SACD, Buxtehude (composer)
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Masaaki Suzuki plays Buxtehude
Masaaki Suzuki (playing the Klapmeyer Organ of St Nicolai Church, Altenbruch)
on the Wilde-Schnitger Organ of St Jacobi Church, Lüdingworth
Suzuki strikes a perfect accord between an expressively singing solo line and its fastidiously-shaped accompaniment. —
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There are some intriguing novelties on this fine debut recording by BachWerkVokal, which brings together (unnamed) musicians from all over Europe as a concert ensemble under the direction of... —
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The Image of Melancholy
Jon Balke (organ / soundscapes), Berit Norbakken Solset (soprano), Milos Valent (viola) & Bjarte Eike (artistic director & violin)
The results will appeal to anyone keen on folk and fusion or those looking for an alternative approach to early music. The lush, up-front recording, with its potential for 5.0 surround sound,... —
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In Dulci Jubilo
Music for the Christmas season by Buxtehude and Friends
Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier
Taking Bach’s predecessor Buxtehude as its focal point, Hillier’s programme steers a chronological passage through the events of Christ’s nativity, illustrating them with music by Buxtehude... —
Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Choice
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Singing one-to-a-part, they produce splendidly full tone...These fine cantatas show that Buxtehude was much more than just a predecessor of Bach. The performances are both spirited and spiritual,... —
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Those who choose Friedhelm Flamme’s approach are in for a turbulent, confusing but ultimately hugely rewarding ride. —
