFFE=hcdhco>3 4723

7-2

Clementi, Muzio


Sonata in La Maggiore op. 50 No. 1Sonata in re Minore op. 50 No. 2Sonata in sol Minore op. 50 No. 3


6<RAAFFE=hdigct>8 4738

6-2

Clemtenti, Muzio


Black Joke, Mr. Collick's Minuet, Rondo, "Batti, batti", Canon ad Diapason, 2 Allegros, 6 Monferrine Postume, Tarantella, Arie Russe



6<RAAFFE=hdihcs>7 4738

7-2

Clemtenti, Muzio


Finale, 5 Duettinos, Canone per Cherubini, Toccata, Musical Characteristics

Pietro SpadaGeorge Darden

Red Line "Optimum Interpretation: Spada's extraordinary personality as a musician transforms these pieces into fascinating and thrilling works" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hdiicr>6 4738

8-2

Clemtenti, Muzio


Fantasie with Variations "Au clair de la lune"12 Monferrine7 Studios

Pietro Spada Red Line "A formidable compendium of pianistic wisdom" Scherzo


9-2

Cornelius, Peter

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusLortzing, AlbertKienzl, WilhelmSchubert, FranzBeethoven, Ludwig van

Opera Arias



Arts Archives



4-2

Crema, Joan Maria daPhalese,Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi




6<RAAFFE=hfabcq>5 4750

1-2

D'Albert, EugenTiefland(2 CDs)

Marton, Kollo, Weikl, MollMünchner Rundfunk OrchesterMarek Janowski

Red Line

5/5 points in Spanish magazine RITMO "The interpretation is from every point of view excellent""At such a bargain price this is an operatic set that everyone who loves full blooded late Romantic music should snap up without hesitation" musicweb-international.com"An absolute reference" Ópera actual"Cecilia Gasdia sings with an exquisite musicality" CD Compact"An almost perfect cast" Audio"..splendidly upholstered score... " musicweb-international.com

6<RAAFFE=hfgbcs>7 4756

1-2

Dalla Casa, GirolamoIl Secondo Libro de Madrigali a Cinque Voci con i passagi

Cecchi, Fabris, Balconi, Fagotto, AbeteTubery, Ghielmi, Tapella, DallapèIl Terzo SuonoGian Paolo Fagotto

Blue Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The quality of singing and playing is quite high and is captured in excellent sound ... An important contribution to the recorded literature of the madrigal" American Record Guide4 stars: "Welcome with enthusiasm this release" Musica"An extreme joy" ScherzoInternational Record Prize Antonio Vivaldi 2001

6<RAAFFE=hfhgcu>9 4757

6-2

Debussy, ClaudeComplete Piano Works Vol. 1

Préludes (1er & 2ème Livre)Jean-Pierre Armengaud Red Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"Jean-Pierre Armengaud, who starts here a new integral recording, was right to be audacious, since he has something to say about these works. His interpretation is fresh, full of wonderful sonorities, nicely pricking you like a bunch of flowers" Répertoire"Nice dynamic gradations and sparkling repeated notes in La sérénade interrompue ... excellently varied chord voicing in Canope" classicstoday.com"We may be hearing more of this gifted pianist. I hope so" American Record Guide

6<RAAFFE=hfhhct>8 4757

7-2

Debussy, Claude


Images, Masques, Estampes, Prélude de La Demoiselle élue, D'un cahier d'esquisses

including World Premiere: Les soirs illuminé par l'ardeur du charbon

Jean-Pierre Armengaud Red Line

"Sensitive readings of the first two Images OublIées ... and a buoyant Masques that features nicely sprung notes" classicstoday.com"Armengaud ... is able to listen, he has a feeling for remote sounds, for opposing, even contrasting expressions ... Armengaud has a great understanding for Debussy" klassik.com"Spontaneous, natural expression ... spectacular ... poetic" Répertoire"Virtuous" Scherzo4 Stars from MUZYKA 21"A good recording" Pizzicato


6<RAAFFE=hfhics>7 4757

8-2

Debussy, Claude

Complete Piano Works Vol. 3Suite BergamasqueChidren's CornerDanse Bohémienne, Deux Arabesques, Mazurka, Rêverie, Tarantelle styrienne, Ballade (Slave), Valse romantique, Nocturne, La plus que lente, Pièce pour l'oeuvre du "Vêtement blessé", The little Nigar

Jean-Pierre Armengaud Blue Line "Clear contours ... An honest vision" Le Monde de la Musique

6<RAAFFE=hfhjcr>6 4757

9-2

Debussy, Claude


Ètudes 1er Livre, Ètudes 2éme Livre, Ètudes retouvée, Pour le Piano, L'isle joyeuse, Hommage à Joseph Haydn, Élégie

Jean-Pierre Armengaud Blue Line

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0-2

Debussy, Claude

Complete Piano Works

(4 CD-Box)including Piano Works Vol. 4not available as single CD!!!

Jean-Pierre ArmengaudRed & Blue Line

"the set is highly recommended" TUROK'S CHOICE

"Jean-Pierre Armengaud leaves us an interpretation where the colour rules:....the first sensation must remain the basic point, sending the too analytical readings off-balance" resmusica.com

6<RAAFFE=dafjcu>9 4305

9-2 Debussy, Claude

Honegger, Arthur

L' Enfant prodigue

Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique" H 186

Micheau, Mollet, SénéchalCoro e Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di TorinoAndré Cluytens

10 Points from Crescendo Belgium"...a colossal addition to Clytens' discography, a rare work, superbebly done here and another crucial discovery by ARTS.... the RAI Orchestra play with absolute superb panache all around especially in the soul searching final movement.... soloists, chorus and orchestra come together quite magically" Classical Net"...with a terrific line-up of soloists....I can recommend this disc for the Debussy alone. Happyly, Honegger ....as a very exciting performance with a positively crushing account of the apocalyptic finale... a real collector's item" classicstoday.com"Cluytens offers a perfect and wonderful reading of the youthful cantata "L'Enfant prodigue". Even stronger are the results with the powerful and dazzling interpretation of Honegger" Amadeus"brilliant and colorful allurement.... expressive soloists" Musik & Markt"The cast of characters is excellent.... a perfect interpretation of this extensive work" klassik.com"... a so far undiscovered treasury with an outstanding discographical value... prominet singer.... never ending deversivied sound expansion... an enritchment for the catalogue that makes us hope that ARTS will continue their discovery journey in the same5 notes from Opèra international"two overall fascinating interpretations.... to be sure one of the best (or even the best) interpretation of this music... in every part convincing.... excellent and well balanced singer" Pizzicato "Superb" Diapason "Ottimo" MUSICA

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8-2 Debussy, Claude

Ravel, Maurice

Trio pour piano et cordes (Ravel)Trio pour violon, violoncelle et piano (Debussy)



2-2

Debussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis






1-2

D'India, Sigismondo Monteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoDowland, JohnJones, RobertHandel, Georg FriedichCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo



Blue Line





5-2 Dittersdorf, Karl Ditters von

Handel, George FridericBoïledieu, François-Adrien

Harp Concertos



Red Line


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0-2

Donizetti, GaetanoChamber Music & Complete Piano Music(6 CDs Box)


"Spada's sympathetic pianism does much to illuminate the complete piano music" BBC Music Magazine47219-2: "Particularly sound intensive adaptations for chamber orchestra" FonoForum47219-2: "The interpretation is always of quality, with a very special mention for the violinist Vincenzo Bolognese you plays like a diva in the famous 'Al dolce Guidami'" Répertoire47381-2-47383-2 "Pietro Spada realizes an interpretation which guides the listener into the smallest details and refinements with elegance and the whole expressiveness necessary for an unmatchable mastership" CD Compact

6<RAAFFE=hcbhcu>9 4721

7-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Chamber Music Vol. 1 for Violin and PianoVariazioni in Fa Maggiore, Scherzo in Re Maggiore, Sonata in Fa Maggiore, Variazioni in Si bemolle, Amusement Pathétique tiré de l'opéra Anna Bolena, Impromptu

Rodolfo Bonucci, Pietro Spada Red Line

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8-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Chamber Music Vol. 2 for Harp, Cello, Flute, Oboe, TrioLarghetto e Allegro in Sol Maggiore per Vl. e Arpa, Largo in sol minore per Vcl. e Pno., Sonata in Do Maggiore per Fl. e Pno, Sonata in Fa Maggiore per Ob. e Pno, Studio in Do Maggiore per Cl., Trios per Vl., Vcl. e Pno in Mi bemolle Maggiore e in Re Maggiore, Larghetto e Allegro in Do Maggiore per Fl., Fag. e Pno

Claudia Antonelli, Arturo Bonucci, Rodolfo Bonucci, Marco Costantini, Augusto Loppi, Vincenzo Mariozzi, Angelo Persichilli, Pietro Spada

Red Line

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9-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Chamber Music Vol. 3 for Strings, Guitar and WindsIntroduzione per archi in Re Mag., 4 Notturni per fiati e archi, Amusement pathétique tiré de l'opéra Anna Bolena per violino e archi, Quintetto per archi in Do Mag., Sinfonia per fiati in Re Mag., Larghetto per fiati in Fa Mag., Moderato per fiati e organo in Si bemolle Mag., Marcia per fiati e cassa in Fa Mag.

Vincenzo Bolognese, Mario Gangi, Rodolfo Bonucci, Alexandra Stefanato, Dino Asciolla, Arturo Bonucci, Massimo Taddei, Pietro Spada

Red Line"Particularly sound intensive adaptations for chamber orchestra" FonoForum

"The interpretation is always of quality, with a very special mention for the violinist Vincenzo Bolognese you plays like a diva in the famous 'Al dolce Guidami'" Répertoire

6<RAAFFE=hhdacq>5 4773

0-2

Donizetti, Gaetano Complete Piano Music(3 CD Box) Pietro Spada Red Line

"Pietro Spada realizes an interpretation which guides the listener into the smallest details and refinements with elegance and the whole expressiveness necessary for an unmatchable mastership" CD Compact"Amusing, intriguing and well done music. Rarities to be discovered to complete the understanding of one of the great Italian composers of the 'Ottocento' " Amadeus"Spada convinces the listener about the quality of Donizetti's Piano music and nobody knows this music better than him ... It is worth to discover the other side of the king of belcanto and of the Italian opera of the first part of the 19th Century" CD Classica"Pietro Spada's graceful, fluent fingerwork perfectly suits the music's intimate dimensions" classicstoday.com5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"Spada's play of this charming music is exquisite" Pizzicato

6<RAAFFE=hdibco>3 4738

1-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Complete Piano Music Vol. 1Allegro in fa Minore, La Ricordanza, Allegro vivace in Sol Maggiore, Allegro in Do Maggiore I-II, Larghetto in la Minore "Una furtiva lagrima", Presto in fa Minore, Larghetto in Do Maggiore, Adagio ed Allegro in Sol Maggiore, Due motivi celebre Maestro Fäer messi in suonata


"Pietro Spada realizes an interpretation which guides the listener into the smallest details and refinements with elegance and the whole expressiveness necessary for an unmatchable mastership" CD Compact"Amusing, intriguing and well done music. Rarities to be discovered to complete the understanding of one of the great Italian composers of the 'Ottocento' " Amadeus"Spada convinces the listener about the quality of Donizetti's Piano music and nobody knows this music better than him ... It is worth to discover the other side of the king of belcanto and of the Italian opera of the first part of the 19th Century" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hdiccn>2 4738

2-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Complete Piano Music Vol. 2

6 Valzer, Giuseppina (Polka-Mazurka), 6 Sinfonias, Capriccio


"Pietro Spada realizes an interpretation which guides the listener into the smallest details and refinements with elegance and the whole expressiveness necessary for an unmatchable mastership" CD Compact"Amusing, intriguing and well done music. Rarities to be discovered to complete the understanding of one of the great Italian composers of the 'Ottocento' " Amadeus"Spada convinces the listener about the quality of Donizetti's Piano music and nobody knows this music better than him ... It is worth to discover the other side of the king of belcanto and of the Italian opera of the first part of the 19th Century" CD Classica

6<RAAFFE=hdidcm>1 4738

3-2

Donizetti, Gaetano


Fuga in sol minore, Pastorale, Grande Offertorio, Variazioni in Mi bemolle Maggiore, Variazioni in Sol Maggiore, Variazioni in Mi Maggiore


"Pietro Spada realizes an interpretation which guides the listener into the smallest details and refinements with elegance and the whole expressiveness necessary for an unmatchable mastership" CD Compact"Amusing, intriguing and well done music. Rarities to be discovered to complete the understanding of one of the great Italian composers of the 'Ottocento' " Amadeus"Spada convinces the listener about the quality of Donizetti's Piano music and nobody knows this music better than him ... It is worth to discover theother side of the king of belcanto and of the Italian opera of the first part of the 19th Century" CD Classica


6<RAAFFE=hbfbcp>4 4715

1-2

Donizetti, GaetanoLinda di Chamounix(3 CDs)

A. Antoniozzi, L. Canonici, D. Di Stefano, P. Salomaa, S. Ganassi, M. Devia, Kor van de Nationale Reisopera/ Andrew Wise, Orchestra of Eastern Netherlands / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line

"The Italian Mariella Devia sings the part with lyrical grace and fine characterisation. Her coloratura is an integral part of her voice and interpretation ... Given the fine performance and budget price I recommend every lover of the bel canto genre to go out and buy it. Now. It is superb mature Donizetti well performed. I cannot envisage another studio recording in the near or distant future so why wait?" musicweb-international.com"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason "Mariella Devia wins with her luminous singing""Mariella Devia sings with purity of tone and brilliancy of range and technique ... Outstanding performance by Petteri Salomaa" Gramophone"Mariella Devia lightens a virtuos coloratura firework. The Orchestra of Eastern Netherlands shows top form" Opernwelt"Good Italian opera style. It's a must." American Record Guide "Exceptional interpretation" CD Classica"Recording of the month. Go ahead and buy it!" Orpheus Oper International


6-2

Donizetti, Gaetano

Bellini, VincenzoVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoLeoncavallo, RuggeroMascagni, Pietro

Famous Opera Choruses

Norma (Bellini)Don Pasquale (Donizetti)Nabucco, I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata, Macbeth, Il Trovatore (Verdi)Madama Butterfly, Turanfot (Puccini)Pagliacci (Leoncavallo)Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)


Red Line


1-2

Dowland, John Monteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoJones, RobertHandel, Georg FriedichCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo D'India, Sigismondo



Blue Line




6<RAAFFE=hfccct>8 4752

2-2

Durante, FrancescoLamentationes Jeremiae ProphetaeVespro Breve

Roberta Invernizzi, Emanuela Galli, Dorothee Labusch, Annemieke Cantor, Rosa Dominguez, Marco Beasley, Antonio Abete, Furio ZanasiCoro della Radio SvizzeraSonatori de la Gioiosa marcaDiego Fasolis

Red Line"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca is one of Italy's best period-instrument groups" Gramophone"I would recommend Fasolis over his competition to those seeking an ideal introduction to Durante's music" American Record Guide"Great musicality and unbelievable historical technical aptitude" Scherzo

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6-2 Durante, Francesco

Pergolesi, Giovanni BattistaScarlatti, Domenico

Barocco Napoletano

10 Sonatas (Scarlatti)Sonata in F major (Pergolesi)2 Divertimenti, Studio II (Durante)


"Catemario's technically flawless, imaginative performances here testify to his talent and accomplishment as a musician likely to be comfortable in any period ... 9/9" classicstoday.com"Edoardo Catemario is a fine guitarist who plays cleanly and with real musicality ...excellent technique ... The sound is very good - alive and realistic." American Record Guide"A well done twinkle to the Napolitan music of the 18th century ... sweetness and lyrism of Catemario's playing" Les Cahiers de la Guitare et de la Musique

6<RAAFFE=hccbcn>2 4722

1-2

Dussek, Jan Ladislav

Music for HarpSonata in F major "The Lass of Richmond Hill"Sonata in E flat major op. 34 No. 1Sonata in B flat majorSonata in C minorSonata Nos 1-6

Elena Zaniboni Red Line"The joy reaches its zenith thanks to the transparency and subtle expressive style of ... Elena Zaniboni" Répertoire4 stars in RITMO"Optimum interpretation". Editor’s choice in CD Classica"You don't even notive that time passed when you arrive at the end of the CD" Klassik Heute

6<RAAFFE=hceccq>5 4724

2-2

Dvorák, AntonínSymphony No. 9 op. 95 "From the New World"

Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra / Arpád Jóo

Red Line"Good interpretation" CD Classica

"An interpretation of all respect and an excellent sound" Musica

6<RAAFFE=hgdict>8 4763

8-2

Dvorák, Antonín

Complete Works for Cello and Orchestra

Concerto in B minor B 191 op. 104Polonaise in A major B 94Silent Woods B 182 (op. 68 No. 5)Rondo in G minor B 181 op. 94

Wen-Sinn YangSinfonica HelveticaDeutsches KammerorchesterGrzegorz Nowak

Blue Line

"Immaculate technique ... perfect intonation" Gramophone"Both well played and recorded ... first-rate ensemble ... a worthy souvenir of one of the brightest young talents in the cello world" The Strad"An exciting young soloist ... A fine expansive reading which matches with the very best ... a disc to treasure for some excellent cello playing" classical.net"First-rate performance ... one that's remarkable for its meding of passion and intelligence" classicstoday.com"Yang deeply enters the concerto, plays softly or with fire as the music requires it. Drive & spontaneity" classix"The Concerto bristles with excitement ... [Yangs] splendid playing is well matched by the passionate, romantic accompaniment by the Sinfonica Helvetica" American Record Guide"Magically attractive, with none of the guttural qualities one hears from many a more famous cellist ... he can really sing" International Record Review


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7-2 Dvorák, Antonín

Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich

Serenade for Strings op. 48 in C major (Tchaikovsky)Sereade for Strings op. 22 in E major (Dvorák)

Amadeus Chamber Orchestra / Agnieszka Duczmal

Red Line


7-2

Dvorák, AntonínWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, Bedrich


Lucia Popp


Red Line

"Lucia Popp was forty-three when she gave this recital ... It shows her in marvelous voice in her early maturity ... Technically what is so impressive is, inter alia, control of dynamics when going up; she maintains scrupulous dynamic gradients and seldom forces the voice. And there is quite enough power at the climaxes as well" musicweb-international.com Award of the German Critics association "The voice is full of light and her charm irresistible" Répertoire"Popp had one of the most individual, responsive voices, with its rapid vibrato, exquisitely poised high notes and forward, beautifully articulated diction." Gramophone"A touching souvenir of her later style" Gramophone"One of the most accomplished recitals from Lucia Popp" Orpheus "A sensibility of high level" Scherzo "A great voice" CD Compact


7-2

Falconiero, Andrea

Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Merula, Tarquinio / Marini, Biagio / Castello, Dario / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line


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Fall, Leo

Lehar, FranzStrauss, Johann Jr.Zeller, CarlKalman, EmmerichTriebel

Operetta Arias

Giuditta, Der Zarewitsch, Das Land des Lächelns (Lehar)Die Rose von Stambul (Fall), Die Fledermaus (Strauss), Der Vogelhändler (Zeller), Gräfin Mariza (Kalman), Pfälzer Wein (Triebel)

Fritz Wunderlich /Chor und Orchester des WDR KölnSüdwestfunkorchester /Franz Marszalek, Emmerich Smola

Arts Archives

"The seduction of Wunderlich in this very repertoire is due to his inimitable vitality" Musica

"Wonderful moods are shining through Wunderlich's voice, and each melody becomes a little jewel" Pizzicato

"The Arts Archives collection, 1957-1962, reassembles familiar vocal fare, each demonstrating Wunderlich’s capacity for Viennese charm and suave, sophisticated buoyancy of delivery ... a superior vocalist who delights in the glory of his songs" Audiophile Audition (audaud.com)

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6-2 Fauré, Gabriel

Franck, CésarRavel, Maurice

French Violin Sonatas

Sonate (Franck)Sonate op. 13 (Fauré)Sonate posthume (Ravel)

Georg MönchMassimiliano Damerini

Red Line

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Feroci, FrancescoGherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPera, GirolamoPalafuti, AntonioPanerai, VincenzioZingarelli, Nicola Antonio

Trumpet & Organ - unpublished Italian Works of the 18th Century

Igino Conforzi, Claudio Brizi Blue Line

"Excellent interpretation" Musica e dischi"I find this a most enjoyable and thought-provoking CD, for which Conforzi is to be congratulated" Historic Brass Society Newsletter"This 24bit 96kHz audiophile recording presents the stunning sound of Igino Conforzi and the inventive colors provided by Claudio Brizi in the most admirable manner. Conforzi displays solid range, brilliant tone, inventive articulation, and overall fine musicianship. This is a delightful program, thoughtfully and skillfully rendered" ITG Journal

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0-2

Field, JohnComplete Piano Works (6 CDs Box)


"... an endearing exuberance ... Spada ... celebrates a freshness and vitality" Gramophone

"Magnificently played by the very excellent sensible and very artistic pianist Pietro Spada ... You must discover it" RITMO

"First-rate interpretations, in pieces like the A minor Fantasias ... as well as in the famous Nocturnes" FonoForum

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8-2

Field, John


Sonata op. 1 No. 1Sonata op. 1 No. 2Sonata op. 1 No. 3Sonata op. 1 No. 4


"Pietro Spada commences a complete cycle of Field's piano music with an endearing exuberance ... felicitous command of the catchy dotted rhythm. Spada often celebrates a freshness and vitality unemcumbered by depth or complexity" Gramophone"A very nice interpretation" Musica"Welcome the two first volumes!" Audioclásica"His interpretation breathes an elegant classical flavour of an expressive fine singing" CD Compact


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9-2

Field, John

Complete Piano Music Vol. 2Favorite Hornpipe Dance by Mme De CaroGo to the Devil and Shake YourselfThe Two Slaves in Black BeardSpeed the PloughRondos from Piano Concertos Nos. 1-42 Rondos


"A very nice interpretation" Musica

"Welcome the two first volumes!" Audioclásica

"His interpretation breathes an elegant classical flavour of an expressive fine singing" CD Compact

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0-2

Field, John

Complete Piano Music Vol. 3Rondos from Piano Concertos 5-6Come Again, Come Again, RondolettoFal Lal La, Since Then I'm Doom'dLogie of Buchan, KamarinskayaAir du bon Roi Henry IV, Chanson russe variéeWithin a mie from Edinboro Town

Pietro Spada Red Line "Good to know thoses pages of music ... An honest interpretation" Musica

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1-2

Field, JohnComplete Piano Music Vol. 4

Nocturnes Nos. 1-15Pietro Spada Red Line "Good to know thoses pages of music ... An honest interpretation" Musica

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2-2

Field, John


Nocturnes Nos. 16-19Guardami un poco dal capo al piedeAh! Quel dommageWe MetIn the Garden


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3-2

Field, John

Complete Piano Music Vol. 6Walzer, Polonaise, Marche Triomphale, Prelude, Largo, 3 Valses, 2 Quadrilles, Anglaise, 4 Exercices, Poco adagio, Andante inédit, Rondeau, Air russe varié, Grande valse en forme de Rondeau, Andate, Danse des ours


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1-2

Franck, César

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSchubert, FranzReger, MaxGounod, Charles /Bach, Johann Sebastian

Deutsche Messe D 872Ave verum Corpus K. 619Panis AngelicusMariä WiegenliedAve MariaLaudate Dominum K. 339

Tölzer KnabenchorGerhard Schmidt-Gaden

CD of the month in MUZYKA 21"Gerhard Schmidt-Garden conducts with panache and empathy and the voices of the Tölzer Knabenchor despatch all with summary ease. It is a version that I would recommend...." Classical Net"This is the recording to have of the Deutsche Messe " American Record Guide"Ottimo" 4 Stars from MUSICA


6-2 Franck, César

Fauré, GabrielRavel, Maurice




Red Line


7-2

Frescobaldi, Girolamo

Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Merula, Tarquinio / Marini, Biagio / Castello, Dario / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line




1-2

Frescobaldi, GirolamoMonteverdi, ClaudioJones, RobertCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo D'India, Sigismondo Dowland, John Handel, Georg Friedich



Blue Line




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Gabrieli, Andrea

Mainerio, GiorgioJannequin, ClementWerrecore, Matthias HermannMerulo, Claudio

War and FaithMagnificat delle Battaglie, 2 Balli (Mainerio)La Guerre (Jannequin)La Bataglia Taliana (Werrecore)Intonatione & Antifona del VI Tono (Gabrieli)Canzon ariosa (Gabrieli)Toccata, Antifona, Fantasia (Merulo)

Il Terzo Suono (Dir.: Fagotto)Daltrocanto (Dir.: Tabbia)Chorus Beatorum (Dir.: Bortoliero)La Fenice (Dir.: Tubery)Il Suonar Parlante (Dir.: Ghielmi)

Blue Line

"Fagotto has assembled an impressive array of specialist ensembles, whose excellence and sophistication probably outstrip anything available to the composer. The music making is of the highest order and is immaculately recorded by the Arts engineers" International Record Review"Two magnificent Magnificats ... The singing and instrumental performances are very fine" classicstoday.com"Gian Paolo Fagotto has done a great job" klassik.com"Splendid. I like especially the contrast between small vocal groups and tuttis" Toccata"This is a splendidly vital and imaginative release. All the performers acquit themselves with genuine distinction and this combative, imaginative and successful disc covers War and Faith with equal conviction" musicweb-international.com


0-2

Gallus,Jacobus

Britten, Benjaminda Victoria, Tomás Ludovicoda Palestrina, Giovanni PierluigiNascus, Giovannide Kerle, Jacobus



Arts Archives



1-2

Galuppi, Baldassare

Albinoni, TomasoPlatti, Giovanni BenedettoVivaldi, Antonio



Red Line


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2-2 Gambaro, Vincenzo

Rossini, Gioachino

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Original Transcriptions for Flute, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns, 2 bassoons and Doublebass



4-2

Gastoldi, GiovanniPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano





1-2

Geminiani, Francesco

Sammartini, GiuseppeBarsanti, FrancescoCastrucci, Pietro




Red Line


0-2

Gherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPera, GirolamoPalafuti, AntonioPanerai, VincenzioFeroci, FrancescoZingarelli, Nicola Antonio





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3-2

Giordani, GiuseppeTre Ore di Agonia di N.S. Gesù CristoCredo2 Canzoncine per i Vernerdì di Marzo

Il Terzo SuonoAcademia Montis RegalisGian Paolo Fagotto

Red Line

Star for extraordinary repertoire: "Close to the liturgical context, the prayers in this recording are performed expressively and lucid" FonoForum"The voices and the ensemble gathered around tenor tenor Gian Paolo Fagotto have done a great recording and merit our attention. Clear sound and just the right amount of reverberation" CD Compact"Intense and expressive ... virtuous communication within the ensemble" RITMO"Exquisite in all senses ... virtuous ensemble ... the difficulties of the score are bravoured as if they weren't there" Scherzo


5-2

Giordani, GiuseppeScarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line





3-2

Giordani, Giuseppe

Handel, George FridericMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBach, Johann SebastianBeethoven, Ludwig van


Various Red Line


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0-2

Giuliani, Mauro

Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 -3Gran Quintetto for Guitar and Strings in C major op. 65Variations for Guitar and String Quartet

(2 SACD-Box)

Edoardo CatemarioWiener AkademieMartin Haselböck

Blue Line"All three concerts...are excellently performed by Edoardo Catemario...With the concertos beautifully accompanied by Martin Haselböck and his Wiener Akademie the set provides period-instrument delights of color" TUROK'S CHOICE

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Giuliani, Mauro

Le Rossiniane Nos 1 - 6Variazioni op. 102Variazioni di una facilità progressiva op. 146Variazioni brillanti e della più grande facilità op. 87, Variazioni op. 101

(2 CD-Box)

Frédéric Zigante Red Line

"One can thus get lost completely in these renditions, which are rich in their melodic, harmonic and rhythmic inventiveness and dramatic in the grandness of their design... Zigante has kept a certain airness, a breath of light heartness... He also manages to flood the notes with the rays of light" tokafi.com"Frederic Zigante's energy and enthusiasm for these gems is evident throughout. A memorable set" Classical.Net5 Stars from MUSICA “The performances of Frédéric Zigante are still unsurpassed….Elegant, clean and warm interpretations with an instrumental brilliance that is a canon not to be ignored for any performance.”"Zigante is to an extremly high degree proficient in his instrument; he presents the works with fresh tempis... with an intelligent and visionary phrasing" klassik.comAwarded best recording of guitar music during Expomusica in Pesaro/Italy 1995"Highly masterly 'Rossiniane' " FonoForum "Magnificent CD ... A stunning recording" Seicorde

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Giuliani, Mauro

Le Rossiniane Vol. 1

Rossiniana No. 1 op. 119Rossiniana No. 2 op. 120Rossiniana No. 3 op. 121Rossiniana No. 4 op. 122


"One can thus get lost completely in these renditions, which are rich in their melodic, harmonic and rhythmic inventiveness and dramatic in the grandness of their design... Zigante has kept a certain airness, a breath of light heartness... He also manages to flood the notes with the rays of light" tokafi.com"Frederic Zigante's energy and enthusiasm for these gems is evident throughout. A memorable set" Classical.Net5 Stars from MUSICA “The performances of Frédéric Zigante are still unsurpassed….Elegant, clean and warm interpretations with an instrumental brilliance that is a canon not to be ignored for any performance.”Awarded best recording of guitar music during Expomusica in Pesaro/Italy 1995"Highly masterly 'Rossiniane' " FonoForum "Magnificent CD ... A stunning recording" Seicorde

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7-2

Giuliani, Mauro

Le Rossiniane Vol. 2Rossiniana No. 5 op. 123Rossiniana No. 6 op. 124Variazioni op. 102Variazioni di una facilità progressiva op. 146Variazioni brillanti e della più grande facilità op. 87, Variazioni op. 101


"One can thus get lost completely in these renditions, which are rich in their melodic, harmonic and rhythmic inventiveness and dramatic in the grandness of their design... Zigante has kept a certain airness, a breath of light heartness... He also manages to flood the notes with the rays of light" tokafi.com"Frederic Zigante's energy and enthusiasm for these gems is evident throughout. A memorable set" Classical.Net5 Stars from MUSICA “The performances of Frédéric Zigante are still unsurpassed….Elegant, clean and warm interpretations with an instrumental brilliance that is a canon not to be ignored for any performance.”Awarded best recording of guitar music during Expomusica in Pesaro/Italy 1995"Highly masterly 'Rossiniane' " FonoForum


0-2

Giuliani, Mauro

Paganini, NiccoloCastelnuovo-Tedesco, MarioRegondi, GiulioLegnani, Luigi





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6-2

Gluck, Christoph WillibaldOrfeo ed Euridice( 2 CDs)

Ewa Podles, Ana Rodrigo, Elena de la MercedCoro de la Comunidad de MadridOrquesta Sinfonica de GaliciaPeter Maag

