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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Michelangeli - The Early Recordings Volume 1
Albéniz: | Rumores de la caleta, Op.71, No.8 – Malagueña Recorded in Milan, c. December 1941–February 1942 | Bach, J S: | Italian Concerto, BWV971 Recorded in Milan, 22nd January 1943 Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV1004: Chaconne (arr. Busoni) Recorded in London, 27th October 1948 | Brahms: | Variations on a theme by Paganini in A minor, Op. 35 Recorded in London, 26th October 1948 | Galuppi: | Presto in B flat Recorded in London, 27th October 1948 | Granados: | Danza española, Op. 37 No. 5 'Andaluza' Recorded in Milan, c. November–December 1939 | Marescotti: | Fantasque Recorded in Milan, c. November–December 1939 | Mompou: | Cancion y danza No. 1 Recorded in Milan, c. December 1941–February 1942 | Scarlatti, D: | Keyboard Sonata K96 in D major Recorded in Milan, 1941-1943 Keyboard Sonata K27 in B minor Recorded in Milan, 1941-1943 Keyboard Sonata K11 in D minor Recorded in Milan, 1941-1943 Keyboard Sonata K9 in D minor Recorded in Milan, 1941-1943 | Tomeoni, P: | Allegro in G Recorded in Milan, 22nd January 1943 |
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (piano) Michelangeli’s first recordings were made for HMV in Milan in 1939, following his win at the Geneva International Piano Competition. In Granados’s Andaluza Michelangeli uses a soulful singing tone to great advantage, while his phenomenal virtuoso technique can be heard in Marescotti’s Fantasque, one of the test pieces for the Geneva Competition. These and the 1948 recordings of Bach, Galuppi and Brahms demonstrate that as a young man Michelangeli was already a consummate artist. As a critic wrote about the recording of the Brahms Paganini Variations: “What a pianist! Technically, the playing is astonishing: interpretatively, here is a very great musician…altogether this is the most exciting piano performance and recording I have heard for many a long day.” “Apollonian stance and awe-inspiring control….. The dynamic range reinforces the Lisztian patina of Michelangeli's conception….[a] ravishing, multi-layered sound world.” Classics Today | 
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier For their second recording together, Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in a selection of deeply moving sacred choral masterworks from the Slavic tradition of “Divine worship.” Dmitry Bortniansky’s sublime setting of The Cherubic Hymn represents one of the supreme summits of Orthodox liturgy. "The choir...sing with exceptional blend and purity of tone" (The Absolute Sound) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Arias for Farinelli
Vivica Genaux (mezzo) Akamus, René Jacobs Thanks to the cinema, Farinelli is now popularly seen as the archetype of Baroque vocal art. His timbre and
technique were an inspiration to the composers of his time, and many opera arias bearing the mark of Farinelli have come down to us. A selection of these, many of them never recorded before, is performed here by the American
mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux, one of the few singers capable of doing justice to this demanding repertory. Long
acquainted with these virtuoso arias and the vocal technique they require, René Jacobs has provided specially
written decorations for each of them. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Il Clavicembalo nel '700 della Serenissima Repubblica di VeneziaThe Harpsichord in the 18th Century of the Most Serene Republic of Venice
Michele Barchi (harpsichord) The Most Serene Republic of Venice was a unique example of fecundity in several arts: painting, sculpture, architectureand music. Vivaldi, Marcello, Platti, Galuppi and Pescettiproduced works that carried Italy to the very centre of themusical world of the 18th century. This DVD presents some ofthe masterpieces for harpsichord of these and otherless-known musicians like Turrini, Grazioli and Bertoni, inthe virtuosic interpretation of Michele Barchi, inspired bythe historical atmosphere, strongly evocative of a truly legendary period in European musical life. Bonus Presentation by Michele Barchi. Running time: 122 mins. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Körnerscher Sing-Verein Dresden & Dresdner Instrumental-Concert (on original instruments), Peter Kopp | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Vivica Genaux (mezzo-soprano) Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin, René Jacobs | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Teatro Malibran – La Fenice, October 2006
Mark Tucker (Clistene,) Ruth Rosique (Aristea), Roberta Invernizzi (Argene), Romina Basso (Megacle), Franziska Gottwald (Licida), Furio Zanasi (Alcandro) & Filippo Adami (Aminta) Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon (conductor) & Dominique Poulange (director) Scenes and Costumes: Francesco Zito Recorded at the Teatro Malibran of La Fenice in Venice as part of the celebrations of the third centenary of Galuppi’s birth, this sumptuous production is the first performance of L’Olimpiade in modern times, and a WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING Galuppi was considered the leading exponent of Venetian comic opera, if not its absolute creator, but it was not until recently that his non-comic operas have begun to receive serious attention. One of the lesser known renditions of Pietro Metastasio’s original 1733 libretti, this deeply emotional opera takes place in Olympia during the games and focuses on a love triangle between two best friends Megacle and Licida, and the object of their joint affection, Aristea. The Orchestra Barocca di Venezia, conducted by baroque expert Andrea Marcon, plays on original instruments from the 18th century. |
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| |  | Montserrat Caballe - Royal Concerts Volume 1Teatro Real Madrid 1983
Arias & Songs by Vivaldi, Bellini, Ravel, Gluck, Galuppi & Giordano
Montserrat Caballe (soprano) & Miguel Zanetti (piano) Montserrat Caballe gave this concert in Madrid in 1983. Accompanied by Miguel Zanetti on piano, she sang arias and songs by Vivaldi, Giordano, Galuppi, Gluck, Bellini and Ravel. Being as there is so little of Caballe available on DVD these two releases will delight every fan of this remarkable soprano. |
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| |  | Katerina Chrobokova - Organ Recital
Katerina Chrobokova (organ) Katerina Chrobokova plays on the Van Peteghem Organ Haringe, built in 1778 by Pieter Van Peteghem. This incredible instrument has never been converted to modern pitch which makes it unique amongst organs dating from this period. Katerina Chrobokova won the Oundle International Organ Competition in 2000 since which time she had played and lectured throughout Europe. |
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| |  | Music From The Orphanges Of Venice
Vocal Concert Dresden & Dresden Instrumental Consort, Peter Kopp (director) Sacred music written for female singers and instrumentalists of the Ospedali became celebrated during the 18th century. This unique musical tradition became widely famous largely through the works of such notable composers as Vivaldi, Hasse, Porpora and Galuppi, who were active as teachers at the four "Ospedali grandi". |
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