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New Classical Music Releases Showcase Diverse Composers and Performances
A diverse array of classical music releases features both well-known composers and lesser-known works, performed by a variety of orchestras, ensembles, and soloists. These recordings offer a glimpse into different eras and styles within the classical music world.
Featured Releases
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Henry Purcell and John Dryden: king Arthur, or the British Worthy. Lionel Meunier conducts Vox Luminis,featuring soloists Sophie Junker,Zsuzsanna Toth,Stefanie True,Caroline weynants,Olivier Berten,robert buckland,and daniel Elgersm.This semi-opera in five acts includes Act III’s Prelude, “See We Assemble Thy Revels to Hold,” and a dance.
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Improvisation: Folia: Folia. Christina Pluhar leads the ensemble Arpeggiata, with Gianluigi Trovesi. The recording is released by Alpha.
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Charles About: Symphony No. 1 in D Major. Yan-Pascal Tortelier conducts the Reykjavik Iceland Symphony Orchestra. The second movement is Allegretto moderato,released by Chandos.
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Michel Legrand and Stéphane Grappelli: Dead Leaves. This 1992 Verve recording features Michel Legrand and Stéphane grappelli.
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Albert Roussel: The Spider’s Feast.Pascal Rophé conducts the National Orchestra of Pays de la Loire in this ballet-pantomime.The recording includes “Entrance of the Bousiers,” “Dance of the butterfly,” and “dance of the Spider,” Op. 17, released by bis.
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Camille Saint-Saëns: 6 Studies for Piano, Op.111. Bertrand Chamayou performs “major Thirds and Minors,” Op. 111, No. 1, released by Erato.
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Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 3, “Emperor”. The Leipziger Streichquartet,featuring stefan Arzberger,Tilman Büning,Ivo Bauer,and Matthias Moosdorf,performs the second movement,”Poco adagio. Cantabile,” from Erdödy No. 3 (Hob. III/77), released by Music Production Dabringhaus & Grimm.
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Felix Mendelssohn and Martin Luther: Three Sacred Pieces for A Cappella Voice, Op. 23. Marcus Creed conducts the Berlin RIAS Chamber Choir in “Mitten Wir im Leben Sind,” Op. 23, No. 3,released by Harmonia Mundi.
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Paul Motian,Scott LaFaro,and Bill Evans Trio: Waltz for Debby.This Riverside recording from 1986 features Paul Motian,Scott LaFaro,and Bill Evans.
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Alessandro Scarlatti: The Rose Garden: The Holy Virgin of the Rosary. Josetxu Obregón leads La Ritirata,featuring soloists alicia amo and Víctor Sordo,in this oratorio released by Deutsche Harmonia Mundi.
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Alessandro Scarlatti: The rose Garden: The Holy Virgin of the Rosary. Josetxu Obregón leads La Ritirata, featuring soloist Víctor Sordo, in this oratorio released by Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. Includes “Non sempre vezzose. Arie (Religion).”
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Franz Paul Lachner: Symphony No. 4 in E major. Gernot Schmalfuss conducts the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra. The second movement is “Scherzo (Allegro molto vivace),” released by CPO.
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Ludwig van Beethoven and August von Kotzebue: King Stephan, or Hungary’s Frist Benefactor. laurence Equilbey conducts the Insula Orchestra and Accentus, featuring Frank Markowitsch, in “Overture and Ruinenmusik,” Op. 117, released by Erato. Includes ”Auf dunkelm urgrund dunkler Haine” (Allegro con brio) for male chorus.
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Ludwig van Beethoven and August von Kotzebue: King Stephan, or hungary’s First Benefactor. Laurence Equilbey conducts the Insula orchestra in selections from the incidental music, Op. 117, released by Erato.
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Ludwig van Beethoven and August von Kotzebue: King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor. Laurence Equilbey conducts the Insula Orchestra in selections from the incidental music,Op. 117, released by Erato.
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Ludwig van Beethoven and August von Kotzebue: King Stephan, or Hungary’s First benefactor. Laurence Equilbey conducts the Insula Orchestra in selections from the incidental music, Op. 117, released by erato. Includes “Presto.”
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johann Sebastian Bach: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93. John Eliot Gardiner conducts the London Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists, featuring soloists Peter Harvey, William Towers, Kobie van Rensburg, and Joanne Lunn. Released by Soli Deo Gloria.
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Ludwig van Beethoven and August von Kotzebue: King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor. Laurence Equilbey conducts the Insula Orchestra in selections from the incidental music, Op.117, released by Erato. Includes “Andante maestoso” and “Maestoso con moto.”
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Julius Fucik: Hercegovac March, Op. 235. Vaclav Neumann conducts the Prague Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, released by Supraphon.
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Gabriel Fauré: Caprice in B-flat Major, Op. 59. Jean-Claude Pennetier performs this work.
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Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D Major, ”London”. Barbara Hannigan conducts the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. The first movement is “Adagio – Allegro” (Hob. I/104).
New Classical Music Releases: A guide to Recent Recordings
this article highlights a selection of new classical music releases,covering a range of composers,performers,and ensembles. It’s a snapshot of recent additions to the classical music catalog, offering listeners a broad introduction to available works.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Releases
What are some of the featured composers in the new releases?
