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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Palladians - The Devil’s Trill
A brand new recording by Palladians features programmatic sonatas by Tartini, including the famous Devil’s Trill Sonata (inspired by a dream in which he made a pact with the Devil). Also included is a sonata by Veracini, whose skilful playing was a great influence on the young Tartini. • Famed throughout Europe as a pre-eminent virtuoso, Tartini was a private, secretive man, only revealing his true character through secret codes in his manuscripts. • Tartini’s programmatic sonatas ('Didone Abandonata' and ‘The Devil's Trill’ - a deservedly celebrated masterpiece) display his intense pictorial inward gaze that sets him apart from his many Italian colleagues. • Veracini’s legendary virtuosity (which led Tartini to temporarily withdraw into solitudinous practice) created a storm of success in England and led to the popular toast 'One God, One King, and One Veracini!' • Palladians is firmly established on the international stage as one of the very best chamber groups performing baroque repertoire. Constant critical acclaim, a reputation for dashing, intelligent musicianship and a warm, spontaneous on-stage manner has led this virtuoso ensemble to give numerous concert and radio performances in the UK • Palladians are five times winners of the prestigious Diapason d'Or Award, (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and has twice had albums named Gramophone "Editor's Choice". “A group whose quick-witted inventiveness and almost supernatural internal rapport never fail to delight.” Gramophone Magazine “[The Violin Sonata in G Minor 'Devil's Trill'] is a masterly work, and its Opus 1 companion in the same key, Didone abbandonata (Dido Abandoned), are the great baroque violinist/composer’s masterpieces, frequently recorded, but rarely with the gusto and technical address displayed by Rodolfo Richter, the Palladians’ “soloist”, but a primus inter pares of this outstanding baroque group.” Sunday Times, 17th August 2008 ***** “This is in many ways a beautiful disc, with exquisite playing from all four members of the authentic instrument group. But the fiendish series of rising double-stopped trills in each of the three quick sections of the last movement of Tartini’s infamous sonata lack definition. The loose recitativo rhythm doesn’t help. Neither, one suspects, does the baroque pitch. A brighter, thinner tone should surely have helped.” The Times, 23rd August 2008 *** “Finely judged engineering, with the added aural dimension of surround-sound, create an enveloping warmth which intensifies the powerful rhetoric and expressiveness of the performance; this is breath-taking stuff.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2008 **** | 
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| |  | The Venice CollectionAn Excess of Pleasure / The Winged Lion
Pamela Thorby (soprano recorder), Rachel Podger (violin), Joanna Levine (cello) & William Carter (theorbo) The Palladian Ensemble An Excess of Pleasure / The Winged Lion brings together the music of 17th century Venice and the albums that launched the Palladian Ensemble onto the international music scene. “An Excess of Pleasure” was awarded Gramophone "Editor's Choice" and both albums were awarded the Diapason d’Or The Palladian Ensemble (originally Rachel Podger, Pamela Thorby, Joanna Levine and William Carter) was a double-award winning group even before they released their first album, and made their Wigmore Hall debut in 1993. Gamba player Susanne Heinrich and the prize-winning violinist Rodolfo Richter replaced Joanna Levine and Rachel Podger, but the Palladian Ensemble continued to tour extensively throughout the UK enjoying consistent popularity with audiences and critics. The Palladian Ensemble were five times winners of the prestigious Diapason d'Or Award, (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and twice had albums named Gramophone "Editor's Choice". “Sparkling playing with the sense of uninhibited joy which only technical mastery and unbridled imagination can generate.” BBC Music Magazine |
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| |  | The Leipzig CollectionBach Trio Sonatas / Bach Sonatas and Chorales
Bach, J S: | Trio Sonatas Nos. 1-6, BWV525-530 Duets Nos. 1-4, BWV802-805 Goldberg Canons, BWV1087 Trio Sonata in G major, BWV1039 Chorale Prelude BWV645 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' Chorale Prelude BWV650 'Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter' Violin Sonata in G major, BWV1021 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Her, BWV66X (Leipzig Chorale) Chorale Prelude BWV614 'Das alte Jahr vergangen ist' Trio super 'Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV655 |
