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Publishing Authentic Classical Concerts entails for us capturing and recording for posterity outstanding performances and concerts. The performers, audience, opus and room enter into an intimate dialogue that in its form and expression, its atmosphere, is unique and unrepeatable. It is our aim, the philosophy of our house, to enable the listener to acutely experience every facet of this symbiosis, the intensity of the performance, so we record the concerts in direct 2-Track Stereo digital. The results are unparalleled interpretations of musical and literary works, simply - audiophile snapshots of permanent value.
Flourishing culture, enthralling the audience and last but not least also you the listener, are the values we endeavor to document in our editions and series.
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Oratorios & Masses
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859)
The Last Judgement
Oratorio "Die letzten Dinge" based on verses from the Holy Scripture
Complete live recording of the original version from 1826, sung in German
Miriam Meyer (Soprano), Ursula Eittinger (Mezzo-Soprano),
Marcus Ullmann (Tenor), Josef Wagner (Bass),
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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A concert recording from the church of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 81 minutes, KuK 22, ISBN 978-3-930643-22-6, EUR 22,- |
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George F. Handel · Israel in Egypt
Unedited version from 1739 of the English Oratorio HWV 54,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan & Sarah Wegener (Soprano), David Allsopp (Altus, Countertenor),
Benjamin Hulett (Tenor), Steffen Balbach & Daniel Raschinsky (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2009
2--CD-Box Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 96 minutes, KuK 17, ISBN 978-3-930643-17-2, EUR 33,- |
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Superb |
| A superb live recording of an exciting and beautiful performance of one of the greatest and most passionate works from the Baroque era... |
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A "Must Have" |
| A concert experience full of thrilling intensity ... This great-sounding concert recording is necessarily preferable to a studio production. A "must have" for all Handel lovers... |
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Mass in B Minor BWV 232
Performed according to the traditions of the time
with Joanne Lunn (Soprano), Ursula Eittinger (Mezzo-Soprano),
Marcus Ullmann (Tenor), Gotthold Schwarz (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2008
2 CD Box, DDD, c. 112 minutes, KuK 43, ISBN 978-3-930643-43-1, EUR 33,- |
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I am bowled over by the quality... Fantastic! |
Yesterday I received the B Minor Mass and I am bowled over by its quality...
Fantastic! As always from K&K... |
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This recording is nothing less than superb with ideal balance between chorus and orchestra and with the soloists on pretty much top form throughout... |
| As always this enterprising German company issues beautifully recorded CD sets of choice and eclectic music but it has reverted back to its original oratorio and sacred course with this monumental recording of Bach's sublime B Minor Mass. The recording in the wonderful surroundings of the Maulbronn Monastery is nothing less than superb with ideal balance between chorus and orchestra and with the soloists on pretty much top form throughout. Jürgen Budday conducts with extreme sensitivity throughout and his tempi are extremely well judged especially in the drawn out "Kyrie" and the irrepressible energy of the "Gloria in excelscis Deo" culminating in a "Dona nobis pacem" of almost spine tingling beauty. The chorus sings with knowledgeable integrity whilst all four soloists contribute in their own special way to the performance as a whole with Ursula Eittinger particularly ravishing.... |
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The Power of Handel
George Frideric Handel ~ Best of his glorious Oratorios
Outstanding Extracts with Soloists, Choir & Orchestra from the Oratorios
Jephtha ~ Samson ~ Judas Maccabaeus ~ Saul ~ Belshazzar ~ Solomon ~ Messiah ~ Joshua
Performances in English according to the traditions of the time
with the Maulbronn Chamber Choir and soloists such as Miriam Allan, Nancy Argenta,
Catherine King, Sinéad Pratschke, Melinda Paulsen,
Michael Chance, Mark Le Brocq, Charles Humphries, Christopher Purves,
James Rutherford, Stephen Varcoe a.o. Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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Recordings of concerts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, 1998-2008
CD Audio, ca. 82 minutes, DDD, KuK 44, ISBN 978-3-930643-44-8, EUR 22,- |
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George F. Handel · Joshua
Unedited version from 1748 of the English Oratorio HWV 64,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), David Allsopp (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), James Rutherford (Bass)
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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A concert recording from the basilica of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
2-CD-Box, DDD, ca, 140 min., KuK 07, ISBN 978-3-930643-07-3, EUR 33,- |
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Unique |
| A unique interpretation of a baroque master piece. |
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George Frideric Handel / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Messiah ~ Der Messias K.572
Complete recording of the reorchestration of Handel's English Oratorio HWV 56
Oratorio in 3 parts by George Fr. Handel in the arrangement of Wolfgang A. Mozart
A performance according to the traditions of the time, sung in German,
with Marlis Petersen (Soprano), Margot Oitzinger (Alto),
Markus Schäfer (Tenor), Marek Rzepka (Bass)
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the basilica of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
2-CD-Box, DDD, 133 min., KuK 61, ISBN 978-3-930643-61-5, EUR 33,-
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 A superior version of Mozart's unique effort |
| .. This is a superior version of Mozart's unique effort, benefiting from the edge of live performance in a sonically spectacular venue. The booklet is helpful, quoting extensively from a detailed eighteenth century essay on Mozart's effort...read more |
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George F. Handel · Messiah
The complete recording of the English Oratorio HWV 56,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Christopher Purves (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from abbey maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, KuK 20, ISBN 3-930643-20-0, ca. 140 min., EUR 33,-
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A rich Messiah of unusually strong impact |
| ... They produced in the hands of conductor Jürgen Budday a rich Messiah of unusually strong impact... aided by fine live engineering in the impressive, sonically clear spaces of Germany's Maulbronn Monastery...read more |
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Absolutely the finest rendition |
| am nearly 60 years old and have heard countless versions of Handel's "Messiah" since I was a boy. Recently I decided to purchase the best recording I could find for MP3 use. Wanting the version most faithful to Handel's baroque style, I easily eliminated most of the recordings I "auditioned" due to the overuse of orchestration, usually performed by unauthentic modern instruments. I also did not want to listen to any more wobbly warbling of soloists who seemed to be more intent on overpowering the listener than on communicating the divine message of the scripture text. Nor did I wish to hear any more sloppy choral performances that muddy the words because of the choir size and poor attack. I had heard other recordings done with "authentic" or "antique" instruments, some of which are fine, but usually one or two of the soloists have left me disappointed. This version has satisfied every one of my wishes. Where have they been hiding? It is totally delightful, and I have no complaint. I can only hope that more persons will become aware of this recording and add their two bits of comments. If you are one of those persons who enjoys heavy vibrato and heavy orchestration, you might not appreciate this fine Baroque recording. But if you are tired of the same old..... then by all means, give it a try. It is refreshing! |
| monergistic reader "Rick" (Mechanicsburg, PA United States) on Amazon.com |
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Superlative |
| I've heard many, many versions of "Messiah" in my short 27 years, and this is by far the best. One need only listen to the "Hallelujah Chorus" to appreciate this recording -- it is at once intimate and majestic. The restraint that the choir demonstrates in the beginning is remarkable, considering that that chorus is normally an unwieldy, overwhelming, incomprehensible mess. It's not lacking for majesty and bombast, but it's there at appropriate places. |
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George F. Handel · Belshazzar