Red Line

"The audience is enthusiastic ... I am too, and strongly recommend this performance to all those not concerned about original version or period instrument performance" musicweb-international.com"Timbre de Platine" in French Magazine Opéra International5 Stars in Classic CD Recording of the month in Orpheus"Podles sings ... with tremendous verve and brilliance" Gramophone"Extraordinary interpretation by Eva Podles" Répertoire"A performance which roused the audience to enthusiastic applause" musicalpointers.co.uk"The Maestro knows how to inspire the excellent interprets ... with enthusiasm, vitality and an admirable feeling for dramaturgy" El Cultural"A stunning quality, a most intelligent direction and an exceptional protagonist" Scherzo"Her (Ewa Podles) voice is a force of nature -- huge, agile, brilliant from C to C to C. As pure singing, this is museum-worthy; Podles has to be heard to be believed" ClassicsToday.com


5-2

Gluck, Christoph WillibaldGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi



Red Line





0-2

Gluck, Christoph Willibald

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBeethoven, Ludwig vanMendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixSchumann, Robert



Peter Maag

Red & Blue Line



7-2

Goetz, HermannWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


Red Line

"Lucia Popp was forty-three when she gave this recital ... It shows her in marvelous voice in her early maturity ... Technically what is so impressive is, inter alia, control of dynamics when going up; she maintains scrupulous dynamic gradients and seldom forces the voice. And there is quite enough power at the climaxes as well" musicweb-international.com Award of the German Critics association "The voice is full of light and her charm irresistible" Répertoire"Popp had one of the most individual, responsive voices, with its rapid vibrato, exquisitely poised high notes and forward, beautifully articulated diction. A touching souvenir of her later style" Gramophone"One of the most accomplished recitals from Lucia Popp" Orpheus"A sensibility of high level" Scherzo "A great voice" CD Compact


1-2

Gounod, Charles

Bach, Johann SebastianFranck, CésarMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSchubert, FranzReger, Max





5-2

Granados, Enrique

Albeniz, IsaacTarrega, FranciscoTorroba, Federico Moreno



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2-2

Guilmant, Alexandre

Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra in D minor op. 42

Marche Élégiaque

Symphony No. 2 for Organ and Orchestra in A major op. 91

Edgar Krapp

Bamberger SymphonikerVladimir FedoseyevSebastian Weigle

Blue Line

"A splendid disc, with really committed performances of music ... all in excellent recorded sound. Warmly recommended" International Record ReviewRecommended “Recommandé" in French magazine Répertoire"The recording is incredibly beautiful, and the 24bit technology is astonishing in its clarity" The American Organist"Stunning recording technique, with a perfect balance between Organ and Orchestra ... brilliant organ interpretation ... and powerful playing of the Bamberger Symphoniker" klassik.com"This is a beautiful recording - playing and sound." American Record Guide"The music is deeply moving, from the bombastic beginning over the calm, lyric melodies up to a breathtaking mighty finale it is fascinating the listeners" amazon.de"A spectacular recording ... The CD packs a real wallop, and the music is quite grand, too..... stunning music.... a fantastic release" Fanfare

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7-2

Handel, George FridericThe Messiah(2 CDs)

Lynne Dawson, Guillemette Laurens, Charles Daniels, Antonio AbeteCoro della Radio SvizzeraDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"Dawson is a gorgeously first-class singer" American Record Guide5 Stars in Amadeus "Light, Italian and baroque like embellished interpretation" Pizzicato"A very mature interpretation, speaking equally to head and heart" FonoForum"Fluid, homogenous and fastuous" Opéra International"Eminent quartet of soloists ... Antonio Abete is the greatest discovery in the baroque horizon of the last years ... well played and sung" CD Compact"An exact and limpid interpretation ... a brilliant recording" Ópera actual4 stars: "One of the best releases of the last years" Musica


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5-2

Handel, George FridericThe Messiah(2 CDs)

Patricia Schumann, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Bruce Ford, Gwynne HowellThe Ambrosian Singers / John McCarthyI Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Red Line"Scimone comes to conveying the immense stature of this work, its contrasts, its gestures and its humanity ... making us feel that the subject of Jennen's effective libretto is of some moment and consequence ... I Solisti Veneti are on characteristically mellifluous form" Gramophone

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3-2

Handel, George Frideric The Messiah - Excerps

Patricia Schumann, Sucia Valentini Terrani, Bruce Ford, Gwynne HowellThe Ambrosian Singers / John McCarthyI Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Red Line

"Highly interesting cast ... The choir and instrumentalists give their very best" Orpheus

"Scimone comes to conveying the immense stature of this work, its contrasts, its gestures and its humanity ... making us feel that the subject of Jennen's effective libretto is of some moment and consequence. I Solisti Veneti are on characteristically mellifluous form" Gramophone

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0-2

Handel, George FridericDettingen Te DeumDixit Dominus

Cecchi-Fedi, Lootens, Invernizzi, Schofrin, Banditelli, Beasley, Abete, ZanasiCoro della Radio SvizzeraEnsemble Vanitas

Diego Fasolis

Red Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason5 Notes in French Magazine Opéra International "A magnificent recording which should not be missed""Fasolis is magisterial in musicality, a humanist and spiritual" Répertoire"Optimum interpretation: Those who listen to the 'Dixit Dominus' from the Coro della Radio Svizzera will suddenly remain with open mouth, stunned by the emotions, the virtuosity in the expression of every single detail" CD Classica"Coup de foudre" 10 Points from Répertoire (May 2005)"...this release is just about perfect" 9/9 classicstoday.com

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8-2

Handel, George FridericSuite de Pièces pour le Clavecin Vol. I Nos. 1-5 HV 426-430


"Dantone gratifies us with a fiery and really expressive reading. ....Formidable energy and supreme feeling for rhythm and counterpoint " 9 Points from Classica Répertoire"With such first rate performances, Dantone has become a Master in early music, from whom you'll hear much more" Toccata"Accomplished recording by Ottavio Dantone ... A refined interpret of high sensibility" Musica"The interpretation of the Italian cembalist Dantone is accomplished" Le Monde de la Musique"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason: "Finally an ounce of fantasy! Finally power and freedom in these Suites ... the young creator of the Accademia Bizantina opens the field, multiplies the angles ... animates and colorates the most dry fugues ... Here is the best possible introduction""The Handelian masterpiece for harpsichord ... The sound quality on this present CD is excellent and allows the detail of the playing to be clearly heard ... It should become a if not the definitive edition" musicweb-international.com5 Stras from MUZYKA 21 "an outstanding performance of Handel's Suites for Keyboard" classical.net"Dantone surprises all listeners thanks to his brilliant technique, the vivacity of phrasing, the elegance of his style, and the wonderful feeling for the proportions" 5 Stars from MUSICA"Arts Music provides fine engineering and excellent, scholarly booklet notes" classicstoday.com

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9-2

Handel, George Frideric

Suite de Pièces pour le Clavecin Vol. II Nos. 6-8 HV 431-433

Pieces for Harpsichord


"Dantone gratifies us with a fiery and really expressive reading. ....Formidable energy and supreme feeling for rhythm and counterpoint " 9 Points from Classica"With such first rate performances, Dantone has become a Master in early music, from whom you'll hear much more" Toccata"The interpretation of the Italian cembalist Dantone is accomplished" Le Monde de la Musique"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason: "Finally an ounce of fantasy! Finally power and freedom in these Suites ... the young creator of the Accademia Bizantina opens the field, multiplies the angles ... animates and colorates the most dry fugues ... Here is the best possible introduction""The Handelian masterpiece for harpsichord ... The sound quality on this present CD is excellent and allows the detail of the playing to be clearly heard ... It should become a if not the definitive edition" musicweb-international.com5 Stras from MUZYKA 21 "an outstanding performance of Handel's Suites for Keyboard" classical.net"Dantone surprises all listeners thanks to his brilliant technique, the vivacity of phrasing, the elegance of his style, and the wonderful feeling for the proportions" 5 Stars from MUSICA"At any rate altogether a recording that falls to take a briefer look at this niche production of Händel, if not already done" FonoForum


5-2 Handel, George Frideric

Dittersdorf, Karl Ditters vonBoïledieu, François-Adrien

Harp Concertos



Red Line


5-2 Handel, George Frideric

Bach, Johann SebastianTelemann, Georg Philipp





3-2


Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBach, Johann SebastianBeethoven, Ludwig vanGiordani, Giuseppe


Various Red Line




1-2

Handel, Georg FriedichMonteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoJones, RobertCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo D'India, Sigismondo Dowland, John



Blue Line




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4-2

Haydn, Franz Joseph 6 Sonaten für Fürst Esterházy op. 13 Hans Ludwig Hirsch Red Line "Simply ravishing" FonoForum

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6-2

Haydn, Franz JosephArianna a Naxos6 Canzonette for Voice and Harpsichord

Jeanne-Marie Bima /Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line

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1-2

Haydn, Franz Joseph

Symphony in D major No. 6 "Le Matin"

Symphony in C major No. 7 "Le Midi"

Symphony in G major "Le Soir"

Wiener AkademieMartin Haselböck

Blue Line

"The orchestra is at a very high level ... a pleasing disc and the best way, for the moment, to rediscover this masterpieces we thought we'd know so well ... Exceptional sound" Crescendo Belgium "The fine weaving of the early classical Haydn is performed with love for each detail by Martin Haselböck and the Wiener Akademie with historical instruments" Crescendo Germany"Reference recording. The most recommendable version available, if you should not find Harnoncourt's ... Apart from some minimal points, this disc appears as mostly perfect ... Remarkable interventions of the soloists (sumptuous cello, flute in perfect accord, excellent solo violin and mocking bassoon). 9/9" classicstodayfrance.com "Do not miss it: This latest version signed by Martin Haselböck is the best" Monde de la Musique" CD of the month" Muzyka21"Haydn's Sixth, Seventh and Eighth symphonies are splendidly played by Martin Haselböck and his Wiener Akademie. Ecellent sound" Turok's Choice

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0-2

Haydn, Franz JosephThe Complete Piano Concertos(4 CDs Box)

Massimo Palumbo

Austrian Chamber OrchetraErnst Theis

UECO United Chamber Orchestra

Blue Line

"Massimo Palumbo directs with fire an incredible sense of colours, richness in nuances, ornamentation, legato ... We underline again the quality of the sound" Crescendo Belgium"Excellent accompaniments from the Austrian Chamber Orchestra, Vienna complement Palumbo's high spirits, and the sound is extremely vivid ... Easily recommendable ... 9/9" classicstoday.com"Excemplary reference recording" klassik.com"From one concerto to the other, the Haydnian piano gets more friendly and galant" Classica-Répertoire"An imposing set of Haydn's 'complete' piano concertos ... Truly, this is a medicine for melancholy. Audiophile engineering makes this set even easier to love" International Record Review

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9-2

Haydn, Franz Joseph

Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 1Concerto No. 2 in D major Hob. XVIII:2Concerto No. 4 in G major Hob. XVIII:4Concerto No. 9 in G major Hob. XVIII:9Concerto (Concertino) in C major Hob. XVIII:12

Massimo PalumboAustrian Chamber OrchestraErnst Theis

Blue Line

Superb!: 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"Palumbo has a light, precise and highly individual way of playing, always with fine nuances and rich contrasts" Diapason"Palumbo knows how to mix the most differential tone colours, even the lightest ones. Fine tuned dynamics. Palumbo's playing is full of love" FonoForum"Played with excitement" klassik.com

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Haydn, Franz Joseph

Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 2Concerto No. 11 in D major Hob. XVIII:11Concerto No. 6 (with violin) in F major Hob. XVIII:6Concerto (Concertino) in C major Hob. XIV:11Concerto (Concertino) in G major Hob. XIV:13Concerto (Concertino) in F major Hob. XVIII:F2

Massimo PalumboSuella MullajAustrian Chamber OrchestraErnst Theis

Blue Line

"Massimo Palumbo brings these works to vivid life" American Record Guide"Extremely precise" Pizzicato"Massimo Palumbo is an agile, vivacious, graceful pianist, able to sing with his instrument" RITMO"Excellent recording technique" Scherzo„Brilliant and ingenious spirit“ AudioReview

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Haydn, Franz Joseph

Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 3Concerto No. 1 in C major Hob. XVIII:3Concerto No. 3 in F major Hob. XVIII:3Concerto No. 8 in C major Hob. XVIII:8Concerto (Concertino) No. 10 in C major Hob. XVIII:10

Massimo PalumboAustrian Chamber OrchestraErnst Theis

Blue Line

"Very good: tasteful, balanced and sensible ... Played with real feeling and appropriate style. The orchestra has a warm, cheerful Viennese quality ... Highly recommended" American Record Guide"Grace and elegance without seeming simulated ... a brilliant sound in high definition (thank you for the 24bit / 96 kHz recording)" Musica"Brilliant" Die Presse


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Haydn, Franz Joseph

Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 4Divertimento for Piano, Violins and Cello in C major Hob. XIV:4, in C major Hob. XIV:3, in C major Hob. XIV:7, in F major Hob. XIV:9, in C major Hob. XIV:8Divertimento in C major Hob. XIV:10Divertimento in C major Hob. XIV:C1Divertimento in C major Hob. XIV:C2

Massimo PalumboUnited Europe Chamber Orchestra

Blue Line

"A small miracle, which justifies four stars: with a moving, fresh and unprejudiced interpretation full of bite" Musica

"The soloist plays with a lot of delicatesse and inspiration. How lovely are the sounds and colours he wheedles from his instrument ... A real enrichment"

"Palumbo is a brilliant soloist" F.F.dabei

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Haydn, Johann MichaelSymphony P10Symphony P11Symphony P20

Warsaw Sinfonietta /Wojciech Czepiel

Red Line


"Ideal, if you have to have at least one M. Haydn in your collection" RITMO

"Brilliant, especially the very lively strings ... with a praiseworthy musicianship" Scherzo

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3-2

Hindemith, Paul

Sonatas for Winds and Piano Vol. 2

Sonate für B-Trompete und KlavierSonate für Posaune und Klavier in FSonate für Englischhorn und KlavierSonate für Altsaxophon und Klavier in EsSonate für Baßtuba und Klavier in B

Vincenzo Camaglia, Michele Lo Muto, Pietro Borgonovo, Mondelici, Mario Barsotti, Massimiliano Damerini

Red Line

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Hoffmann, GiovanniHummel, Johann NepomukBeethoven, Ludwig van

Mandolin & FortepianoAndante con Variationi D-Dur WoO44 No. 2, Sonatine C-Dur WoO44 No. 2, Sonatine c-Moll WoO43 No. 1, Adagio ma non troppo Es-Dur WoO43 No. 3 (Beethoven)Grande Sonata op. 37 (Hummel)Sonata in D minor, Sonata in G major (Hoffmann)

Duilio GalfettiDiego Fasolis

Red Line"Duilio Galfetti and Diego Fasolis play with such freshness and instinct ... that listening becomes a real pleasure" Klassik Heute

"Concerning the technique, this is an exciting CD ... You won't find anyone for whom the charm of this sound combination would not be a real inspiration" Salzburger Nachrichten

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9-2 Honegger, Arthur

Debussy, Claude

L' Enfant prodigue

Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique" H 186

Michaeu, Mollet, SénéchalCoro e Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di TorinoAndré Cluytens

10 Points from Crescendo Belgium"...a colossal addition to Clytens' discography, a rare work, superbebly done here and another crucial discovery by ARTS.... the RAI Orchestra play with absolute superb panache all around especially in the soul searching final movement.... soloists, chorus and orchestra come together quite magically" Classical Net"...with a terrific line-up of soloists....I can recommend this disc for the Debussy alone. Happyly, Honegger ....ias a very exciting performance with a positively crushing account ot the apocalyptic finale... a real collector's item" classicstoday.com"Cluytens offers a perfect and wonderful reading of the youthful cantata "L'Enfant prodigue". Even stronger are the results with the powerful and dazzling interpretation of Honegger" Amadeus"brilliant and colorful allurement.... expressive soloists" Musik & Markt"The cast of characters is excellent.... a perfect interpretation of this extensive work" klassik.com"... a so far undiscovered treasury with an outstanding discographical value... prominet singer.... never ending deversivied sound expansion... an enritchment for the catalogue that makes us hope that ARTS will continue their discovery journey in the same5 notes from Opèra international"two overall fascinating interpretations.... to be sure one of the best (or even the best) interpretation of this music... in every part convincing.... excellent and well balanced singer" Pizzicato "Superb" Diapason "Ottimo" MUSICA


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Ibert, FrancisDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, Francis






1-2

Jannequin, Clement

Mainerio, GiorgioWerrecore, Matthias HermannGabrieli, AndreaMerulo, Claudio



Blue Line



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Jones, RobertMonteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo D'India, Sigismondo Dowland, John Handel, Georg Friedich



Blue Line





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4-2

Kalliwoda, Johann Wenzeslaus

Lachner, FranzSchubert, FranzSpohr, Louis

Der Hirt auf dem FelsenLieder for Soprano, Clarinet and Piano

Helen DonathDieter KlöckerKlaus Donath

"Lovely singing and especially recommended for the Spohr" musicweb-international.com"Three outstanding musicians manage to create real treasures from unfortunatelly not very often played works. This recording not only proves the colorful voice from a first class soprano and a clarinetist of rank, it also manages to focus on the works themselves and presents the rarities as they should be presented" klassik.com5 Stars from MUZYKA 215 DIAPASON May 2007


0-2

Kalman, Emmerich

Fall, LeoLehar, FranzStrauss, Johann Jr.Zeller, CarlTriebel

Operetta Arias







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Kapsberger, Johann HieronymusTrabaci, Giovanni Maria / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Falconiero, Andrea / Merula, Tarquinio / Marini, Biagio / Castello, DarioBuonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line



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de Kerle, JacobusGallus, JacobusBritten, Benjaminda Victoria, Tomás Ludovicoda Palestrina, Giovanni PierluigiNascus, Giovanni





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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusCornelius, PeterLortzing, AlbertKienzl, WilhelmSchubert, Franz

Opera Arias




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8-2

Kodály, ZoltánPsalmus Hungaricus op. 13Missa Brevis

Budapest Philharmonic OrchestraHungarian Radio Choir and Children's ChoirArpád Jóo

Red Line "A memorable and interpretation rich in religiousness and patriotism" Nuova e nostra

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9-2

Kodály, Zoltán

Variations on a Hungarian folksong ("The Peacock")Dances from GalántaDances from MorossékSummer Evening

Budapest Philharmonic OrchestraArpád Jóo

Red Line"A permanent orgy of melodies, colours and rhythms of this marvelous music ... The philharmonic orchestra of Budapest plays with verve and enthusiasm" RITMO

"The interpretation is simply splendid" Nuova e nostra

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3-2

Kreutzer, Konradin Songs from Goethe's Faust

Alison Browner, Stephan Genz, Michail SchelomianskiThomas HansFreiburger VokalensembleWolfgang Schäfer

Red Line

"a gigantic choral fresco" American Record Guide"A production which comes along without any manières, wholly concentrated on inner values" klassik heute"Unbroken motivation ... An extraordinary Stephan Genz as introverted Faust" FonoForum"A fine team of soloists" The Daily Telegraph"You listen to a group of well chosen voices" Musica



4-2

Lachner, Franz

Kalliwoda, Johann WenzeslausSchubert, FranzSpohr, Louis





8-2 Lambert, Constant

Bax, Sir ArnoldRieti, Vittorio






4-2

Lasso, Orlando diPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi





0-2

Legnani, Luigi

Paganini, NiccoloCastelnuovo-Tedesco, MarioGiuliani, MauroRegondi, Giulio





0-2

Lehar, Franz

Fall, LeoStrauss, Johann Jr.Zeller, CarlKalman, EmmerichTriebel

Operetta Arias



Arts Archives




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Lehar, FranzSuppé, Franz vonStrauss, Johann Jr.Strauss, Johann Sr.Strauss, EduardStrauss, JosefZiehrer, Carl Michael

Gruß an Wien New Year's Concert in ViennaDie schöne Galathée, Tik-Tak-Polka, Klänge der Heimat, Pasman-Walzer, Eljen a Magyar, Sperl-Galopp, Freikugeln, Schwipslied, Walzerintermezzo, Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß, Gruß an Wien, Bahn frei!, Delirien, Loslassen, Liebe, schöne alte Donaustadt

Ildikó RaimondiStrauss Festival OrchestraPeter Guth

Blue Line

"The audience from 1/1/2005 concert at the Konzerthaus Wien goes nuts, and you'll be popping a champagne cork or two yourself" AUDIOPHILE AUDITION"Thanks to the participating Ildiko Raimondi listening is a lot of fun" Kurier am Sonntag"wartosciowe" 4 Stars from MUZYKA 21"a "live" enjoyable Viennese New Year's Eve concert" TUROK'S CHOICE"..the Strauss Festival Orchester... plays itself into such a trance that the sparks fly even when merely listening to their performances on CD, as opposed to really being there" tokafi.com

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7-2

Lekeu, GuillaumePiano Trio in C minorPiano Quartet

Spiller TrioOscar Lysy

Red Line

"Powerful performances at very reasonable cost - very strongly recommended" musicweb-international.com"... A magnificent performance ... A most recommendable issue" International Record Review4 Stars in BBC Music Magazine "Passionate works, played with flair and fire""An interpretation full of suspense" FonoForum "These musicians are the ideal interprets" Das Orchester"Exemplary sound quality" The Strad"This present very romantic interpretation ... is without a doubt one of the very best. The primarius Antonio Spiller ... develops in cantabile passages full singing and touches the softest feelings of the listeners. This mastership is unique and admirable" The Record Geijutsu

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1-2

Leo, Leonardo

Concerti per Violoncello, 2 Violini e Continuo - Vol. 1

Concerto in Re MaggioreConcerto in do MinoreConcerto in La MaggioreConcerto in fa Minore

Arturo Bonucci, Ensemble Strumentale Italiano

Red Line

"Virtuoso and convincing" FonoForum

"Complex, highly virtuosic cello parts ... The refreshing vigour of Leo's invention is matched by that of the present players ... These discs are a distinct and welcome acquisition to the recorded catalogue" Gramophone

"Galant accent, bright sound, sensual expression" Phono


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Leo, Leonardo

Concerti per Violoncello, 2 Violini e Continuo - Vol. 2

Concerto in La MaggioreConcerto in re MinoreConcerto a 4 violini obbligati e continuo


Red Line

"Complex, highly virtuoso cello parts ... The refreshing vigour of Leo's invention is matched by that of the present players ... These discs are a distinct and welcome acquisition to the recorded catalogue" Gramophone

"Good to optimum interpretation: A CD which will surely be appreciated by the passionate lovers of rarities of the 16th century music" CD Classica

"Galant accent, bright sound, sensual expression" Phono

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0-2

Leo, Leonardo

Concerti per Violoncello, 2 Violini e Continuo - Vol. 1 + 2

(2 CD-Box)


Red Line

"Arturo Bonucci's interpretations are not only full of refreshing vigour but lucidly faithful to the wonderful inventions of the composer....this is an important addition to the catalogue to be enjoyed and appreciated by all genuine music lovers" Classical Net"Galant accent, bright sound, sensual expression" Phono4 Stars from MUZYKA21

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9-2

Leoncavallo, Ruggero

Melodies and Songs

Aprile, L'Addio, Se.., C'è nel tuo sguardo, Déclation, La Chanson des Yeux, Hymne á la Lyre, Qu'à jamais le soleil, Lasciati amar, Vieni amor mio, Canzone d'amore, Donna, vorrei morir, Ne m'oubliez pas, Invocation à la Muse, Nuit de décembre, Pensiero, Serenata francese, Mandolinata, Mattinata

Fausto TenziRoberto Negri

Red Line"Very romantic" FÜR SIE4 Stars from MUZYKA 21"Fausto Tenzi....is an interpreter with great style and a colourful and attractive voice" FonoForum"Recommended for thoroughly Italianate prformances of rare and attractive repertoire" musicweb-international.com


6-2

Leoncavallo, Ruggero

Bellini, VincenzoDonizetti, GaetanoVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMascagni, Pietro




Red Line

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1-2

Liszt, FranzPiano Concerto No. 1Mephisto WaltzHeroïde funèbre

Lazar BermannOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di Torino / Peter Maag

Arts Archives

4 Stars from Musica: "Berman's Liszt is animated by a powerful declamation ""The re-mastering of these stereo originals gives us natural sound.... delicate and piquant...." musicalpointers.co.uk"The often underestimated Swiss conductor Peter Maag makes spars fly in live performances of Music by Franz Liszt" audiophile audition"...Berman finding genuine poetry in the slow movement, then offering some spectacularly rapid finger-work in the finale" classicsToday.com"The interpretation of the Piano Concert No. 1 , played by the late Lazar Berman and Peter Maag, is fulminant and full of suspense" pizzicato"... excellent level of piano playing by Berman" Die Presse"The combination of Berman caught live and the rare symphonic poem means that ... this is a recording of great interest to lover’s of Liszt’s music" musicweb-international.com"A thrilling reminder of Berman's virtuosity.... Berman is enthusiastically partnered.... Maag and his orchestra offer magnificent performances" Gramophone5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"The first Piano Concerto is a true barnstorm on all counts and has Maag in apocalyptic form with Berman also playing like the devil" classical.net

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4-2 Liszt, Franz

Bartók, Béla

Der Weihnachtsbaum R 71 (Liszt)Román Kolinda-Dallamok (Bartók)

Pietro Spada Red Line "Good interpretation" CD Classica

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0-2

Locatelli, AntonioL'Arte del Violino op. 3 (4 CD Box)

R. Bonucci, Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia

Red Line

"Bonucci interprets Locatelli's complex notation musically and idiomatically and masters with admirable aplomb the formidable technical challenges. The capriccios are negotiated with breathtaking artistry and panache ... his playing is full blooded and sonorous." THE STRAD"Bonucci ... is a sensitive and refined protagonist of this recording" Musica"Good interpretation" CD Classica"The interpretation from Rodolfo Bonucci is solid and his play gives consideration to the virtuosi as well as to the artistic ornamentations" Pizzicato"CD of the month" MUZYKA 21

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7-2

Locatelli, Antonio

L'Arte del Violino op. 3 Vol. 1

Concerto No. 1 Re MaggioreConcerto No. 2 do MinoreConcerto No. 3 Fa Maggiore


Red Line

"Bonucci interprets Locatelli's complex notation musically and idiomatically and masters with admirable aplomb the formidable technical challenges. The capriccios are negotiated with breathtaking artistry and panache ... his playing is full blooded and sonorous." THE STRAD"Bonucci ... is a sensitive and refined protagonist of this recording" Musica"Good interpretation" CD Classica"The interpretation from Rodolfo Bonucci is solid and his play gives consideration to the virtuosi as well as to the artistic ornamentations" Pizzicato


6<RAAFFE=hdaicl>0 4730

8-2

Locatelli, Antonio


Concerto No. 4 Mi MaggioreConcerto No. 5 Do MaggioreConcerto No. 6 sol Minore


Red Line

"Bonucci interprets Locatelli's complex notation musically and idiomatically and masters with admirable aplomb the formidable technical challenges. The capriccios are negotiated with breathtaking artistry and panache ... his playing is full blooded and sonorous." THE STRAD"Bonucci ... is a sensitive and refined protagonist of this recording" Musica"Good interpretation" CD Classica"The interpretation from Rodolfo Bonucci is solid and his play gives consideration to the virtuosi as well as to the artistic ornamentations" Pizzicato

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9-2

Locatelli, Antonio


Concerto No. 7 Si bemolle MaggioreConcerto No. 8 mi MinoreConcerto No. 9 Sol Maggiore


Red Line

"Bonucci interprets Locatelli's complex notation musically and idiomatically and masters with admirable aplomb the formidable technical challenges. The capriccios are negotiated with breathtaking artistry and panache ... his playing is full blooded and sonorous." THE STRAD"Bonucci ... is a sensitive and refined protagonist of this recording" Musica"Good to optimum interpretation" CD Classica: "Bonucci masters technically the score of Locatelli and is accompanied with fidelity and precisely by the orchestra""The interpretation from Rodolfo Bonucci is solid and his play gives consideration to the virtuosi as well as to the artistic ornamentations" Pizzicato

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Locatelli, Antonio


Concerto No. 10 Fa MaggioreConcerto No. 11 La MaggioreConcerto No. 12 Re Maggiore Il Labirinto armonico "Facilis aditus, difficilis exitus"


Red Line

"Bonucci interprets Locatelli's complex notation musically and idiomatically and masters with admirable aplomb the formidable technical challenges. The capriccios are negotiated with breathtaking artistry and panache ... his playing is full blooded and sonorous." THE STRAD"Bonucci ... is a sensitive and refined protagonist of this recording" Musica"Good to optimum interpretation" CD Classica: "Bonucci masters technically the score of Locatelli and is accompanied with fidelity and precisely by the orchestra""Bonucci plays with impressive execuant skill, sympathetically matched by the Santa Cecilia chamber orchestra" BBC Music Magazine"The interpretation from Rodolfo Bonucci is solid and his play gives consideration to the virtuosi as well as to the artistic ornamentations" Pizzicato

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Loewe, Carl BalladenHermann PreyKarl Engel

"Prey has just the right voice for Loewe’s strophic ballads. A warm, flexible and adeptly lyric baritone, it’s one capable of irresistible mezza voce and considerable colour. It also has great authority and a certain grand seigneurial status" musicweb-international.com"...particularly felicitous interpretations" klassik.com"What a wonderful singer! And what a wonderful affinity for Loewe's music" 5 Notes from Opéra"Thrilling and exciting from the beginning to the end" Joker from Crescendo9 Points from the French magazine Répertoire5 Stars from MUSICA: "A memorable, spirited and mesmeric interpretation of Hermann Prey" "a worthy tribute to Prey" BBC Music Magazine5 Stras from MUZYKA 21"Superbe" Diapason"Prey is splendid, holding the tension from beginning to end.....Loewe fans should pick it up" American Record Guide


9-2

Lortzing, Albert

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusCornelius, PeterKienzl, WilhelmSchubert, FranzBeethoven, Ludwig van

Opera Arias



Arts Archives


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Maderna, BrunoDon PerlimplinSerenata per un Satellite

Roberto FabbricianiContempoartensembleMauro Ceccanti

Blue Line

"A poetic journey defended with communicative passion by the performers of Contempoartensemble" Le Monde de la MusiqueFive Stars from MUSICA: "Every musician contribute to the extremely enjoyable final result of this recording...excellent flute solo from Roberto Fabbriciani ""...close, quasi glittery sound event...... The Contempoartensemble manages to deliver a well rounded performance with different sound interpretations" FonoForum"The diction (spoken and sung) is excellent....I found the whole thing entrancing" Musical Pointers"It is fresh, vivid and wryly sad..." Guardian Unlimited"...the Contempoartensemble shows a great familiarity with his (Maderna's) musical language and Mauro Ceccanti is its confident advocate" Pizzicato

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9-2

Mahler, Gustav Symphony No. 1 in D "The Titan"Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra / Arpád Jóo

Red Line

10/10 Points in Italian magazine AUDIO REVIEW"A most auspicious, intelligent and ultimately gripping account of the D Major ... Recommended" CLASSICAL disCDigest"A wonderful performance ... This is a reading that can stand with similar ones by Kubelik and Litton ...recommended" Fanfare"Recommended for an initiation" Répertoire"his (Arpád Jóo's) reading pleases with its consistent flowing pulse, scrupulous attention to color and accent, and dynamic energy" classicstoday.com