The releases feature works by a diverse group of composers including:
- Henry Purcell
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Joseph Haydn
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Alessandro Scarlatti
- Camille Saint-Saëns
- Franz Paul Lachner
- Albert Roussel
- Gabriel Fauré
- Julius Fucik
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Charles About
Which orchestras and ensembles are featured in the recordings?
The recordings showcase the talents of several orchestras and ensembles,including:
- Vox Luminis
- Arpeggiata
- Reykjavik Iceland Symphony Orchestra
- National Orchestra of Pays de la Loire
- Leipziger Streichquartet
- Berlin RIAS Chamber Choir
- Insula Orchestra
- English Baroque Soloists
- London Monteverdi Choir
- Prague Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
- Lausanne Chamber Orchestra
- La Ritirata
- Evergreen Symphony Orchestra
Are there any recordings of Beethoven’s works in this release?
Yes,there are multiple recordings featuring Beethoven’s music. These include:
- King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor, featuring the Insula Orchestra, with Laurence Equilbey conducting.
- Selections from the incidental music, Op. 117, including “overture and Ruinenmusik”, “Auf dunklem urgrund dunkler Haine” (Allegro con brio), “Presto”, “Andante maestoso” and “Maestoso con moto.”
Which work by Johann Sebastian Bach is included in the releases?
John Eliot Gardiner conducts the London Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists in Bach’s Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93, featuring several soloists.
Where can I find recordings of Haydn’s “London” Symphony?
Barbara Hannigan conducts the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra in Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D Major, “London”. The recording includes the first movement, “Adagio – Allegro” (Hob. I/104).
What are some other notable works and performers?
Other notable works and performers include:
- Michel Legrand and Stéphane Grappelli performing “Dead Leaves.”
- Camille Saint-Saëns’ 6 Studies for Piano, Op.111, performed by Bertrand Chamayou.
Can you summarize the releases in a table?
| Composer(s) | Work | Performers | Conductor | Label |
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| Henry Purcell & john Dryden | King Arthur, or the British Worthy | Vox luminis; various soloists | Lionel Meunier | Not specified |
| Improvisation | Folia: Folia | Arpeggiata | Christina Pluhar | Alpha |
| Charles About | Symphony No. 1 in D Major | Reykjavik Iceland Symphony Orchestra | Yan-Pascal Tortelier | Chandos |
| Michel Legrand & Stéphane Grappelli | Dead leaves | Michel Legrand & Stéphane Grappelli | N/A | Verve |
| Albert Roussel | The Spider’s Feast | National Orchestra of Pays de la Loire | Pascal Rophé | BIS |
| Camille Saint-Saëns | 6 Studies for Piano, op.111, No. 1 | Bertrand Chamayou | N/A | Erato |
| Joseph Haydn | String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 3, “Emperor” | Leipziger Streichquartet | N/A | Music Production Dabringhaus & Grimm |
| Felix Mendelssohn & Martin luther | Three Sacred Pieces for A Cappella Voice, Op.23,No. 3 | Berlin RIAS Chamber Choir | Marcus Creed | Harmonia Mundi |
| Paul Motian, Scott LaFaro, & Bill Evans Trio | Waltz for Debby | Paul Motian, Scott LaFaro, & Bill Evans | N/A | Riverside |
| Alessandro Scarlatti | The Rose Garden: The Holy Virgin of the Rosary | La Ritirata; various soloists | Josetxu Obregón | Deutsche harmonia Mundi |
| Alessandro Scarlatti | The Rose Garden: The Holy Virgin of the Rosary | La Ritirata; Víctor Sordo | Josetxu Obregón | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi |
| Franz Paul lachner | symphony No. 4 in E major | Evergreen Symphony Orchestra | Gernot Schmalfuss | CPO |
| Ludwig van Beethoven & August von Kotzebue | King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor | Insula Orchestra, Accentus; Frank Markowitsch | laurence Equilbey | Erato |
| Ludwig van Beethoven & August von Kotzebue | King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor | Insula orchestra | Laurence Equilbey | Erato |
| Ludwig van Beethoven & August von Kotzebue | King stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor | Insula Orchestra | Laurence Equilbey | Erato |
| Ludwig van Beethoven & August von Kotzebue | King Stephan, or Hungary’s First Benefactor | Insula Orchestra | Laurence Equilbey | Erato |
| johann Sebastian Bach | Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93 | London Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists; various soloists | John Eliot Gardiner | Soli Deo Gloria |
| Julius Fucik | Hercegovac March, Op. 235 | Prague Czech Philharmonic Orchestra | Vaclav Neumann | Supraphon |
| Gabriel Fauré | Caprice in B-flat Major, Op. 59 | Jean-Claude Pennetier | N/A | N/A |
| Joseph Haydn | Symphony No. 104 in D Major, “London” | Lausanne Chamber Orchestra | Barbara Hannigan | N/A |
This compilation presents a diverse assortment of classical music, making it a great starting point for newcomers of classical music as well as experienced listeners