Bach Trio Sonatas / Bach Sonatas and Chorales” explores the music of Bach’s Leipzig and includes the complete trio sonatas as well as some beautiful arrangements of chorales. The Palladian Ensemble (originally Rachel Podger, Pamela Thorby, Joanna Levine and William Carter) was a double-award winning group even before they released their first album, and made their Wigmore Hall debut in 1993. Gamba player Susanne Heinrich and the prize-winning violinist Rodolfo Richter replaced Joanna Levine and Rachel Podger, but the Palladian Ensemble continued to tour extensively throughout the UK enjoying consistent popularity with audiences and critics. The Palladian Ensemble were five times winners of the prestigious Diapason d'Or Award, (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and twice had albums named Gramophone "Editor's Choice". “Sparkling playing with the sense of uninhibited joy which only technical mastery and unbridled imagination can generate.” BBC Music Magazine |
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| |  | The Versailles CollectionThe Sun King’s Paradise / Les Elemens
Couperin, F: | Musette de Choisie & Musette de Tavernie Deuxieme Livre de Pieces de Clavecin | Le Moine: | Prelude Chaconne | Marais: | Pièces de viole, Livre 3, Parts 1-2 Pièces de viole, Livre 1, Part 1 Pièces de viole, Livre 5, Part 2 Pièces de viole, Livre 2, Part 1-2 Tombeau pour M. Ste Colombe Second Livre de Pieces de Viol Suite in D | Rebel, J-F: | Les Élémens Les Caracteres de la Danse |
The Sun King’s Paradise / Les Elemens” celebrates the music of the Parisian court at Versailles with music by the great Rebel and Marais. “The Sun King’s Paradise” was named The Observer’s ‘Classical CD of the Week’ and was awarded the Diapason d’Or. The Palladian Ensemble (originally Rachel Podger, Pamela Thorby, Joanna Levine and William Carter) was a double-award winning group even before they released their first album, and made their Wigmore Hall debut in 1993. Gamba player Susanne Heinrich and the prize-winning violinist Rodolfo Richter replaced Joanna Levine and Rachel Podger, but the Palladian Ensemble continued to tour extensively throughout the UK enjoying consistent popularity with audiences and critics. The Palladian Ensemble were five times winners of the prestigious Diapason d'Or Award, (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and twice had albums named Gramophone "Editor's Choice". “Sparkling playing with the sense of uninhibited joy which only technical mastery and unbridled imagination can generate.” BBC Music Magazine |
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| |  | The London CollectionA Choice Collection / Held by the Ears
A Choice Collection / Held by the Ears” is an energetic, foot-tapping collection of diverse music made popular in Purcell’s London. Featuring ““the fastest recorder playing you've ever heard” (BBC Music Magazine) and the winner of another Diapason d’Or award. The Palladian Ensemble (originally Rachel Podger, Pamela Thorby, Joanna Levine and William Carter) was a double-award winning group even before they released their first album, and made their Wigmore Hall debut in 1993. Gamba player Susanne Heinrich and the prize-winning violinist Rodolfo Richter replaced Joanna Levine and Rachel Podger, but the Palladian Ensemble continued to tour extensively throughout the UK enjoying consistent popularity with audiences and critics. The Palladian Ensemble were five times winners of the prestigious Diapason d'Or Award, (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and twice had albums named Gramophone "Editor's Choice". “Sparkling playing with the sense of uninhibited joy which only technical mastery and unbridled imagination can generate.” BBC Music Magazine |
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| |  | J. S. Bach - Chorales & Sonatas
Bach, J S: | Chorale Prelude BWV663 'Allein Gott in der höh sei Ehr' Trio super 'Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV655 Chorale Prelude BWV650 'Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter' Chorale Prelude BWV614 'Das alte Jahr vergangen ist' Chorale Prelude BWV645 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' Trio Sonata in G major, BWV1039 Violin Sonata in G major, BWV1021 Trio Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV526 Trio Sonata No. 4 in E minor, BWV528 |
"one of the best chamber music ensembles-baroque, or otherwise- currently in business"
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| |  | The Winged Lion
Pamela Thorby (soprano recorder), Rachel Podger (violin), Joanna Levine (cello), William Carter (theorbo) Palladian Ensemble | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Pamela Thorby (recorders,), Rachel Podger (violin), Susanne Heinrich (viola da gamba) & William Carter (theorbo, archlute & guitar) Palladian Ensemble | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | A Choice Collection: Music Of Purcell's London
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