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0-2

Mahler, GustavSymphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection"(2 CDs)

Straube, BernardyPhilharmonie ChemnitzSingakademie ChemnitzOleg Caetani

Blue Line

nominated for the German “Audiophile Reference" Award"This performance and recording is outstanding ... the orchestra sounds like a chamber ensemble at times ... never heard on any other recording! Highly Recommended" Frank Pandel, musicologist @ amazon.com"The sound is impressively clean, precise and detailed, with exceptional intrumental clarity and definition" Fanfare"The wideranging recording captures all of this glorious pounding with complete fidelity ... sonics are excellent" American Record GuideListed in best recordings of this piece in Sunday Telegraph"With atmosphere, feelings, human, all in all very personal" Pizzicato


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7-2

Mahler, GustavBrahms, Johannes

Lieder Lucia Popp, Geoffrey Parsons Red Line

"A treasure indeed. The well remembered soprano in fine voice and at the top of interpretative form in an intelligent program ... they bring all their considered artistry to bear" GramophoneGramophone: "Awards“ & “Editor's Choice" "Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The voice is full of light and her charm irresistible" Répertoire"Incredibly convincing" FonoForum10/10 from classicstoday.com: "Popp's Mahler is the highlight of this release. To hear her sing ...with such playfulness mixed with virtuosity is to be begiled by this music once again"


8-2 Mahler, Gustav

Berg, AlbanOgermann, Claus


" Wonderful phrasing, admirable timbre, perfect technique...." pizzicato"In our "musically correct" times it is always exciting to listen again to Fassbaender in an unusual and interesting program " TIMBRE DE PLATINE from Opéra"Fassbaender offers an astonishing and intelligent rendition of these scores "fin de siècle" " Crescendo"Recommandable" 4 Diapason from the French magazine Diapason5 Stars from MUSICA: "Admirable Berg, Intense, theatrical but never self satisfying Mahler""...these sad tales.... find perfect response from the singer (Fassbaender)....Wustman is an admirably alert and perceptive partner throughout" Gramophone"...as only Fassbaender can recreate them (Mahler's kolksongs): lusty, larger than life and brimming with attitude and, finally, anguished pain" BBC Music Magazine"This is a recording that anyone interested in Fassbänder should have, and those who know Mahler's music will find her interpretations of his Lieder engaging. One can hope that Arts Archives will produce more such recordings" Opera Today


4-2 Mahler, Gustav

Schubert, FranzBeethoven, Ludwig van




Red Line

"Boni secures exquisite tone from his orchestra" Classic CD"A first option CD ... high quality of interpretation and price" Scherzo"Music on a high level" 4 stars in FonoForum"Boni heading the excellent Concertgebouw chamber orchestra, he restitutes all the verve, the urgency and the suffering ... a flamboyant reading" Diapason


1-2

Mainerio, Giorgio

Jannequin, ClementWerrecore, Matthias HermannGabrieli, AndreaMerulo, Claudio



Blue Line



4-2

Mantovano, RossinoPhalese,Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Gastoldi




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5-2

Marcello, Alessandro

Concerto per oboe, archi e continuoConcerto decimo con l'eco per due traversieri, archi e continuoConcerto XVI per due oboi, archi e continuo"La lontananza"Concerto XIV per due oboi, archi e continuo"Irene sdegnata"

Polo GrazziSylva PozzerRoberto Balconi

Venice Baroque OrchestraAndrea Marcon

Red Line

Editor’s choice in CD Classica5 Stars in Spanish magazine Goldberg: "The singing is full of colourful affect, the solo oboist, whose considerable but strict rubato highlights the second movement, is very stylish in his embellishments. The string playing ... is absolutely first rate ... The reproduction has a wonderfully clear sound stage in a church-like acoustic" Goldberg"Superb!" 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"Enchanting ... The oboe concerto is for sure the reference from now on" Répertoire

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3-2

Marcello, Benedetto

Sonatas op. II, Vol. 1Sonata in Re minoreSonata in Sol MaggioreSonata in Re minoreSonata in Si minoreSonata in Re MaggioreSoanta in La minore

Accademia Claudio Monteverdi Venezia / Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line"Enchanting ... Perfectly played music, like blazes! You'll get really happy here" Fono Forum

"Optimum, exceptional interpretation" CD Classica

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4-2

Marcello, Benedetto

Sonatas op. II, Vol. 2Sonata in Sol minoreSonata in Fa MaggioreSonata in Do MaggioreSonata in Si bemolle MaggioreSonata in Mi minoreSonata in Sol Maggiore


Red Line"The combination of exceptional sound, vivacious performance, and historic interest make it impossible to deny (these discs) a strong general recommendation" Fanfare

"Optimum, exceptional interpretation" CD Classica


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Marcello, Benedetto Sonatas op. II, (2 CD-Box)Accademia Claudio Monteverdi Venezia / Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line"Luigi Rivighi's violin rasps with character, and the flute and recorder as played by Susanne Schaffert and Gianni Lazzari are soulfully breathy, with color provided by the "bent" pitches typical of period wind instruments" Classical Net"The sonatas themselves are a continual garden of delight... the performances are splendid" Fanfare


5-2

Marcello, BenedettoGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line




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9-2 Marini, Biagio

Torri, Pietro

CanzonetteTrastulli

Tania d'AlthannGian Paolo Fagotto

Accademia Claudio MonteverdiH.-L. Hirsch

Red Line"A Recommendation ... The only version available" Scherzo

"Thank you to the voices" CD Classica


7-2

Marini, Biagio

Merula, Tarquinio / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Castello, Dario / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line



5-2

Martini, Johann PaulGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line




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8-2 Martucci, Giuseppe

Respighi, Ottorino

Works for Cello and Piano Vol. 2Sonata for Violin and Piano op. 22, Tre Pezzi op. 67, Melodia for Violin and Piano (Martucci)Cinque Pezzi for Violin and Piano, Sei Pezzi for Violin and Piano (Respighi)

Arturo Bonucci, Antonio Bacchelli, Pietro Spada

Red Line "Some fairly lightweight things here played with commitment and just the right kind of discretion. An enjoyable, relaxing recital" musicweb-international.com


6-2

Mascagni, Pietro

Bellini, VincenzoDonizetti, GaetanoVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoLeoncavallo, Ruggero

Famous Opera ChorusesNorma (Bellini)Don Pasquale (Donizetti)Nabucco, I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata, Macbeth, Il Trovatore (Verdi)Madama Butterfly, Turanfot (Puccini)Pagliacci (Leoncavallo)Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)


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Massenet, JulesWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixComplete Works for String Quartet3 CDs

Bartholdy-Quartett Red Line

"luckyly as well the name of the Bartholdy-Quartett is representative for quality.....outstanding musicians......well balanced, precise and highly romatic at the same time" klassik.com"...phrased beautifully and giving full power and vehemence to Felix Mendelssohn's angry memorial..." Musical Pointers"Supersonic" Pizzicato10 Points from Crescendo Belgium"The accomplished Bartholdy on ARTS MUSIC are my first choice. A superb achievement and it is difficult to imagine the work being played better; totally convincing" musicweb-international.com"The ..... set qualifies as pioneering recording and the performances are ..... very good: the Bartholdy are a well-matched group, with rich, expressive tone and an unaffected approach to the music" Gramophone5 Stars from MUZYKA 21

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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix

Die Erste Walpurgisnacht op. 60Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt op. 27Ruy Blas op. 95Die schöne Melusine op. 32Die Hebriden op. 26

Oncina, El Hage, FioroniCoro e Orchestra sinfonica RAI di Torino / Peter Maag

"Vivid performance and well recorded.." Musical PointersRecording of the month: "Performances notable for their whole-hearted involvement; Mendelssohn in Maag’s hands is a fully romantic composer who sings and exalts" musicweb-international.com5 Stars from MUZIKA 21Joker from Crescendo Belgium"This Mendelssohn-CD is an inestimable testimony of his (Peter Maag's) art of presenting romantic glory with a distinguished sound garment and of finding new definitions for Mendelssohn's music with the help of dynamic graduations, accents but also with emotional attendance" Pizzicato"Recommandable" Diapason"Maag raelly lets it fly.... Maag has the RAI Symphony at top form..... the playing is high-caliber....the sound is superior...the remastering is exceptionally good" 9/8 from classicstoday.com

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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix Symphony No. 2 "Hymn of Praise"

Valentina ValenteMaria José SuárezSantiago Calderon

Orquesta Sinfonica de MadridPeter Maag

Red Line"Excellent tenor ... Clean and presently balanced recording" Gramophone

"ARTS Music has been remarkably successful in capturing the large forces involved. The clean, spacious sound with natural perspectives and no sense of strain, is pleasurable indeed" Classic CD

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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixSymphony No. 3 "Scottish"Symphony No. 4 "Italian"


Red Line5 points in Spanish magazine RITMO "Maag most clear articulation come from the hand of a Maestro"

"Maag gives ... all the grace and tenderness one might hope for; if you don't have it in your collection, you need look no further" musicalpointers.co.uk

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8-2


Symphony No. 5 "Reformation"Symphony No. 1


Blue Line

"Even with 82 years, Peter Maag shows no lack of energy ... both symphonies are highly concentrated, full of suspense and sound excitingly young" CD of the month, FonoForum "The last recording ... From the great Swiss-born conductor Peter Maag ... Mendelssohn, a composer Maag dearly loved ... Fascinating contrast of style and form" American Record Guide"Youthful freshness (...) perfect balance between the insolence of frivolity and maturing ambitions. These seldom performed works probably cannot be played 'more properly'" German Magazine Crescendo"The tempos, phrasing, color, rhythm, and overall feel reflect Maag's full absorption of Mendelssohn's personal style" classicstoday.com

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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixComplete String Symphonies(4 CDs Box)

Amadeus Chamber OrchestraAgneszka Duczmal

Red Line

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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy , Felix

Symphonies for Strings Vol. 1

Symphonies Nos. 1-6


Red Line

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Symphonies Nos. 7-8


Red Line


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Symphonies Nos. 9-10


Red Line

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Symphonies Nos. 11-12


Red Line

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5-2


Piano Concerto No. 1 Op. 25

Capriccio Brillante Op. 22Rondò Brillante Op. 29Serenata E Allegro Giojoso Op. 43

Andrea Bacchetti Red Line"Bacchetti is thoroughly searching for the most adequate sound in an technically perfect manner and manages to offer deep and ductile interpretations with the attentive Czech orchestra.... He proves to be a fantastic pianist and a gifted musician" La Repubblica"smooth and clear intonation..... bittersweet opening and a rhythmically moved, playful finale" tokafi.com

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Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in E major

Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in A flat major


Bamberger SymphonikerAntoni Wit

Blue Line

"The subtle balances and rhetorical touches Begoña Uriarte and Karl-Hermann Mrongovius display in their expertly synchronized pianism seemingly emerge from a single entity ... A lovely disc ...9/9" classicstoday.com"Both pianist know how to deal with Mendelssohn's most difficult works in a lively and always controlled fine tuning. Any kind of egoistic virtuosity ... would lead to a concertante disaster. But here, the experienced alliance of the duo offers a thrilling and still limpid interpretation of this elegiac ornamental work" (best rating in all categories) klassik-heute.com"Musicality throughout, virtuousity allied with romantism ... The understanding between the two interprets is total, and Antoni Wit is of touching tenderness" Répertoire"The soloists are shining with breathtaking exactitude" CD of the month, PianoNews"...well attuned players..." Musical Pointers

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Complete Works for Piano 4 Hands

Octuor (Original Version)Andante e Allegro Brillant op. 92Andante con Variazioni op. 83a


Blue Line

"Arts seems to have figured out how to reproduce piano sound, and the results of their technology are excellent ... You'll enjoy it, especially played as well as this" American Record Guide"Using the piano as if it were an orchestra, these two musicians are top notch. Melodic passages are truly catabile ... virtuoso sections are indeed thrilling ... A delight" musicweb-international.com"First class reference for piano music of the highest quality" Piano News"Great musical sensibility" FonoForum"...well attuned players..." Musical Pointers"The pianists impose noticeable yet never obtrusive tempo fluctations throughout the first movement.... it attractively replicates what a first-rate concert grand sounds like in a small, intimate room" classicstoday.com


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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBeethoven, Ludwig vanSchumann, RobertGluck, Christoph Willibald



Peter Maag

Red & Blue Line

Mozart: "The chamber-like dimensions of Maag's orchestra allow for unusually clear and forwardly balanced winds and brass along with the textural lightness, punchy accents, and assertive timpani whacks characteristic of many period-instrument Mozart performances on disc ... Given the vivid impact of Arts Music's engineering and the label's modest asking price, Maag's Mozart virtually recommends itself. Welcome it into your library without delay" 10/10 points from classicstoday.comBeethoven: "Great value ... breadth, flexibility, wit and an all-pervading sense of musical line are among its many virtues ... a crucial consideration" GramophoneMendelssohn: "One of the most refined interprets of our time" Suonare News

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4-2

Mercadante, Saverio

3 Flute Concertos

Concerto in E minor op. 57Concerto in E majorConcerto in D major

Marzio ContiOrchestra Sinfonica AbruzzeseVittorio Antonellini

Blue Line

"Three brilliant concerti" Compact Disc Classics

"Marzio Conti masters with grandezza the traps and the technical difficulties" Diapason

"The music is beautiful ... Conti's playing ... offering a distinctive lean, clear sonority, projecting the composer's embellished solo lines with shapely phrasing and a liquid, well-bound legato" musicweb-international.com


7-2

Merula, Tarquinio

Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Marini, Biagio / Castello, Dario / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line




1-2

Merulo, Claudio

Mainerio, GiorgioJannequin, ClementWerrecore, Matthias HermannGabrieli, Andrea



Blue Line



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Milhaud, DariusDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis






4-2

Moderne, JacquesPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Mantovano, Gastoldi




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Monteverdi, ClaudioVespro della Beata Vergine, 1610(2 CDs)

Pennicchi, Simboli, Balconi, Schofrin, Beasley, Dordolo, Naglia, Maletto, Carnovich, Grandini, ZanasiCoro della Radio SvizzeraSchola Gregoriana, Ensemble More Antiquo, Concerto PalatinoI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"From the ardent introductory acclamation ..., a sort of 'spirituality in motion' takes hold and keeps us in its grip right up to the glowing brazier of the concluding Magnificat ... Moreover, the listener will not easily forget the committed accents of the tenor Marco Beasley in a most virtuosic 'Nigra Sum' nor the cosmic explosion of an eternal version of the Magnificat, one of the most beautiful in the catalogues" Goldberg"Particularly outstanding is the psalm Nisi Dominus" Internat. Rec. Review "CD of the month" Classica "Such a very good recording, in performance and sound (just the right amount of cathedral-like reverberation) ... that it should be snapped up without any hesitation" musicweb-international.com"A" in Amadeus "Without any doubt on a very high technical level" klassik-heute.de

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3-2

Monteverdi, Claudio

Ghirlande sacre / Ghirlande profaneExulta filia Sion, Ego flos campi, Jubilet tota civitas, O beatae viae, Fuge anima mea, Non è di gentil core, O come sei gentile, Et è pur dunque vero, Quel sguardo sdegnosetto, Si dolce è il torento, Romanesca, Su pasterelli vezzosi


Red Line


5-2

Monteverdi, ClaudioGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Gluck



Red Line





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Monteverdi, ClaudioFrescobaldi, GirolamoCaccini, Giulio Carissimi, Giacomo D'India, Sigismondo Dowland, John Handel, Georg FriedichJones, Robert



Blue Line




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2-2

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Unknown Arias for Soprano

Helen DonathDieter Klöcker, Josef Suk, Karl-Otto HartmannSuk Chamber OrchestraKlaus Donath

Arts Archives

5 Stars from MUSICA"Helen Donath's "coloratura" in particular is as refreshing as the evening breeze and she is given committed support both from the three soloists and the Suk Chamber Orchestra making this disc a must for all Mozartians" Classical.net"Donath's singing is full-blooded" musicweb-international.com5 Stars from MUZYKA21"It's a fine account all around" American Record Guide


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5-2

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Die Entführung aus dem SerailPeter Maag, Coro Sinfonica RAI di Milano, Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di Milano

Arts Archives

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3-2

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusIdomeneo, Re di Creta K. 366

2 CDs

Bertocci, Jelden, Giebel, Stadler,Ponce de Leon, Ward, ShoferCoro e Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di RomaPeter Maag

Arts Archives

"..a colourful and hypnotic music box" tokafi.com

5 Stars from MUZYKA21

"the wonderful work of Peter Maag…he inspires a vitality to the singers and the orchestra that makes this Mozart modern even after more than 40 years" Scherzo

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9-2

Mozart, Leopold

Pokorny, Franz XaverWitt, FriedrichRössler, Franz AntonMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Horn Concertos

Hermann Baumann

Mahir Cakar, Christoph Kohler, Jean-Pierre LepetitConcerto AmsterdamJaap Schröder

Arts Archives

"Heavenly horn... an album full of wonderful music" mouvementnouveau.com"Very good" Pizzicato"His (Baumanns) bright and warm tone carries these pieces to Horn-heaven" tokafi.com5 Stars from MUZYKA21"Baumann displays a dexterity of playing and panache that is pretty disarming, especially in the excellent accomaniment by Jaap Schroeder... I would definitely recommend this disc" classical.net

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0-2

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusEarly Symphonies Vol. 1K.16, K.19, K. Anh. 223 (19a), K.22, K.32, K.43

I Solisti Veneti /Claudio Scimone

Red Line

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusEarly Symphonies Vol. 2K. Anh. 221 (45a), K. Anh. 214 (45b), K.48, K.73 (75a), K.45

I Solisti Veneti /Claudio Scimone

Red Line

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusEarly Symphonies Vol. 3K.100 (62a), K.74, K.112, K.110, K.114

I Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone Red Line

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusEarly Symphonies Vol. 4K.124, K.128, K.129, K.130, K.132

I Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Red Line "Brilliant" Scherzo

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusThe Early Symphonies

(4 CD-Box)

I Solisti Veneti / Claudio Scimone

Red Line

"A great value, with great riches for the Mozart lover. Dignified performances that hold immediacy" musicweb-international.com

"pure pleasure.... well-groomed mellifluosness of his (Scimones) performances" Classical.net

"stylish and lively, with spirited allegros, nicely singing andantes, and smartly paced minuets. Ensemble coordination is consistently first rate: rythms are well pointed and phrasing is impressively uniform" classicstoday.com


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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

The Late Symphonies(4CDs Box)

Nos. 31 "Paris", 32, 33, 34, 35 "Haffner", 36 "Linz", 38 "Prague", 39, 40 & 41 "Jupiter"

Orchestra di Padova e del VenetoPeter Maag

Red Line

"Instantly captivating ... Excellent sound ..." classical.net"Maag is a very special Mozart conductor … His phrasing of the lyrical melodies is both natural and involving … This Italian chamber orchestra is responsive to his every slight inflection and emphasis – Excellent sound. A delightful boxed set" musicalpointers.co.uk5 Stars in Classic CD for all late Mozart Symphonies"... recordings taking an almost talismanic status as examples of stylistically apt conducting ... splendidly realised" musicweb-international.com "The sheer joy of the music-making is captivating" International Record Review2004's Best Classical Box Sets: "Arts has supplied sound of such presence and vibrancy that it may wean audiophiles away from their favorite Mozart discs" the absolute sound

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSymphony No. 31 in D major "Paris"Symphony No. 33 in B flat major K.319Symphony No. 34 in C major K.338

Orchestra di PadovaPeter Maag

Red Line

"In which other performances these days, would one experience such a sense of elation and victory at the close of the Linz? These are performances that go well beyond the notes, fashion, critical pedantry, and should rightly be called Olympian" Classic CD5 Stars in Classic CD

"A Mozart with no routine, where every single accent is well thought" Répertoire

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Symphony No. 32 in G major K.318 (Ouvertüre im italienischen Stil)Symphony No. 35 in D major K.385 "Haffner"Symphony No. 36 in C major K.425 "Linz"

Orchestra di Padova / Peter Maag

Red Line

"In which other performances these days, would one experience such a sense of elation and victory at the close of the Linz? These are performances that go well beyond the notes, fashion, critical pedantry, and should rightly be called Olympian" Classic CD5 Stars in Classic CD

"Mozart in economic series has never been as pertinent and modern! Every phrase is well thought, every sigh lives" Répertoire

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSymphony No. 38 in D major K.504 "Prague"Symphony No. 39 in E flat major K.543

Orchestra di Padova / Peter Maag

Red Line

"An attractive and meditated performance by a genial Mozart's interpret ... projected towards a never ending research of stylistic solutions. A new revelation...of Mozart's masterpieces...excellent orchestra" CD ClassicaEditor’s choice in CD Classica10/10: "The performance of the "Prague" Symphony is particularly thrilling, with powerful tuttis, a graciuous singing Andante, and a dazzling finale" classicstoday.com"Mozart in economic series has never been as pertinent and modern! Every phrase is well thought, every sigh lives" Répertoire

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSymphony No. 40 in G minor K.550Symphony No. 41 in C major K.551 "Jupiter"

Orchestra di PadovaPeter Maag

Red Line

"In which other performances these days, would one experience such a sense of elation and victory at the close of the Linz? These are performances that go well beyond the notes, fashion, critical pedantry, and should rightly be called Olympian" Classic CD5 Stars in Classic CD"Mozart in economic series has never been as pertinent and modern! Every phrase is well thought, every sigh lives" Répertoire

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Serenade No. 13 K.525 "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"Adagio und Fuge K.546Divertimento K.136-138 (Salzburger Symphonies No. 1-3)

Accademia I FilarmoniciAlberto Martini

Red Line

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSinfonia Concertante K.297BSymphonies Nos. 25 K.183 & 29 K.201

Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di Roma MaagRomano, Ferranti, Aprile, Costantini

Arts Archives

"A gracious quality to the music-making that's very touching" classicstoday.com"What a wonderful Mozart conductor Peter Maag has been ... This is especially clear when you hear his uniquely sensible interpretation of the great 'Sinfonia Concertante' ... A precious present" Pizzicato"excellent performances" Turok's Choice"...all Mozartians and Maag enthusiasts should definitely acquire this disc as it really ia a true testamnet to the greatness of this conductor in a tribute to the composer he loved best. classical.net

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusCosì fan tutte(2 CDs)

Stich Randall, Martin, Krenn, Braun, Feller, MartinoOrchestra Sinfinica e Coro RAI di Roma / Maag

Arts Archives

"Maag knows the score to the very best. Amazing how he enchants the musicians from Rome with his Mozart style. Swingy, sparkling ... with love" Opernwelt"Enchanting Teresa Stich-Randall ... each interpret is more remarkable than the other ... Maag realised a sumptuous synthesis of all united talents, one of the most accomplished interpretations ... excellent sound ... the freshness of this recording has not taken a single wrinkle" Pizzicato "The remastering is perfect ... The interpretation of the choir and RAI-orchestra are fantastic" Ópera actual"Dazzling moments of virtuosity" Classica-Répertoire "Peter Maag, without a doubt ... a great Mozart specialist" Opéra International"The trio of men interact with real verve ... the blend of voices is excellent" classicstoday.com"Treasurable Mozart Voices" musicweb-international.com"The jewel in this crown of this set is Peter Maag's inspired and felicitous direction" Classical Net"Maag gives us a genial, relaxed Così, with flexible rhythms and a wide range of tempos... this one (recording) will definitely do as a memorial to a fine talent (Maag)"


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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusLe Nozze di Figaro

(3 CDs)

Streicher, Pobbe, Blankenburg, Casoni, Cesari, Monti, SuscaOrchestra "Alessandro Scarlatti" di Napoli della RAIPeter Maag

Arts Archives

"Remorselessly catchy and relentlessly creative... This could well be one of the albums that never grow old" Tokafi"Two divas (Streich, Pobbè) both on their height of their career, full of youth and brilliance, show portraits of characters that can easily match with other big performers... the conducting of Peter Maag sounds surprisingly fresh. He chooses quick tempi, light rhythm conciseness and surprises with strikingly hard accents.... as treasure for music lovers and collectors" klassik.com"No other recording known to me brings to life the characters and events in the Count’s household as this one does" musicweb-international.com"Especially impressing is the lively interpretation from Peter Maag" OrpheusINSIDER-TIPP: " a true treasure.... the singing ensemble is brilliant.... Maag's Nozze is a reference recording and an inestimably document of a great conductor" Pizzicato"Maag has the greatest feeling for the Mozart music…nice sounds from the Naples orchestra…Rita Streich is divine…excellent cast throughout" Classica Répertoire5 Stars from AMADEUS

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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusDino Ciani performs MOZARTPiano Concerto No. 25 K. 503, c-minorPiano Concerto No. 20 K. 466, d-minor

Orchestra Sinfonica "A. Scarlatti" della RAI di NapoliOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di TorinoJohn Barbirolli / Piero Bellugi

Dino Ciani

Arts Archives

"Ciani plays.. With carefree abandon and joy and versatility of youth married with maturity and an innate understanding of this magnificent music.... One is again bowled over by the sheer technical accomplishment of the playing and the loving abandon that this pianist brings to proceedings" Classical.Net"exuberant delight in playing... elegant phrasing....His (Dino Ciani's) interpretation is not analytic but intuitively musical - therefor it's liveliness is tremendous and it makes this CD from the RAI archives to a valuable part of every collection" klassik.com"Piano buffs wishing to hear a pianist who might perhaps have played a leading role in our musical lives will be glad to hear his collaboration with Barbirolli" musicweb-international.com"...it is, at once, the miracle of a total complicity, a complicity, where the British leader (John Barbirolli), in the autumn of his life, follows closely with an enjoyment and a contagious enthusiasm, in the young and passionate, fresh and smart play, of the young man" Crescendo Belgium"Ciani is memorably responsive in K503 where his rapport with the Napels "Scarlatti" Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli (also on top form) is consistently evident" Gramophone"they show Ciani as a man with an incredible flow and a passion in his playing" TOKAFI.com


9-2


Cornelius, PeterLortzing, AlbertKienzl, WilhelmSchubert, FranzBeethoven, Ludwig van

Opera Arias



Arts Archives



7-2

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusWeber, Carl Maria vonGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


Red Line



9-2


Pokorny, Franz XaverWitt, FriedrichRössler, Franz AntonMozart, Leopold

Horn Concertos

Hermann Baumann


Arts Archives


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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusBeethoven, Ludwig van

Quintet in E flat major for piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon K.452 (Mozart)

Quintet in E flat major for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon op. 16 (Beethoven)

Michel DalbertoMembers of Ottetto Italiano

Blue Line

Editor's Choice: "A product of great quality ... One of the most interesting pianists of the last years ... Fantastic technique ... A splendid issue" Compact Disc Classics"Artistic judgement: optimum" Audiophile Sound"The Italians achieve here a Mozart in full beauty ... a very touching version, not only because of its charm, of the fruity timbres of the winds ... (it's living!), of the humour, the tenderness, but also because of Dalberto ... in perfect osmosis with his partners. A nice CD, enthusiastic ..." Répertoire


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Beethoven, Ludwig vanMendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixSchumann, RobertGluck, Christoph Willibald



Peter Maag

Red & Blue Line



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Schubert, FranzFranck, CésarReger, MaxGounod, Charles /Bach, Johann Sebastian






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Handel, George FridericBach, Johann SebastianBeethoven, Ludwig vanGiordani, Giuseppe


Various Red Line


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5-2 Mussorgsky, Modest

Ravel, MauriceStravinsky, Igor

Pictures at an exhibitionLa ValseL`Oiseau de Feu (Suite)

Orchestra Sinfonica RAI die MilanoOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di Torino

André Cluytens

"This CD is a fine tribute to the great André Cluytens" Classical.net"it is a worthy document of a conductor who lived his love for Ravel to the fullest and whose insights into that composer's work are both a treat to the ear and immensly useful for future generations of performers" tokafi.com"The music comes together nicely under the maestro's baton, the orchestra being very responsive for him, imparting the variety of nuance, lyricism, rhythm, and mystery as required. All told, this disc is a success" Classical Express"One novelty to the Cluytens discography and some highly communicative, if not always immaculate, music-making" musicweb-international.com"Essentiall for Cluytens fans" Crescendo Belgium


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Nascus, Giovanni

Gallus, JacobusBritten, Benjaminda Victoria, Tomás Ludovicoda Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigide Kerle, Jacobus



Arts Archives



8-2

Ogermann, Claus

Berg, AlbanMahler, Gustav


" Wonderful phrasing, admirable timbre, perfect technique...." pizzicato"In our "musically correct" times it is always exciting to listen again to Fassbaender in an unusual and interesting program " TIMBRE DE PLATINE from Opéra"Fassbaender offers an astonishing and intelligent rendition of these scores "fin de siècle" " Crescendo"Recommandable" 4 Diapason from the French magazine Diapason5 Stars from MUSICA: "Admirable Berg, Intense, theatrical but never self satisfying Mahler""...these sad tales.... find perfect response from the singer (Fassbaender)....Wustman is an admirably alert and perceptive partner throughout" Gramophone"...as only Fassbaender can recreate them (Mahler's kolksongs): lusty, larger than life and brimming with attitude and, finally, anguished pain" BBC Music Magazine

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7-2

Orff, Carl Carmina Burana

Hruba-Freiberger, Kusiewicz, Havenstein, State Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus / Krzysztof Penderecki

Red Line "As clean as a whistle under Krysztof Penderecki's baton" Classic CD"The recording is natural ... without masking the excellent contribution of the Cracow State Chorus" Classic CD

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Orff, CarlTrionfi Vol. 1

Carmina Burana

Pütz, Cousins, Mc Daniel, Hermann, Kölner Rundfunkchor & Sinfonieorchester/ Ferdinand Leitner

Arts Archives

"In no other recording have I ever heard such cloister-like choirs ... Best digital remastering" Pizzicato"Recommended: A fascinating and spectacular audio show ... One of the most outstanding interpretations" klassik.com"Wild energy of Leitner ... excellent choirs ... good vocal quartet" Classica-Répertoire"These are tremendous performances indeed - I have never heard better" International Record Review

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Orff, Carl

Trionfi Vol. 2

Catulli CarminaTrionfo di Afrodite

Enriqueta Tarrés, Ruth-Margret Pütz, Brigitte Dürrler, Donald Grobe, Horst R. Laubenthal, Hans Günter Nöcker, Kölner Rundfunkchor, Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester/ Ferdinand Leitner

Arts Archives

"Superbly remastered 1974 tapes featuring a clutch of fine soloists, plus the Cologne Radio Choir and Symphony Orchestra under the admirable Ferdinand Leitner ... These are tremendous performances indeed - I have never heard better" International Record Review"Enthusiastic and well-rehearsed ... Ferdinand Leitner paces the pieces as well as anyone ever has ... Carefully remastered and sounding better than ever" classicstoday.com"Ferdinand Leitner and his Cologne forces do these works proud with interpretations full of subtle colours contrasted with fiery brilliance. This is a truly historic issue with exemplary sound and fine annotations that should not be missed" classical.net"A recording of Orff which has been authorized by himself and is very well worth listening to" Die Presse"Tremendously involved and involving. The restoration sounds first class" musicweb-international.com