The English Oratorio HWV 61 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Patrick van Goethem (Countertenor), Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), André Morsch (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from abbey maulbronn
2-CD-Set, DDD, ca. 150 min, KuK67, ISBN 3-930643-67-7, EUR 33,-
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George F. Handel · Samson
The English Oratorio HWV 57 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Sinéad Pratschke (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Raimund Nolte (Baritone), David Thomas (Bass),
Monastery Baroque Orchestra, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, KuK 62, ISBN 3-930643-62-6, 150 Min., EUR 33,-
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Highly recommended |
| ... The sound in this monastery is excellent. This is a beautiful recording of one of Handel's finest oratorios, and is highly recommended. |
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I could not be happier with these superb recording... |
| I have been listening to the 2 cds of SAMSON quite extensively, and I must say that this recording is truly impressive. I have been extremely pleased with the technical aspects of the recording: it is "clean" and clear with very little extraneous sounds. This addition by K&K Verlagsanstalt to the recorded Handel repertoire is a magnificent model, exemplary of how to bring this monumental work to life for the modern audience. The crisp, clear recording, the excellent engineering, the incredible acoustics, the superb performance make this of the best Handel compact disc I have purchased in a long time. The engineering of this recording is highly commendable! This is a performance to be treasured and is of the highest caliber of historically-informed practice. In sum, I could not be happier with this superb recording...more |
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This music is Handel at his greatest! |
| THIS IS A LIVE RECORDING!!! There is nothing more exciting than listening to a recording of a performance that is taking place at a partiular time. The performers are definitely 'up' for it, as is the conductor. That is one reason why I LOVE these Maulbronn records... There are some really tuneful and lively Handelian tunes in this oratorio; some of which are: "Return O God of Hosts" Chance and the chorus- "How Willing My Paternal Love" Raimond Nolte (baritone)- "Ye Sons of Israel, Now Lament" Chance-and it concludes with the familiar chorus: "Let the Celestial concerts all Unite". This music is Handel at his greatest! |
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George F. Handel · Jephtha
The English Oratorio HWV 70 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Emma Kirkby (Soprano), Melinda Paulsen (Mezzo-Soprano),
Charles Humphries (Countertenor), Julian Podger (Tenor), Stephen Varcoe (Bass),
Monastery Baroque Orchestra, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, 150 min, KuK 60, ISBN 3-930643-60-X, EUR 33,-
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Clear and beautiful |
| In this public performance of his last oratorio, recorded and performed at the church of monastery Maulbronn in Germany, the sound is very clear and beautiful...This K&K issue is pleasurable a worthwhile addition to the work´s discography... |
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George F. Handel · Saul
The English Oratorio HWV 53 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Nancy Argenta (Soprano), Laurie Reviol (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Michael Berner (Tenor),
Stephen Varcoe (Bass), Steffen Balbach (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, KuK 83, ISBN 3-930643-83-9, 150 Min., EUR 33,-
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A superb listening treat |
| LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM MAULBRONN BRINGS 'SAUL' TO LIFE! I have just finished listening to the oratorio 'SAUL' from Maulbronn conducted by Jurgen Budday. It leaves me breathless with it's high drama and excellent singing. The fact that this is a LIVE performance makes it all the more exciting to hear... This is a superb listening treat! |
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George F. Handel · Judas Maccabaeus
The English Oratorio HWV 63 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Sinéad Pratschke (Soprano), Catherine King (Mezzo-Soprano),
Charles Humphries (Countertenor), Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Christopher Purves (Bass),
Musica Florea Prag, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
double-cd-box, 150 min, KuK 71, ISBN 3-930643-71-5, EUR 33,-
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Excellent recording |
| "This is an excellent recording of one of Handel's best and most popular oratorios, and is highly recommended..." |
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A surprising, wonderful, buoyant Judas Maccabaeus in a live HIP concert with an outstanding sound |
I actually received this recording by mistake, but this live performance of Handel's oratorio is absolutely excellent, a refreshing joy to listen to and to return to.
For a long time my favorite Maccabaeus has been the Mackerras version on Archiv, with Janet Baker. This recording, conducted by Jurgen Budday, is an Historically Informed Performance, which means they used original instruments and techniques (less string vibrato, smaller orchestra sections with more transparent sound, men using falsetto in place of women in some parts, for example). I will compare the merits of these two.
This Budday HIP performance has gotten under my skin for several reasons: the conducting is exciting and very tasteful; the DDD sound is outstanding; the soloists are excellent, fresh, and stylistically intelligent; the HIP orchestra is tight and accompanies the singing deftly! I had never even heard of Jurgen Budday before.
Mackerras is excellent too, so I am not abandoning that recording any time soon; that recording is ADD, on modern instruments, and not all the soloists sound as fresh or as idiomatic as they do on this Budday recording - which really opened my ears.
To begin with Budday's tempi are buoyant - not simply fast, but well sprung. There is an energy which I think comes in part from it being a live performance. Budday's performance is about 20 minutes shorter than Mackerras' and is thus on 2 disks instead of 3. Mackerras is also a lively conductor and knows his way around Handel; in many ways his performance is a revelation, he is very sensitive in the solo accompaniment, and there is never any feeling of dragging. It must be said that both conductors have put themselves at the service of this music - individual personalities do not emerge to over-interpret Handel's musical and dramatic intentions. The music is allowed to speak for itself in both recordings, and the big moments ("See the Conqu'ring Hero", for example) are given their full due, making great impact (and an interesting contrast) in either scale.
The digital sound on the Budday CDs is excellent, catching the details of the soloists, choir, and orchestra as if it were a studio recording, but with the added atmosphere of a live hall - it sounds absolutely great in my listening room (using Yamaha 200W amp, ADS 9 speakers, and Denon CD player equipment). The Mackerras recording has great studio sound which I would characterize as detailed and full, but less atmospheric since it's ADD and not live. It also sounds a little "closer", which is an artifact of being a studio recording.
Budday's soloists are all excellent and have beautiful voices! They all sound young, fresh, and in particular they sound as if they all live with this kind of music. They sing gloriously - bright and strong in the ensembles, tender and quite moving in solos and duets. The choir (Maulbronner Chamber Choir) is less massive than modern performances tend to use - and thus more detailed and clear, and in some places men use falsetto in place of women in some alto solos, to haunting effect. Mackerras' soloists are all great singers, some of whom are opera stars and others whom are known for HIP careers. Janet Baker in particular is simply captivating, and her duets with Felicity Palmer are quite moving. The Wandsworth School Choir, boys, sounds larger and fuller, thus less detailed and clear by comparison. I know some people feel boys choirs sound too homogeneous, but I think it works well here.
Budday's orchestra (Musica Florea Prag) uses original instruments and HIP techniques and they sound wonderful, you hear everything. The string sound is warm (early HIP performances could sound "dry" to modern ears). The playing is technically excellent, crisp, often breathtaking, and always very sensitive. Mackerras' orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, is closer to a modern symphony orchestra. They sound full and warm, with a richness that many listeners have become accustomed to, but they are also crisp and totally inside this music.
What to do, what to do? If you're looking for an accurate rendering of this music that is close to what Handel's audience heard, than this Budday recording is the one. If you're a Janet Baker fan (like I am), then Mackerras will be for you. If you prefer digital sound, then Budday is the way to go (although both sound great). If you like to hear the intricate details in the orchestra and chorus, well, then Budday is for you.
