Ton Koopman
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They take precedence over all the competition, both as performances and as recordings. The playing has wonderful life and warmth, tempi are always aptly judged, and although original instruments... —
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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J S Bach - Complete Cantatas Volume 22
RecommendedSandrine Piau, Johannette Zomer (soprano), Bogna Bartosz, Nathalie Stutzman (alto), James Gilchrist, Christoph Prégardien, Jörg Dürmüller (tenor) & Klaus Mertens (bass)
The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Ton Koopman
Koopman's irrepressible enthusiasm and impish wit remain undiminished as he ends his immense 12 year project recording all Bach's cantatas. Assured vocal soloists, fluent choir and impeccable... —
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2008, Choral Award Winner
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J S Bach - Ascension Cantatas
RecommendedSandrine Piau, Johannette Zomer, Sibylla Rubens (sopranos), Bogna Bartosz, Bernhard Landauer (altos), James Gilchrist, Christoph Prégardien, Jörg Dürmüller (tenors) & Klaus Mertens (bass)
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Ton Koopman
Spectacular trumpets (BWV 11) and rattling horns (BWV 138) - Bach, Koopman, and his thrilling Amsterdam forces all at their best evoke the triumph of the Ascension. —
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Building a Library, May 2019, Also Recommended
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Performing on two copies of Stefanini and Ruckers harpsichords, Ton Koopman completes the exquisite solo oeuvre by Buxtehude with captivating élan. For a musician with somewhat precipitous tendencies,... —
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2008, Editor's Choice
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Buxtehude - Organ Works 5
Opera Omnia X
Ton Koopman (The Bielfeldt organ (1736), St. Wilhadi, Stade, Germany)
For those new to Buxtehude's organ works both the programming and the instrument make these discs the ideal hopping on point. Plaintive chorale elaborations supply contemplative respite from... —
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2009, Editor's Choice
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, etc.
Andrew Manze (violin), Marcel Ponseele (oboe)
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman
This is a splendid set, valid for a lifetime of pleasure.
Little differences in attention to detail soon begin to show, first at 0'17"of the first movement of 'Spring', where the chords that... —Purchase product
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Koopman is indefatigible...His enthusiasm shines through his playing, nowhere more so than in the Toccata opening Partita VI...His technique is superb, too...ornamentation is lavish and spontaneous,... —
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2013, Instrumental Choice
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Couperin, F: Pieces de Viole
Jordi Savall (bass viol 7-string, anon, French, XVII century), Ton Koopman (harpsichord, Gilbert des Ruisseaux, end XVII century) & Ariane Maurette (bass viol Barak Norman, London 1697)
Although still at the beginning of his career as a viol player, Savall, serenely supported by Ton Koopman, plays with consummate mastery of Couperin's style. He caresses the notes, and shapes... —
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2013, Re-issue of the Month
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Special offer. Bach, J S: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248
RecommendedLisa Larsson, Elisabeth von Magnus, Christoph Prégardien, Klaus Mertens
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Ton Koopman
Koopman's choir never sacrifices verve to its technical polish and his instrumental forces are outstanding. —
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Building a Library, December 2005, Budget Choice
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