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Orff, CarlLamenti Vol. 1

Orpheus

OrffPrey, Popp, Wagemann, RidderbuschChor des Bayerischen RundfunksMünchner Rundfunkorchester/Kurt Eichhorn

Arts Archives

"Orff specialist Kurt Eichhorn ... First rate soloists ... A reference recording of a fascinating work" klassik.com"The soloists were an established Orff team ... Hermann Prey sings with the full brilliance of his voice ... Lucia Popp ... shapes her part with strong expression" Das Orchester"This performance is wonderful, two superb protagonists, excellent cast" classicstoday.com"Hermann Prey is an emotionally most committed and exciting Orpheus and Lucia Popp is an unforgettable Eurydike" Pizzicato"A curio that will be of most interest to devotees of the development of Orff’s vocal and theatrical powers" musicweb-international.com"Hermann Prey is eloquent and moving and sings beautifully. Popp's broef contributions are just as telling - I wish there were more of her....The orchestral and choral forces under Kurt Eichhorn are peruasive" American Record Guide"The singing and playing are of the highest standards and from the consistently relaxed atmosphere that permeates this performance, there is no doubt that the composers's satisfaction was complete. Superb remastering completes an issue that is a must..." Classical Net


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Orff, Carl

Lamenti Vol. 2

Klage der AriadneTanz der Spröden

Wagemann, Popp, Ridderbusch, SchwarzChor des Bayerischen RundfunksMünchner Rundfunkorchester /Kurt Eichhorn

Arts Archives

"The apportioning of the roles is well nigh perfect but even amongst the stellar quartet it’s perhaps nowadays the least well remembered, Rose Wagemann, who makes the most moving impression – and not simply because she bears the emotive burden of the Lament of Ariadne on her own. Centered and dramatic hers is a voice that commands immediate admiration. Her voice suits ... with remarkable precision and she makes a cumulatively moving impression – allied to which the voice is beautiful ... We also hear the clear, immaculate Lucia Popp as Amor and the spinto mezzo of Hanna Schwarz. The restoration sounds excellent; it has used that much touted 24 bit – 96 kHz system" musicweb-international.com"The interpretation is irreproachable" Crescendo Belgium"...the performances are superb. Rose Wagemann is particularly outstanding" International Record Review"Rose Wagemann's Arianna is particularly impressive; her outpouring of grief is nothing less than a tear jerker. Orff's close associate, Kurt Eichborn, conducts gracefully and sympathetically, giving full rein to singers and orchestra to highlight all the beauties ot these unique creations" Classical Net

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Orff, Carl Prometheus

Greindl, Cramer, Hermann, Engen, Moser, Van Sante, Kostia, Lorand, UhlFrauenchor des Westdeutschen RundfunksKölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-OrchesterFerdinand Leitner

"luckily interpreted by highly reputed artists...Josef Greindl is impressing" Crescendo"In the title role, Roland Hermann is supremely impressive, embrancing all of the multi-faceted role...This is an impressively authoritative recording of one of Orff's finest scores" musicweb-international.com"Roland Hermann has an amazing vocal and declamatory colour palette. Colette Lorand...equals him in intensity and artistic singing. The smaller roles ....... with Josef Greindl, Kieth Engen and Fritz Uhl are not only luxurious but also brilliantly cast" FonoForum"Impressive..... The cast is excellent" classicsToday.comCD of the month in MUZYKA 21"This recording.... is an outstanding achievement in all respects... Roland Hermann as Prometheus and Colette Lorand as Io are particularly impressive in interpretations full of power and tragic insight" Classical Net"one of the most facinating music-theatre productions of the 20th century" Die Presse4 notes from Opèra international

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Orff, Carl

The Ultimate Collection (6 CD-Box)

Trionfi (Carmina Burana, Catulli CarminaTrionfo di Afrodite)Lamenti (Orpheus, Klage der AriadneTanz der Spröden)Prometheus

OrffKölner Rundfunkchor & SinfonieorchesterFerdinand LeitnerFrauenchor des Westdeutschen RundfunksChor des Bayerischen RundfunksMünchner RundfunkorchesterKurt Eichhorn

"...the spectacular Carmina Burana, the enthralling Catulli Carmina, the exciting Trionfo, the dramatic Prometheus and also the Monteverdi works are all worth listening to, most of all the Ariadne-Klage with the affecting Rose Wagemann. Hermann Prey and Lucia Popp are not less convincing in Orpheus. All together a very recommendable box!" Pizzicato"The performances are extremely strong" TUROK'S CHOICECD-Box-Set of the month in MUZYKA 21"A vibrant and still recommendable boxed set" musicwe-international.com"Exciting diversity" Kleine Zeitung"This box set, is anyway indispensable for the acknowledge of a major composer and it is an audacious and original release" resmusica.com

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Orologio, AlessandroPrimo Libro delle Canzonette a 3 VociIntrade a 5 Voci

Il Terzo SuonoEnsemble 1492Dià-Pasòn

Gian Paolo Fagotto

Blue Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The recording of the sound is outstanding" High fidelity"The disc is most appealing for its musical variety, the quality of the sound as well as the brilliant interpretation" Scherzo"The interprets offer us in the canzonettas a ravishing fresh and lively interpretation" Klassik heute"If you are looking for an expertly performed, well-conceived and highly entertaining program of lighter Italien Renaissance fare, it simply doesn't get better than this" classicsToday.com


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Ortiz, DiegoPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi




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Padre Soler, Antonio

FandangoConcierto para dos instrumentos de tecla No. 6 en Re mayorConcierto para dos intrumentos de tecla No. 4 en Fa mayorSonata Nos. 100, 84, 24, 21, 23 & 90

Duo Uriarte & Mrongovius Red Line

"Their unity is admirable, as is their attention to nuances of rhythm and phrasing, and they play with zest and charm. Soler has a highly individual voice, his music is consistently interesting, and these pianists bring out its qualities with skill and understanding" American Record Guide "4 Stars: Magificient sound" CD Compact"4 Stars: Formidable two pianists" Musica "Optimum interpretation: Great tranquillity of both pianists ... great sensibility and a splendid sound" CD Classica"Great limpidness of the interpretations" Scherzo"How gloriously Uritate and Hermann Mrongrovius adjust to each other in the two piano pieces, so that the relationship between bass lines, melodies, and inner voice accompaniments appears to be the work of one player and one brain!" classicstoday.com"deliciously timed ornaments and mystery tinged trills.... How gloriously Uritarte and Hermann Mrongovius adjust to each other..., so that the relationship between bass lines, melodiea, and inner voice accompaniments appears to be the work of one player and one brain!" 10/7 ClassicToday.com


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Paganini, Niccolò

Castelnuovo-Tedesco, MarioGiuliani, MauroRegondi, GiulioLegnani, Luigi




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Paganini, NiccolòMusic for Guitar Vol. 1

Sonatas Nos. 1-16Frédéric Zigante Red Line "The guitarist is capturing the music's qualities of charm, dignity, grace and a cultured wit" American Record Guide


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Sonatas Nos. 17-37Frédéric Zigante Red Line

"Optimum interpretation: The interpretative approach of Zigante underlines the elements of technical and expressive differentiation with great mastership and intelligence" CD Classica

"The guitarist is capturing the music's qualities of charm, dignity, grace and a cultured wit" American Record Guide

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Paganini, Niccolò

Music for Guitar Vol. 3

Grande Sonata, 2 Sonatas, Sonatine, 5 Andantinos, Rondoncino, Marcia, 2 Valtzs, 2 Allegrtteo, Valtz e Trio, Marziale, Sinfonia della Lodovisia



"The interpretative approach of Zigante underlines the elements of technical and expressive differentiation with great mastership and intelligence" CD Classica

"Zigante 'sings' the melody" Musica

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Ghiribizzi (No. 1-43)Frédéric Zigante Red Line


"The interpretative approach of Zigante underlines the elements of technical and expressive differentiation with great mastership and intelligence" CD Classica

"Zigante 'sings' the melody" Musica

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Paisiello, GiovanniLa Passione di Gesù Cristo (2 CDs)

Kacprzak, Knetig, Górzynska, Mahler / Warsaw Opera / Wojciech Czepiel

Red Line

5 Stars in the German magazine Musik & Kirche"The choir of the Warsaw chamber opera has a warm and homogenous sound and follows perfectly the concentrated and intense direction of Czepiel" ORPHEUS"A remarkable work, full of proud sounding an dark music ... The Polish interprets are convincing" Gramophone"The orchestra has a transparent sound" Ópera actual

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Paisiello, Giovanni La Serva PadronaJeanne Marie Bima, Petteri Salomaa / Hans-Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line

"As already the "Nina" so is also this "Serva" of surprising quality. Almost every track is a hit, especially the atmosphere of Figaro seems to be magic ... performed by an delighting cast. Hans Ludwig Hirsch really loves the music of the Settecento. This can be heard with every beat" Orpheus"The best recording of this work available" Scherzo"An impressing, ingeniously pointed Uberto and a charming Serpina with a flirtatious piano" FonoForum"Buy the recording. It's a joy" Wochenzeitung für Politik und Kultur

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Paisiello, GiovanniNina o sia La Pazza Per Amore(2 CDs)

Jeanne Marie Bima, Gloria Banditelli, William Matteuzzi, Natale de Carolis, Alfonso Antoniozzi / Hungarian Chamber Orchestra & Chorus / Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line

Highest "platinum" award in French magazine Opéra International

"Best interpretation ever" Orpheus

"A remarkable document" American Record Guide

"Exquisite recording" Wochenzeitung für Politik und Kultur

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Paisiello, GiovanniPiano Concerti (2 CD Box)

Pietro Spada / Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia

Red Line

"Spada's playing is delightfully pointed" Classic CD

"An astonishing richness of sound colours and ideas" FonoForum

"A fine and delicate play. The subtle direction of the orchestra is lively ... The sound alchemy is very seducing" Scènes Magazine

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Paisiello, Giovanni

Piano Concerti Vol. 2

Concerto No. 2 in F majorConcerto No. 5 in D majorConcerto No. 6 in B flat majorConcerto No. 8 in C major

Pietro Spada / Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia

Red Line

"Spada offers fleet, alert playing with much deftness of touch ... Closely focused and well balanced" American Record Guide

"An astonishing richness of sound colours and ideas" FonoForum

"A fine and delicate play. The subtle direction of the orchestra is lively ... The sound alchemy is very seducing" Scènes Magazine



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Palafuti, AntonioGherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPera, GirolamoPanerai, VincenzioFeroci, FrancescoZingarelli, Nicola Antonio




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Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da

Motets, Missa sine nomineLaudate Dominum, Sicut Cervus, Nos autem gloriari, Stabat MaterMissa sine nomineAd te levavi oculos meos, Fundamenta eius, Magnificat primi toni, Tribolatione civitatum, Peccantem me quotidie, Tu es Petrus

Paolo Crivellaro, Lorenzo Ghielmi, Alberto RasiCoro della Radio SvizzeraTheatrum InstrumentorumDiego Fasolis

Red Line

"very fine recording ... The singing is really gorgeous--these voices are lovely and well-tuned, with round, clear tone, pleasingly bright sopranos, and rich, full-bodied basses ... This group and its excellent conductor Diego Fasolis have made many fine recordings: add this one to the list ... 9/9" classicstoday.com"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason "Perfectly executed" Goldberg"An exciting interpretation. Absolute purity in the voices and precise articulation" Klassik Heute5 Stars in Amadeus "A production of high quality" Scherzo"A very high level of homogeneity, naturalness, balance and style ... All in all perfectly rounded up with an excellent sound" Ópera actual"Optimum interpretation: All soloists are excellent" CD Classica


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Palestrina,Giovanni Pierluigi daGallus, JacobusBritten, Benjaminda Victoria, Tomás LudovicoNascus, Giovannide Kerle, Jacobus



Arts Archives



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Panerai, VincenzioGherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPera, GirolamoPalafuti, AntonioFeroci, FrancescoZingarelli, Nicola Antonio





5-2

Parisotti, AlessandroGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line





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Pera, GirolamoGherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPalafuti, AntonioPanerai, VincenzioFeroci, FrancescoZingarelli, Nicola Antonio




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Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista La Serva Padrona

Petteri Salomaa, Jeanne Marie BimaMusica Poetica Freiburg /Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line"An exuberant facetious performance" FonoForum

"Buy the recording. It's a joy" Wochenzeitung für Politik und Kultur

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Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista

Sinfonie

Olimpiade, O frate 'nnammurato, Salustia, Piccola sinfonia, Flaminio, Sinfonia Fa Maggiore, Adriano in Siria, Sinfonia Si bemolle Mggiore, Il prigionier superbo

Orchestra da Camera di S. Cecilia / Alessio Vlad

Red Line


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Scarlatti, DomenicoDurante, Francesco

Barocco Napoletano

10 Sonatas (Scarlatti)Sonata in F major (Pergolesi)2 Divertimenti, Studio II (Durante)


"Catemario's technically flawless, imaginative performances here testify to his talent and accomplishment as a musician likely to be comfortable in any period ... 9/9" classicstoday.com"Edoardo Catemario is a fine guitarist who plays cleanly and with real musicality ...excellent technique ... The sound is very good - alive and realistic." American Record Guide"A well done twinkle to the Napolitan music of the 18th century ... sweetness and lyrism of Catemario's playing" Les Cahiers de la Guitare et de la Musique

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Peri, JacopoEuridice(2 CDs)

Banditelli, Fagotto, Cecchetti, Zambon, Foresti, Bertini, Benvenuti, Zanasi, Da Col / Ensemble Arpeggio / Roberto De Caro

Red Line

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine DiapasonChosen as official gift during EU-summit 1995 in ItalyAwarded with Star of the month in FonoForum "Fascination over 2 hours""A quite impressive product" Fanfare"Enchanting quietness" FonoForum"An selected orchestra ... the best singers of early Italian music ... exceptional and scrupulous recording" Wochenzeitung für Politik und Kultur


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Phalese, PierreTrombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi




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Piatti, Alfredo Carlo

12 Capricci op. 25 for Cello

Capriccios sopra un tem della Niobe di Pacini op. 21 for Cello

Rimembranze del Trovatore di Verdi op. 20 for Cello and Piano

Wen-Sinn YangChifuyu Yada

Red Line"A satisfying blend of technical prowess and relaxes musicality difficult to achieve" American Record Guide"These Caprices are comparable to those of Paganini ... The sound is clear and rich" Scherzo"Yang challenges the different movements of the Caprices with incredible mastership" Nuova e nostra"A bravo for ARTS who dared to release a CD entirely dedicated to Piatti" Diapason

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Piazzolla, Astor

Complete Works with GuitarHistoire du TangoCinco PiezasTango SuiteEl gordo tristeFuga y misterioJacinto Chiclana

Edoardo CatemarioRoberto FabbricianiOscar Casares

Red LineEditor’s choice in CD Classica: "Optimum to exceptional interpretation. Fabbriciani with his great sensibility and Catemario with his formidable sense for sound are the ideal interprets of this music"

"Fluid, sweet and emotional interpretations" RITMO


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Picchi, Giovanni

Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Castello, Dario / Marini, Biagio / Merula, Tarquinio / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line



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Piccinni, NiccolòGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Scarlatti, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line





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Platti, Giovanni Benedetto

Galuppi, BaldassareAlbinoni, TomasoVivaldi, Antonio



Red Line




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Pokorny, Franz Xaver

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusWitt, FriedrichRössler, Franz AntonMozart, Leopold

Horn Concertos

Hermann Baumann


Arts Archives


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8-2 Ponce, Manuel Maria

Rodrigo, JoaquinAbril, Anton Garcia

Guitar Concertos

Concierto de Aranjuez (Rodrigo)Concierto del Sur (Ponce)Concierto Agueniano (Abril)

Edoardo CatemarioOrchestra della ToscanaEnrique Batiz

Red Line"... Absolutely lovely tone at all dynamic levels ... A relay find that no lover of Spanish guitar Music can afford to miss. This fine collection deserves very serious consideration ... 9/9" classicstoday.com

"An elegance and sensibility without equal" Nuova e Nostra


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Poulenc, FrancisDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermaineIbert, Francis





"An enthusiastic recital of French music from the decades straddling the nineteenth and twentieth centuries" musicweb-international.com

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Puccini, Giacomo

Favorite Tenor's Opera Arias and Duets

La Bohème, Manon Lescaut, Turandot, Tosca, Madama Butterfly

Peter Dvorsky, Izzo D'Amico, GatiBerlin Radio Orchestra and ChoirHungarian State Opera Orchestra and ChoirRoberto PaternostroAndrás Mihály

Red Line

"A fair recommendation at super-bargain price" Gramophone

"The timbre is always full, juicy and wonderful" CD Classica

"The voice ... is beautiful" Scherzo

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Puccini, Giacomo Madama Butterfly - Highlights

Bulgarian National Choir / Georgi Robev, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line

"This interpretation amazes completely the listener who wants to breath the atmosphere of the music drama. Kabaivanska is a wizard of the moods ... She is a master of this recording from the very beginning until the end" OrpheusInternational Award of the Italian State “Presidente della Repubblica” for the best artwork of a classical record production"The recording is brilliant" FANFARE"Excellent digital sound" American Record Guide"Raina Kabaivanska ... Knows how to give to each very moment her personal accent" Ópera actual

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Puccini, GiacomoMadama Butterfly(2 CDs)

Kabaivanska, Milcheva, Troeva-Mirgheva, Antinori, Portella, Bulgarian National Choir / Georgi Robev, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line

"This interpretation amazes completely the listener who wants to breath the atmosphere of the music drama. Kabaivanska is a wizard of the moods ... She is a master of this recording from the very beginning until the end" OrpheusInternational Award of the Italian State “Presidente della Repubblica” for the best artwork of a classical record production"The recording is brilliant" FANFARE"Excellent digital sound" American Record Guide"Raina Kabaivanska ... Knows how to give to each very moment her personal accent" Ópera actual"You almost cannot find a Butterfly with more emotions.... A triumph for real and purest feelings which really makes you cry" amazon.de

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Puccini, GiacomoTosca( 2 CDs)

Kabaivanska, Antinori, Portella, Dara, Bulgarian National Choir - Bulgarian National Radio Children's Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line "Raina Kabaivanska ... Knows how to give to each very moment her personal accent" Ópera actual

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Puccini, GiacomoTurandot(2 CDs)

Dimitrova, Martinucci, Gasdia, Scandiuzzi, Ceccarini, Pane, De Palma, Casertano, Giacomotti, Del Manto / Coro e Orchestra del Teatro Communale dell'Opera di Genova / Daniel Oren

Red Line

"A most spectacular vocal moment" Scherzo

"One of the most important voices of the last years" RITMO

"Cecilia Gasdia sings with an exquisite musicality" CD Compact



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Puccini, Giacomo

Bellini, VincenzoDonizetti, GaetanoVerdi, GiuseppeLeoncavallo, RuggeroMascagni, Pietro




Red Line


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Puccini, GiacomoWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppeMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


Red Line


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8-2 Puccini, Giocomo

Verdi, Giuseppe

Opera Arias

Gianni Schicci, Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot (Puccini)La Traviata, Otello (Verdi)

Mirella Freni, Philharmonisches Stastsorchester Hamburg / Leone Magiera

Arts Archives

"Mirella Freni in the very best of her repertoire ... a voice of rare seduction ... an interpret of particular exactitude and sensibility at once" Répertoire"a pleasure to listen to ... highly recommended" classicstoday.com"An authentic sound experience ... a brilliant technique" Klassik.com"Mirella Freni is a great artist with a beautiful, distinctive voice and a great presence" American Record Guide"An absolute must for every collector" Ópera Actual

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1-2 Puccini, Giacomo

Catalani, Alfredo

Music for Strings

Crisantemi, Minuetti I-II, Scherzo, Quartetto, 3 Fugas (Puccini)Serenatella, A sera (Catalani)

Orchestra da Camera di S. Cecilia / A. Vlad

Red Line

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Purcell, Henry

Ode for St. Cecilia's DayMusic for the Funeral of Queen Mary

Psalm 3 "Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei"Psalm 128 "Beati omnes qui timent Dominum"

Solisten / Coro della Radio Svizzera / Fasolis

Red Line

Recommended by “Recommandé par ...“ French magazine Répertoire "What a success! ... an exceptional cast of soloists ... a very remarkable disc"

"This Recording is an excellent combination of historical sense and lively musicianship ... vivid vitality of soloists and choir" FonoForumStar for extraordinary repertoire in German magazine FonoForum

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Purcell, HenryThe Fairy Queen(2 CDs)

Carolyn Sampson, Andrew Carwood, Michael Bundy, Gillian Keith, Rebecca Outram, William Towers, Robert MurrayNew English VoicesAccademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone

Blue Line

"This entrant has strong and lasting virtues of its own and is recommended on merit" musicweb-international.com"A concert brimming with energy, colour and an especially genial temperament" Gramophone"Recommended: A treasure, we assure you" Diapason"Ottavio Dantone has the most exact reading, the soloists are a pure delight and the New English Voices are absolutely outstanding“ Amadeus Music Magazine"Expertly performed by leading singers on the British Early Music scene, with a splendid ... instrumental group, under overall direction of Ottavio Dantone, idiomatic and in perfect character" musicalpointers.co.uk"..excellent cast.... energetic Purcell conductor...wonderful moments throughout..there are plenty of reasons to welcome this superior recording" Fanfare"A moving performance by Carolyn Sampson ... and Andrew Carwood belongs to the best" Opéral International"Dantone is splendid ... Carolyn Sampson is brilliant" Cultura y ocio "There are plenty of reasons to welcome this superior recording of The Fairy Queen" Fanfare

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Ravel, MauriceDaphnis et Chloë, Suite No. 2BoléroPavane pour une Infante défunte

London Symphony Orchestra / Arpád Jóo - The Ambrosian Singers

Red Line"Good to optimum interpretation" CD Classica

"A very good conductor ... Who does still think that budget recordings must have a low artistic profile?" Musica

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Ravel, MauriceL'Enfant et les SortilègesMa Mère l'Oye

Aubery Luchini, Mesplé, Macaux, Herzog, Sénéchal, Olsen, Mollet, Scanabucci, CadoniCoro RAI di Roma, Coro di Voce BiancheOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di Roma Maag

Arts Archives

"One must recognize the great class of Peter Maag ... A Ravel with a very French allure, which is embellished by a luminous orchestra of Rome ... The almost completely French cast gathers some of the most undoubted specialists of this repertoire, at a very moment where the art of well-speaking (and consequently well-singing) is not yet declared as dead" Opéra International"Superior sound restoration ... Peter Maag's conducting is ... outstanding ... unbelievable joy of making music. First class soloists ... a vocal firework ... a reference recording" klassik.com"One of the most enchanting and involving editions of Ravel's opera....an excellent recording......enspiring" Musica"The cast is excellent ... super-virtuoso Mady Mesplé ... very touching Andrée Aubery Luchini ... magnificent Michel Sénéchal ... Peter Maag turns the orchestral part into an extremely lively and colourful one ... The spirit of the work is given in an ideal manner" Pizzicato "Throughout the two operas on these discs, everything is in place and often a good deal more than that. (..) the last page of L'enfant is deeply moving with wonderfully executed crecendo up to the chorus's final 'sage' (..)" Grammophone"The singing is first rate... the analog recordings have been excellently remasterd digitally" Turok's Choice


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Ravel, MauriceL'Heure espagnoleValses nobles et sentimentales

Tappy, Aubery Luchini, Mollet, Sénéchal, OlsenOrchestra Sinfonica della RAI di TorinoOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di MilanoMaag

Arts Archives

"One must recognize the great class of Peter Maag ... A Ravel with a very French allure, which is embellished by a luminous orchestra of Turin ... The almost completely French cast gathers some of the most undoubted specialists of this repertoire, at a very moment where the art of well-speaking (and consequently well-singing) is not yet declared as dead" Opéra International "This undeniable success is challenged by a very well prepared cast ... an excellent recording" Crescendo Belgium"Maag had an undisputed know-how for the interpretation of these works. His 'Heure Espagnole' is bathing in a climate of tasty comedy with a precision which is not astonishing, when you read the list of the singers: the cast is brilliant!" Pizzicato"Superior sound restoration ... Peter Maag's conducting is ... outstanding ... unbelievable joy of making music. First class soloists ... a vocal firework ... a reference recording" klassik.com"Ottimo" MUSICA"There are only few recordings of Ravel's musical comedy "L'heure espagnole". All the more this recording from 1962 (conductor Peter Maag) is a special one" AVENUE"The singing is first rate... the analog recordings have been excellently remasterd digitally" Turok's Choice"....this interpretation is full of Maag's unique feel for the music...a sensuous interpretation full of colour, vigour and very often full-blooded passion" Classical Net"Throughout the two operas on these discs, everything is in place and often a good deal more than that" Grammophone"The two operas sound superior" American Record Guide


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Ravel, MauriceDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis






6-2 Ravel, Maurice

Franck, CésarFauré, Gabriel




Red Line

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8-2 Ravel, Maurice

Debussy, Claude

Trio pour piano et cordes (Ravel)Trio pour violon, violoncelle et piano (Debussy)



5-2 Ravel, Maurice

Mussorgsky, ModestStravinsky, Igor

La Valse

Pictures at an exhibitionL`Oiseau de Feu (Suite)


André Cluytens

"This CD is a fine tribute to the great André Cluytens" Classical.net"it is a worthy document of a conductor who lived his love for Ravel to the fullest and whose insights into that composer's work are both a treat to the ear and immensly useful for future generations of performers" tokafi.com"The music comes together nicely under the maestro's baton, the orchestra being very responsive for him, imparting the variety of nuance, lyricism, rhythm, and mystery as required. All told, this disc is a success" Classical Express"One novelty to the Cluytens discography and some highly communicative, if not always immaculate, music-making" musicweb-international.com


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Reger, Max

Gounod, Charles /Bach, Johann SebastianFranck, CésarMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSchubert, Franz





0-2

Regondi, Giulio

Paganini, NiccoloCastelnuovo-Tedesco, MarioGiuliani, MauroLegnani, Luigi




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4-2

Reich, Steve

City LifeSextetVermont CounterpointClapping Music

Roberto Fabbriciani

Nextime Ensemble

ContempoartensembleMauro Ceccanti

Blue Line

Recommended “Recommandé par.. » in French magazine Répertoire"This version is even better than the one Reich himself did for Nonesuch" Scherzo"Very good interpretation of the ... Contemportatensemble. Precise and dynamic" Audio Review"The recording is bright ... Also a superb introduction to the composer" American Record Guide"A good introduction to a towering figure an the late 20th-century scene" BBC Music Magazine9/9 from classicstoday.com: "this is a fine, highly recommended releae"


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1-2 Respighi, Ottorino

Casella, Alfredo

Italia (Casella)La Boutique Fantasque (Rossini/Respighi)

Moldavian National Symphony Orchestra / Silvano Frontalini

Red Line "For lovers of a most seldom program" CD Compact

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8-2 Respighi, Ottorino

Martucci, Giuseppe

Works for Cello and Piano Vol. 2

Sonata for Violin and Piano op. 22, Tre Pezzi op. 67, Melodia for Violin and Piano (Martucci)Cinque Pezzi for Violin and Piano, Sei Pezzi for Violin and Piano (Respighi)

Arturo Bonucci, Antonio Bacchelli, Pietro Spada

Red Line "Some fairly lightweight things here played with commitment and just the right kind of discretion. An enjoyable, relaxing recital" musicweb-international.com


8-2 Rieti, Vittorio

Lambert, ConstantBax, Sir Arnold





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8-2 Rodrigo, Joaquin

Ponce, Manuel MariaAbril, Anton Garcia

Guitar Concertos

Concierto de Aranjuez (Rodrigo)Concierto del Sur (Ponce)Concierto Agueniano (Abril)

Edoardo CatemarioOrchestra della ToscanaEnrique Batiz

Red Line"... Absolutely lovely tone at all dynamic levels ... A relay find that no lover of Spanish guitar Music can afford to miss. This fine collection deserves very serious consideration ... 9/9" classicstoday.com

"An elegance and sensibility without equal" Nuova e Nostra


9-2

Rössler, Franz Anton

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusWitt, FriedrichPokorny, Franz XaverMozart, Leopold

Horn Concertos

Hermann Baumann


Arts Archives


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Rossini, GioachinoArmida(2 CDs)

Gasdia, Merritt, Matteuzzi, Ford, Workman, Furlanetto/Ambrosian Opera Chorus/I Solisti Veneti/Claudio Scimone

Red Line

"The composer rose magnificently to the challenge, and so do the singers on this recording" International Record Review"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine DiapasonRecommended by “Recommandé par… “ French magazine Répertoire "This interpretation surpasses everything that has been done until now""Lovers of Rossini and of Italien opera should purchase this... commendabble enterprise shown by ARTS Music in reissuing this fine performance of an undeservedly neglected work..." musicweb-international.com4 Stars in Classic CD "a fine performance and recording, and an astonishing bargain"4 Stars in BBC Music Magazine 4 Stars in RITMO"A thrilling performance" Gramophone "A precious recording" Klassik Heute"Claudio Scimone was fortunate to enlist some of the finest tenors" BBC Music Magazine"Lovers of Rossini and of Italian opera should purchase this ... commendable enterprise shown by Arts Music in re-issuing this fine performance of an undeservedly neglected work" musicweb-international.com

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Rossini, GioachinoLa Cenerentola(2 CDs)

Casoni, Di Rocco, Rocchino, Benelli, Bruscantini, Mariotti, Davià/Chor der Staatsoper Berlin/Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin/Piero Bellugi

Arts Archives

"The orchesra of this recording and its conductor are simply in phénoménal shape.... Always springy and lively, always sonorous and opulent, with a fine sense for solo details.... Also the cast is exemplary..... Simply glorious" Klassik.com

"From this magnificent cast must Bianca Maria Casoni as heartfelt but virtuoso Cenerentola, Ugo Benelli as Ramiro, Sesto Bruscantini as strong Sesto and Alfredo Mariotti as formidable Magnifico especially be highlighted" Orpeus

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Rossini, GioachinoL'Italiana in Algeri(2CDs)

Valentini-Terrani, Benelli, Bruscantini, DaraChor der Staatsoper Dresden Staatskapelle DresdenBertini

Arts Archives

own. If you don’t know the opera then I urge you to go and buy this now and remedy that deficiency" musicweb-international.com"Bertini lets the score sparkle with great intensity and brisk tempos.....A fascinating document" Crescendo"Lucia Valentini-Terrani sings fleetly and with elegance as Isabella ... Ugo Benelli ... sings really well, with charm and energy" classicstoday.com"The orchestra sparkles like the finest champaign" Klassieke ZakenCrecendo"This recording on hand from Dresden of the year 1978 is the proof for how delicate, impressive, charming, how sparkeling this treasure of the Buffa can be performed....The ensemble...is excellent....Lucia Valentini-Terrani sings a very special Isabelle.....breath-taking technique, alluring sound...Ugo Bellini as Lindoro is a chanting virtuoso......a really brilliant cast" klassik.com"She (Lucia Valentini-Terrani) sings sweetly, accurately, adn with the appropriate style.....Ugo Bellini also has a gift for comedy and sings beautifully - smoothly and with fine lyrical expression" American Record Guide"...fulminat composers style of Bertini and firstclass play from the Staatskapelle Dresden" Pizzicato"Conductor ans orchestra deliver a stylish, highly competent performance full of sparkling moments that serve as admirable support to the soloists" Classical Net