For me, I'll tell ya, I am glad I have both now. I simply cannot make up my mind and I love them both! |
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George F. Handel · Solomon
The English Oratorio HWV 67 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Nancy Argenta (Soprano), Laurie Reviol (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Julian Podger (Tenor), Steffen Balbach (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
double-cd-box, DDD, ca. 150 min, KuK 73, ISBN 3-930643-73-1, EUR 33,-
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I assure you that all Oratorios from Maulbronn are first-rate |
| This CD is the first one that I heard from Maulbronn and I was stunned by the entire performance! It was exciting both vocally and instrumentally; I found it impossible to pause even for sustenance. Jurgen Budday has assembled a great lineup of soloists who projected their respective roles perfectly. For the most part the words of the chorus were understandable and created the proper dramatic tension. Michael Chance as Solomon displayed his usual skill in getting inside the role and the songs. The scene with the 2 harlots who were both claiming the same child was compellingly realistic. So many great songs by Handel on this disc I wouldn't want to have missed it! Since then I have purchased 4 more Oratorios from Maulbronn. I assure you that they are all first-rate! |
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Oratorio in two movements
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy · ELIJAH
performed by Peter Lika, Heidi Elisabeth Meier,
Jolantha Michalska-Taliaferro, Hans Peter Blochwitz,
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Members of the SWR-symphony-orchestra Baden-Baden & Freiburg
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the abbey at minster Maulbronn
2 CDs, DDD, 136 min., KuK78, ISBN 3-930643-78-2, EUR 33,-
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G. Rossini · Stabat Mater (oratorio)
& C. Gounod · Missa Solemnis
performed by the Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Svetlana Strezeva, Jolanta Michalska-Taliaferro, Willi Stein, Nikita Storojev
and members of the SWR-symphony-orchestra Baden-Baden & Freiburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, ca. 130 Min., KuK 63, ISBN 3-930643-63-4, EUR 33,- |
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Oratorio in Four Parts
Max Bruch · MOSES
performed by Peter Lika (Bass), Birgitte Christensen (Soprano), Stefan Vinke (Tenor),
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the minster at abbey Maulbronn, June 19th & 20th 2004
2-CD-Box, DDD, c. 120 min., KuK 96, ISBN 3-930643-96-0, EUR 33,-
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An excellent project and a grandiose performance |
| I enjoyed the work immensely and found much to savour in the memorable tunes that permeate the solo numbers with Moses' death particularly moving. Both soloists and choir rise magnificently to the occasion, delivering performances that are grandiose yet saturated with a humanity that was so evident in Israel's rapport with God. The Russian Chamber Philharmonic play full bloodedly and with conviction under Jürgen Budday, who while keeping a tight reign on proceedings, allows the performance to flow with a natural ease. An excellent project that deserves every plaudit for its unique enterprise. |
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Symphonies & Concertos with Orchestra
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Concert for Strings, Flute & English Horn
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ~ Souvenir de Florence for String Orchestra, Opus 70
Arthur Honegger ~ Concerto da camera
for Flute, Cor Anglais & String Orchestra, H 196
Jean Sibelius ~ Impromptu for String Orchestra
Allan Stephenson ~ Concerto for Cor Anglais & String Orchestra
South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, Conductor: Sebastian Tewinkel
Guest Soloists: Christoph Renz (Flute) & Mirjam Budday (English Horn/Cor Anglais)
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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A concert recording from the church of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 75 minutes, KuK 101, ISBN 978-3-942801-01-0, EUR 22,- |
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Castle Concerts CD Series
Thaous Ensemble · Gran Partita
A dialogue of 16 wind instruments
Wolfgang A. Mozart: Serenade No. 10 for winds in B flat major, KV 361 "Gran Partita"
Richard Strauss: Sonatina No. 1 for 16 wind instruments in F major, AV 135
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert at the church of Bad Homburg Castle, May 2006
CD Audio, 82 min., DDD, KuK 25, ISBN 978-3-930643-25-7, EUR 22,-
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Sparkling performances of masterpieces, splendidly recorded |
This beautifully produced CD in K&K's Authentic Classical Concerts series features sparkling performances of masterpieces, splendidly recorded
at the church of Bad Homburg Castle and featuring an outstanding ensemble. |
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Baroque in Blue
A Crossover between Early Music & Jazz
The Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort plays works by
Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654), Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675), Jacques Philidor (1657-1708),
Michel-Richard Delalande (1657-1726), Johann S. Bach (1685-1750),
Ferdinand Donninger (1716-1781), Benjamin Britten (1913-1976),
Friedemann Immer (*1948), Klaus H. Osterloh (*1952) & Matthias Nagel (*1958)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery 2005
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 71 minutes, KuK 24, ISBN 978-3-930643-24-0, EUR 22,-
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Francesco Antonio Rosetti
Symphony in G Minor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin Concerto No.5 "Turkish" & Symphony No. 40 in G Minor K.550
performed by Linus Roth (violin) and Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
Conductor: Joerg Faerber
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 60 Minuten, KuK 70, ISBN 3-930643-70-7, EUR 22,-
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| The venerable Württemburgisches Kammerorchester under Jörg Faerber,with violinist Linus Roth in the Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219, deliver the clean Mozart performances for which they have long been known, and the live sound is exceptionally good. Recommended for anyone who wants to hear a composer who held the stage (or noble household music room) with Mozart and Haydn in the 1780s...." |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concertos No. 21 & 26
Concerto No. 21 in C major, KV 467
Concerto No. 26 in D major, KV 537 "Coronation"
Christoph Soldan ~ Piano
Schlesische Kammerphilharmonie Kattowitz
Conductor: Pawel Przytocki
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the church of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
Audio CD, DDD, c. 60 min., KuK 86, ISBN 3-930643-86-3, EUR 22,-
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concertos No. 16 & 20
Concerto No. 16 in D major, KV 451
Concerto No. 20 in D minor, KV 466
Cristina Marton - Piano
Wuerttemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Conductor: Ruben Gazarian
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the church of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
Audio-CD, DDD, 52 min., KuK 82, ISBN 3-930643-82-0, EUR 22,-.
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Opera without Voices
Bizet ~ Carmen
Mozart ~ Don Giovanni
A concert with opera highlights
performed and selected by Arte Ensemble in cooperation with Herbert Feuerstein
Kathrin Rabus & Birte Paeplow ~ Violin · Christian Pohl ~ Viola · Ute Sommer ~ Violon Cello
Albert Sommer ~ Double Bass · Guido Schaefer ~ Clarinet · Theodor Wiemes ~ French Horn
Uwe Grothaus ~ Bassoon
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CD Audio, Duration: c. 56 minutes, DDD, KuK 93, ISBN 978-3-930643-93-6, EUR 22 |
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Wolfgang Bauer Consort
Musique baroque de Telemann
A concert performed according to the traditions of the time
Concerto in D for trumpet, 2 violins & B.C.
Concerto a 3 Clarin, Tympani, 2 Violin, Viola e Cembalo
Violin Sonata in A ~ Trumpet Concerto No. 2
Sonata "Sabato" & "Domenica" ~ Ouverture in D
Soloists: Wolfgang Bauer (Baroque Trumpet), Dietlind Mayer (Violin),
Petra Müllejans (Violin), Ludwig Hampe (Viola), Georg Siebert & Ingo Goritzki (Oboe)
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CD Audio, c. 73 minutes, DDD, KuK 89, ISBN 978-3-930643-89-9, EUR 22,- |
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Wolfgang Bauer
Instrumentalist of the year 2009 |
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This is incredible! There are no tracks that I want to skip... |
| This is incredible! I enjoy baroque music but am in no way a classical music buff. I had never known of Telemann until I happened upon this by chance. I heard an excerpt that totally caught my attention when I was flipping through car radio stations. It was so fetching that I immediately had to search the web to find out about Telemann & this CD. Luckily I found it. It is so tasteful. The 35 short concertos flow so well together & provide enough variety to keep it engaging using instrumentation original to the baroque era. None of it is irritating. There are no tracks that I want to skip. The lead trumpet, violin, etc. are clean , light , skillful. This CD is so beautifully done, and it has a positive effect on the soul. Highly Recommend. |
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Choir & Vocal Music
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Hamburger Ratsmusik
Musica Sacra · Die Zeit "The period of time"
Songs, arias and instrumental music from the 17th and 18th century
by Johann Rist, Johann Schop (c.1590-1667), Nikolaus Adam Strungk (1640-1700),
Heinrich Scheidemann (c. 1595-1663), Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
& Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Dorothee Mields (Soprano) & Ensemble Hamburger Ratsmusik:
Simone Eckert (Viola da gamba & Diskant-Viola da Gamba)
Ulrich Wedemeier (Theorbo), Michael Fuerst (Harpsichord)
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CD Audio, DDD, Duration: ca. 60 minutes, KuK 102, ISBN 978-3-942801-02-7, EUR 22,- |
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 A spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old |
| This album is part of a series recorded live at the medieval-era Maulbronn Monastery in southern Germany, but it explores the music of a very different region: the Hamburger Ratsmusik, doubtless a strange name to Anglophone ears, is the Music of the Hamburg City Council, a concert series with a tradition a half a millennium long. It petered out and was then revived. This concert, conceptualized by gambist and ensemble leader Simone Eckert, collects a group of pieces from the 18th century, all connected by the single theme of time (die Zeit)... The combination of pieces is largely unlike anything that's been put on disc before, and many of them are unknown. The program combines simple, strophic settings like Johann Schop's "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" (O Eternity, You Thunder-Word), from the mid-17th century, with Telemann's simple moralistic cantatas, more involved Bachian pieces, and instrumental works of several kinds. Soprano Dorothee Mields does an exceptional job of communicating the sober but appealing mood of the music, so different from the operatic ideals that informed even much of the output of Bach, and the backing musicians keep everything lively even as the emotion level is low-key; the two Telemann trio sonatas included are nicely differentiated by accompaniment, with one featuring a theorbo continuo. The whole program breathes and feels like a spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old, and the sound from the monastery is well suited to this music. Recommended, partly in hopes that the album will stimulate further exploration of the repertory from Hamburg, an immensely influential city in its day. |
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Musica Sacra
The Night shines as the Day
Die Nacht leuchtet wie der Tag
Maulbronn Chamber Choir · Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
A Choral Concert with works by
Jacobus Handl-Gallus, Leonhard Lechner, Jan Pieterszon Sweelinck,
Moritz Hauptmann, Felix Mendelssohn, Otto Nicolai, Johannes Brahms,
Knut Nysted, Sven David Sandström,Wolfram Buchenberg & Eric Whitacre
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
The live-recording of a concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 64 min., KuK 100, ISBN 978-3-942801-00-3, EUR 22,
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Musica Sacra
De Maria Virgine
Moscow State Academic Choir · Conductor: Andrej Koshewnikow
An a-cappella-concert with russian-orthodox and european sacred music
by Mikhail I. Glinka ~ Alexander T. Gretchaninov ~ Stepan A. Degtjarjow
Nikolai S. Golovanov ~ Sergei V. Rachmaninoff ~ Alexander A.Arkhangelsky
Dmitry S. Bortniansky ~ Modest P. Mussorgsky
Antonio Lotti ~ Giuseppe Verdi ~ Anton Bruckner ~ R. Camagno
Gottfried A. Homilius ~ George F. Handel ~ Johann S. Bach ~ Dietrich Buxtehude
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the church of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 77 minutes, KuK 23, ISBN 978-3-930643-23-3, EUR 22,-
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Musica Sacra
Buddhist Shõmyõ & Gregorian Chants
A dialogue of two spiritual cultures based on the musical repertoire
of the Buddhist and the Christian tradition
Schola Gregoriana Pragensis & Gjosan-rjú Tendai Sómjó (Buddhist Monks from Japan)
Conductors: Saikawa Buntai & David Eben
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
The live-recording of a concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery.
