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Colin de Blamont Occasional Works Consistently Entertain
Although these were occasional works, they did have staying power. "Le Retour de Dieux sur la Terre" premiered in 1725. It was performed either in its entirety or in excerpts for the Queen through 1748.
And they still entertain today. Especially with these performances.
Emilio de’Cavelieri: Lamentations
Emilio de' Cavalieri was a major figure in the early Baroque. He's credited with writing the first oratorio in 1600.
Handel Coronation Anthems get Royal Treatment
This is Handel at his most regal.
Hilary Tann Sacred Choral Music a Fine Tribute
Tann is woefully under-represented by recordings. This is an important addition to her catalog.
Two Masterworks by Margaret Bonds
Recordings like this show how original Bonds was as a composer. And how important she should be in the tapestry of American classical music.
Leipzig 1723 - Audition Cantatas Impress
Not many know that Bach wasn't the town council's first choice. Or even their second choice. And most -- including myself -- were unaware of the application requirements.
Silvestrov: Requiem for Larissa personal and universal
This is a personal work. And yet the emotions it expresses are universal to all who have suffered a similar loss.
Johann Mayr Messa di Gloria - forgotten, but not forgettable
I admire the skill and effort Hauk (and Naxos) have put into this project. These are finely crafted works. Forgotten, yes. Forgettable, I don't think so.
Hymns of Kassiani - history's first woman composer
The Cappella Romana are specialists in Byzantine chant, and this album is a stunner.
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