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2-2

Rossini, Gioachino

Opera Concert

Semiramide, L'Italiana in Algeri, La Gazza ladra, Otello, Gulielmo Tell, Messa di Gloria

William MatteuzziInternational Belcanto Orchestra and ChorusGabriele Bellini

Red Line

"Matteuzzi, a tenore di grazia , is known for his stratospheric high notes" American Record Guide„Platinum stamp“ and editor’s choice in French magazine International Opera"The Italian artist shines on his audience thanks to his easiness in the high notes, his enthusiasm to handle the great pyrotechnics ... and his agile way of singing" El Cultural"He challenges all difficulties of the score with disarming ease" Compact disc classics

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4-2

Rossini, Gioachino

Concerto for Bassoon and Orcestra (World Premiere)Variazioni in DoIntroduzione, Tema e VariazioniVariazioni in DoUne Larme, thème et variations for Cello and Strings

Sergio Azzolini, Wen-Sinn Yang, Lorenzo Guzzoni, Streicherakademie Bozen, Georg Egger

Blue Line

Recommended “Recommandé" in French magazine Répertoire"Excellent performances and recordings" Gramophone"quite a ride - and surefire test of the technical and lyrical mettle of any bassoon player ... Azzolini plays like the devil and has a fine, strong sound - just the thing for Rossini's unreasonable demands" American Record Guide"Sergio Azzolini is an absolute firstclass virtuoso" klassik-heute.com"This CD for the best moods has to be included to every collection!" Klassik.com"Azzolini challenges the tempi stretti with a virtuous manner that leaves the listener breathless" Musica

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2-2

Rossini, Gioachino

Symphonies for Wind Instruments

Le Siège de Corinth, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, L'Italiana in Algeri, Matilde di Shabran, Il Turco in Italia, Riccardi e Zoraide, Tencredi, Otello

Ottetto Italiano Red Line "A happy disc to relax with" Répertoire

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2-2 Rossini, Gioachino

Gambaro, Vincenzo

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Original Transcriptions for Flute, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns, 2 bassoons and Doublebass


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6-2

Rota, Nino

Sinfonia sopra una Canzone d'Amore

Concerto Soirée for Piano and Orchestra

Benedetto LupoOrchestra Sinfonica SicilianaMassimo De Bernart

Red Line

"Despite its roots in the early days of digital productions, the recording has kept a warm timbre and an almost nostalgic touch, which fits the composer's frank and cliche-less sentimentality perfectly" tokafi.com"You will be enthusiastic about this CD if you enjoy Rotas feastful and romantic tones. This release is certainly a valuable contribution to Rotas discography" klassik.com"The performances are suitably classical, light and airy, allowing the music to flow freely, not pointing the jokes, just letting them happen, then passing on, allowing us to enjoy a joke slipped into the delightful conversation. I really enjoyed this disk" musicweb-international.com (November 2007)"Lupo is outstanding in this very challanging score on the present ARTS CD (...) recommended" Fanfare

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0-2

Saint-Saëns, Camille Violin Concerto No. 3 op. 83Brodsky, Polish National RSO / Andrzej Straszynski

Red Line

"These are simply the finest performances of all of these works that I know on CD ... Vadim Brodsky has a virtuoso technique...wide range of color, sensitive use of nuance, wide range of dynamics and a strong personality ... orchestra has an actual dialog with the soloist" American Record Guide

"Excellent soloist" Gramophone

"Vadim Brodsky brings pleasing warmth and artfulness to Saint-Saëns' Violin Concertos" classicstoday.com

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9-2

Salieri, Antonio

Serenades for Winds

Serenata in Si bemolle MaggioreArmonia per un tempio della nottePicciola serenata in Si bemolle MaggioreSerenata in Sol Maggiore

Il Gruppo di Roma Red Line

"The brass serenades are outstandingly full of fantasy in an interpretation which is charming. You can't listen without enjoying them" FonoForum

"Brilliant" Scherzo

"Very interesting" RITMO


1-2

Sammartini, Giuseppe

Geminiani, FrancescoBarsanti, FrancescoCastrucci, Pietro




Red Line



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Satie, ErikDebussy, ClaudeBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauriceTailleferre, GermainePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis





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6-2

Scarlatti, AlessandroConcerti Grossi Nos. 1-6Sonatas for Cello and Continuo Nos. 1-3

Mauro ValliAccademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone

Blue Line

"Lovely pastoral sequences are balanced with equally inspired, more upbeat movements, and listeners who treasure Corelli's achievement certainly will enjoy Scarlatti's ... Arts' sound is very good ... Alessandro Borin's notes offer analysis as well as many fascinating historical anecdotes. Recommended 9/9" classicstoday.com"Dantone is ideally vivid, sensible and full of contrasts ... excellent homogeneity all over" Répertoire"The artists from the Accademia Bizantina offer a vivacious and subtile interpretation ... One hour of untroubled music delight" klassik-heute.com"Best of 2001: This recording is without a doubt an extraordinary discovery" Goldberg"These are excellent performances" American Record Guide"Exciting and above all outstanding precious interpretations ... give us more!" klassik.com"brilliant baroque.....good interpretation of the Cellist Mauro Valli" La Vanguardia (Oct. 2008)


5-2

Scarlatti, AlessandroGiordani, Scarlatti, Caccini, Cimador, Marcello, Caldara, Piccinni, Martini, Parisotti, Cimarosa, Monteverdi, Gluck



Red Line




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9-2

Schönberg, ArnoldPierrot Lunaire op. 21Trio op. 45

Sonia BergamascoPietro De MariaContempoartensembleMauro Ceccanti

Red Line

"Superb!: Sonia Bergamasco seduces with the magic heat of her Latin voice and her magnificent theatre-like metamorphic diction": 5 Diapasons in Diapason"Excellent Contempoartensemble" Klassik Heute"What an overwhelming and eccentric interpretation. The accompaniment is exquisite and has been recorded absolutely transparently" FonoForum"Schönberg in the purest state" Scherzo"Optimum interpretation" Ópera actual"Optimum interpretation: A CD of absolute value" CD Classica

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8-2

Schubert, Franz

OverturesOuvertüre im Italienischen Stil D 590Ouvertüre im italienischen Stil D 591Der Teufel als Hydraulicus D 4Die Freunde con Salamanka D 326Ouvertüre D 470, Die Zwillingsbrüder D 647Alfonso und Estrella D 732, Fierrabras D 796

ORT Orchestra della Toscana / Donato Renzetti

Red Line "The interpretation is very good" CD Classica


9-2

Schubert, Franz

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusCornelius, PeterLortzing, AlbertKienzl, WilhelmBeethoven, Ludwig van

Opera Arias



Arts Archives


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3-2

Schubert, Franz

Complete Piano Sonatas Vol. 1

Sonata D 279 in C majorAllegro D 277A in A minorSonata D 568 in E flat major

Massimiliano Damerini Red Line "A good interpretation" CD Classica

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2-2

Schubert, Franz


Sonata in G major op. 78 D 894Ungarische Melodie h-Moll D 817Sonata in A major op. 120 D 664

Massimiliano Damerini Blue Line5 Stars in CLASSIC CD

"Damerini manages to bring out the warmth without becoming sentimental, and the whole piece is simply beautiful. The sound is simply ideal. I'm really glad I listened to this" American Record Guide


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7-2

Schubert, Franz


Adagio D.178 in GPiano Sonata in A minor D 784 op. 143Piano Sonata in A minor D 845 op. 42

Massimiliano Damerini Blue Line "A release of extraordinary clearness" Musica e Scuola


1-2

Schubert, Franz

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusFranck, CésarReger, MaxGounod, Charles /Bach, Johann Sebastian




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0-2

Schubert, Franz

Konzertstück in D-dur D 345Polonaise in B-durRondo in A-dur5 Menuette und 6 Trios D 895 Deutsche Tänze mit Coda und 7 Trios D 90

Accademia Bizantina / Carlo Chiarappa

Red Line

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4-2

Schubert, Franz

Lieder (without singer)Gretchen am Spinnrad, Abendstern, Ständchen, Die Forelle, Die Rose, Frühlingsglaube, Im Frühling, Der Tod und das Mädchen, An die Musik, Die Raubenpost, Heidenröslein, Ganymed, Im Abendrot, Der Lindenbaum, Der Jüngling an der Quelle, Gesang (An Sylvia), Der einsame

Irwin Gage Red Line

„Excellent playing by Gage“ American Record Guide"A little instrumental Kunstwerk" Die Presse„Gage has an unheard sensibility“ compact disc classics„Gage is the accompanist par excellence“ Musica e Scuola

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3-2

Schubert, Franz

Piano Trios Vol. 1

Trio in B flat Op. 99 D.898Adagio in E flat (Notturno) D.897Sonatensatz in B flat D.28

Trio Italiano Blue Line

"... and again the recording is just perfect" High Fidelity"Trio Italiano has an excellent track record, with unquestionable musicianship and a warm and fluent sound, in the strings especially" Gramophone"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"Really very good" American Record Guide"Trio Italiana projects upbeat energy in the faster movements, creating a particularly affirmative atmosphere in the first and providing delicate phrasing and overall tenderness in the slow movement.....a touching Notturno and an effectively spiky Sonatensatz" ClassicsToday.com

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4-2

Schubert, FranzPiano Trios Vol. 2

Trio in E flat major op. 100 D.929Trio Italiano Blue Line

"Impressive performance of the grandeur of Schubert´s two piano trios, with a sound grasp of the work's idiom and complex structure ... very fine indeed, with a commendable realism and depth that conveys the atmosphere of the concert hall" International Record Review"The jewel in the crown here is Schubert´s two great piano trios ... played beautifully" Classic CD "You don't get bored for a second" Répertoire"Impressive rhythmic verve and engaging style" BBC Music Magazine"Unbelievable clarity and transparency of the recording" Scherzo


4-2 Schubert, Franz

Beethoven, Ludwig vanMahler, Gustav




Red Line

"Boni secures exquisite tone from his orchestra" Classic CD"A first option CD ... high quality of interpretation and price" Scherzo"Music on a high level" 4 stars in FonoForum"Boni heading the excellent Concertgebouw chamber orchestra, he restitutes all the verve, the urgency and the suffering ... a flamboyant reading" Diapason"With heart and know-how" Répertoire"These impassioned, eloquently reasoned and beautifully recorded performances are easily the finest currently available! Stunning! BBC Music Magazine


4-2

Schubert, Franz

Kalliwoda, Johann WenzeslausLachner, FranzSpohr, Louis





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6-2

Schumann, RobertDas Paradies und die Peri(2 CDs)

Price, Miljakovic, Howells, Wright, Hollweg, Gaifa,Brendel, el Hage, Brendel / Coro di Roma della RAI /Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di Roma / Carlo Maria Giulini

MIDEM CLASSICAL AWARD in the category "Historical Recording" January 2008 5 DIAPASON July 2007CD of the month in MUZYKA 21 "EXCEPCIONAL: Una sorpresa" Scherzo "Lively, great past" Kurier 03/2008"This recording of a live performance is a valuable contribution to Schumann's recorded legacy" musicweb-international.com"(...) there has never been a Peri lovelier than Margaret Price who sings gloriously as the fallen angel searching for the gift that will restore her name to the heavenly roster of blessed souls." American Record Guide"fabulous soloistic performances. Margaret Price fascinates with her colorful voice...... " klassik.comBLUE NOTE AWARD from enjoythemusic.com: "Giulini respects the delicacy of music, and his patient, richly detailed rendering of individual numbers is balanced ba a dramatic sense of forward movement, a cumulative intensity that blossoms fully in the final choruses""an unexpected enrichment" FonoForum"an unexpected enrichment to Carlo Maria Giulini discography" Schwäbische Zeitung"a real trasure... Margaret Price, Werner Hollweg and Wolfgang Brendel are brilliant vokal soloists" Kleine Zeitung Graz

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5-2

Schumann, RobertCarnaval op. 9Kreisleriana op. 16


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6-2

Schumann, Robert

Piano Trios Vol. 1

Trio No. 1 in D minor op. 63Trio No. 2 in F op. 80

Trio Italiano Red Line"The interpretation of the Trio Italiano is a real joy; especially the presentation of Rigon (at the piano) which is exemplary in his total control of the technique" CD Classica

"The trio plays in any case with a brilliant technique and a transparent, keen harmonized sound characteristics" Correspondenz

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7-2

Schumann, Robert

Piano Trios Vol. 2

Trio No. 3 in G minor op. 110Fantasiestücke op. 88 Nos. 1-4


"Good interaction, homogeneity and sensitivity" Klassik Heute

"Great enthusiasm ... A good interpretation" Scherzo

"The trio plays in any case with a brilliant technique and a transparent, keen harmonized sound characteristics" Correspondenz

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7-2 Schumann, Robert

Brahms, Johannes

Sonata in f minor op. 34b for 2 Pianos (Brahms)

Pianoquintett op. 44 Revised Version for 2 Pianos (Schumann)


Blue Line

Bayern 4 Klassik - CD-Tip: "Wonderful how subtle and intellegent both artists responde to each other in an agonic way: multiple dances seem to lead us through emotional regions""These exquisitely balanced recordings by the two-piano team testify to a thorough command of their medium and the romantic style they address with shattering authority" Audiophile Audition"a sensitive interpretaion from the duo..... the brilliant recording technique brings this pleasure to perfection" Robert Schumann Gesellschaft

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1-2 Schumann, Robert

Brahms, Johannes

Arthur Rubinsteinplays

BRAHMS – Piano Concerto No. 2 op. 83 in B flat majorSCHUMANN - Piano Concerto op. 54 in A minor

Arthur RubinsteinOrchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI - André CluytensOrchestra A. Scarlatti di Napoli della RAI - Franco Caracciolo

Arts Archives

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1-2

Sciarrino, Salvatore Aspern Suite for Soprano and Instruments

ContempoartensembleSusanna RigacciMauro Ceccanti

Red Line

Recommended “Recommandé par.. » in French magazine Répertoire"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason 5 Stars in MUSICAEditor’s choice in Compact Discs Classics5 Stars in BBC Music Magazine"Ghosty ... Susanna Rigacci has a warm soprano. She changes with feeling and flexibility between nervous vocalises and simple arioso" FonoForum


5-2

Sciarrino, Salvatore

Bussotti, SylvanoBerio, LucianoXenakis, Iannis





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7-2

Sgambati, Giovanni

Complete Piano Works Vol. 1Prélude et Fugue op. 6Deux études de Concert op. 10Fogli Volanti op. 124 pezzi di seguito op. 18Serenata


"The Italian Liszt deserved a major release and we must appreciate even more Arts and Pietro Spada for their providential work" Amadeus

"The Prelude is splendidly nagging and there is then a pensively relaxed Fugue ... The highlight is the Campane festa which is outstandingly atmospheric, beautifully weighted and flighted by Spada ... This series sheds pleasing and definitive light on a neglected corner of the romantic repertoire ... encouraged by the excellence of many of these pieces, [Spada] rises to the challenge with high honours" musicweb-international.com

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8-2

Sgambati, Giovanni

Complete Piano Works Vol. 26 NotturniPièces Lyriques op. 23Benedizione NuzialeConzona LituanaMélodie de GluckMinuetto von BeethovenSérénade Valsée


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9-2

Sgambati, Giovanni

Complete Piano Works Vol. 3Suite in B minor op. 21Boîte à musiqueRomanzaGavottaSuite op. 42Unpublished pieces (Serenatina, Scherzo, Presentimento, Mestizia, Romanza, Preludio)


"The Boite à Musique is a most skilful emulation of the clockwork music-box effect - extremely attractive ... This series sheds pleasing and definitive light on a neglected corner of the romantic repertoire ... encouraged by the excellence of many of these pieces, [Spada] rises to the challenge with high honours" musicweb-international.com

"Competent ... With sympathy" American Record Guide

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0-2

Sgambati, Giovanni


Mélodies poétiques op. 365 Improvvisi (Unpublished)Introduction et Etude brillanteEtude triomphale


"Who could resist the simplicity and singing charm of En valsant. The Profonda pena is more poignant, more searching. Spada rescued the Five Improvvisi from unpublished obscurity ... This series sheds pleasing and definitive light on a neglected corner of the romantic repertoire ... encouraged by the excellence of many of these pieces, [Spada] rises to the challenge with high honours" musicweb-international.com"Sgambati was Liszt's favourite pupil and one of Wagner's favourite composers ... His soul was fully Italian and his music an effective blending of the two schools. Worth to discover this interesting Arts edition that supports the discography with four outstanding CDs" CD Classica"We welcome the yet unpublished thoughts of the roman pianist / musicologist" Compact Discs Classics

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0-2

Sgambati, GiovanniComplete Piano Works

(4 CD-Box)Pietro Spada Red Line

"...this is an almost modern form of spirituality and rewards those who are willing to wait for a miracle to happen" mouvement-nouveau.com

"the pianist Pietro Spada has managed to settle completely into this music and plays it with a big sence for it's sound and nuances" Pizzicato

"exceptionally well played.... lovely interpretations" TUROKS'S CHOICE

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3-2

Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 4 in C minor op. 43

Fragment of the unpublished movement

Orchestra Sinfonicadi Milano / Oleg Caetani

Blue Line

"As with previous releases in this series, Oleg Caetani has strong and musically rewarding ideas about how this piece should go ... the recording is stunningly realistic and pulverizing in its impact ... I have no problem recommending this recording. 9/10" classicstoday.com"The fourth of Shotakovich by Caetani has everything we miss to the one of Gergiev ... rage, viscerality and kept tension, but also the perfect logic and form of the whole ... It's well possible that this interpretation by Caetani is today the best choice ... 9/10" classicstodayFrance.com"Caetani is magnificently virtuous ... The long finale especially with its extraordinary dynamical changes is felt by Caetani masterly ... a very beautiful interpretation" Crescendo Belgium"...the powerful conducting of Caetani reflects best Russian school " Le Monde de la musique"This recording and performance is "Stunning"" amazon.co.uk

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8-2

Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 5 in D minor op. 47Symphony No. 6 in B minor op. 54

Orchestra Sinfonicadi Milano / Oleg Caetani

Blue Line

CD of the month "... extraordinary disc ... Simply be swept up by the visceral excitement, brilliance, passion, and urgency of these "pedal to the metal" performances. This deserves to become an audiophile demo disc ... Listen without prejudice. You'll be amazed" classicstoday.com (10/10 points)"Caetani excels in drawing out the sarcastic aspects of the 5th. ... He restitutes perfectly the suspense ... but still respects the language, the typically Russian colours" Répertoire"Excellent recorded sound ... a winner, despite the enormous competition" Turok's Choice"CD of the month" Suonare news"...simply be swept up by the visceral exitement, brilliance, passion, and urgency of these "pedal to the metal" performances" amazon.co.uk"For Caetani, they (the orchestra) play with gift, character and unanimity - as if their lives depended on it...the performance has a pleasing warmth and opulence. ..top recommendations" Enjoy the Music

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Shostakovich, Dmitri Symphony No. 7 in C op. 60 "Leningrad"Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano /Oleg Caetani

Blue Line

"CD of the month" Amadeus "Inspiring" Le Monde de la Musique 4 Stars in Musica"With the added advantage of an outstandingly vivid recording and the heightened adrenalin of a live performance" BBC Music Magazine"Caetani has a real feel for this music ... A very good performance" classicstoday.com"Advanced technology ... Superior sound quality ... The orchestral playing is warm and sensitive ... superbly paced finale" DSCH Journal"The performance is powerful and exultant. Sonics are very good, but even better when the treble is tweaked up a bit. The dynamic range is very wide, so the coda really packs a victorious punch" American Record GuideRecommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu"Caetani and his orchestra catch the spirit of growing determination in all of its manifestations, exploiting the composer's explorations of the minor-mode themess that eventually give way to the triumphant major mode" Fanfare


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Shostakovich, Dmitri

Symphony No. 9 in E flat major op. 70Symphnoy No. 10 in E minor op. 93

Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano / Oleg Caetani

Blue Line

"The first movement [of the 9th] is adorably funny and reminds with pure lust of good Italian comedy; it is even Fellini-like ... Exciting and with suspense" Pizzicato"This version exploded into my face ... Every player seems to be a soloist ... An orgy of colours" classicstodayfrance.com"...the powerful conducting of Caetani reflects best Russian school " Le Monde de la musique"..these musicians believe in the music.... the gloom and defiance of the Tenth and the sarcasm of the Ninth are most tellingly conveyed... Don't miss it!" Fanfare"These Italiens get it right. This is one of the better 9s.......a very good performance" American Record Guide


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Smetana, BedrichWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


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Spohr, Louis

Kalliwoda, Johann WenzeslausLachner, FranzSchubert, Franz





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Storache, Bernardo

Picchi, Giovanni / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Castello, Dario / Marini, Biagio / Merula, Tarquinio / Trabaci, Giovanni Maria / Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus /

Seicento Italiano



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Strauss, Johann Jr.

Fall, LeoLehar, FranzZeller, CarlKalman, EmmerichTriebel

Operetta Arias



Arts Archives

"The seduction of Wunderlich in this very repertoire is due to his inimitable vitality" Musica"..many of the arias here..... are so beautiful I can't even imagine better performances..... but if I could choose only one Wunderlich operetta collection, it would have to be this one" American Record Guide"Wonderful moods are shining through Wunderlich's voice, and each melody becomes a little jewel" Pizzicato"The Arts Archives collection, 1957-1962, reassembles familiar vocal fare, each demonstrating Wunderlich’s capacity for Viennese charm and suave, sophisticated buoyancy of delivery ... a superior vocalist who delights in the glory of his songs" Audiophile Audition (audaud.com)

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Strauss, Johann Jr. Famous Waltzes and PolkasOrchestra Sinfonica Rai di RomaOrchestra Sinfonica Rai di TorinoPeter Maag

"Listening to this CD we regret that Maag was never invited to the New Year's Concert in Vienna. He would have done a great service to the music of Johann Strauss... A really enjoyable collection of famous and rare Waltzes, Polkas and other Strauss' s gems" 4 Stars from MUSICA"Pure joie de vivre....... marvellously animating mixture" klassik.com"The musicians of the RAI orchestras are amazing under the baton of an undoubtely first class conductor as Peter Maag...The result is so fresh and charming as we got from a very few number of other conductors...to be recommended without any doubt" mundoclasico.com4 Stars from MUZYKA 21


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Strauss, Johann Jr.Strauss, Johann Sr.Strauss, EduardStrauss, JosefZiehrer, Carl MichaelSuppé, Franz vonLehár, Franz



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Strauss, RichardFeuersnot(2 CDs)

Varady, WeiklChor des Bayerischen RundfunksMünchner RundfunkorchesteHeinz Fricke

Red Line

"This is a must" American Record Guide"The performance is a fine one, with Bernd Weikl as Kunrad and Julia Varadi as Dimut ... both outstanding. Heinz Fricke directs a warmly expressive performance in well-balanced digital radio sound. Recommended" The Penguin-Guide"some energetic ensembles, a rich orchestral score, and, here, some glorious singing by Julia Varady" Gramophone4 stars in CD Compact"Julia Varady and Bernd Weikl are splendid ... A recording especially recommended for the devoted Strauss fans" Ópera actual"As with so many lesser-known Germanic operas, we are indebted to Baveran Radio, (...) for trackling it with top-notch performers" BBC Music Magazine"The remarkable Julia Varady is Diemut, singing radiantly....And the rest of the cast is very good under Heinz Fricke's tight leadership" classicsToday.com


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Strauss, RichardEin Heldenleben op. 40Suite from "Der Rosenkavalier"

The Philharmonia / Arpád Jóo Red Line "Excellent in its objective way ... Violin soloist Warren-Green is outstanding, among the best on disc in this work ... An outstanding issue" American Record Guide

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Strauss, RichardComplete Chamber Music(11 CDs Box)

Wolfgang Sawallisch / Gitti Pirner / Sinnhoffer-Quartett / Wiener Streichtrio / Johannes Ritzkowsky / Peter Wöpke / Elisabeth Woska / Ernö Sebestyen / Duo Uriarte & Mrongovius / Bläser Ensemble Amadé

Red Line

"These live recordings have an outstanding sound quality, and above all an excellent interpretation ... Sawallisch's piano accompaniment is brilliant, ... Elisabeth Woska's recitation wonderfully natural and touching, ... the piano duo Mrongovius have an absolute sovereignty" FonoForum"... hugely enjoyable and wholly irresistible" FanfareRecommended by Gramophone Japanese edition"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 1 - Piano Quartet

4 StückeKlavierquartett op. 13

Wolfgang Sawallisch / Sinnhoffer Quartett

Red Line

"He (Sawallisch) is more than competent on the keyboard ... Sawallisch and company play as if for the fun of it, and their enthusiasm is contagious. The recording is very good" American Record Guide"The Sinnhofer Quartet is joined by Mr. Sawallisch at the piano, displaying his usual mastery of the Straussian idiom" New York Times"Played under the excellent fingers of Wolfgang Sawallisch" Tribune de Genève"Good to optimum interpretation" CD Classica"A mine full of discoveries!" Tages-Anzeiger Switzerland

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 2 - Melodrams, Harmonium

Das Schloß am Meere AV 92Hochzeitspräludium AV 108Enoch Arden op. 38

Elisabeth WoskaBegoña-UriarteKarl-Hermann Mrongovius

Red Line"Optimum interpretation" CD Classica

"A mine full of discoveries!" Tages-Anzeiger Switzerland

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 3 - Piano, HornKonzert für Horn & Klavier No. 1 op. 11 Es-DurZweites Konzert für Horn & Orchester AV 132Andante für Horn und Klavier AV 86ASerenade op. 7 Es-DurFuge für Klavier AV 81/177Gavotte für Klavier AV 57 "Aus alter Zeit"

Johannes Ritzkowsky / Wolfgang Sawallisch / Barton Weber - Gitti Pirner

Red Line

"This is the best Strauss Concerto No. 1 I have ever heard. Johannes Ritzkowsky really captures this great piece. Even more riveting is pianist Wolfgang Sawallisch: I cannot recall an accompaniment played with more detail, knowledge, or sureness. In this reading we hear singing melodies, nicely prominent counter-melodies, and all in balance" American Record Guide "Good to optimum interpretation" CD Classica"A mine full of discoveries!" Tages-Anzeiger Switzerland

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 4 - Piano 4 hands

Suite für Bläser op. 4Aus Italien, Sinfonische Fantasie G-Dur op. 16

Begoña Uriarte - Karl-Hermann Mrongovius

Red Line


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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 5 - Violin & Piano

Konzert op. 8 in d-MollAllegretto E-Dur AV 149"Daphne"-Etüde, G-Dur AV 141Sonate für Violine und Klavier op. 18 Es Dur

Ernö Sebestyén / Wolfgang Sawallisch

Red Line


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4-2

Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 6 - Piano and Cello, String Trio, String QuartetSonate für Violoncello und Klavier op. 6 F-DurRomanze für Vcl. und Klav. F-Dur AV 75Variation über ein bayerisches Volkslied, für StreichtrioQuartettsatz AV 211 Es-Dur, Streichquartett op. 2 A-Dur

Peter Wöpke - Wolfgang Sawallisch / Wiener Streichtrio / Sinnhoffer Quartett

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 7 - Piano Music

Klavierstücke op. 3Stimmungsbilder op. 9Sonate op. 5, h-Moll

Gitti Pirner Red Line"Gitti Pirner ... has a lovely touch, and her flexible rhythms and subtle phrasing bring the music to life" American Record Guide


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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 8 - Piano Music and Piano 4 hands

Symphonie Nr. 2 f-Moll op. 12Serenade Es-Dur op. 74 Märsche

Gitti Pirner, Duo Begoña-Uriarte & Karl-Hermann Mrongovius

Red Line

"Delightful live performance ... Wonderfully energetic and sensitive performance ... characterized by a ceaseless forward momentum and an imposing command of each movement's structure, played with amazing unanimity and immense style ... performance of such freewheeling virtuosity and artistic flair ... hugely enjoyable and wholly irresistible" Fanfare


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Strauss, Richard

Complete Chamber Music Vol. 9 - Piano Trios, Clarinet, Cello, HornTänze aus "Capriccio" op. 85, Trio Nr. 1 A-DurRomanze für Klarinette mit Begleitung des Orchesters, Romanze für Violoncello mit Begleitung des Orchesters oder PianoforteIntroduktion, Thema und Variationen für Waldhorn und Klavier, Trio Nr. 2

Wolfgang Sawallisch, Anna Kandinskaia, Sebastian Hess, Wen-Sinn Yang, Karl-Heinz Steffens, Johannes Ritzkowsky

Red Line"An astonishing ninth volume ... steered by master Straussian Wolfgang Sawallisch at the piano" BBC Music Magazine


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5-2

Strauss, Richard

Complete Music -Winds & Brass Vol.12 Sonatinen "Aus der Werkstatt eines Invaliden" , "Fröhliche Werkstatt" (16 Blasinstrumente)Serenade (2 Flöten, Oboen, Clarinetten, 4 Hörner, 2 Fagotte und Contrafagott oder Baßtuba)

Bläser Ensemble AmadéKlaus Rainer Schöll

Red Line "Optimum interpretation" CD Classica

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Strauss, Richard

Complete Music -Winds & Brass Vol.2Parade-Marsch (1-2), "De Brandenburgsche Mars", Militärischer Festmarsch, Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens, Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare, Fanfare zur Eröffnung der Musikwoche der Stadt Wien, Wiener Fanfare, Festmusik der Stadt Wien, Suite B-Dur op. 4 für 13 Blasinstrumente

Bläser Ensemble Amadé, Brass Soloists

Red Line

"The wonderful music presents a full palette of emotions and is given a superb reading. Fine sound, much historical detail and anecdote in the notes ... I will treasure this disc" American Record Guide

"Another charming Strauss-Facette" Musik + Theater


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Stravinsky, IgorL'Histoire du SoldatOctet for Winds

Laurent ManzoniNew Music StudiumAntonio Plotino

Red Line"The piece is terrific ... the performance is excellent ... performed with great musicianship One of the best recordings available" American Record Guide

"Excellent cast" Scherzo


5-2

Stravinsky, Igor

Ravel, MauriceMussorgsky, Modest

L`Oiseau de Feu (Suite)

La ValsePictures at an exhibition


André Cluytens

"This CD is a fine tribute to the great André Cluytens" Classical.net"it is a worthy document of a conductor who lived his love for Ravel to the fullest and whose insights into that composer's work are both a treat to the ear and immensly useful for future generations of performers" tokafi.com"The music comes together nicely under the maestro's baton, the orchestra being very responsive for him, imparting the variety of nuance, lyricism, rhythm, and mystery as required. All told, this disc is a success" Classical Express"One novelty to the Cluytens discography and some highly communicative, if not always immaculate, music-making" musicweb-international.com "the interpretation of André Cluytens "Firebird" is mysterious and elaborate" FonoForum