CD Audio, c. 73 minutes, DDD, KuK 48, ISBN 978-3-930643-48-6, EUR 22,
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Highly recommended |
| ...The Tendai monks and the Schola Gregoriana Pragensis ensemble have created a wonderful recording resulting from their mutual collaboration at concerts and liturgy in Prague in 2000 and on tour of Japan in 2005. These meditative encounters focus on interesting contrasts in the two musical languages and expressions, at the same time seeking common elements present in both traditions. Parallels can be found in the recitation of the sacred text or in the interpretation principle of alternating a soloist with a choir, which overlaps the boundaries of confession repertoires. Another striking feature is the tonality based on the pentatonic scale appearing both in shomyo singing and Gregorian chant. This unique collaboration has produced music of mesmerising beauty and intensity. Highly recommended. |
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Franz Schubert · Lieder
Goldner Schein deckt den Hain
Works for men's voices with lyrics by Friedrich von Matthisson
Quartet "Schubert High Four" (Vocals) & Thomas Seyboldt (Piano)
Markus Schäfer & Hubert Mayer (Tenor),
Hans Christoph Begemann & Cornelius Hauptmann (Bass)
Frank Laffin (Baritone, Guest), Thomas Seyboldt (Leader & Piano)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A Concert Recording from the Layrefektory
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Abbey 2008.
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 65 min., KuK 59, ISBN 978-3-930643-59-2, EUR 22,-
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Estonian vocal music
Heinavanker ~ Loomiselaul (The Creation)
Renaissance works from Johannes Ockeghem and Estonian sacred folk songs
Conductor: Margo Kõlar
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica in Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, 60 minutes, DDD, KuK 21, ISBN 978-3-930643-21-9, EUR 22,-
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This intimate event of music - perfectly caught - is not to be missed |
| This intimate event of music for one to six voices is not to be missed. The atmosphere and acoustic is perfectly caught and augmented by the pictures to be seen on the moving presentation at the website, which is well worth a mouse-click! I have been enjoying the CD again whilst posting this short note; recommended as something special and different. |
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A Cappella Concert
The Divine Liturgy
The Don Cossacks Soloists Wanja Hlibka
sings works from the Russian Missa by Maximowitsch, M. Lovorsky, Tschaikowsky,
Alexandre Gretschaninow, Kastalsky, Fatejev, Dimitrij Bortnjanskij, Kiewer Melodie.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the minster at abbey Maulbronn
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 50 min., KuK 72, ISBN 3-930643-72-3, EUR 22,-
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The Maulbronn Chamber Choir
"From early dawn... until late at night"
A daily musical routine according to the tradition of horary prayers
with works by Orlando di Lasso, Joseph Rheinberger, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy,
Rolf Schweizer, Johann H. Schein, Jozef Swider, Arvo Pärt, Sven D. Sandström, Max Reger.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A recording from the Maulbronn monastery
Audio-CD, DDD, 60 Min., KuK 64, ISBN 3-930643-64-2, EUR 22,-
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Singer Pur · Go Guitars
Electric Seraphim
New soundscapes for voices and electric guitars
A world premier with works from Perotinus (ca. 1200) · Guillaume Dufay (ca. 1400-1474)
Matthäus Pipelare (ca. 1450-1515) · Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (ca. 1562-1613) ·
John Cage (1912-1992) · Arvo Pärt (*1935) · Michael Hirsch (*1958)
Fredrik Zeller (*1965) · Bernhard Weidner (*1965)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A live recording of a monastery concert at abbey Maulbronn.
Audio CD, DDD, 63 min., KuK 98, ISBN 3-930643-98-2, EUR 22,-
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Maulbronn Chamber Choir
Man lives and exists
Der Mensch lebt und bestehet
Birth ~ Finiteness ~ Eternity
An a-cappella concert with works by Franz Biebl, Benjamin Britten, Arvo Pärt,
Morten Lauridsen, Jan Sandström, Wolfram Buchenberg,
Max Reger and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the basilica of the UNESCO monument Maulbronn Monastery, 2006
1 CD, DDD, ca. 55 min., KuK 99, ISBN 978-3-930643-99-8, EUR 22,-
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Hamburg Ratsmusik
Awake, my Spirit (Wach auf mein Geist)
Works from the Appendix to the "Dresden Gesangbuch" of 1649
and Johann Rist's "Himlische Lieder", printed in Lüneburg in 1641/2.
Klaus Mertens ~ Bass baritone
Simone Eckert ~ Descant-and bass viola da gamba
Ulrich Wedemeier ~ Theorbo
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the church of Maulbronn Monastery, 2006
CD Audio, DDD, ca. 55 min., KuK 57, ISBN 978-3-930643-57-8, EUR 22,-
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Music with Organ
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Organ Gloriosa ~ Concert four Europe
A concert with 4 soloists from 4 countries
on the historical "Great Buergy Organ of 1787" in the Bad Homburg Castle Church
Martin Knizia (United Kingdom), Pieter Dirksen (Netherlands),
Federica Iannella (Italy) & Thorsten Mäder (Germany)
Works by Nicolaus Bruhns, William Byrd, Hugo Distler, Matthias Weckmann,
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Jan Brandts-Buys,
Padre Davide da Bergamo, Ferdinando Provesi & Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert in the Castle Church in Bad Homburg, June 2008
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 72 minutes, KuK 47, EUR 22,-
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From Baroque till Modern Era
Concert for Horn & Organ
Joachim Bänsch & Erika Krautter-Budday
play works by J.S.Bach, Anonymus* (18th century),
Gottfried A. Homilius, Robert Schumann, Camille Saint-Saëns,
Stanley Weiner, Bernhard Krol.
*with Julia Ströbel-Bänsch & Mirjam Budday (french horn)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 60 min., KuK 69, EUR 22,-
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Organ Gloriosa
In honour of the Prince of Homburg
Ulrike Northoff presents the Great Buergy-Organ
in the Bad Homburg Castle Church
with Johann S. Bach - Fantasia et Fuga "The Great",
Georg Muffat - Passacaglia for Organ,
Carl Ph.E. Bach - Sonata No. IV,
Christian H. Rinck - Flute Concerto for Organ Op. 55,
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy - Organ Sonata No. IV, Op. 65
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A recording at the Castle Church Bad Homburg, June 2006
Audio-CD, ca. 56 minutes, DDD, KuK 41, EUR 22,-
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Organ Gloriosa
Concert for Harp & Organ
Olja Kaiser (Harp) & Ulrike Northoff (Organ)
Works by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Josef Blanco (1775-1841),
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Isaak Albeniz (1860-1909),
Marcel Samuel-Rousseau (1882-1955), Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999),
Pearl Chertok (1918-1981) and Jean-Michel Damase (*1928).
