New Release by l’Ensemble La Rêveuse : Le Concert des Oiseaux & Le Carnaval des Animaux en Péril

While paying glittering homage to the animal kingdom, this programme also takes us on a journey through the centuries: the existing pieces freely inspired by birdsong, from Couperin to Ravel, are mirrored by an astonishing ‘Carnival of Animals in Peril’ composed by Vincent Bouchot. https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9377828--le-concert-des-oiseaux-vincent-bouchot-le-carnaval-des-animaux-en-peril Brillant hommage à la gent animale, ce programme nous fait … Continue reading New Release by l’Ensemble La Rêveuse : Le Concert des Oiseaux & Le Carnaval des Animaux en Péril →

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Baroque Strings Dublin ~ Places still available

[Organized by the Irish Baroque Orchestra], this new non-professional baroque string group is aimed at intermediate string players playing to the equivalent of Grade 6 standard or higher, aged 18 and over. With participants playing on modern instruments with baroque bows, it is envisaged that these sessions will provide a valuable insight into the style … Continue reading Baroque Strings Dublin ~ Places still available →

Last Restorations of the Year 2022 | Dernières restaurations de l’année 2022

Scotch Tunes collected by Henry Playford (https://www.atelierphilidor.com/contents/fr/p165924_Playford-Original-Scotch-Tunes.html) - Ariette for the harpsichord by CFC Fasch (https://www.atelierphilidor.com/contents/fr/p165922_Fasch-Ariette-pour-le-clavecin.html) - Duetto for two cellos by CF Abel (https://www.atelierphilidor.com/contents/fr/p165921_Abel-Duetto-for-2-violoncellos.html)

New CD : Motets of the Bach Family by Ensemble Polyharmonique, Teatro Del Mondo, Andreas Küppers

For the Ensemble Polyharmonique and Teatro del Mondo with its director Andreas Küppers, too, the "Old Bach Archive" is the most important starting point for the musical representation of Bach's "Family Affairs". Six compositions from this valuable collection were selected for the present recording. These pieces are complemented by further works from various Bach generations … Continue reading New CD : Motets of the Bach Family by Ensemble Polyharmonique, Teatro Del Mondo, Andreas Küppers →

Henry Purcell’s Sound the Trumpet by Ensemble Pro Victoria

Filmed live from the London International Festival of Early Music 2021. https://youtu.be/jUlVxmz5_tY Mezzo-sopranos Rebecca Leggett and Elisabeth Paul take over this famous (traditionally countertenor) duet, with artistic director Toby Ward (chamber organ), Richard Gowers (harpsichord) and Rachel Kay (cello). https://www.ensembleprovictoria.com