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Suppé, Franz von

Strauss, Johann Jr.Strauss, Johann Sr.Strauss, EduardStrauss, JosefZiehrer, Carl MichaelLehár, Franz



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Susato, TielmanPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi





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Tailleferre, GermaineDebussy, ClaudeSatie, ErikBoulanger, LiliMilhaud, DariusRavel, MauricePoulenc, FrancisIbert, Francis






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Tarrega, Francisco

Albeniz, IsaacGranados, EnriqueTorroba, Federico Moreno



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Tartini, GiuseppeViolin Sonatas "Le Sonate del Tasso"

Sonatas XV, XVII, XIX, XII

Jean Estournet, Thérèse Pollet, Hans Ludwig Hirsch

Red Line "These are thoughtful and attractive performances with good documentation as well ... Tartini’s less well-known sonatas will draw sympathetic listeners" musicweb-international.com

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Tchaikovsky, Peter IlyichSymhony No. 5Concert Suite from The Nutcracker

Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di Roma, Orchestra Sinfonica RAI di Torino / Maag

Arts Archives

"The Fifth has a gaunt and direct style to it that is most endearing ... Superbly handled with the orchestra responding to the conductor's knowing nuances. The recording of the 'Nutcracker' is also beautifully shaped and is a refreshing tonic after the breathless dynamics of the symphony. Fine recorded sound and copious notes are an added bonus to this fine Maag memorial" classical.net "The accuracy of the orchester RAI di Roma makes the colourful orchestration of this opus come across" klassik.com" Maag's Tchaikovsky may be warmly praised on its own terms, and you couldn't ask for a more generous coupling" American Record Guide

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Tchaikovsky, Peter IlyichSymphony No. 5 in E minor op. 64Romeo and Juliet

The Philharmonia / London Symphony Orchestra / Arpád Jóo

Red Line

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Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich Violin ConcertoVadim Brodsky / Polish Radio National Symphony Orchestra / Andrzej Straszynski

Red Line "True partnership between soloist and conductor ... ARTS offers rich, naturally balanced sound. This is one of the greatest recordings of the concerto ever made" American Record Guide

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Ballet Suites

Swan LakeThe Sleeping BeautyThe Nutcracker

The Russian Philharmonia / Alexander Vedernikov

Red Line "Good interpretation" CD Classica


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Serenade for Strings op. 48 in C majorSouvenir de Florence op. 70 in D minorAndante Cantabile op. Post. for Cello and StringsLargo and Allegro for Flute and Strings

Roberto FabbricianiWen-Sinn YangChamber Orchestra of Bavarian Radio

Blue Line

"This eventful account brings an uncommonly high level of interpretative sophistication and spontaneity. This newcomer rates highly" BBC Music Magazine5 Stars in BBC Music MagazineRecommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu"We get highly assured performances of the string works, and demonstration of sound quality" classicstoday.com"Balance and understanding of the Bayerischer Rundfunk strings is almost perfect" Klassik Heute".......the really breathtaking cello player Yang.....brilliant technique and deeply moving" amazon.de

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7-2 Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich

Dvorák, Antonín

Serenade for Strings op. 48 in C major (Tchaikovsky)Sereade for Strings op. 22 in E major (Dvorák)


Red Line

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0-2

Telemann, Georg Philipp

Tafelmusik Teil IIConcerto for Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Cello and ContinuoConcerto for Trumpet, 2 Violins, Cello and Continuo

Gabriele Cassone /Ensemble Pian & Forte

Red Line "Perfectly played music, like blazes! You'll get really happy here" FonoForum


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Telemann, Georg Philipp

Handel, George FridericBach, Johann Sebastian





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Torroba, Federico Moreno

Albeniz, IsaacTarrega, FranciscoGranados, Enrique




0-2

Triebel

Fall, LeoLehar, FranzStrauss, Johann Jr.Zeller, CarlKalman, Emmerich

Operetta Arias



Arts Archives





7-2

Trabaci, Giovanni Maria

Falconiero, Andrea / Frescobaldi, Girolamo / Kapsberger, Johann Hieronymus / Merula, Tarquinio / Marini, Biagio / Castello, Dario / Buonamente, Giovanni Battista / Picchi, Giovanni / Storache, Bernardo

Seicento Italiano



Blue Line



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Trombocino, BartolomeoPhalese, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi






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Ugolini, DismaGherardeschi, GiuseppePera, GirolamoPalafuti, AntonioPanerai, VincenzioFeroci, FrancescoZingarelli, Nicola Antonio




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Verdi, Giuseppe

Unpublished WorksCredoCapriccioIntroduzione, Andante e Tema con variazioniUn Giorno di Regno, sinfoniaAttila: CavatinaAttila: Scena, Romanza e Terzetto

Fausto Tenzi, Antonio Abete, Rino Vernizzi, Alberto NegroniCoro e Orchestra "G.Verdi"Fausto Pedretti

Blue Line

5 Stars in BBC Music Magazine "... through attractive performances and a recording of demonstration quality. Recommended!""Irresistible charm ... Encore!" 5 Stars on Klassik.com "An excellently recorded CD ... Superbly balanced and natural recording ... a recording of exceptional fidelity and purity. Recommended ... 9/10" classicstoday.com "Excellent sound quality" PizzicatoStar of the month for repertoire of special value in German magazine FonoForum"What a virtuoso display!" American Record Guide

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Verdi, GiuseppeIl Trovatore(2 CDs)

Bonisolli, Kabaivanska, Zancanaro, CortezChor der Deutschen Staatsoper BerlinStaatskapelle BerlinBartoletti

Arts Archives

"Bruno Bartoletti is a good Verdi conductor ... Soprano Raina Kabaivanska was a cult favorite in Europe ... she's an intelligent artist and paints a vulnerable Leonora ... [Franco Bonisolli's] voice was secure, generous, and free, and he never missed an opportunity to dazzle you with it" classicstoday.com"Excellent orchestral and choral forces" musicweb-international.com"A festival of voices ... A vivacious, ahead going interpretation" klassik.com"...a glorious singing ensemble, with Franco Bonisolli at its top in his very best condition as all masculine Manrico: an ideal instrumentation" Opernwelt

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Verdi, GiuseppeLa Traviata(2 CDs)

Freni, Bonisolli, Bruscantini, Chor der Staatsoper Berlin, Staatskapelle Berlin / Gardelli

Arts Archives

"... Mirella Freni's lustrous singing, Franco Bonisolli's gripping Alfredo, and beautiful recorded sound ..." BBC Music Magazine "Freni's character is touching ... Last but not least thanks to her very lyric voice. An indispensable document for any Freni-Fan" Pizzicato"... lovely, fragile, beautifully sung Violetta of Mirella Freni, "Amami Alfredo" grandly expressive, and final act wonderfully nuanced" classicstoday.com "Freni is one of the greatest sopranos of her generation" Scherzo"Freni ... is an extraordinary and unquestionable Violetta … The Germont fo Sesto Bruscantini: … what a marvelous lection for the coming generations” Ópera actual"The conducting on this present issue is equal to the best. Lamberto Gardelli trained under the great Tullio Serafin. His Violetta is Mirella Freni. In the period of this recording ... she was at the zenith of her considerable vocal powers as arguably the outstanding lyric soprano of her generation" musicweb-international.com"The chorus of the German Staatsoper Berlin leaves no desire unfulfilled...... The same applies for the solists.... Mirella Freni and Franco Bonisolli give an excellent performance" klassik.com"When this Traviata was recorded, Freni’s voice was at its peak... Bruscantini gives us an unparalleled lesson of style" Musica

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Verdi, GiuseppeLuisa Miller(2 CDs)

Pavarotti, Cruz Romo, Arié, Mazzoli, Manuguerra, Angelakova, Di Stasio, ArtioliOrchestra Sinfonica RAI di TorinoPeter Maag

Arts Archives

"Pavarotti on the hight of his career.... Peter Maag performs a real mirakle, conducting very dynamic and having an excellently singing crew" Nov. 2007: Supersonic from Pizzicato"Peter Maag presents a remarkable Luisa Miller" Crescendo BelgiumRECORDING OF THE MONTH "This excellent live performance features Pavarotti at the height of his vocal powers, surrounded by a good cast and with sympathetic Verdian on the rostrum. The live occasion frisson draws the best from all concerned" musicweb-international"Pavarotti on the hight of his career.... Matteo Manuguerra sings the part of Miller with brilliant hights" FonoForum"Reference Recording! The RAI Turin orchestra and chorus are terrific, and Peter Maag clearly is the conductor for this opera.....this set is one to be treasured." classicstoday.com

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8-2 Verdi, Giuseppe

Puccini, Giocomo

Opera Arias

Gianni Schicci, Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot (Puccini)La Traviata, Otello (Verdi)

Mirella Freni, Philharmonisches Stastsorchester Hamburg / Leone Magiera

Arts Archives

"Mirella Freni in the very best of her repertoire ... a voice of rare seduction ... an interpret of particular exactitude and sensibility at once" Répertoire"a pleasure to listen to ... highly recommended" classicstoday.com"An authentic sound experience ... a brilliant technique" Klassik.com"Mirella Freni is a great artist with a beautiful, distinctive voice and a great presence" American Record Guide"An absolute must for every collector" Ópera Actual


7-2

Verdi, GiuseppeWeber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannPuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


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Verdi, GiuseppeRigoletto(2 CDs)

Bonisolli, Panerai, Rinaldi, Rundgren, CortezChor der Staatsoper Dresden,Staatskapelle Dresden /Francesco Molinari-Pradelli

Arts Archives

"No wish seems to be unheard if you listen to this orchestra. And the cast is very good too. All together this ARTS ARCHIVES reissue is certainly one of the better 'Rigolettos'. Anyway: if you want to listen to a convincing modern Duca, you simply cannot miss this recording" klassik.com"this is a realistic and touching version..... Margherita Rinaldi plays with her beautiful lyrical soprano voice a fresh, grandious and likely Gilda.....the choir of the Staatsoper Dresden is altogether homogenously, and the orchestra, the Staatskapelle Dresden, is superlative.... throughout enchaining" ResMusica.com"Franco Bonisello, Rolando Panerai and Margherita Rinaldi are impressive, as is Francesco Molinari-Pradelli's direction of Dresden Staatskapelle forces. Very good remastered sound" TUROK'S CHOICE


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Verdi, Giuseppe

Symphonies & Choirs

I Vespri Siciliani SinfoniaIl Trovatore, Nabucco, La forza del destina, I Lombardi alla prima crociate, Macbeth, Ernani, Aida

Koor van de Nationale Reisopera / Orkest van het Oosten / Gabriele Bellini

Red Line


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Victoria, Tomás Ludovico daGallus, JacobusBritten, Benjaminda Palestrina, Giovanni PierluigiNascus, Giovannide Kerle, Jacobus



Arts Archives


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Villa-Lobos, Heitor

Music for Winds

Chôro No. 2, DuoBachiana brasileira No. 6Trio, Quatuor, Quintette

A. Griminelli, P. Borgonovo, M. Carulli, R. Vernizzi, F. Pomarico

Red Line"This is the finest collection of Villa-Lobos's wind music I know ... This recording is excellent in every way" American Record Guide"I won’t single out any of the players because they’re all excellent and they do real justice to Villa-Lobos. A fine disc" musicweb-international.com"A well-done disc. Optimum interpretation" CD Classica

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Vivaldi, Antonio

ConcertiConcerto in G major RV 554Concerto in F major RV 106Concerto in D mino RV 541Concerto in D major RV 94Concerto in F major RV 542Concerto in G minor RV 100

Ensemble Pian & Forte Red Line

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Vivaldi, Antonio

Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione op. 8 - Vol. 1

Le Quattro Stagioni (Concertos Nos. 1-4)La Tempesta di Mare (Concerto No. 5)Il Piacere (Concerto No. 6)

Accademia BizantiaStefano MontanariOttavio Dantone

Blue Line

5 Stars in Classic CD 4 Stars in BBC Music Magazine"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapasonnominated for the German “Audiophile Reference Award"“Disc-Oscar of the Year” in Austrian Newspaper DER STANDARD"An audiophile dream!” American Record GuideEditor's Choice: "The Accademia Bizantina is one of the very best baroque ensembles ... Fascinating" Compact Disc Classics

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Vivaldi, Antonio


Concertos Nos. 7-9La Caccia (Concerto No. 10)Concertos Nos. 11-12

Accademia BizantiaStefano MontanariPaulo GrazziOttavio Dantone

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5 Stars in Classic CD 5 Stars in BBC Music Magazine"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapasonnominated for the German “Audiophile Reference Award"“Disc-Oscar of the Year” in Austrian Newspaper Der STANDARD"An audiophile dream!” American Record GuideEditor's Choice:"The Accademia Bizantina is one of the very best baroque ensembles ... Fascinating" Compact Disc Classics

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0-2

Vivaldi, Antonio

Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione op. 8

L'Estro Armonico op. 3

(4 CD-Box)


Blue Line

In fact it is mainly the brillinat sound that makes this recording very special.... up to the finest hights the listenor is able to hear clearly and prespicously every nuance of the instruments" klassik.com9/9 from classicstoday.com: "This set conventiently boxes up excellent performances of Vivaldi's two most popular works... If yur're looking for Vivaldi's best collections of concertos in one convenient package, I can recommend these performances without hesitation""Montanari's violin playing is absolutely astounding, full of thrills, mood changes and impeccable virtuosity....highly recommended" Classical.net"Warm and passionate performances of Vivaldi's two most famous sets of concertos - recommended for repeated listening and enjoying" musicweb-international.com"CD of the Month" from MUZYKA 21

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9-2

Vivaldi, AntonioThe Four SeasonsConcerto "La Tempesta di Mare"Concerto "Il Piacere"

Accademia di San Rocco, Venezia / Enrico Casazza

Red Line "Optimum interpretation" CD Classica



1-2

Vivaldi, Antonio

Galuppi, BaldassareAlbinoni, TomasoPlatti, Giovanni Benedetto

Settecento VenezianoConcerto a Quattro No. 4 (Galuppi), Sinfonia a Quattro (Albinoni), Trio Sonata in G minor (Platti), Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo RV 405, Trio for Lute, Violin and Continuo RV 85, Concerto for Strings and ContinuoRV 156 (Vivaldi), Concerto in G minor (Galuppi)


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9-2

Vivaldi, AntonioIl Pastor Fido - 6 Sonatas for Lute and Continuo op. 13

Fabbriciani, Denti, Kohnen Red Line "The levels of virtuosity are very high" Scherzo

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4-2

Vivaldi, Antonio

5 Concertos and 2 Sonatas for Flute, Oboe or Violin, Bassoon and ContinuoConcertos RV103. RV106, RV100, RV91, RV96Sonata per Flauto, Fagotto e Continuo in la Minore RV86Sonata per Oboe e Continuo in do Minore RV53

Persichilli, Borgonovo, Guglielmo, Vernizzi, Farina, Benzi

Red Line "The levels of virtuosity are very high" Scherzo

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9-2

Vivaldi, Antonio

8 Concertos for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Continuo

RV 107, RV 90, RV 101, RV 105, RV 88, RV 94, RV 99, RV 95

Persichilli, Borgonovo, Guglielmo, Vernizzi, Farina, Benzi

Red Line "The levels of virtuosity are very high" Scherzo

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0-2

Wagner, Richard Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg(4CDs)

Janowitz, Kónya, Stewart Fassbaender, Unger, Hemsley, Crass, Engen, Wilhelm, Kogel, Schmidt, Lenz, Baillie, Diakow, Kohn, Slembeck, GrumbachChor & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Kubelik

Arts Archives

"This is the finest Meistersinger available ... Don't miss this incomparable musical event" classicstoday.com"No other [recording] boasts singing, conducting and sound of such consistently high quality" BBC Music Magazine"Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" Highests award of the German Critics associat.“... all in all the best sung recording of the opera on records ...“ American Record Guide“… unquestionably one of the best Meistersinger ever …” Gramophone"The most euphorizing and joyful Meistersinger ever" Diapason"a milestone in interpretation history" FonoForum "Pure beauty" Musica

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7-2

Wagner, Richard Parsifal(4 CDs)

King, Weikl, Moll, Minton, Chor & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Kubelik

Arts Archives

"Extraordinary Parsifal. A splendid set. A nuanced, brilliant performance ... Unmatched by any other I've heard. Hypnotic ... Highly recommended ... 9/9" classicstoday.com"An exemplary interpretation which is to be placed at the edge of this work's recording history" Opernglas"Has a better recording ever existed? ... a dream cast ... absolute clarity of text" Financial Times Deutschland5 stars in Spanish magazine MÚSICA"A titanic work in every sense of the word ...essential 'Parsifal' recording" classical.net "Pure beauty" Musica

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5-2

Wagner, Richard

Overtures & PreludesDer fliegende HolländerLohengrinKönig EnzioTannhäuserDie WalküreDie Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Robert-Schumann-Philharmonie Chemnitz / Oleg Caetani

Blue Line

"Enthusiastic performance" International Record Review"Exciting release" The San Francisco Examiner"The artistic quality of Oleg Caetani’s interpretation is remarkable. The Robert Schumann Philharmonie Chemnitz seduces with a fresh and spirited but still very delicate sound" klassik-heute.com"Absolute top level ... Either full blooded and intelligent interpretation" Pizzicato"Bravo, Caetani!" Fanfare

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2-2

Wagner, Richard

8 Bayreuther Festspiel-Hornisten

Lohengrin - Fantasie für 8 HörnerRheingold - Fantasie für 8 HörnerSiegfried - Fantasie für 8 HörnerTristan und Isolde - Fantasie für 8 Hörner

Gerd SeifertKlaus MarkowskiJan SchroederManfred KlierSiegried MachataBarry GarbageKlaus SchneiderGünter Fritzsche

Red Line

"Technically perfect, fine nuances in the dynamics and colourful interpretations" Klassik Heute


"A magnificent technical work for a result which is almost perfect for this ensemble constituted by hornists from The Orchestra of the Bayreuther Festspiele" Diapason


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7-2

Weber, Carl Maria von

Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra Nos. 1-2

Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major op. 26

Sextet for 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns

Alessandro CarbonareHaydn Sinfonie-Orchester Bozen

Blue Line

“This is pure romatic and can beautifully be heard on this CD. Alessandro Carbonare and the Sinfonie-Orchester Bozen put their hole heart and soul in this production” Empfohlen von Brigitte"Alessandro Carbonare has a fine technique, a sweetly liquid tone, and an impressive dynamic range. He encompasses the virtuosity of the outer movements of both concertos effortlessly, but what really makes these performances memorable is his quiet playing ... Carbonare also is a good conductor, as the orchestra responds to his direction with real fire in the trumpet- and drum-led passages ... The excellent recorded sound helps, ideally balancing the soloist against the orchestra so that every note is crystal clear yet also in natural perspective ... This disc will give a great deal of pleasure, and if it's been a while since you've heard this music, t+H296ake a refreshing break and give it a whirl" classicstoday.com"This production is an absolutely must to all interested listeners....Carbonares play is immaculate and proofes his top-class musician personality.....sparkling interpretation.....excellent interplay" klassik.com"You don't miss any virtuosity in Carbonare's playing of both works ...This excellent recording ... is a pleasure" Pizzicato

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6-2

Weber, Carl Maria vonSonatas for Flute and Piano op. 10

Sonatas Nos. 1-6Roberto Fabbriciani Red Line

"Perfectly balanced voices in this recording" Scherzo

"Full of verve and freshness" Répertoire


7-2

Weber, Carl Maria vonMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusGoetz, HermannVerdi, GiuseppePuccini, GiacomoMassenet, JulesCharpentier, GustaveSmetana, BedrichDvoràk, Antonín


Lucia Popp


Red Line



1-2

Werrecore, Matthias Hermann

Mainerio, GiorgioJannequin, ClementGabrieli, AndreaMerulo, Claudio



Blue Line


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3-2

Wieniawski, Henryk

Violin Concerto No. 1 op. 14Fantaisie Brillante sur "Faust"Scherzo Tarentelle op. 16The KujaviakThe Obertas

Vadim Brodsky, Polish National Radio Orchestra / Antoni Wit

Red Line

"Brodsky is a remarkable virtuoso and an artist with his own profile" FonoForum"Brodsky proves himself a superb advocate of the concerto. The dazzling Faust potpourri, the catchy Scherzo Tarantelle and the two brief folk dances make up a most satisfying view of the great nineteenth century composer violinists" Classic CD

"Vadim Brodsky is a master in his field" FonoForum


4-2

Willaert, AdrianPhalese,Trombocino, Attaignant, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Zesso, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi





9-2

Witt, Friedrich

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusRössler, Franz AntonPokorny, Franz XaverMozart, Leopold

Horn Concertos

Hermann Baumann


Arts Archives


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9-2

Wolf-Ferrari, Ermanno

Sly - oder die Legende vom Wiedererweckten Schläfer( 2 CDs)

Bader, Polaski, Reeh, HaertelChor und Orchester der Niedersächsischen Staatsoper HannoverRobert Maxym

Red Line

"A convincing case for what may well be one of Wolf-Ferrari´s strongest scores" Gramophone"A worthwhile tribute" American Record GuideRecommended by “Recommandé par“ French magazine Répertoire"The sound is excellent" American Record Guide"This opera is fabulous, fascinatingly orchestrated, (..) If you want/need a performance of this disturbing opera, look no further than this 1988 set. (...) The sound is top-notch." Classics Today"Four Stars: With Bader inspired in the Hoffmannesque title role, the young Polaski ... thrilling as his Wagnerian temptress" in BBC Music Magazine"Very amazing, especially the tenor Hans-Dieter Bader" Das Orchester



5-2

Xenakis, Iannis

Sciarrino, SalvatoreBussotti, SylvanoBerio, Luciano




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5-2

Ysaye, Eugène

6 Violin Sonatas op. 27Sonata No. 1 to Joseph SzigetiSonata No. 2 to Jacques ThibaudSonata No. 3 to Gerorge EnescuSonata No. 4 to Fritz KreislerSonata No. 5 to Mathieu CrickboomSonata No. 6 to Manuel Quiroga

Vincenzo Bolognese Red Line


0-2

Zeller, Carl

Fall, LeoLehar, FranzStrauss, Johann Jr.Kalman, EmmerichTriebel

Operetta Arias



Arts Archives




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3-2

Zemlinsky, Alexander von

Lieder - Heilige Nacht, Geflüster, Vor der Stadt, Schlaf nur ein, Tiefe Sehnsucht, Im Korn, Liebe Schwalbe, Ich geh' des Nachts, Blaues Sternlein, Entbietung, Meeraugen, Sonntag, Turmwächter, Und hat der Tag all'seine Qual, Meine Braut führ ich heim, Die Mädchen, Als ich Geliebter schled, Feiger Gedanken, Elfenlied, Volkslied, Auf dem Meere meine Seele, Jetzt ist die Zeit, Afrikanischer Tanz

Steven KimbroughCord Garben

Red Line

"A welcome reissue of a rare collection of Zemlinsky songs, intelligently sung" Gramophone"Extrordinary artistic level ... Exceptional is Steven Kimborough mastership over his heroic and virile sounding Baritone in the Fortes. He develops a particularly flexible, resonant Mezzavoce, allowing him a fine shaded interpretation of the Lieder" klassik-heute.com"Kimborough ... sounds like he was born to sing German lieder" American Record Guide"Pure Fin de Siècle" Die Presse"A real sense of drama and sweep and quasi-operatic power. A fine and accomplished disc. A satisfying programme in its own right" musicweb-international.com


4-2

Zesso, Giovanni BattistaPhalese, Trombocino, Attaignant, Willaert, Capirolo, Ortiz, Arcadelt, Susato, Crema, Lasso, Moderne, Mantovano, Gastoldi





9-2

Ziehrer, Carl Michael

Suppé, Franz vonStrauss, Johann Jr.Strauss, Johann Sr.Strauss, EduardStrauss, JosefLehár, Franz



Blue Line



0-2

Zingarelli, Nicola AntonioGherardeschi, GiuseppeUgolini, DismaPera, GirolamoPalafuti, AntonioPanerai, VincenzioFeroci, Francesco





Anthologies, Collections Solo Instruments

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8-2

Hindemith, Crumb, Dallapiccola, Mayuzumi, Dutilleux, Britten, Penderecki, Schnittke

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryCello XXSonate op. 25 No. 3 (Hindemith), Sonata (Crumb), Ciaccona, Intermezzo e Adagio (Dallapiccola), Bunraku (Mayuzumi), Trois Strophes sur le nom de SACHER (Dutilleux), Tema "Sacher" (Britten), Per Slava (Penderecki), Klingende Buchstaben (Schnittke)

Wen-Sinn Yang Blue Line

"In a less competitive market, the virtues of Wen-Sinn Yang's release Cello XX would unreservedly hold their own. His big, warm tone, for instance, adds attractive heft to the Hindemith Sonata's declamatory broken chords and the wispy melodic germs of Schnittke's Klingende Buchstaben. Similarly, the pizzicato writing throughout Toshiro Mayuzumi's Bunraku sounds attractively rounded and roomy" classicstoday.com"This is an ambitious program ... It is all good music and Yang has a remarkable rich sound and a smooth technique." American Record Guide5 Stars in Musica"With technical brilliance and transparent articulation, forceful and yet clear and graspable, emphasizing the difference between floods of tones which assail you like a thunderstorm and the contrasting whisper of the wind he proves that he is a master of diversity" amazone.de

6<RAAFFE=hgeecu>9 4764

4-2

Jolivet,Gubaidulina,Villa-Lobos,Françaix,StockhausenColtraneProkofievStravinsky

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryBassoon XXConcero pour basson (Jolivet), Concerto for Bassoon (Gubaidulina), Ciranda (Villa-Lobos), Divertissement (Françaix), In Freundschaft (Stockhausen), Giant Steps (Coltrane), Scherzo (Prokoviev), Lied ohne Name (Stravinsky)

Rino Vernizzi

New Music StudiumAntonio Plotino

Blue Line

Awarded “R10” in French magazine Repertoire: "Vernizzi, an incredible virtuoso"

"One of the best bassoon collections of recent memory" American Record Guide

"Very vivid and sovereign interpretation. A must" Pizzicato

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0-2

Rodrigo, JoaquinMartin, FrankTansman, AlexanderCastelnuovo-TedescoPonce, Manuel MariaCasares, Oscar Roberto

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryGuitar XXSonata a la Española (Rodrigo), Sonata in D op. 77 (Castelnuovo-Tedesco), Cavatina (Tansman), 4 Pièces Brèves (Martin), Sonatina (Ponce), Son a Tango (Casares)

Edoardo Catemario Blue Line

"Catemario at the top of his form ... A most attractive disc all around" classicstoday.com

"The performances are consistently spirited and energetic, and Catemario's charisma comes through even on recording. His technique is formidable and his tempos fearless" American Record Guide

"Formidable Edoardo Catemario" Contrappunti

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7-2

Debussy, ClaudeIbert, JacquesVarèse, EdgarMaderna, BrunoBerio, LucianoNono, LuigiFerneyhoughSciarrino, Salvatore

Solo Instruments in the 20th century

Flute XX Vol. 1Roberto Fabbriciani Red Line

5 Stars in MUSICA

"Recommended by all means. A ravishingly nice program" FonoForum

"CD of the month" Scènes Magazine

"Welcome a great artist: Roberto Fabbricciani" Répertoire

*Z #6 ppttr 4770

2-2

Maderna, BrunoRisset, Jean-ClaudeClementi, AldoDonatoni, FrancoCesa, MarioCresta, GianvincenzoHosokawa, ToshioGrego, Alessandro

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryFlute XX Vol. 2Musica su due dimensioni (Maderna), Passages (Risset), Passacaglia (Clementi), Midi (Donatoni), MusGesTea (Cesa), Sospesi (Cresta), Vertical Song I (Hosokawa), Persistenza (Grego)

Roberto Fabbriciani

Alvise Vidolin

Blue Line

"An exciting repertoire" Classica-RépertoireRecommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu"To Fabbriciani, to Vidolin and to all the composers here performed a big applause to have achieved great music in a wonderful disc" 5 Stars from Musica"great music" American Record Guide

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5-2

Ravel, MauriceJanácek, LeósScriabin, AlexanderRachmaninov, SergeyStravinsky, IgorGershwin, GeorgeIves, Charles EdwardSzymanowski, Karol Maciej

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryPiano XX Vol. 1La Valse (Ravel), "Sonata" (Janácek), Sonata No. 9 (Scriabin), Etude-Tableau in D minor op. 39 (Rachmaninov), Les cinq doigts (Stravinsky), Two Waltzes in C (Gershwin), Three-Page Sonata (Ives), Métopes (Szymanowski)

Massimiliano Damerini Red Line"Damerini's performances of Stockhausen and Berio are superb ... And Ferneyhough is a dazzling display of virtuosity" BBC music magazine

"I urgently recommend this album ... The pianist is indeed a musician. Fastidious" CD Compact

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8-2

HenzeTaïraBrindleCarterCageStochkausenSciarrinoTanguy

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryPercussion XXPrison Song (Henze), Monodrame I (Taïra), Orion M 42 (Brindle), Saëta, Canto, March (Carter), Zyklus für einen Schlagzeuger (Stockhausen), Appendice alla perfezione (Sciarrino), Towards (Tanguy)

Johathan Faralli Blue Line

5 Stars in BBC Music Magaz "Faralli proves himself an exceptionally gifted performer""Faralli has a strong pedigree ... he is a skilled performer" GramophoneEditor’s Choice in German magazine Klassik Heute 5 Stars in CLASSIC CD5 Stars in German magazine FonoForum "Excellent interpretations"“Peak of the Year” in US magazine Stereophile"Faralli has an incredible sense of humour" Répertoire"An impressive list of prerecording equipment. Captivating and alternating" hvt


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5-2

Reger, MaxDebussy, ClaudeLutoslawski, WitoldBerio, LucianoHindemith, Paul

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryClarinet XX Vol. 1Sonate B-Dur für Klarinette und Klavier (Reger)1ère Rhapsodie pour Clarinette et Piano (Ravel)5 Dances for Clarinet and Piano (Lutoslawski)"Lied" per clarinetto solo (Berio)Sonate in B für Klarinette und Klavier (Hindemith)

Dieter Klöcker

Sandra ArnoldThomas DuisKayoko Takae

Blue Line

"Technical perfection" Répertoire"Dieter Klöcker is fantastic" Strumenti e Musica"Thanks to this audiophile 24bit/96 kHz technique, you'll enjoy in a most overwhelming way this recording from the slightest breathing to the loudest forte" Rohrblatt"In any event, clarinet fans will gain substantial satisfaction from this expertly programmed release" classicsToday.com

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6-2

Denissov, EdisonBerg, AlbanMartinu, BohuslavPoulenc, FrancisKovácz, BélaMessiaen, OlivierSchmitt, Lorent