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert at the Castle Church Bad Homburg 2007
Audio-CD, ca. 60 minutes, DDD, KuK 11, EUR 22,-
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Piano Music
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Grand Piano Masters
Dreamscenes
Magdalena Müllerperth plays
Frédéric Chopin ~ 3 Mazurkas Opus 50 & Mazurka Opus 7, No. 1
Robert Schumann ~ Fantasy Pieces for Piano Opus 12
Johannes Brahms ~ Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor Opus 5
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CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 76 min., KuK 103, ISBN 978-3-942801-03-4, EUR 22,- |
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Grand Piano Masters
Carnaval
Rolf Plagge plays
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ~ Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K. 332
Franz Schubert ~ Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, Opus 42, D. 845
Robert Schumann ~ Carnaval for Piano Opus 9 "Little Scenes on Four Notes"
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Concert recording from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Abbey
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 79 min., KuK 91, ISBN 978-3-930643-91-2, EUR 22,- |
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Another great piano recital from K&K... This CD is a special one! |
| Another great piano recital from K&K... His easy virtuosity leaves him free to voice the chords at every moment, and there are many moments of sheer magic in all the chosen works. I would mention, for example, his compelling interpretation of one of the most elusive and problematic of Schubert's sonatas, the first movement thoughtfully dramatic, and the slow movement exquisite... This CD is a special one! |
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The Legend of Dombra
Grand Piano Masters
Amir Tebenikhin plays works by
Schubert, Prokofjew, Mendygaliev & Schumann
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 60 minutes, DDD, KuK 09, ISBN 978-3-930643-09-7, EUR 22,-
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This fascinating concert recorded live is a truly mystical tour-de-force |
| "This fascinating concert recorded live in the mystic Castle of Bad Homburg is a truly mystical tour-de-force showcasing the magnificent talents of this young pianist who will surely become a household name in the very near future ... Truly a disc to relish and a sincere thumbs up to this most gifted of pianists." |
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One of the finest pianists of his generation |
| Amir Tebenikhin, born 1977 in Moscow, won second prize at the 2006 International C. Bechstein Piano Competition Ruhr. This live concert recording from October 7, 2007, in Schloss Bad Homburg shows him as one of the finest pianists of his generation and convinces all the way through: Profoundly deep Schubert (D 664) playing can be experienced along with highly virtuosic Prokofiev and Schumann interpretations. And the orientally inspired musical poem "The Legend of Dombra" by Nagim Mendygaliev, which lends this piano music CD its title, is truly an original enrichment of the repertoire. |
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Appassionata
Grand Piano Masters
Lilya Zilberstein plays Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2
Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 52 minutes, DDD, KuK 02, ISBN 978-3-930643-02-8, EUR 22,-
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The best sounding recording of a piano |
| This is the best sounding recording of a piano I have ever heard -- it must be heard to be believed! |
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Praised in the highest terms by the press worldwide |
| The title "Grand Piano Masters" contains a CD series by the K&K publishing company with live concert recordings. Lilya Zilberstein’s CD published in 2008 with Beethoven's Sonatas No. 2 and No. 23 has been praised in the highest terms by the press worldwide. In the music magazine PIANO NEWS, for example, one could read: "The amount of power and motivation that emanates from Zilberstein is displayed in the recording of both well-known Beethoven Sonatas which she presented on the sonorous C. Bechstein Modell D 280. |
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The sound is outstanding; there is no other word for it.. |
| The sound is outstanding; there is no other word for it... This is a recording you must own, not just for Zilberstein's playing, which is phenomenal, but equally for an incomparable audiophile experience...read more |
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An exemplary recording |
| Lavishly illustrated, as is this firm's way, the presentation of this fine CD of a recitarecorded live in Bad Homburg Castle Church brings it to life in a manner that approaches the best of DVDs... The recording by KuK on a perfectly prepared Bechstein is exemplary. Listen to the generous MP3 samples on their website and buy!" |
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Even among all the Beethoven sonatas on the market, this one stands out |
| The Castle Church of Bad Homburg offers a fine ambiance for piano music in general and for Zilberstein's muscular, dynamic style in particular... just sit and listen: even among all the Beethoven sonatas on the market, this one stands out...read more |
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Passione
Grand Piano Masters
Lilya Zilberstein plays Johannes Brahms (1833-1897):
Eight Pieces for Piano Opus 76
Variations about an own theme Opus 21 No.1
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 52 minutes, DDD, KuK 03, ISBN 978-3-930643-03-5, EUR 22,-
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An exemplary recording |
Lavishly illustrated, as is this firm's way, the presentation of this fine CD
of a recital recorded live in Bad Homburg Castle Church brings it to life in a manner that approaches the best of DVDs... The recording by KuK on a perfectly prepared Bechstein is exemplary. Listen to the generous MP3 samples on their website and buy!" |
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The famous pianist at the height of her art |
| The concert that Lilya Zilberstein performed on a C. Bechstein concert grand piano in the Bad Homburg Schlosskirche was thankfully recorded live. For her interpretationsof Brahms Variations Opus 21 and the eight piano pieces Opus 76 present the famous pianist at the height of her art. Ernst Hoffmann wrote the appropriate sentences: "For Lilya Zilberstein it doesn't make any difference whether she plays a short piano piece of an extensive sonata. Dynamic contrasts are great, construction symphonic. She succeeds convincingly in setting free the enormous pressure in many phrases, which Brahms is always able to exploit." |
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A reference recording |
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Grand Piano Masters
Espaces Imaginaires de Chopin
Andrei Gavrilov plays Fréderic Chopin
Klaviersonate Nr. 2 b-Moll op. 35
Étuden op. 10
Balladen
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A recording from the Maulbronn monastery
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concertos No. 21 & 26
Concerto No. 21 in C major KV 467
Concerto No. 26 in D major KV 537 "Coronation"
Christoph Soldan ~ Piano
Schlesische Kammerphilharmonie Kattowitz
Conductor: Pawel Przytocki
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the church of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 60 min., KuK 86, ISBN 3-930643-86-3, EUR 22,-
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concertos No. 16 & 20
Concerto No. 16 in D major, KV 451
Concerto No. 20 in D minor, KV 466
Cristina Marton - Piano
Wuerttemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Conductor: Ruben Gazarian
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
Concert recording from the church of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
Audio-CD, DDD, 52 min., KuK 82, ISBN 3-930643-82-0, EUR 22,-.
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Consort Music
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Hamburger Ratsmusik
Musica Sacra · Die Zeit "The period of time"
Songs, arias and instrumental music from the 17th and 18th century
by Johann Rist, Johann Schop (c.1590-1667), Nikolaus Adam Strungk (1640-1700),
Heinrich Scheidemann (c. 1595-1663), Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
& Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Dorothee Mields (Soprano) & Ensemble Hamburger Ratsmusik:
Simone Eckert (Viola da gamba & Diskant-Viola da Gamba)
Ulrich Wedemeier (Theorbo), Michael Fuerst (Harpsichord)
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CD Audio, DDD, Duration: ca. 60 minutes, KuK 102, ISBN 978-3-942801-02-7, EUR 22,- |
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A spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old |
| This album is part of a series recorded live at the medieval-era Maulbronn Monastery in southern Germany, but it explores the music of a very different region: the Hamburger Ratsmusik, doubtless a strange name to Anglophone ears, is the Music of the Hamburg City Council, a concert series with a tradition a half a millennium long. It petered out and was then revived. This concert, conceptualized by gambist and ensemble leader Simone Eckert, collects a group of pieces from the 18th century, all connected by the single theme of time (die Zeit)... The combination of pieces is largely unlike anything that's been put on disc before, and many of them are unknown. The program combines simple, strophic settings like Johann Schop's "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" (O Eternity, You Thunder-Word), from the mid-17th century, with Telemann's simple moralistic cantatas, more involved Bachian pieces, and instrumental works of several kinds. Soprano Dorothee Mields does an exceptional job of communicating the sober but appealing mood of the music, so different from the operatic ideals that informed even much of the output of Bach, and the backing musicians keep everything lively even as the emotion level is low-key; the two Telemann trio sonatas included are nicely differentiated by accompaniment, with one featuring a theorbo continuo. The whole program breathes and feels like a spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old, and the sound from the monastery is well suited to this music. Recommended, partly in hopes that the album will stimulate further exploration of the repertory from Hamburg, an immensely influential city in its day. |
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Baroque in Blue
A Crossover between Early Music & Jazz
The Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort plays works by
Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654), Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675), Jacques Philidor (1657-1708),
Michel-Richard Delalande (1657-1726), Johann S. Bach (1685-1750),
Ferdinand Donninger (1716-1781), Benjamin Britten (1913-1976),
Friedemann Immer (*1948), Klaus H. Osterloh (*1952) & Matthias Nagel (*1958)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery 2005
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 71 minutes, KuK 24, ISBN 978-3-930643-24-0, EUR 22,-
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Wolfgang Bauer Consort
Musique baroque à la Cour Royale
Johann Sebastian Bach:
Oboenkonzert A-Dur, Sonate G-Dur
II. Brandenburgisches Konzert F-Dur
& compositions by Torelli & Stradella & Krol
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 70 minutes, KuK 76, ISBN 3-930643-76-6, EUR 22,-
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Wolfgang Bauer Consort
Musique baroque de Telemann
A concert performed according to the traditions of the time
Concerto in D for trumpet, 2 violins & B.C.
