KALEVI AHO
Aho: Solo Samuli Peltonen (cello), Hiyoli Togawa (viola), Piet Van Bockstal (oboe), Simon Reitmaier (clarinet), Bram van Sambeek (bassoon), Marie Luise Neunecke [ BIS SACD / SACD - released 2/Jul/2021 ] Seven instrumental solos by the Finnish symphonist |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Solo Flute - From A to Z Volume 3 (Brett Dean to Claude Debussy) Sharon Bezaly (flute) [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Oct/2004 ] In what American Record Guide has called 'one of the most interesting series going', Sharon Bezaly and her golden flute have reached the third instalment. |
W.A. MOZART
Flute Concertos Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Juha Kangas [ BIS SACD / SACD - released 1/Feb/2008 ] "I was immediately struck by the dynamic shading the conductor was extracting from the orchestra, each phrase sharply chiselled. A remarkable and fascinating achievement." (MusicWeb Oct 2005) |
RODRIGO / BORNE / IBERT
Flute Concertos - Bridge across the Pyrenees Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra / John Neschling [ BIS SACD / SACD - released 1/Oct/2006 ] "There is absolutely nothing here to criticize. Sharon Bezaly is one of the world's top flutists; the repertoire has been chosen with her usual intelligence and imagination; she plays the living daylights out of all of three pieces; the... |
GUBAIDULINA
The Deceitful Face of Hope and of Despair: concerto for flute and large orchestra / etc Sharon Bezaly (flute) Torleif Thedeen (cello) Mie Miki (accordion) / Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra / Mario Venzago [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Mar/2006 ] "Overall, this is a technically superior disc in which an interesting new concerto, outstandingly performed by its dedicatee, is paired with an up to date edition of one of the composer’s most frequently recorded works. Duplication may limit its... |
RACHMANINOV
Symphony No.2 in E minor, Op.27 / Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Lan Shui [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Dec/2008 ] "...an excellent and well-recorded performance...this one is well worth anyone's consideration." (Four Stars AudAud.com) |
GRIEG
Olav Trygvason and Orchestral Songs Solveig Kringelborn (sop) Ingebjarg Kosmo (mezzo) Trond Halstein Moe (bar) Marita Solberg (sop) / Bergen Philharmonic Choir / Ole Kristian Ruud [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Nov/2006 ] "Collectors of this series need not hesitate but the disc should be of interest to many lovers of 19th century music. Playing some of the Olav Trygvason music at a blindfold test could be a fascinating climax of a music lovers'... |
SCHUMANN
Symphony No. 1 / Symphony in G minor / Overtures Swedish Chamber Orchestra / Thomas Dausgaard [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Dec/2007 ] "Schumann with a 'Spring' in his step from the energetic Swedish band" - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine May 2008 |
Various Artists
Duo A Piacere [ Bis / SACD - released 1/Jan/2001 ] |
Various Artists
Fireworks Virtuoso Vln Music [ Bis / SACD - released 5/Jan/2009 ] |
BAADSVIK / LINDBERG / NESS
Øystein Baadsvik plays Tuba Concertos Øystein Baadsvik (tuba) Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg [ BIS SACD / SACD - released 28/Jul/2014 ] One of today's foremost exponents of his instrument, the Norwegian tubist Øystein Baadsvik is also an untiring champion when it comes to expanding the tuba repertoire. |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas Vol. 32: BWV111, BWV123, BWV124, BWV125 Yukari Nonoshita (soprano) Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Andreas Weller (tenor) / Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Jul/2006 ] "With the highest presentation standards and an informative and well organised booklet, this is another top quality issue in Suzuki’s cantata series for BIS." (MusicWeb Sept 2006) |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas (Vol 33) BWV41 (Jesu, nun sei gepreiset), 92 & 130 Yukari Nonoshita (soprano) Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Jan Kobow (tenor) Dominik Warner (bass) / Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki [ BIS / SACD - released 1/Oct/2006 ] "The Bach Collegium chorus, just eight voices in addition to the soloists, contributes to the clarity of texture. Every contrapuntal line is distinctive - a tribute, too, to the sound engineering…another thrilling contribution to Suzuki's complete... |