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryClarinet XX Vol. 2Sonata (Denissov), Vier Stücke für Klarinette und Klavier (Berg), Sonatina for Cl. and P.no (Martinu), Sonate pour Cl. et P.no, Sonate pour 2 Cl. (Poulenc), Hommage à Richard Strauss (Kovácz), Abîme des oiseaux (Messiaen), Sextuor op. 128 pour Clarinettes (Schmitt)

Dieter Klöcker

Startchenko, Pieper, Kovács, Kishihara, Nagy, Arnold, Fahrner, Hinz, Hayakawa, Hutfless

Kayoko Takae, Gabriele Kaufmann, Jochen bardong

Blue Line

"A representative profile of the XXt century music on a high artistic level and very attractive" PIZZICATO"Technical perfection" Répertoire

"Dieter Klöcker is fantastic" Strumenti e Musica

"The young soloist meet with admirable sensitivity the right mood of the pieces ... Unbelievable sound panorama" Rohrblatt, Schondorf

6<RAAFFE=hffhcp>4 4755

7-2

Janácek, LeosCastiglioni, NiccolòDonatoni, FrancoFerneyhough, BrianCastérède, Jacques / Loeb, DavidYun, Isang / Togni, CamilloStockhausen, KarlheinzBucchi, Valentino

Solo Instruments in the 20th centuryPiccolo XXPochod Modrácku (Janácek), Music Vneukokyahja (Castiglioni), Nidi (Donatoni), Superscriptio (Ferneyhough), La Belle Epoque (Castérède), Six Préludes (Loev), Allegro (Yun), Tre Preludi (Togni), Tierkreis (Stockhausen), Piccolo COncerto (Bucchi)

Roberto Fabbriciani Red Line

Editor’s choice in CD Classica

"Virtually like a wizard, it's amazing how Fabbricciani masters the virtuoso parts of this piccolo album. An outstanding experience" Klassik Heute

"Diabolic instrument ... Program has been developed with pertinence" Répertoire

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8-2

Bach, J.S., Scarlatti, Mozart, Clementi, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Grieg, Devussy, Rachmaninovde Falla, Prokofiev

Piano Festival Pietro Spada Red Line

6<RAAFFE=hcaccs>7 4720

2-2

Bach, K.P.E.Viotti, Giovanni BattistaSpohr, LouisSaint-Saëns, CamilleFauré, GabrielBritten, Benjamin

Harp FestivalSolo in G-Dur (Bach)Sonata in Si Maggiore (Viotti)Fantasie op. 35 (Spohr)Fantaisie op. 95 (Saint-Saëns)Impromptu op. 86 (Fauré)Suite op. 83 (Britten)

Claudia Antonelli Red Line


Anthologies, Collections Organ History in Europe and America - Organ Transcriptions

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3-2

Strozzi, Greco, Scarlatti, Hasse, Paradisi, Jommelli, Anfossi, Insanguine, Guglielmi, Sarti, Sigismondo, Vento, Paisiello, Cimarosa

L'Organo Napoletano - XVIII Secolo Vol. 1

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line "Organ music for connoisseurs" Musikwoche

6<RAAFFE=hbfecm>1 4715

4-2

Scarlatti, Fago, Durante, Porpora,Leo, Cotumacci, Duni, Cafaro, Speranza, Fenaroli, Furno, Corbisiero, Zingarelli, Grazioli, Lavigna

L'Organo Napoletano - XVIII Secolo Vol. 2


6<RAAFFE=hbgdcu>9 4716

3-2

Mercadante, Verdi/Fumagalli, Verdi/Almasio,Veri/Forschini, Manna/Galliera, Manna/Galiera, von Weber/Fumagalli, v. Beethoven/Fumagalli

Organ History - Italian Operatic Trancription in the 19th Century


6<RAAFFE=hgacco>3 4760

2-2

Martucci, Sgambati, Bossi, Busoni, Alfano, Respighi, Pratella, Manari, Desderi, Ghedini, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Salviucci

Organ History - Italian School 19th and 20th CenturySonata (Martucci), Benedizione (Sgambati), Fede a Bach (Bossi), Pax (Alfano), Preludio (Respighi), Preludio (Pratella), Studio da concerto (Manari), Toccata (Desderi), Scherzo (Ghedini), Prelude (Castelnuovo-Tedesco), Meditazione (Salviucci)


"Sacchetti plays well, organs sound fine and there is some very beautiful music to be heard here." American Record Guide

"Organ music for connoisseurs" Musikwoche

"Franco Alfano's Pax is an attractive work and features a delicously flamboyant tremulant in S. Pietro, Pavia" International Record Review

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1-2

Bach, W.F.Krebs, J.L., Bach, C.P.E.Kittel, J.C., Albrechtsberger, J.G.Haydn, J.M., Haydn, F.J.Bach, J.C., Mozart, W.A.Beethoven, L. van, Rinck, J.C.H

ORGAN HISTORY-GERMAN CLASSICISMFuge in g-moll (Bach, W. F.), Fuge über den Namen B-A-C-H, Fantasie "a gusto italiano" (Krebs), Sonate in D-dur (Bach, C.P.E.), Fuge in F-Dur (Kittel), Präludium und Fuge in D-dur (Albrechtsberger), "Der erste Ton" (Hadyn, J.M.), Flötenuhrstücke (Handy, F.J.), Ouvertüre in B-dur (Bach, J.C.), Ein Stück für ein Orgelwerk für eine Uhr K.594 (Mozart), Scherzo in G-dur, Allegro in G-dur (Beethoven), Variationen über "God save the King" (Rinck)


6<RAAFFE=hbbccq>5 4711

2-2

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy , FelixSchubert, FranzLiszt, FranzSpohr, LouisSchumann, RobertCzerny, CarlReubke, JuliusBrahms, Johannes

ORGAN HISTORY-GERMAN ROMANTICISMSonate in c-moll op. 65 No. 2 (Mendelssohn)Fuge in e-moll op. Posth. 152 (Schubert)Präludium und Fuge über den Namen BACH (Liszt), Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus (Spohr)Vier Skizzen op. 58 (Schumann), Erhebung (Czerny), Große Sonate "Der 94. Psalm" (Reubke), Präludium und Fuge in g-moll (Brahms)


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2-2

Kaminski, HeinrichHindemith, PaulDistler, HugoSchönberg, ArnoldKrenek, Ernst

Organ History Germany 1920-1940Toccata über den Choral "Wie schön leucht't uns der Morgenstern" (Kaminski)Sonate für Orgel Nr. 2 (Hindemith)Orgelpartita op. 8 Nr. 1 (Distler)Variations on a Recitative op. 40 (Schönberg)Sonate für Orgel op. 92 (Krenek)



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5-2

Bach / RegerLiszt / RegerLiszt / RegerWolf / Karg-ElertBach / Karg-ElertSchubert / Karg-ElertWagner / Karg-Elert

Organ History - Transcriptions in Germany by Reger and Karg-ElertChromatische Fantasie und Fuge d-Moll, Präludium und Fuge b-Moll, Air (Bach)Der Heilige Franziskus (Liszt), Ave Maria (Schubert), Lohengin-Vorspiel, Tristan und Isolde-Vorspiel (Wagner), Gebet (Wolf)

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line"Good to optimum interpretation: Sacchetti's interpretation is perfect, especially for Reger" CD classica


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3-2

Gounod, Charles, Meyerbeer, JakobAdam, Adolphe, Berlioz, HectorThomas, AmbroiseFranck, CésarSaint-Saëns, CamilleBizet, Georges, Massenet, Jules

Organ History - French RomanticismMarche religieuse, Communion (Gounod)Offertoire (Meyerbeer), Entrée (Adam)Toccata (Berlioz), Elévation (Thomas)Grande pièce symphonique op. 17 (Franck)Fantaisie op. 101 (Saint-Saëns), Caprice op. 33 (Bizet), Prélude en ut majeur (Massenet)


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Bach / GuilmantSaint-Saëns / GuilmantHandel / DuboisMarcello / DuboisMendelssohn / DuboisWagner / DuboisMeyerbeer / LebeauGounod / LebeauVerdi / Lebeau

Organ History - Transcriptions in France by Guilmant, Dubois, Lebeau Polonaise (Bach), Le Cygne, Prélude du "Déluge" (Saint-Saëns), Marche-Gavotte de "Josué", Alleluja (Handel), Psalm XVIII (Marcello), Hochzeitsmarsch (Mendelssohn), Marche religieuse (Wagner), Souvenir (Meyerbeer), Les Pefferari, Faust, Sérénade (Gounod), Dies Irae, Souvenir (Verdi)

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line"Organ music for connoisseurs" Musikwoche

"dedicated organ buffs certainly will want to know about this disc" classicstoday.com

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Satie, D'Indy,Roussel, Tournemire,Roger-Ducasse, Ibert,Honneger, Milhaud, Langlais

Organ History - Satie, D'Indy and French rarities of the XXth CenturyMesse des pauvres (Satie), Les vêpres du Commun des Saints (D'Indy), Prélude et Fughetta (Roussel), Improvisation sur le "Te Deum" (Tournemire), Pastoral (Roger-Ducasse), Musette (Ibert), Deux pièces (Honneger), Pastorale (Milhaud), Hymne (Langlais)


"Sacchetti plays ... superbly and sensitively. If you own this series' first 13 volumes, naturally you'll not want to miss this one" classicstoday.com"Sacchetti's interpretation fits perfectly the magisterial characteristics of the French school organ" Compact disc classics"Sachetti's name in familiar to anyone who has followed the Organ History series on the Arts label ... This is a program of mostly seldom-heard works by well-known composers ... delightful Prelude & Fughetta by Roussel" American Record Guide"Organ music for connoisseurs" Musikwoche

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4-2

De Paiva, de Santa Maria, Bermudo, de Cabezon, de Peraza, de Lacerna, de Arauxo, de Alvaredo, Jimenéz, Cabanilles, Elias, de Oxinagas, Soler, Eslava y Elizondo, de Olivera Machado, Guridi, Halffter

Organ History Spain & PortugalTento (Paiva, Lacerna, Alvaredo), Fantasia (Santa Maria), Pangue (Bermudo), Diferencias (Cabezon), Tiento (Perazy, Halffter, Arauxo), Batalla (Jimenéz), Intermedios (Cabanilles), Toccata (Elias), Fuga (Oxinagas), Sonata (Soler), Ofertorio (Eslava y Elizondo), Prélude (Machado), Interludio (Guridi)

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line"Very well played by Sacchetti, well recorded and for a fantastic price" Scherzo


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3-2

Lemmens, Mailly, Callaerts, Moortgat, de Groote, Paque, Gade, Matthison-Hansen, Malling, Rung-Keller, Janssen, Litzau, van Eyken, Silas, Tours

Organ History Belgium, Danemark, Netherlands 19th-20th CenturiesFanfare (Lemmens), Pâques fleuries (Mailly), Marche triomphale (Callaerts), Postludium (Moortgat, Tours), Marche (de Groote), Canon (Paque), Drei Tonstücke (Gade), Präludium (Matthison-Hansen, Janssen), Eastern morning (Malling), Interludium (Rung-Keller), Fuga (Litzau), Sonata (van Eyken), Meditation (Silas)


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1-2

Elgar, Sir WilliamVaughan Williams, RalphThalben-Ball, GeorgeBritten, BenjaminArnell, Richard Anthony

Organ History England

Organ Sonata No. 1 (Elgar)3 Preludes on Welsh Tunes (Vaughan Williams)Var. on a Theme by Paganini (Thalben-Ball)Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria (Britten)Baroque Prelude and Fantasia (Arnell)

Arturo Sacchetti Red Line"Since this is one of those rare recordings which really does justify massive volume, you might warn your neighbours. Have fun!" The Beat


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3-2

Glinka, Taneyev,Lyapunov, Glazunov, Tcherepnin, Karatygin, Nikolayev, Khachaturian, Shostakovich

Organ History - The Russian SchoolsFugue (Glinka), Choral variée (Taneyev), Prélude pastorale (Lyapuinov), Fantaisie (Glazunov), Chant chérubique (Tcherepnin), Préludes et fugue à la russe (Karatygin), Fugue (Nikolayev), Introduction and Fugue (Khachaturian), Passacaglia (Shostakovich)



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2-2

Thayer, Whitney EugeneBuck, Dudley, Sr.Foote, Arthur WilliamIves, Charles EdwardSowerby, LeoCopland, AaronOswald, HenriqueNepomuceno, AlbertoGinastera, Alberto

Organ History - AmericaVariations on the Russion National Hymn op. 12 (Thayer), The Star Spangled Banner (Buck), Prelude, Oriental Sketch (Foote), Variations on "America" (Ives), Pageant (Sowerby), Episode (Copland), Adagio (Oswald), Offertoire (Nepomuceno), Toccata (Ginastera)


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Pachelbel, JohannBach, Johann SebastianLiszt, FranzBellini, VincenzoWidor, Charles-MarieBoëllmann, LéonBossi, Marco EnricoAlain, JehanVierne, Louis

Organ FestivalKanon D-Dur (Pachelbel), Toccata und Fuge D-moll, Air, Ciaccona (Bach), Präludium und Fuge über BACH (Liszt), Sonata in Sol Maggiore (Bellini), Toccata (Widor), Toccata (Boëllmann)Chant du soir (Bossi), Litanies (Alain), Carillon de Westminster (Vierne)



Hybrid SACD

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Albinoni, Tomaso Concerti a cinque op. 10Claudio Astronio, Harmonices Mundi Blue Line

"String tone is glorious and silky in the disc, no hint at all of the annoying edginess that afflicts some standard CDs of string ensembles." Audiophile audition

"Eight of Tomaso Albinoni'sConcerti a Cinque, Op. 10 are virtuosically performed by Claudio Astronio and his Harmonices Mundi, an excellent non-period-instument group (...) "superb-sounding disc" Turok's Choice (01.02.2010)

"Unter der Leitung von Claudio Astronio trägt das excellente Ensemble Harmonices Mundi dem phantasievollen Charakter und der inspirierten Melodieführung vollauf Rechnung. Die Musi ist klangprächtig und voller vibrierender Lebendigkeit." Pizzicato

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2-8


Sonate in h-moll BWV 1030 Sonate in g-moll BWV 1020Sonate für Flöte solo in a-moll BWV 1013Sonate in Es-Dur BWV 1031Sonate in A-Dur BWV 1032

Mario FolenaRoberto Loreggian

Blue Line

4 Starts from MUZYKA 21"Through Folenas excellent flute playing he immediately manages to make demands on the recording on hand... brilliant playing!" klassik.com"very beautiful" Toccata5 Stars from Amadeus"Mario Folenas baroque flute playing is extraordinarily polished. Italian harpsichordist Roberto Loreggian ia an equal partner. Their tempos drive forward and dance, but never spin out of control.... This is an excellent reference for flutists..... the overall sound quality is superb" American Record Guide

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9-8

Bach, Johann SebastianSuites Nos. 1 - 4BWV 1066 - 1069

I BarocchistiDiego Fasolis Blue Line

"Diego Fasolis brings in addition a lot of spontaneity and freshness. He pleases the ear with Suites that are like a breath of fresh air and which, delivered in surround-sound, have a brilliant effect for the listener " Pizzicato 10/10 from classicstoday.com: "Listening to this disc is a joy from beginning to end, a tribute to Bach and to the enduring freshness of these perennial favourites" 10/10 from classicstodayfrance.com: "..my suites for my desert island" "....Fasolis and his virtuosic ensemble manage perfectly to emphasise the spirit of the music with performances that are fresh but not excessive , accentuated but not aggressive, replete with colorful phrases" FonoForum "The ensemble is tonic, delicate and brilliant and let you perceive the timbric richness of the works. It is difficult to find a version that could match this one...This SACD really contribute to renew the approach to Bach's Suites. Exemplary!" resmusica.com "CD of the Month" Toccata: "Do you know this feeling that a recording is simply like you thought and wished it should be? Perfect and absolutely right, nothing to complain about? This is what comes into my mind when I listen to this recording. I still listen to it (more than once!), and am speechless every time and always absolutely fascinated!" "Fast, exuberant, vigorous and more than a touch eccentric, these performances have great character" TUROK'S CHOICE

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5-8

Bach, Johann SebastianBrandenburgische KonzerteNr. 1-4 BWV 1046-1049


"vivid and intoxicating..... breathtaking quick tempis'..... elegant, colorful spontaneity and unbelievable accuracy" NDR Kultur10/10 from classicstodayfrance.com CD OF THE MONTH in AMADEUS 08/2007 "The exhuberant horns in No. 1, the superb high trumpet in No. 2, the comparatively lush reading of No. 4 are delightfully different from most performances" TUROK'S CHOICE “Fasolis shows that a new version has the chance to impose itself…He lets spring his musicians’ fantasy and altogether he keeps the coherence of the ensemble…I Barocchisti are stupefying for virtuosity and verve…Furthermore the recording is splendid and you must place this enthusiastic version among the best ever.” CHOC from Le Monde de la Musique "...a real thrill in.... Fasolis is really a very characterful interpreter.... It is almost as if you have Bach playing the spinet in your living room" Classical.net "Ottimo" 4 Starts from MUSICA 5 DIAPASON "A pair of happy discs for the Bach audiophile, high flying in every bar" Audiophile Audition Toccata - CD of the Month 04/2007: "pulsating tempos, intoxicating, exciting, causing addiction.... a manifestation... an explotion of sensual delights"

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Brandenburgische KonzerteNr. 5&6 BWV 1050-1051Konzert für Flöte, Violine, Cembalo, Streicher und B. c. a-moll BWV 1044 „Tripelkonzert“


"vivid and intoxicating..... breathtaking quick tempis'..... elegant, colorful spontaneity and unbelievable accuracy" NDR Kultur10/10 from classicstodayfrance.com "The Triple Concerto is excitingly played" TUROK'S CHOICEToccata - CD of the Month 04/2007: "pulsating tempos, intoxicating, exciting, causing addiction.... a manifestation... an explotion of sensual delights"“Fasolis shows that a new version has the chance to impose itself…He lets spring his musicians’ fantasy and altogether he keeps the coherence of the ensemble…I Barocchisti are stupefying for virtuosity and verve…Furthermore the recording is splendid and you must place this enthusiastic version among the best ever.” CHOC from Le Monde de la Musique 5 DIAPASON "a successful interpretation" klassik.com"...a real thrill in.... Fasolis is really a very characterful interpreter.... It is almost as if you have Bach playing the spinet in your living room" Classical.net CD OF THE MONTH in Muzyka 21 "Ottimo" 4 Starts from MUSICA "An entirely young and dynamic Bach..... playful, humorous and full of relish ... a real discovery" Partituren "A pair of happy discs for the Bach audiophile, high flying in every bar" Audiophile Audition "While the entire group dives in headlong to get to the heart of every note, Diego Fasolis is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get to work as well: In the stunning acme of the fith concerto's final minutes, he bombs down the score with a combustable harpsichord solo that has sparks flying and keys approaching point break" tokafi.com "The SACD sounds vivid in plain frontal stereo, with excellent depth" musicweb-international

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9-8

Bach, Johann SebastianCembalo ConcertosBWV 1052, 1053, 1056, 1054

Francesco CeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis Blue Line

"(... ) Cera especially feels like a fish in the water whilst playing italian cembalo music (...)" Michael Kuhlmann, MDR Take 5, 08.09.2008"(...) the cembalo player Francesco Cera answers with intensity and manages all challenges with rapid hands and presents a lyrical interpretation that is most delicately shown in the Largo of BWV 1056." Cultura y Ocio4 Stars in MUSICA 01/2009Recommended from CD CompactListed as "BEST OF THE YEAR DISC FOR 2008" from Audiophile Audition"Cera is very precise in his finger work and Arts has given him glorious hi-res surround sonics which demonstrate what a rich sound

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8-8


French Suites Nos. 1-6 BWV 812-817

Italian Concerto BWV 971Fantasia and Fugue BWV 904

("2SACDs)

Francesco CeraBlue Line

"Cera is very precise in his finger work and Arts has given him glorious hi-res surround sonics which demonstrate what a rich sound a properly designed, played and recorded harpsichord can produce." Audiophile Audition„the sound is round, powerful and profound, carried by a multi channel recoding technic which presents the sound and the project very natural, like in a concert” ResMusica"I recommend this new series with enthusiasm..." Fanfare (01.06.2009) - Steven E. Ritter"This is magical. More of a participant than a solist in these pieces, harpsichordist Cera is a receptive and generous player. The music moves through him like a spirit, and he comunicates the humility and piety under the surface of these virtuoso works. The Italian genius is evident in the strings, vocal in the style with bright vowels and plenty of dramatic gesture. First rate music-making."


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Kantate „Der zufriedengestellte Aeolus“ BWV 205

Kantate „Unser Mund sei voll Lachens“ BWV 110

Nancy Argenta, Claudia Iten,Charles Daniels, Klaus Mertens, Roberta Invernizzi,Rosa DominguezCoro della Radio SvizzeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"Two masterful works, recorded in stellar sound.... excitingly performed by Nancy Argenta, Klaus Mertens, Diego Fasolis leading the excellent chorus of the Swiss Radio, Lugano and I Barocchisti" Turok's Choice 5 Diapason July 2007CD-Tip of the month in Toccata magazine: "the soloists sing brilliantly, the choir is overwhelming and triumphal.... Bach and Fasolis are the ideal combination" "We are immediately taken by the energy and the passion of the virtuoso orchestra…and exceptional soloists....this recording is of an incomparable energy and life with wonderful orchestral sonorities, which must be placed on top of the firmament of the two cantatas ever recorded" 9 Répertoire "a thrilling (just the right side of "over the top") account of Bach's secular dramma per musica, BWV 205..... well sung, open-herated and rejoices in spontaneity" Gramophone "a high level interpretation...springy, sonorous, precise and full of fresh verve" klassik.com

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4-8

Bach, Johann SebastianWeihnachtsoratorium BWV 248

(2 SACDs)

Lynn Dawson, Bernhard Landauer, Charles Daniels, Klaus MertensCoro della Radio Svizzera, LuganoI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

Blue Line

"All soloists of this recording sound tremendously outstanding - and the alto too. All together this is one of the best recordings you can get on the market" Berlingske TidendeCD-Tip of the month: "the soloists pick up the presetting from Diego Fasolis fabulously and handle their performance excellently and with a singing technique that is legendary... everything comes with an ease, there are no problems in the heights, understandable texts, closed conclusions..." Toccata "colorful performances of great urgency...the last cantata ends in a fitting blaze of glory" TUROK'S CHOICE"I must place Fasolis amongst the top five or so of those conductors who have something new to say about this beautiful and timeless work.... a superb sound picture which is further improved if one has SACD equipment" Classical.net

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9-8

Bach, Johann SebastianPurification Mass - Music that could have been performed for the feast of Purification of Mary in Leipzig, ca. 1740

Jakub Burzyński, Mariusz Cyciura, Artur JandaLa TempestaCongregational Choir

Blue Line5/5 Stars in Muzyka21

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5-8

Biber, Heinrich Ignaz Franz von

Rosenkranz Sonaten

(2 SACDs)

Riccardo MinasiBizzarie Armoniche

Blue Line

NOMINATED FOR THE MIDEM CLASICAL AWARD 2009 - Category "Baroque Music""Wondrous playing from the young Italian [Riccardo Minasi] puts his Biber among the best" Gramophone"sound-sensually music for meditation: ...... The Sonatas have never been presented with such breathtaking sound like in the recording on hand" klassik.com"Seriousely stunning!" and "Praise cannot be too high for Riccardo Minasi and the wonderfully named Bizzarie Armoniche, not inappropriate for Biber" musicweb-international.com"Diese beiden CDs lassen sich in einem Zug anhören, besser gesagt verschlingen." Supersonic Pizzicato 06/2008"An exceptionally recording is the one on hand presented by Bizzarie Armoniche and the violin soloist Riccardo Minasi. It is full of power, you can hear the ideas, this has really become good" Toccata

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4-8

Boccherini, Luigi

4 Cello Concertos

Concerto No. 10 in D major G.483Concerto No. 2 in D major G.479Concerto No. 3 in G major G.480Concerto No. 9 in B flat major, G.482

Wen-Sinn YangStreicherakademie BozenGeorg Egger Blue Line

"The young Taiwanese cellist Wen-Sinn Yang admirably explores these stylistic elements, bringing great eloquence" Classic CD"This recording is of 1st class, a lot of space and an impressive dynamic" High Fidelity "Wen-Sinn Yang is brilliant" Klassik Heute"Remarkably good orchestra ... beautifully recorded ... beautifully played ..." American Record Guide "Elegance ... charm ... energy ... sparkling passagework and vividly characterised melodic lines" The Strad "(the) solo parts (...) are as captivating as they are challenging. However, Yang is certainly up to the task as he plays beautifully throughout, tossing off the virtuoso runs (...) with seeming ease, while rendering the delicate slow movements (...) with fine sensitivity" ClassicToday.com "4/5 Stars" Muzyka22 "Maybe the best recording yet of these under-appreciated concertos" "(...) are positively the best readings ever set down of this terrific music." Audiophile Audition"This is the kind of disc which grows on you as you take greater involvement in what is going on. With such a delicious bed of sound on which to develop his solo line, Wen-Sinn Yang responds with fine delicacy to the thematic morsels which Boccherini so delicately serves up. Skill and refinement all around - won't disappoint." MusicWeb International"[Yang's] maturity in tackling these gems shows in every bar, with a finger-fleet dexterity that makes one catch one's breath (...) and his accompanying orchestra is up to every minute in these robust and exceptionally pliant modern-instrument performances. There are some 60-odd recordings available with at least a few Boccherini cello concertos on them (...) I can recommend this one as perhaps the best yet, especially as it comes in warm and detailed surround sound of the highest quality. (...) Yang may well complete the series, and if he does, I guarantee, it will be the one to have. Steven E. Ritter, Fanfare

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1-8

Buxtehude, Dietrich Sonata Op. 1

L'Estravagante

Stefano MontanariRodney PradaMaurizio Salerno

Blue Line

"L'Estravagante play with impressive commitment and persuasive artistry, and in their hands, the music shines in all its radiant simplicity. To my mind, these interpretations hold the answer to why Buxtehude's contemporaries found these works so fascinating. The high quality sound and informative notes complete two superlative additions to the Buxtehude canon." Classical.Net"a to an extremely high degree balanced interpretation...... precise sessions that perfectly demonstrates the contrasty of the sonatas' structure" klassik.com "You can hear his fine balance act throughout, as Montanari soars to solo hights within the blink of an eye, only to return to the fold again right after" tokafi.com "Supersonic" from Pizzicato (April 2008) "in any case continuous glorious" Scherzo "Two absolutely great CD productions" pizzicato "A jewel" recommended from CD Compact "Impressive and expressive interpretations of Buxtehude's splendid sonatas" musicweb-international.com

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Buxtehude, Dietrich Sonata Op. 2

L'Estravagante

Stefano MontanariRodney PradaMaurizio Salerno

Blue Line

"L'Estravagante play with impressive commitment and persuasive artistry, and in their hands, the music shines in all its radiant simplicity. To my mind, these interpretations hold the answer to why Buxtehude's contemporaries found these works so fascinating. The high quality sound and informative notes complete two superlative additions to the Buxtehude canon." Classical.Net"a to an extremely high degree balanced interpretation...... precise sessions that perfectly demonstrates the contrasty of the sonatas' structure" klassik.com "You can hear his fine balance act throughout, as Montanari soars to solo hights within the blink of an eye, only to return to the fold again right after" tokafi.com "Supersonic" from Pizzicato (April 2008) "in any case continuous glorious" Scherzo "Two absolutely great CD productions" pizzicato "A jewel" recommended from CD Compact "Impressive and expressive interpretations of Buxtehude's splendid sonatas" musicweb-international.com

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Carrara, Cristian Liber Mundi

Orchestra Filarmonica ToscaniniMatthieu MatanusFrancesco D'OrazioAngela Nisi

Blue Line


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Chedeville, Nicolas

Le Printems ou Les Saisons Amusantesarranged from 6 concertos op. 8 by Vivaldi (including The Four Seasons)+ "La Moisson"+ "Les Plaisirs de la St. Martin"

Maathias LoibnerEnrico CasazzaChiara de Ziller

Les Eclairs de Musique

Blue Line

"A delicious novelty ... It's great fun, and the players of Les Eclairs de Musique clearly have a good time ... The sonics are gorgeous: warmly natural and perfectly in balance, with a certain mellow atmosphere that ideally suits these arrangements" classicstoday.com"Excellent record. The sound homogeneity, the technical perfection as well as the splendid dialogues of Les Éclairs de Musique are admirable. From the beginning to the end, the balance is maintained, the phrases accurately driven, the sound generous" Répertoire"The optimum level of spirited interpretation" MUSICA"Forget everything you thought about the Four Seasons, because with this CD, you'll be able to discover a completely new Vivaldi! ... Extravagant sound effects, breathtaking sound combinations ... you'll be thrilled by that sprinkling vivacity" klassik.com "Charming and convincing … lightness and deftness ... " and "Perfect musical entertainment … instrumental colour and imaginative performances" musicweb-internationa.com

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4-8

Corelli, ArcangeloViolin Sonatas Op. 5

(2 SACDs)

Stefano MontanariAccademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone Blue Line

"Soloist Stefano Montanari completely follows the rudiments of chamber music always - also in the virtuose movements - keeping his ensemble in mind. In this way Corellis's music can develop simultaneosly, just like it is actually planned" Crescendo "A performance that satisfy both the senses and the spirit, the art of the violin in his richest possibility and an extraordinary feeling for embellishments...Stefano Montanari finds an audacious way to perform Corelli's op.5 with Ottavio Dantone and the partners of Accademia Bizantina....A wonderful version that fully exploits the universe of his wide artistic choices" DIAPASON D'OR from Diapason "This interpretation is the best I know, and certainly the most dramatic and exciting. I therefore strongly recommend this set" musicweb-international.com "Excellent! Very good interpretation of the violin parts from Montanari" STEREO DISC OF THE MONTH Feb 07: 10/10 classicstoday.com: "this outstanding achievement must be ranked among the top period-instrument performances of these works" "strongly played by Baroque violinist Stefano Montanari, with a continuo consisting of a violoncello piccolo, violone, archlute, organ and harpsichord, used in varied combinations to provide a wonderful underlying bed of resonance for solo violin" TUROK'S CHOICE"The playing is very good - graceful and lively without bizarre tempos or any other shocking effects" American Record Guide"Technically and musically perfect...interpretation fascinating and full of verve...superlative technique of Montanari and superb, rich accompaniment of Dantone and of the members of that amazing ensemble Accademia Bizantina" 5 Stars from MUSICA

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8-8

Debussy, Glazunov, Ibert, Milhaud, Villa-Lobos

The Art of the SaxophoneMario Marzi / Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano G. Verdi / Hansjörg Schellenberger Blue Line