Concerto a 3 Clarin, Tympani, 2 Violin, Viola e Cembalo
Violin Sonata in A ~ Trumpet Concerto No. 2
Sonata "Sabato" & "Domenica" ~ Ouverture in D
Soloists: Wolfgang Bauer (Baroque Trumpet), Dietlind Mayer (Violin),
Petra Müllejans (Violin), Ludwig Hampe (Viola), Georg Siebert & Ingo Goritzki (Oboe)
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CD Audio, c. 73 minutes, DDD, KuK 89, ISBN 978-3-930643-89-9, EUR 22,- |
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Wolfgang Bauer
Instrumentalist of the year 2009 |
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This is incredible! There are no tracks that I want to skip... |
| This is incredible! I enjoy baroque music but am in no way a classical music buff. I had never known of Telemann until I happened upon this by chance. I heard an excerpt that totally caught my attention when I was flipping through car radio stations. It was so fetching that I immediately had to search the web to find out about Telemann & this CD. Luckily I found it. It is so tasteful. The 35 short concertos flow so well together & provide enough variety to keep it engaging using instrumentation original to the baroque era. None of it is irritating. There are no tracks that I want to skip. The lead trumpet, violin, etc. are clean , light , skillful. This CD is so beautifully done, and it has a positive effect on the soul. Highly Recommend. |
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Opera without Voices
Bizet ~ Carmen
Mozart ~ Don Giovanni
A concert with opera highlights
performed and selected by Arte Ensemble in cooperation with Herbert Feuerstein
Kathrin Rabus & Birte Paeplow ~ Violin · Christian Pohl ~ Viola · Ute Sommer ~ Violon Cello
Albert Sommer ~ Double Bass · Guido Schaefer ~ Clarinet · Theodor Wiemes ~ French Horn
Uwe Grothaus ~ Bassoon
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A concert in the layrefectory
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, June 2009
CD Audio, Duration: c. 56 minutes, DDD, KuK 93, ISBN 978-3-930643-93-6, EUR 22 |
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Castle Concerts CD Series
Thaous Ensemble · Gran Partita
A dialogue of 16 wind instruments
Wolfgang A. Mozart: Serenade No. 10 for winds in B flat major, KV 361 "Gran Partita"
Richard Strauss: Sonatina No. 1 for 16 wind instruments in F major, AV 135
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), May 2006
CD Audio, 82 min., DDD, KuK 25, ISBN 978-3-930643-25-7, EUR 22,-
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Sparkling performances of masterpieces, splendidly recorded |
This beautifully produced CD in K&K's Authentic Classical Concerts series features sparkling performances of masterpieces, splendidly recorded
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Chamber Music
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Hamburger Ratsmusik
Musica Sacra · Die Zeit "The period of time"
Songs, arias and instrumental music from the 17th and 18th century
by Johann Rist, Johann Schop (c.1590-1667), Nikolaus Adam Strungk (1640-1700),
Heinrich Scheidemann (c. 1595-1663), Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
& Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Dorothee Mields (Soprano) & Ensemble Hamburger Ratsmusik:
Simone Eckert (Viola da gamba & Diskant-Viola da Gamba)
Ulrich Wedemeier (Theorbo), Michael Fuerst (Harpsichord)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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CD Audio, DDD, Duration: ca. 60 minutes, KuK 102, ISBN 978-3-942801-02-7, EUR 22,- |
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A spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old |
| This album is part of a series recorded live at the medieval-era Maulbronn Monastery in southern Germany, but it explores the music of a very different region: the Hamburger Ratsmusik, doubtless a strange name to Anglophone ears, is the Music of the Hamburg City Council, a concert series with a tradition a half a millennium long. It petered out and was then revived. This concert, conceptualized by gambist and ensemble leader Simone Eckert, collects a group of pieces from the 18th century, all connected by the single theme of time (die Zeit)... The combination of pieces is largely unlike anything that's been put on disc before, and many of them are unknown. The program combines simple, strophic settings like Johann Schop's "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" (O Eternity, You Thunder-Word), from the mid-17th century, with Telemann's simple moralistic cantatas, more involved Bachian pieces, and instrumental works of several kinds. Soprano Dorothee Mields does an exceptional job of communicating the sober but appealing mood of the music, so different from the operatic ideals that informed even much of the output of Bach, and the backing musicians keep everything lively even as the emotion level is low-key; the two Telemann trio sonatas included are nicely differentiated by accompaniment, with one featuring a theorbo continuo. The whole program breathes and feels like a spirited rediscovery of true expression that's centuries old, and the sound from the monastery is well suited to this music. Recommended, partly in hopes that the album will stimulate further exploration of the repertory from Hamburg, an immensely influential city in its day. |
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Franz Schubert · Lieder
Goldner Schein deckt den Hain
Works for men's voices with lyrics by Friedrich von Matthisson
Quartet "Schubert High Four" (Vocals) & Thomas Seyboldt (Piano)
Markus Schäfer & Hubert Mayer (Tenor),
Hans Christoph Begemann & Cornelius Hauptmann (Bass)
Frank Laffin (Baritone, Guest), Thomas Seyboldt (Leader & Piano)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A Concert Recording from the Layrefektory
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Abbey 2008.
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 65 min., KuK 59, ISBN 978-3-930643-59-2, EUR 22,-
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Grand Piano Masters
Espaces Imaginaires de Chopin
Andrei Gavrilov plays Fréderic Chopin
Klaviersonate Nr. 2 b-Moll op. 35
Étuden op. 10
Balladen
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A recording from the Maulbronn monastery
Audio-CD, DDD, ca. 60 Min., KuK 65, ISBN 3-930643-65-0, EUR 22,-
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Stringquartets
Orpheus Quartet
S. Veress: Stringquartet No. 2
L. v. Beethoven: Stringquartet op. 59/2, E minor
Franz Schubert: Stringquartet in C minor, D 703
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from monastery Maulbronn
Audio-CD, DDD, 60 min, KuK 79, ISBN 3-930643-79-0, EUR 22,-
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A terrific performance and the equally rare chance to hear one of Europe's most thoughtful ensembles |
| Sándor Veress has been overshadowed by his Hungarian compatriots, but on the rare occasions when I encounter his music I always find it worth hearing. His First Quartet, premiered in Prague in 1935 but written four years earlier, is demonstrably from the same soil as Bartók and Kodály, but quite individual. Its first movement is in slow-fast-slow form, after which comes an Andante and finally a highly rhythmic Vivo. The German based Orpheus Quartet gives a terrific performance to end this concert, recorded live in the convent at Maulbronn... The disc is worth pursuing for the rare Veress and the equally rare chance to hear one of Europe´s most thoughtful ensembles. Since the disc was made, the Orpheus has changed its second violinist and we have had the appalling news of the death of leader Charles-André Linale. |
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Joseph Haydn · Grand duos pour deux guitares
Four divertimentos for stringquartet by Joseph Haydn,
edited for guitar-duo by François de Fossa (1775-1849),
performed with historical guitares from the 19th century
by the ensemble Duo Sonare. (Jens Wagner & Thomas Offermann)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert-recording from the Maulbronn monastery
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 60 Minuten, KuK 74, ISBN 3-930643-74-X, EUR 22,-
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Amati Quartet
Schubert & Janácek
Stringquartets
Leos Janácek: Streichquartett Nr. 2
"Intimate Letters"
Franz Schubert: Streichquartett d-moll
"The death and the maiden"
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A recording from the Maulbronn monastery
Audio-CD, DDD, 65 Min., KuK 66, ISBN 3-930643-66-9, EUR 22,-
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I enjoyed it tremendously |
| It took me completely unawares when the dramatic opening bars of "Death and the Maiden" gripped me by the throat and threatened immediate life-extinction; I felt as if I were living the story myself, and though no maiden, I could certainly relate to her death-obsessed plight. This version is almost orchestral in feeling. While it is true that there is a huge amount of reverb in this space - well, it is a monastery - this only partially accounts for the destructive vehemence that the Amati gives this work. They see and saw their way as if it were the world's last concert, or the devil himself was in the audience. I enjoyed it tremendously... |
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Appassionata
Grand Piano Masters
Lilya Zilberstein plays Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2
Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 52 minutes, DDD, KuK 02, ISBN 978-3-930643-02-8, EUR 22,-
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The best sounding recording of a piano |
| This is the best sounding recording of a piano I have ever heard -- it must be heard to be believed! |
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Praised in the highest terms by the press worldwide |
| The title "Grand Piano Masters" contains a CD series by the K&K publishing company with live concert recordings. Lilya Zilberstein's CD published in 2008 with Beethoven's Sonatas No. 2 and No. 23 has been praised in the highest terms by the press worldwide. In the music magazine PIANO NEWS, for example, one could read: "The amount of power and motivation that emanates from Zilberstein is displayed in the recording of both well-known Beethoven Sonatas which she presented on the sonorous C. Bechstein Modell D 280. |
