J. S. BACH
Bach: Cantatas and Arias (with arias by Schutz, Caccini, Scarlatti, etc) Suzanne Danco (soprano), Jeanne Demessieux (organ), Guido Agosti (piano) / Stuttgarter Kammerorchester, KarI Münchinger [ Testament / CD - released 1/Sep/2003 ] The Belgian soprano Suzanne Danco was the epitome of the well-schooled, clear voiced soprano in the French tradition. She sang her wide repertory with impeccable taste...her readings both thoughtful and well-groomed. (The Guardian) |
ANTONIO SALIERI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Falstaff, or The Three Tricks (complete opera with libretto) Romano Franceschetto, Filippo Bettoschi, Lee Myeounghee, The Madrigalists of Milan, Orchestra Guido Cantelli Of Milan, Alberto Veronesi [ Chandos / 2 CD Box Set ] "With the Guido Cantelli orchestra of Milan both mellow and scintillating, Romano Franceschetto (Flastaff) shows welcome agility as a buffo baritone, singing with relish, making even his letter-writing scene a moment to savour." Opera News |
GABRIEL FAURE / CLAUDE DEBUSSY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Franck/Debussy: Melodies Suzanne Danco (soprano) Guido Agosti (piano) [ Testament / CD - released 27/Jul/2006 ] A fine Mélisande, she is completely at home with Debussy's Villon and Bilitis; miraculously, she finds nine different shades of rapture for Fauré's La bonne chanson. |
J.S. BACH
Suites for Cello Solo Guido Schiefen (cello) [ Arte Nova / 2 CD - released 20/Apr/2008 ] "This is a terrific recording for the price. Schiefen has a pretty sturdy sound, with little or no vibrato, which allows him to make each line sound clearly. Also, he projects the architecture of each movement well." (Joseph Sweaney jsbach.org) |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOSVKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (LP) Teatro alla Scala, Guido Cantelli [ Warner Classics Vinyl / LP - released 1/Jun/2020 ] The very first 12" Long Play record issued by The Gramophone Company (EMI) on His Master's Voice (ALP 1001) in October 1952 - previously issued on 78RPM in 1951. The 27th April 2020 marked Guido Cantelli's centenary. |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOSVKY
Versailles - Alexandre Tharaud (LP) Teatro alla Scala, Guido Cantelli [ Warner Classics Vinyl / LP - released 1/Jun/2020 ] "Even for aficionados of this repertoire there are surprises to be had." Gramophone |
DEBUSSY / MOZART / SCHUMANN / RAVEL / BRAHMS / etc
Suzanne Danco - The Decca Recitals Suzanne Danco (soprano) / with Guido Agosti (piano) Phyllis Spurr (piano), Gervase de Peyer (clarinet), etc [ Decca Eloquence / 8 CD Box Set - released 10/Jul/2020 ] "As soon as Danco starts to sing, her identity is unmistakable, a bright, vibrant voice, impassioned in its delivery, with perfect diction and an intuitive grasp of text." Gramophone Editor's Choice Awards Issue 2020 |
JOSEF HAYDN
Divertimenti Per Il Partiton A Tre Guido Balestracci (baryton), Alessandro Tampieri (viola) & Bruno Cocset (cello) [ Ricercar / CD - released 13/Jun/2011 ] Prince Nicolas Esterhazy, in whose service Haydn spent a large part of his life, was an enthusiastic champion of an instrument that was in the process of disappearing: this was the Baryton, a type of viola da gamba with sympathetic strings that were... |
GIUSEPPE TARTINI
Tartini: Suonate a violino e violoncello o cimbalo Enrico Gatti (violin), Gaetano Nasillo (cello), Guido Morini (harpsichord) [ Arcana / 2 CD - released 8/Jan/2021 ] 2020 offers a good opportunity to take a closer look at Giuseppe Tartini, 250 years after his death. A first-rate virtuoso, he was the violin teacher who most influenced 18th-century style: his pupils, who came to study with him from all over the... |
FRANCESCO MARIA VERANCINI
Veracini: Sonate a violino solo e basso Enrico Gatti (violin), Guido Morini (harpsichord), Alain Gervreau (cello) [ Arcana / CD - released 12/Oct/2018 ] Of the many important anniversaries occurring in 2018, it is worth remembering the 350th death anniversary of the violin virtuoso Francesco Maria Veracini. What better occasion to (re-)discover Enrico Gatti's first reference recording for the label... |
Guido
Anidea [ Punch Drunk / CD - released 8/Jun/2010 ] |
CAPTAIN TOBIAS HUME
Harke, Harke! Lyra Violls Humors & Delights Guido Balestracci / Les Basses Réunies, Bruno Cocset [ Alpha / CD - released 1/Oct/2014 ] With this new recording, Bruno Cocset's Les Basses Réunies propose a journey back to 17th-century England, centring on the work of Tobias Hume, an emblematic musician of the viola da gamba and, more precisely, the lyra violl. This exploration in... |
DIEGO ORTIZ
Ortiz: Trattado de Glosas Guido Balestracci / Les Basses Réunies, Bruno Cocset [ Alpha Classics / CD - released 27/Mar/2020 ] Born in Toledo, Diego Ortiz published the Trattado de Glosas in Rome in 1553. At that time he was living in Naples in the service of Ferdinand Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba and Viceroy of Naples. This region was deeply influenced by Spain. His... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Seconde Stravaganze: Venetian & Neapolitan music for viol consort Guido Balestracci (viola da gamba, direction) L'Amoroso [ Glossa Cabinet / CD - released 7/Apr/2014 ] Gamba virtuoso Guido Balestracci directs his crack ensemble with panache - and some creative licence - in a vibrant tapestry of Italian viol consorts and arrangements exploring 'extravagant' expressive effects. |
Guido Cantelli
Cantelli Conducts Rossini [ Testament / CD ] |
Guido Cantelli
The Nbc Broadcast Concerts [ Testament / 4 CD ] |
Guido Hatzis
Whatever [ Universal Music / 2 CD - released 15/Sep/2005 ] This is a re-issue of Guido's second album - more hilarious phone call comedy from the award winning, multi platinum album selling Greek God, kick boxing champion. |
CARL NIELSEN
Nielsen: Aladdin Op. 34, Fairy Tale drama in Five Acts Guido Paevatalu (baritone) Mette Ejsing (contralto) / Danish National Radio Chamber Choir. Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Gennady Rozhdestvensky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Nov/2008 ] "The two soloists are very good and the Danish forces respond keenly to Rozhdestvensky'a baton...excellent recording." (Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide) |
DANCLA / SAINT-SAENS / MASSENET
Petite Ecole de la Melodie Guido Rimonda (violin) Christina Canziani (piano) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 15/Apr/2009 ] Giudo Rimonda is a highly respected violinist in Italy. He is accompanied here by Cristina Canziani and together they perform three intimate works arranged for piano and violin. |
Guido Schiefen
Reger: Suiten Vuer Cello 1-3 [ Oehms Classics / CD - released 15/Sep/2003 ] |