“Saxophonist Mario Marzi has put together a disc of terrific music for saxophone and orchestra (…) Fine performances and superb sound, with Hansjörg Schellenberger leading the Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra of Milan.” TURKO’S CHOICE"Mario Manzi ozzes out some beautiful worlds of sound, and although Schellenberger keeps a measured hold on proceedings, he always allows the soloist to display his virtuosic abilities to the full. Outstanding notes and the superb 5.1 multichannel sound are also high points of this marvelous SACD." Classcial Net"The Italian band, always alluring, bring a ray of Mediterranean sunshine to the proceedings as well. But it’s the soloist who takes the palm, with superb articulation and purity of tone. Whether it’s leaps or trills, high or low, Marzi sails through this music with ease. It’s very impressive, both as a performance and as a recording."Performance, sound and presentation all speak of high production values. A feast for all sax fans." MusicWeb International"This is an excellent collection of works for classical saxophone and symphony orchestra, superbly performed and recorded with state of the art hi-res surround. Mario Marzi teaches saxophone at the Verdi Conservatory in Milan and is one of the world’s leading classical saxophone virtuosos. The Glazunov sax concerto opening the program was only composed in 1934 and has been much recorded, but this is one its best performances and the remainder of the program is well-chosen and played." Audiophile Audition"10/10 Stars: sound quality, 10/10 Stars: artistic ability, 10/10 Stars: overall impression" Klassik Heute"Interpretation 5/5 Stars, Sound Quality 5/5 Stars, Repertory Value 4/5 Stars, Booklet 5/5 Stars" klassik.com

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2-8 Facco, Giacomo

Galuppi, BaldassarePampani, Antonio Gaetano

Venetian composers in Guatemala and Bolivia

Cantada al Ssmo con violinesArias in Spanish (Galuppi)Catada humana de dos arias con violón (Facco)Aria “Oy gustoso el corazón” (Pampani)

Roberta PozzerSylva Posser Vincenzo Di DonatoAlbalonga

Aníbal E. Cetrangolo

Blue Line

"(...) all the pieces are full of noble brilliance and stunning virtuosity. (...) An exciting instalment in this series with exemplary SACD sound and very eye catching presentation" Classical.Net"A fascinating collection. Much lovely music in excellent performances." musicweb-international.com"It ia s festive resolution to an album celebrating a rarly successful union of concept and creativity." tokafi.com"Accopanied by an extravagant documentation and interpredeted by the specialzed group Albalonga, the works of Galuppi, Facco and Pampani are assembled to be of high dramatic quality, virtuosity and emotion, all at the same time." Scherzo (Oct. 2008)""The three superbly trained singers (Roberta Pozzer, sop.; Sylva Pozzer, sop.; Vincenzo Di Donato, tenor) perform their arias - loaded with enormously difficult ornamentations and variations - with controlled and assured legatos. (...) Listening to these superlative voices is a sheer delight. (...) This is not a disc to die for but rather to live for, and listen over and over again. (...) Highly recommended!" Audiophile Audition"The sopranos Roberta and Sylva Pozzer as well as the tenor Vincenzo di Donato deliver a very good performance, and the orchestra plays excellent. Not only lovers of Latin American music, but also friends of Italian opera of the eighteenth century will find their pleasure in this production." Toccata (54/2011)

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8-8

Giuliani, Mauro

Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 in A major op. 30

Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 2 in A major op. 36

Edoardo CatemarioWiener AkademieMartin Haselböck Blue Line

"Edoardo Catemario embraces with fine and festive power the sound and technical potential of his instrument's resolutely demonstrative spirit ... The soloist and director harmonize the musicality of Giuliani and excerpts a noble melody, pregnant of 1001 pyrotechnical challenges. Catemario concentrates on the simplicity of the contrasts which are exposed subtly with panache" Crescendo Belgium "Edoardo Catemario is a virtuoso guitarist" FonoForum "A vivid recording of delightful music, played on period instruments, ... thoroughly charming and in its unassuming way rather beautiful ... RECORDING OF THE MONTH" musicweb-international.com "The technically most complicated concertos are played by this virtuoso in such a light and graceful way, as if he was just enjoying a summer walk through Tuscany" Gala "Edoardo Catemario is a string virtuoso ... a perfect music for a romantic evening" Brigitte "A delightful and necessary release!" American Record Guide

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Giuliani, Mauro

Concerto for Guitar "terzina" and Orchestra No. 3 in F major op. 70Gran Quintetto for Guitar and Strings in C major op. 65Variations for Guitar and String Quartet

Edoardo CatemarioWiener AkademieMartin Haselböck

Blue Line

Joker from Crescendo: "Catemario's incredible virtuosity lets flow anyway a smoothly contrasted musical interiority....ideal partnership with Haselböck and Wiener Akademie......the quintets are offered with the same refinement, power and generosity" "We have seldom heard such an exquisite recording that manages to keep orchestra and solo instruments in such a beautiful balance" FonoForumCD of the month in MUZYKA 21"This recitation is almost compareble to a tale to which one is curiously listening........A plurality of very fast and technically challenging movements are treated with an ease that almost seem to be self-evident by Catemario" klassik.com

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Gluck, Christoph WillibaldOrfeo ed Euridice( 2 CDs)

Ewa Podles, Ana Rodrigo, Elena de la MercedCoro de la Comunidad de MadridOrquesta Sinfonica de GaliciaPeter Maag

"The audience is enthusiastic ... I am too, and strongly recommend this performance to all those not concerned about original version or period instrument performance" musicweb-international.com"Timbre de Platine" in French Magazine Opéra International5 Stars in Classic CD Recording of the month in Orpheus"Podles sings ... with tremendous verve and brilliance" Gramophone"Extraordinary interpretation by Eva Podles" Répertoire"A performance which roused the audience to enthusiastic applause" musicalpointers.co.uk"The Maestro knows how to inspire the excellent interprets ... with enthusiasm, vitality and an admirable feeling for dramaturgy" El Cultural"A stunning quality, a most intelligent direction and an exceptional protagonist" Scherzo"Her (Ewa Podles) voice is a force of nature -- huge, agile, brilliant from C to C to C. As pure singing, this is museum-worthy; Podles has to be heard to be believed" ClassicsToday.com"Christoph Willibald Gluck prepared more than one version of this beloved opera (...) This SACD basically offers the 1769 Vienna version, sung in Italian, with the addition of the ballet music Gluck wrote for the 1778 Paris production." James Reel, Fanfare


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Glazunov, Debussy, Ibert, Milhaud, Villa-Lobos




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Ode for St. Cecilia's Day HWV 76

Concerto for Organ No. 13 HWV 295Coronation Anthems HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest"

Coro della Radio SvizzeraI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis Blue Line

"The 96K 24bit PCM recording in the Auditorium RSI at Lugano is demonstration-worthy, with all the forces, soloists included, placed in the same warm reverberant space. I could detect no apparent boosting of solos, either instrumental or vocal. As a good recording should, it makes the most of the fine performances and provides a most realistic and involving listening experience, especially in surround." SA-CD.net"...Dynamik und Tempi treibt er [Fasolis] bis an die Grenzen - sowohl bei langsamen als auch bei raschen Sätzen. Dadurch erhält das Kröningsanthem einen geradezu rauschhaften Charakter." FonoForum"Fine playing and choral singing in this ode to Music's patron saint" Gramophone"This has to be the best performance in surround I've heard, just full of energy and spirit" Audiophile Audition"La soprano Julia Gooding y el tenor Jeremy Ovenden cumplen con nota, pero el principal peso recae sobre el excelente Coro dela Radio Suiza y los magníficos I Barocchisti. El famoso himno Zadok the priest y un Concierto de órgano con Francesco Cera de solista complementan la muy atractiva oferta." Cultura y Ocio"Handel's Ode is, suitably, a tour-de-force for all concerned. Vibrant, tuneful arias, energetic and magnificently constructed choruses and fully involoved instumental parts (...) the solo and choral work are superb (...) Fasolis's vivacious reading might just launch this one into the top slot (...) Recommended with enthusiasm" Steven E. Ritter Fanfare (30.06.2009)


8-8

Ibert, Debussy, Glazunov, Milhaud, Villa-Lobos



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Liszt, Franz "Visions" - Piano Works Martin BerkofskyBlue Line

"Acoustic Quality 9 / 9 Sound Quality. The 67-year-old pianist also happens to be a colossal Liszt player, whose colorful sonority and formidable dynamic range are made for Arts Music's full-bodied surround-sound engineering. If you buy this disc, you'll be supporting a good cause: all of the proceeds from this recording will benefit Assistance in Health Care, an organization founded by Berkofsky, in its mission to give financial aid to cancer patients and their families who face unexpected difficulties which arise with extended medical care." Classics Today.com"An album of class, designed with heart and soul." Città Nuova"This is one of those recordings which extends such a curve of lifelong-learning, with performances which are utterly personal and 'visionary' in character. For its technical qualities both as a recording and a performance I know this is a disc I will want to have around for a long time, and without going all dewy-eyed I can also vouch for the 'spiritual' atmosphere the playing creates. If you seek a new, intelligent and mature view on Liszt, then this is a remarkable place to continue your journey." MusicWeb International


8-8

Milhaud, Debussy, Glazunov, Ibert, Villa-Lobos



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Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusDemofoonteFragments of an Opera

Matthias HabichEleonore Marguerre, Sunhae Im, Netta Or

Cappella ColoniensisBruno Weil

Blue Line

"The disc sounds excellent, also in regular stereo sound. The first class performances of orchestra and vocalists (...) as well as the imposing spoken text passages by Habich leaves nothing to be desired." 6 Notes - ingenious - Wetzlarar Neue Zeitung - Kulturredaktion - July 2008"Bruno Weil leads the Capella Coloniensis with verve through the delightful pasticcio" Welt onlineMDR Figaro July 2008: "A fancy project with a first rate artistic permutation""The pioneering Cappella Coloniensis lead by conductor Bruno Weil play with all of early music verve one might anticipate, and the WDR co-production has lead to a very good SACD recording." musicweb-international.comOpernwelt August 2008: "A feast of vocalists..... The Capella Coloniensis accompanies immaculate, full of eagerness, brilliancy and fantacy. Every Mozart-lover will be enchanted by this anthology." Excellent performances by Bruno Weil and Capella Coloniensis, good soloists (Habich, Maguerre, Im, Or) and fine sound" TUROK's CHOICE

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8-8 Piazzolla, Astor

Tirao, Oscar Emilio (Cacho) Lacagnina, Oliviero

Conciertango

Double Concerto (Piazolla)Conciertango Buenos Aires (Tirao)Concerto Serenata (Lacagnina)

Edoardo CatemarioMichael ZismanOrchestra Vincenzo GalileiNicola Paszkowski

Blue Line

"The soloists are placed up front, the orchestra behind them, and all players are heard with a singular clarity, the sound also conveying the music’s warmth. The soloists, orchestra and conductor seem to have this music in their blood, and toss off its difficult passages with flair and ease. The readings sound natural and beguiling, and the engineering is first rate. If you’re looking for something new that will prove so ingratiating it quickly becomes familiar, this disc is it" ultraaudio.com "The Tirao is lovely. The music is melodic, reminiscent of Torroba...The orchistration is beautiful...The SACD recording is wonderful and sounds great" American Record Giude "After an excellent disc dedicated to Piazzolla’s music, Catemario comes back in the world of Tango with another production, this time with orchestra, involving the great Argentinean composer…Piazzolla’s double concerto has a great rhythmic energy and further here clearly emerges the inner lyric melancholy…Lacagnina’s Concerto-Serenata is a work of great depth and power…the elegant dialog between Catemario and the orchestra " MUSICA

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Rota, NinoComplete music for Viola and PianoComplete music for Violin andPiano

Marco FornaciariGabriele Baldocci Blue Line

"The soloists Marco Fornaciari (Violin and Viola) and Gabriele Baldocci (Piano) sensitively immerse themselves in Rota's melodies creating beautiful tones " Schwäbische Zeitung5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"The interpreters must be honored very much for having approached to his [Rotas] music and in fact this disc on hand is one of the best recordings with works of this great composer [...] Sensational." Scherzo"...extremely pleasant listening.... Excellent performances by Marco Fornaciari and pianist Garbriele Baldocci" TUROK'S CHOICERecommended from the Spanish magazine "CD Compact"

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Scarlatti, AlessandroConcerti Grossi (Pub. London 1740)Cello Sonatas

Mauro ValliAccademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone

Blue Line

"Interpretation: 4 Stars, Sound Quality: 4 Stars, Repertory Value: 3 Stars, Booklet: 3 Stars; Elegant and harmonic; [Ottavio] Dantone selects moderate tempos for his interpretation, avoids extremes and still finds to a clearly designed tableau. The sound is also harmonic: it is warm yet rich in detail, very vivid and precise, carried by an appealing spaciousness." Dr. Mattias Lange, klassik.com"Elegant classicism. [The re-release] impresses with a flawless elegance (...) With the three cello sonatas, the SACD offers a rarity which does not claim interpretive restraint due to Mauro Valli. He truly does justice to the affects. A pleasant firework of musical ideas is created that gains brilliance through different instrumentation. 4 Stars for Music / 4 1/2 Stars for Sound." Reinmar Emans, Fono Forum


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Scelsi, Giacinto Preludi, Serie I – IV Alessandra AmmaraBlue Line

Her ( Alessandra Ammara) fine playing of these amazing works is vital to their appreciation. Also vital to appreciating the subtleties and wide dynamic range of these Preludes is the hi-res surround sound provided by Arts on this SACD. The concert grand used is a Borgato, which I hadn’t heard of before but it sounds fabulous. Audiophile AuditionAmmara puts considerable energy into her performances, and her playing is assured and unflagging throughout the nearly 73 minutes of running time. Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide With a superlative, demonstration standard piano recording and remarkably insightful performances, I can’t imagine this repertoire being bettered on disc any time soon, and only a further set of discoveries to extend this collection would seem to warrant a re-appraisal. The technical demands of the music are often highly challenging, but Alessandra Ammara’s performances are never anything less than impressive, and often breathtaking.Dominy Clements, Musicweb-International

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Schumann, RobertRobert Schumann: Carnaval op. 9, Davidsbündlertänze op. 6

Alessandra AmmaraBlue Line

"A wonderful performance of Davidsbündlertänze in big robust surround sound. It's a lovely performance, as is the whole of her [Alessandra Ammara's] rendition of Davidsbündlertänze. Very much recommended!" Audiophile Audition"(...) this release is to be celebrated. In terms of the interpretation, level-headed Schumann is a welcome change from some of the more emotionally charged offerings out there. It's probably not how the composer himself would have played this music, but that's not necessarily a bad thing." MusicWeb International"This Carnaval will make you smile, admire, and wonder that something new to say about an old brew is still possible. As with Ammara's recording of Chopin's Ballads, her Schumann playing is really something special - somethng to make one sit up and take notice. No matter how many performances you already might have of these works, the special treasures you will find here are of unique value. The notes are perceptive, and the sound beyond reproach. Dare I ask for more Schumann?" (Becker/American Record Guide)

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Schumann, Robert Album für die Jugend Alessandra AmmaraBlue Line

"Alessandra Ammara gives us the best recording of Schumann's Album für die Jugend since Michael Endres' reference version. She plays these teaching pieces like real music, and matches Endres' ability to project both the music's simple sentiments and inner sophistication. Arts Music's surround-sound engineering is marvelously fulL and realistic, and scarcely less so via conventional two-channel stereo playback. Strongly recommended." Classics Today.com"She (Alessandra Ammara) fully brings out the rich expressiveness of Schumann's apparently functional pieces and makes them a complete delight to listen to. ... Recommended to all piano collections." Baker & Taylor"This is a highly desirable release from a woman who is definitely making some noise in the classical world." Audiophile Audition"Without a doubt Alessandra Ammara's performance of this album is to be numbered with the best available. ... The Arts engineers have captured excellent and immediate sound from their Steinway D,... Completely absorbing, and highly recommended." SA-CD.net

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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 1 in f minor op. 10Symphnoy No. 15 in A Major op. 141

Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano / Oleg Caetani Blue Line

"Exquisite Groundbreaking Performances.... To this date I have never heard these 2 symphonies with such grandeur" Frank Pandel / musicologistreviews"There is much to admire here, and ARTS' labelling of the recording as 'audiophile' is to be taken seriously" musicweb-international.com5 Stars from MUZYKA 21"..the observance of detail is thrilling... Caetani and his musicians give as fine a performance as I have ever heard and this includes that by Maxim Shostakovich who first premiered the work" Musical Pointers9/10 from classicstoday.com: "It's an absolutely terrific performance, and you can really understand the audiance's enthusiastic response at the end"

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Symphonies No. 12 in d minor Op. 112 "The Year 1917" (1961)

No. 2 in B Major Op. 14 "October" (1927)

Coro & Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano / Oleg Caetani Blue Line

"Heart wrenching perfection. There are no recordings of Shostakovich's 12th and 2nd Symphonies that I know of that receive such a reading as presented here. ..Oleg Caetani and the orchestra present this work with great attention to detail" Frank Pandel, Audio Consultant

"followers of ..these excellently recorded and finely annotated cycles need not hesitate in the least to purchase" Classical.net

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3-8


Symphonies No. 3 in E flat Major Op. 20 "The First of May"

No. 14 in G Minor Op. 135

Marina PoplavskayaMikhail DavidovCoro & Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano / Oleg Caetani

Blue Line"A Sonic Spectacular" Frank Pandel / musicologistreviews

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3-8


Symphony No. 4 in c Minor Op. 43

including fragment of an unpublished movement


"As with previous releases in this series, Oleg Caetani has strong and musically rewarding ideas about how this piece should go ... the recording is stunningly realistic and pulverizing in its impact ... I have no problem recommending this recording. 9/10" classicstoday.com"The fourth of Shotakovich by Caetani has everything we miss to the one of Gergiev ... rage, viscerality and kept tension, but also the perfect logic and form of the whole ... It's well possible that this interpretation by Caetani is today the best choice ... 9/10" classicstodayFrance.com"Caetani is magnificently virtuous ... The long finale especially with its extraordinary dynamical changes is felt by Caetani masterly ... a very beautiful interpretation" Crescendo Belgium"...the powerful conducting of Caetani reflects best Russian school " Le Monde de la musique"This recording and performance is "Stunning"" amazon.co.uk

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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphonies No. 5 in D Minor Op. 47

No. 6 in B Minor Op. 54


CD of the month "... extraordinary disc ... Simply be swept up by the visceral excitement, brilliance, passion, and urgency of these "pedal to the metal" performances. This deserves to become an audiophile demo disc ... Listen without prejudice. You'll be amazed" classicstoday.com (10/10 points)"Caetani excels in drawing out the sarcastic aspects of the 5th. ... He restitutes perfectly the suspense ... but still respects the language, the typically Russian colours" Répertoire"Excellent recorded sound ... a winner, despite the enormous competition" Turok's Choice"CD of the month" Suonare news"...simply be swept up by the visceral exitement, brilliance, passion, and urgency of these "pedal to the metal" performances" amazon.co.uk"For Caetani, they (the orchestra) play with gift, character and unanimity - as if their lives depended on it...the performance has a pleasing warmth and opulence. ..top recommendations" Enjoy the Music


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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 7 in C Major Op. 60 "Leningrad"


"CD of the month" Amadeus "Inspiring" Le Monde de la Musique 4 Stars in Musica"With the added advantage of an outstandingly vivid recording and the heightened adrenalin of a live performance" BBC Music Magazine"Caetani has a real feel for this music ... A very good performance" classicstoday.com"Advanced technology ... Superior sound quality ... The orchestral playing is warm and sensitive ... superbly paced finale" DSCH Journal"The performance is powerful and exultant. Sonics are very good, but even better when the treble is tweaked up a bit. The dynamic range is very wide, so the coda really packs a victorious punch" American Record GuideRecommended “!!” by Japanese Record Geijutsu"Caetani and his orchestra catch the spirit of growing determination in all of its manifestations, exploiting the composer's explorations of the minor-mode themess that eventually give way to the triumphant major mode" Fanfare

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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 8 in c minor Op. 65 (1943)


"this symphony comes alive in an apocalyptic manner...Oleg Caetanis account is surely one of the best available" classical.net8/9 from classicstodayfrance.com"excellent disque" classica répertoire"This is an important recording because it is a good sounding presentation of a performance tradition that is entirely valid but rarely heard nowadays" Fanfare"This is a gritty, powerful, expressive performance" American Record Guide"The sound of his (Oleg Caetanis) Milan orchestra is gorgeous, perfectly captured on this disc....there is exquisite attention to detail" DSCH Journal9/10 classicstoday.com: "Caetani proves triumphantly that it's possible to project all of the Eight Symphony's drama and emotional power without making the listening experience an ordeal all by itself...It's a breath of fresh air""Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony is very beautiful in the hands of Oleg Caetani and Milan's Verdi Symphony..... marvelously intense musical flow.." TUROK'S CHOICE

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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphonies No. 9 in E flat Major Op. 70

No. 10 in E Minor Op. 93


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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 11 in g minor Op. 103 "The Year 1905"


"an extraordinary experiance..." mouvement nouveau 5 Stars from AMADEUS 10/10 from classicstoday.com 4 Stars from MUZYKA 21 "Caetani's Shostakovich cycle for ARTS is fast turning into one of the most desirable ones around" Classical Net "impressive performances....Caetanti's "live" performance is ... exciting" TUROK'S CHOICE 10/10 from classicstodayfrance.comThe orchestra, as in the other recordings I've heard from them, is gritty and powerful... The hammered triplets in the third movement are memorable. The fourth movement is exciting.. and wait 'til you hear those bells at the end! SA-CD.net"In my opinion this live recording is "beyond comparison" to other touted renditions" amazon.co.uk"Caetani gets the basic platform right in terms of tempo, allowing the music to express what it needs to" DSCH Jounrnal

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Shostakovich, DmitriSymphony No. 13 in b flat minor Op. 113 "Babi Yar" (1962)

Pavel Kudinov /Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano / Oleg Caetani Blue Line

"the stark beauty of Caetani's live recording adds that extra tension.... Wonderfully recorded all around" Classical.net

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Shostakovich, DmitriTHE COMPLETE SYMPHONIESBox-Set 10 SACDs


"We remark the great result of Symphonies nos. 4, 8, 11 where the extraordinary polyphony of the score and the richness of the climax are perfectly animated. A superb recording…magnifies these modern references. ….. Caetani transmits to his musicians the relish for narration, the epic sense for phrasing and the passion for this music" DIAPASON"The performances here are distinguished by assurance and by convincing musical engagement: these admirable qualities ensure the set can be recommended" International Record Review CD of the Month in MUZYKA21"What separates Caetani's set from the pack, aside from the fine sonics, is the intensity of much of the playing, the power of his climaxes, and his attention to lyrical passages" The Absolute Sound"excellent live sonics.....this is a good bit more exciting than Kitayenko's SACD set on Capriccio" classicstoday.com"Oleg Caetani manages to draw dramatic pictographic interpretations. Caetani is a maestro when in comes to compile opposed characters" klassik.com"The Italian leader Oleg Caetani and the Orchestra Sinfonoca Giuseppe Verdi di Milano are certainly one of the best" ResMusica.com

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Vivaldi, Antonio


Le Quattro Stagioni (Concertos Nos. 1-4)La Tempesta di Mare (Concerto No. 5)Il Piacere (Concerto No. 6)

Accademia BizantiaStefano MontanariOttavio Dantone Blue Line

5 Stars in Classic CD 4 Stars in BBC Music MagazineSEPTEMBER 2007: CD Tipp MDR Figaro"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapasonnominated for the German “Audiophile Reference Award"“Disc-Oscar of the Year” in Austrian Newspaper DER STANDARD"An audiophile dream!” American Record GuideEditor's Choice: "The Accademia Bizantina is one of the very best baroque ensembles ... Fascinating" Compact Disc Classics

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5-8

Vivaldi, Antonio


Concertos Nos. 7-9La Caccia (Concerto No. 10)Concertos Nos. 11-12


Blue Line

5 Stars in Classic CD 4 Stars in BBC Music MagazineSEPTEMBER 2007: CD Tipp MDR Figaro"That art also and especially in detail can happen, is especially presente through this feast for the ears" klassik.com"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapasonnominated for the German “Audiophile Reference Award"“Disc-Oscar of the Year” in Austrian Newspaper DER STANDARD"An audiophile dream!” American Record GuideEditor's Choice: "The Accademia Bizantina is one of the very best baroque ensembles ... Fascinating" Compact Disc Classics


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Vivaldi, AntonioL'Estro Armonico Vol. 1, op. 3,Concertos Nos. 1-6

Accademia Bizantina / Ottavio Dantone Blue Line

"Dantone comes across as a master of dramaturgy. Accademia Bizanzina's interpretation has irreprochable rhythmic drive and a refined sense of ornamentation. Each movement is like a scene from an opera" Goldberg"High octane ear food: music and performances that you will want to listen to more than once - in spades" musicweb-international.com"The pure joy of living" FonoForum 5 Stars in Musica CD of the month in MUZYKA 21"A brilliant and warm interpretation of the famous opus 3 ... Exceptional from the biginning until the end" Répertoire"..their incisive staccato passages .... are exceptionally well articulated with an impressive variety of dynamic and textural detail.....splendid performances ... complemented by ARTS' crisp and clear engineering...." 9/9 Classicstoday.com"Dantone excellently served by the sunny violin playing of Stefano Montanari comes across as a master of dramaturgy. Accademia Bizantina's performance has irreprochable rhythmic drive and a refined sense of ornamentation" Goldberg

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Vivaldi, AntonioL'Estro ArmonicoVol. 2, op. 3,Concertos Nos. 7-12

Accademia Bizantina / Ottavio Dantone Blue Line

"A brilliant and warm interpretation of the famous opus 3 ... Exceptional from the biginning until the end" Répertoire"the pure joy of living" FonoForum"It is the high virtuosity that turns this recording into a pleasure" klassik.com"High octane ear food: music and performances that you will want to listen to more than once - in spades" musicweb-international.com"Dantone comes across as a master of dramaturgy. Accademia Bizanzina's interpretation has irreproachable rhythmic drive and a refined sense of ornamentation" Goldberg 5 Stars in Musica CD of the month in MUZYKA 21"The Accademia Bizantina performs these concertos with great elegance ... Some of the slow movements are among the most subtly beautiful performances I have heard" American Record Guide"In sum, these are world-class performances on par with the best of the many period and modern-instrument cycles available today" 9/9 Classicstoday.com


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Villa-Lobos, Glazunov, Debussy, Ibert, Milhaud



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Ximénez, Pedro

Imana, Guerau, de Murcia, Cabanilles, Marín, Spanish and Peruvian anonymous

Esa noche yo bailà Musica FictaBlue Line

"This CD gains a fantastic insight of common 17th century Peruvian music" Crescendo "wybitne" 5 Stars from MUZYKA21“A wonderful production that bring us in the world of the devotional feasts of the high Peru in the 17th century… Musica Ficta, an ensemble that is extremely coherent and specialised in a repertoire that loses nothing in comparison with the European one of the same age. A breathtaking recording with excellent spatial rendition of the performers” Supersonic from Pizzicato"A fascinating view of the hispanic baroque......the ensemble not only distinguishes themselves through their creative music interpretation but has also meticulously looks into the music of their program" klassik.com "Listeners with a taste for the lively and exotic will find this music irresistible" American Record Guide"Musica Ficta's performances are not only first rate but also in complete empathy with this very special musical domain... the delicate sound quality coupled with some top-notch annotations make this disc a top proposition" Classical.net"Musica Ficta has given us an elegantly ordered recital with a taste of just about everything, and it leaves me hanking for more. A first class production all around, to be acquired with some urgency" Audiophile Audition


DVD VIDEO

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Monteverdi, Claudio Vespro della Beata Vergine, 1610

Pennicchi, Simboli, Balconi, Schofrin, Beasley, Dordolo, Naglia, Maletto, Carnovich, Grandini, ZanasiCoro della Radio SvizzeraSchola Gregoriana, Ensemble More Antiquo, Concerto PalatinoI BarocchistiDiego Fasolis

ARTS DVD

"Superb!": 5 Diapasons in the French magazine Diapason"The experience with this DVD is more like being at the concert itself!" musicalpointers.co.uk"Watching the concert on DVD, I was greatly impressed by its passion and theatricality ... the vocal soloist are among the pick of today's Italian Early Music singers ... The camerawork is varied and imaginative but never fussy or intrusive" International Record Review"Such a very good recording, in performance and sound (just the right amount of cathedral-like reverberation) ... that it should be snapped up without any hesitation" musicweb-international.com"A superb DVD" Turok's Choice "A unique musical moment" Cultura y Ocio "The Swiss Radio Choir gives a committed and stylish performance culminating in fantastic opening and closing choruses of the Magnificat" Choir & Organ

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1-9

Vivaldi, Antonio

The Four Seasons

Conc. per Archi e Continuo sol Minore RV156Conc. La Maggiore op. 3 No. 5 RV519Conc. sol Minore op. 8 No. 8 RV332

Stefano MontanariAccademia BizantinaOttavio Dantone

ARTS DVD

"Recommended: A legendary concert ... an exciting interpretation ... unconventional and fresh ... with diabolic drive. Even Nigel Kennedy looks pale and inoffensive compared to this recording" klassik.com"5 Stars in Musica (Best DVD of the month)" Musica"Everything seems so incredibly unpretentious and without vanity ... Unbelievable dynamic and richly contoured musicianship. You even feel the strive for creativity" Toccata"Accademia Bizantina is always able to surprise us, even in an extremely renown repertoire ...terrific performance of Stefano Montanari inside the wonderful Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice" AMADEUS"artistically outstanding ... An incredible pleasure" Pizzicato "An excellent soloist" Répertoire"An interpretation full of colours, intrepid, moving and exquisite" Cultura y Ocio"An authentic delight for the eyes and the ears" Scherzo


Christmas / Over the borders / Crossing

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2-2

Various Spirituals Sisters of Freedom Harlem Spiritual Emsemble"The singers all have splendid voices ... A singing that rocks ... The recording is exceptionally realistic, with very wide dynamic range and frequency response, and uncanny presence. This CD is a memorable adventure" classicstoday.com

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4-2

Various Traditional Music El Carnavalito - South American Music Facundo Diaz y sus Amigos "Irresistible and full of singing" CD Classica

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9-2

Sousa, John Philip

Marches and DancesThe Washington Post, Semper Fidelis, Saber and Spurs, Presidential Polonaise, Manhattan each, The Invincible Eagle, King Cotton March, Who's Who in Navy Blue, The Stars and Stripes Forever, National Fencibles, El Capitan, The Bride Elect, The Man Behind the Gun, Sound Off, The Gallani Seventh, La Reine de la Mer+ 3 Original recordings from 1890, 1896 and 1894

United States Marine Band "Spirited and sensitively contoured performances" classicstoday.com

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Chopin, Brahms, Schumann, Schubert, Fauré, Wolf, Mendelssohn, Wolf, Ravel, Strauss, Grieg, Montsalvatge, Stravinsky, de Falla, Debussy, Berg, Szymanowsky

19 Lullabies, 19 Wiegenlieder, 19 Berceuses

Jeanne Marie Bima, Georg Mönch, Massimiliano Damerini

Red Line


arts red line - toscadistribution.com · arts red line s arts blue line ... sonatina (torroba)...

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