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The sound is outstanding; there is no other word for it.. |
| The sound is outstanding; there is no other word for it... This is a recording you must own, not just for Zilberstein's playing, which is phenomenal, but equally for an incomparable audiophile experience...read more |
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An exemplary recording |
| Lavishly illustrated, as is this firm's way, the presentation of this fine CD of a recitarecorded live in Bad Homburg Castle Church brings it to life in a manner that approaches the best of DVDs... The recording by KuK on a perfectly prepared Bechstein is exemplary. Listen to the generous MP3 samples on their website and buy!" |
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Even among all the Beethoven sonatas on the market, this one stands out |
| The Castle Church of Bad Homburg offers a fine ambiance for piano music in general and for Zilberstein's muscular, dynamic style in particular... just sit and listen: even among all the Beethoven sonatas on the market, this one stands out...read more |
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The Legend of Dombra
Grand Piano Masters
Amir Tebenikhin plays works by
Schubert, Prokofjew, Mendygaliev & Schumann
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 60 minutes, DDD, KuK 09, ISBN 978-3-930643-09-7, EUR 22,-
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This fascinating concert recorded live is a truly mystical tour-de-force |
| "This fascinating concert recorded live in the mystic Castle of Bad Homburg is a truly mystical tour-de-force showcasing the magnificent talents of this young pianist who will surely become a household name in the very near future ... Truly a disc to relish and a sincere thumbs up to this most gifted of pianists." |
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One of the finest pianists of his generation |
| Amir Tebenikhin, born 1977 in Moscow, won second prize at the 2006 International C. Bechstein Piano Competition Ruhr. This live concert recording from October 7, 2007, in Schloss Bad Homburg shows him as one of the finest pianists of his generation and convinces all the way through: Profoundly deep Schubert (D 664) playing can be experienced along with highly virtuosic Prokofiev and Schumann interpretations. And the orientally inspired musical poem "The Legend of Dombra" by Nagim Mendygaliev, which lends this piano music CD its title, is truly an original enrichment of the repertoire. |
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Passione
Grand Piano Masters
Lilya Zilberstein plays Johannes Brahms (1833-1897):
Eight Pieces for Piano Opus 76
Variations about an own theme Opus 21 No.1
Instrument: Concert Grand Piano D 280 (No.194643) by C. Bechstein
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany), October 2007
CD Audio, ca. 52 minutes, DDD, KuK 03, ISBN 978-3-930643-03-5, EUR 22,-
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An exemplary recording |
Lavishly illustrated, as is this firm's way, the presentation of this fine CD
of a recital recorded live in Bad Homburg Castle Church brings it to life in a manner that approaches the best of DVDs... The recording by KuK on a perfectly prepared Bechstein is exemplary. Listen to the generous MP3 samples on their website and buy!" |
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The famous pianist at the height of her art |
| The concert that Lilya Zilberstein performed on a C. Bechstein concert grand piano in the Bad Homburg Schlosskirche was thankfully recorded live. For her interpretationsof Brahms Variations Opus 21 and the eight piano pieces Opus 76 present the famous pianist at the height of her art. Ernst Hoffmann wrote the appropriate sentences: "For Lilya Zilberstein it doesn't make any difference whether she plays a short piano piece of an extensive sonata. Dynamic contrasts are great, construction symphonic. She succeeds convincingly in setting free the enormous pressure in many phrases, which Brahms is always able to exploit." |
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A reference recording |
A reference recording!... I don't know where to start praising...more
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Grand Piano Masters
Comme un jeux d'eau
Magdalena Müllerperth plays Johann Sebastian Bach ~ French Suite No. 5 in G Major
Joseph Haydn ~ Variations in F Minor "Sonata un piccolo Divertimento"
Robert Schumann ~ Piano Sonata in G Minor, Opus 22
Frédéric Chopin ~ Impromptus No. I - III & Fantaisie Op.posth. 66
Maurice Ravel ~ Jeux d'eau & Franz Liszt ~ Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10
Instrument: Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano D-274
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, July 2009
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 82 min., KuK 16, ISBN 978-3-930643-16-5, EUR 22,-
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Abramski Trio
Concert for Oboe ~ Bassoon & Piano
Solo- and Ensemble-Works by
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937),
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Jean Françaix (1912-1997)
and Edward Longstaff (*1965).
Mirjam Budday ~ Oboe
Rebekah Abramski ~ Bassoon
Ron Abramski ~ Piano
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, 2006.
CD Audio, DDD, ca. 61 min., KuK 56, ISBN 978-3-930643-56-1, EUR 22,-
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Glass & Stones
A concert with the Vienna Glass Armonica Duo (Glass Armonica & Verrophone)
Christa Schönfeldinger (Glass Armonica)
& Gerald Schönfeldinger (Verrophone)
plays works by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791),
Gottfried Keller (1819-1890), Carl Röllig (1754-1804), Edward Grieg (1843-1907),
Arvo Pärt, Ennio Morricone and Gerald Schönfeldinger
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery 2006
CD Audio, DDD, ca. 55 Minuten, KuK 58, ISBN 978-3-930643-58-5, EUR 22,-
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One of the most satisfying glass harmonica discs ever |
| Glas & Steine is one of the most satisfying glass harmonica discs ever.... The resonance of Maulbronn Monastery helps take the edge off the sometimes-piercing top notes of the glass - notable especially in studio-made recordings - and provides an ambience that is appropriately ghostly and evocative...read more |
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Music for Double Bass Ensemble
Bassiona Amorosa
plays a concert for double basses and piano
with the "Arioso" from the harpsichord concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach,
the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt (Soloist: Elena Rachelis, Piano)
and other compositions for 4-5 double basses
Double Basses: Ljubinko Lazic, Sergej Konyakhin, Jan Jirmasek, Giorgi Makhoshvili
& Jang Kyoon Na ~ Piano: Lena Rachelis ~ Leader: Prof. Klaus Trumpf
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2008
CD Audio, DDD, c. 44 minutes, KuK 55, ISBN 978-3-930643-55-4 , EUR 22,-
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Grand Piano Masters
Carnaval
Rolf Plagge plays
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ~ Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K. 332
Franz Schubert ~ Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, Opus 42, D. 845
Robert Schumann ~ Carnaval for Piano Opus 9 "Little Scenes on Four Notes"
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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Concert recording from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Abbey
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 79 min., KuK 91, ISBN 978-3-930643-91-2, EUR 22,- |
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Another great piano recital from K&K... This CD is a special one! |
| Another great piano recital from K&K... His easy virtuosity leaves him free to voice the chords at every moment, and there are many moments of sheer magic in all the chosen works. I would mention, for example, his compelling interpretation of one of the most elusive and problematic of Schubert's sonatas, the first movement thoughtfully dramatic, and the slow movement exquisite... This CD is a special one! |
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Grand Piano Masters
Dreamscenes
Magdalena Müllerperth plays
Frédéric Chopin ~ 3 Mazurkas Opus 50 & Mazurka Opus 7, No. 1
Robert Schumann ~ Fantasy Pieces for Piano Opus 12
Johannes Brahms ~ Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor Opus 5
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
New release: available in October 2011
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Concert recording from UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn monastery 2011.
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 76 min., KuK 103, ISBN 978-3-942801-03-4, EUR 22,- |
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Tango Argentino
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Gabriel Rivano Trio
La Luminosa
A Tango Argentino Concert
Gabriel Rivano (Bandoneón), Victor Villadangos (Guitarra)
and Mónica Taragano (Flauta Traversa)
plays works by Angel Villoldo, J. Maglio "Pacho", Aníbal Troilo,
Pedro Laurenz, Egberto Gismonti, Astor Piazolla and Gabriel Rivano
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert recording from Bad Homburg Castle (Germany) 2006
Audio-CD, c. 60 min., DDD, KuK 26, ISBN 978-3-930643-26-4, EUR 22,-
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Audiophile CD
of the month
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Piazzolla Classic Ensemble
Primavera Porteña
"The spring of Buenos Aires"
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992):
Oblivion ("The forgotten land")
& Las cuatro estaciónes porteñas ("Four seasons of Buenos Aires")
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Sonata in G minor
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts
CD Audio, DDD, KuK 27, ISBN 978-3-930643-27-1, EUR 22,-
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Jazz & Swing
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Torbjørn Sunde Octet
Where is the Chet...
Torbjørn Sunde - vocal & trombone
Jon Eberson - guitar · Jens P. Antonsen - flügelhorn & trumpet
Morten Halle - flute & tenor saxophone · Håvard Lund - bass clarinet
Trude Eick - french horn · Rob Waring - vibraphone
Aslak Hartberg - acoustic bass · Horns arranged by Torbjørn Sunde
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 50 min., KuK 85, ISBN 3-930643-85-5, EUR 22,-
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Lulu Weiss Ensemble I
Guitares & Gitanes
What Is This Thing Called Love, Sentimental Swing, La Promenade,
Csárdás, Manoir De Me Réue, Some Of These Days, Zwing Waltz,
The Flower, Lulu Swing, Erinnerung, All Of Me,
Valse Noble, Diana, Blue Track
Audio-CD, AAD, 50 min., KuK 34, ISBN 3-930643-34-0, EUR 22,-
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Lulu Weiss Ensemble II
Petit Noir
Sinti Swing
Souvenir D´Antoinne; Dreams; On the sunny side of the street; Folklore;
Valse Trianon; Day by Day; I can´t give you anything but love;
Ich bin gewöhnt an ihr Gesicht; I´ll see you in my dreams;
Bossa Boa; Douce Jouie; Chez Laurette;
Lune de Mai; Days of wine and roses
Audio-CD, AAD, 50 min., KuK 36, ISBN 3-930643-36-7, EUR 22,-
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Lulu Weiss Ensemble III
Allez Hopp
Traditional Zigan Swing with Rudi Haag on violin
Blue Day; Liebe war es nie; Rudi Swing; September; Swing walz; Whispering;
Coquette/Lombardo; Syrakus; Boranek; La Pigardi; Schicksals-Melodie;
Almost like being in love; Rumänische Folklore; My melancholy baby;
Stardust; Lulu Walzer; For once in my Life; Tears
Audio-CD, AAD, 50 min., KuK 50, ISBN 3-930643-50-2, EUR 22,-
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Nanni Byl
Swinging Jazz
Standards of the 50ths and the 60ths
Nannis style of american Swing & Latin
- allways blue...
Audio-CD, ADD, 55 min., KuK 31, ISBN 3-930643-31-6, EUR 22,-
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Romeo Franz Ensemble
Golden Earrings
ZiganSwing
Mediteranian Zigan-Swing in style of Hot Club de France
Audio-CD, ADD, 51 min., KuK 35, ISBN 3-930643-35-9, EUR 22,-
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World Music & Crossover
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Thorsten Wollmann & Wolf Kerschek
CYCLES
Relax-Jazz
absolutely "lay back" music with acoustic instruments
Audio-CD, ADD, 60 min., ISBN 3-930643-32-4, EUR 22,-
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Ondrey von Meloehin
Red Moon
classic improvisation
on the Grand Piano
in stile of russian romantic
piano solo
Audio-CD, DDD, 53 min., ISBN 3-930643-52-9, EUR 22,-
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Piazzolla Classic Ensemble
Primavera Porteña
"The spring of Buenos Aires"
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992):
Oblivion ("The forgotten land")
Las cuatro estaciónes porteñas ("Four seasons of Buenos Aires")
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750):
Sonata in G minor
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts
CD Audio, DDD, KuK 27, ISBN 978-3-930643-27-1, EUR 22,-
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Glass & Stones
A concert with the Vienna Glass Armonica Duo (Glass Armonica & Verrophone)
Christa Schönfeldinger (Glass Armonica)
& Gerald Schönfeldinger (Verrophone)
plays works by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791),
Gottfried Keller (1819-1890), Carl Röllig (1754-1804), Edward Grieg (1843-1907),
Arvo Pärt (born 1935), Ennio Morricone (born 1928) and Gerald Schönfeldinger (born 1960)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery 2006
CD Audio, DDD, ca. 55 Minuten, KuK 58, ISBN 978-3-930643-58-5, EUR 22,-
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One of the most satisfying glass harmonica discs ever |
| Glas & Steine is one of the most satisfying glass harmonica discs ever.... The resonance of Maulbronn Monastery helps take the edge off the sometimes-piercing top notes of the glass - notable especially in studio-made recordings - and provides an ambience that is appropriately ghostly and evocative...read more |
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Baroque in Blue
A Crossover between Early Music & Jazz
The Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort plays works by
Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654), Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675), Jacques Philidor (1657-1708),
Michel-Richard Delalande (1657-1726), Johann S. Bach (1685-1750),
Ferdinand Donninger (1716-1781), Benjamin Britten (1913-1976),
Friedemann Immer (*1948), Klaus H. Osterloh (*1952) & Matthias Nagel (*1958)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, 2005.
Audio CD, DDD, ca. 71 minutes, KuK 24, ISBN 978-3-930643-24-0, EUR 22,-
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Singer Pur · Go Guitars
Electric Seraphim
New soundscapes for voices and electric guitars
A world premier with works from Perotinus (ca. 1200) · Guillaume Dufay (ca. 1400-1474)
Matthäus Pipelare (ca. 1450-1515) · Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (ca. 1562-1613) ·
John Cage (1912-1992) · Arvo Pärt (*1935) · Michael Hirsch (*1958)
Fredrik Zeller (*1965) · Bernhard Weidner (*1965)
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A live recording of a monastery concert at abbey Maulbronn.
Audio CD, DDD, 63 min., KuK 98, ISBN 3-930643-98-2, EUR 22,-
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Organ Gloriosa
Concert for Harp & Organ
Olja Kaiser (Harp) & Ulrike Northoff (Organ)
Works by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Josef Blanco (1775-1841),
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Isaak Albeniz (1860-1909),
Marcel Samuel-Rousseau (1882-1955), Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999),
Pearl Chertok (1918-1981) and Jean-Michel Damase (*1928).
Edition Authentic Classical Concerts ~ Castle Concert CD Series
A concert at the Castle Church Bad Homburg 2007
Audio-CD, ca. 60 minutes, DDD, KuK 11, ISBN 978-3-930643-11-0, EUR 22,-
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Music for Double Bass Ensemble
Bassiona Amorosa
plays a concert for double basses and piano
with the "Arioso" from the harpsichord concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach,
the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt (Soloist: Elena Rachelis, Piano)
and other compositions for 4-5 double basses
Double Basses: Ljubinko Lazic, Sergej Konyakhin, Jan Jirmasek, Giorgi Makhoshvili
& Jang Kyoon Na ~ Piano: Lena Rachelis ~ Leader: Prof. Klaus Trumpf
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2008
CD Audio, DDD, c. 44 minutes, KuK 55, ISBN 978-3-930643-55-4 , EUR 22,-
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Books
in German
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Hrsg. Rolf Übel
Die Festungen
an Queich und Lauter
Historical non-fiction book / Guidebook
in German language
Publication based on the history of the
Palatinate and Alsace (France).
K&K Verlagsanstalt 1995
A5, Paperback, 272 Pages, Richly Illustrated - German language
KuK 00, ISBN 3-930643-00-6, EUR 33,-
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Hrsg. Rolf Übel
Der Pfälzer Pitaval
500 years criminal history
in German language
Publication based on the history of the
Palatinate and Alsace (France)
In this book told us our historians about
"Hexen, Henker und Halunken" in
German language.
K&K Verlagsanstalt 1996
A5, Paperback, 272 Pages, Richly Illustrated - German language
KuK 01, ISBN 3-930643-01-4, EUR 33,-
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Das Vorlesebuch zum Lachen, Träumen und Einschlafen
Was Großvater noch zu erzählen wußte...
Die schönsten unserer Märchen haben wir hier als Vorlesebuch aufgelegt.
Die Gestaltung der Texte mit grosser Schrift in klassischen Times-Lettern ist gut lesbar.
Die Geschichten sind in Erzählform geschrieben und geben dem Vorleser
als Grossvater/mutter Spielraum zur Interpretation.
Die Vorstellungskraft und die Fantasie der Kinder
lässt sich somit individuell fördern.
bebildert, mit Vorlesezeiten
Paperback, 100 Seiten, 17x22cm, ISBN 3-930643-18-9, EUR 22,-
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Jazz & Lyrics
Lyrics in German
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Dialog mit dem Jazz
Dialogue with Jazz
Der Lyriker Werner Laubscher führt eine mentale Diskussion
mit Trompete und Flügelhorn des Solisten A.O. Grimminger
Konzeption & Regie: Josef-Stefan Kindler
- limited edition! -
50 min., CD, ISBN 3-930643-30-8, EUR 22,-
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