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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH (1906 – 1975) – STRING QUARTETS
Label: AMON RA 1
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String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83 (1949); String Quartet No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 117 (1964)The Dartington String Quartet: Colin Sauer, violin; Malcolm Latchem, violin; Keith Lovell, viola; Michael Evans, cello Available on CD for the first time is this much admired 1973 recording of two fiery quartets.
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JOSEPH HAYDN: SONATAS
Label: AMON RA 05
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Sonata No. 35 in A flat major (Hob.XVI/43 - ca. 1771/73?); Sonata No. 41 in A major (Hob. XVI/26 - 1773); Sonata No. 60 in C major (Hob. XVI/50 - 1794/95?); Sonata No. 61 in D major (Hob. XVI/51 - 1794/95?)Richard Burnett, Viennese Fortepiano by Michael Rosenberger, c.1798 (Sonatas Nos. 35 and 41) & English Pianoforte by John Broadwood and Son, 1801 (Sonatas Nos. 60 and 61) "A superb performer-easy moving control and lyrical sensibility. Strongly recommended" - Fanfare, USA "This is a most attractive disc" - The Gramophone
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CLARINET COLLECTION
Label: AMON RA 10
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TRAD: She Moves Through the Fair; Macedonian folk tune ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (1660 – 1725): Sinfonia from ‘Su le Spnde del Tebro’ GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681 – 1767): L’hiver GEORG FRIEDRICH HANDEL (1685 – 1759): March JAN VANHAL (1739 – 1813): Adagio Cantabile WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791): Minuet from Divertimento KV 439b CARL MARIA VON WEBER (1786 – 1826): Variations for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 33 NORBERT BURGMULLER (1810 – 1836): Duo for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 15 ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810 – 1856): Phantasy Pieces, Op. 73 GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813 – 1901): Romanza from ‘La Forza del Destino’Alan Hacker, chalumeau, baroque, classical ad romantic clarinetsRichard Burnett, chamber organ, spinet, harpsichord and fortepianos Alan Hacker demonstrates the whole range and development of the clarinet from the ancient chalumeau, through baroque, classical and romantic instruments to the modern clarinet. He is ably assisted by Richard Burnett on organ, spinet, harpsichord and fortepianos. "Alan Hacker is one of the most remarkable musicians of our time" - The Independent
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MUSIC FOR TWO FLUTES
Label: AMON RA 11
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Trio Sonata in G, BWV 1039; JOSEPH HAYDN: Trio No. 1; GEORG FRIEDRICH HANDEL: Sonata Op. 2 No. 5; WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Voi che sapete; LOUIS DROUET: Variations on Paisiello’s “Nel cor piu”; ENRESTO KOHLER: Valse des Fleurs, Op. 87Stephen Preston, flute; Preston’s Pocket
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JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL – WORKS FOR VIOLIN & PIANO
Label: AMON RA 12
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Sonata in D, Op. 50; Sonata in E flat major, Op. 5 No. 3; Nocturne Op. 99 Ralph Holmes, violin by Stradivari, Cremona 1736 Richard Burnett, fortepiano by Graf, Vienna 1826
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FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797 – 1828)
Label: AMON RA 13
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(re-listing) SONATAS Sonata in G major, Op. 78 D 894; Sonata in A minor, Op. posth 143 D 784Howard Shelley, fortepiano by Johann Fritz, Vienna ca. 1814 "This is one of the most rewarding early piano records I've come across" - The Gramophone "I cannot think, off hand, of a better recording of a fortepiano than this one" - Hi-Fi News "Assured and attractive — an instrument of exceptional character" - Fanfare (USA) "Red-blooded, musicianly performances — and the recording is also admirable" - Opus (USA)
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ENGLISH MUSIC OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
Label: AMON RA 14
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CHARLES AVISON (1709 – 1770): Sonata in C minor/major for harpsichord, two violins & cello, Op. 5 No. 2 (1756); GEORG FRIEDRICH HANDEL (1685 – 1759): Trio Sonata in F, Op. 2 No. 3 (1732); THOMAS ARNE (1710 – 1778): Harpsichord Sonata No. 2 in E minor (1756); Trio Sonata No. 2 in G major (1757); CARL FRIEDRICH ABEL (1723 – 1787): Sonata No. 1 in A for violin, cello & basso continuo, Op. 9; JOHN STANLEY (1712 – 1786): Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in C minor, Op. 10 (1778)London Baroque (on original instruments) "Here are stylish and spirited performances - recommended" - The Gramophone "A recital full of riches" - Hi-Fi News "Most strikingly performed and recorded" - Ovation, USA "Superb playing with marvellous sound quality" - The New Records, USA
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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – SONGS
Label: AMON RA 15
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An die Hoffnung (To hope), Op. 32; Ich liebe dich (I love you), WoO 123; Neue Liebe, neues Leben (New love, new life), Op. 75 No. 2; Mailied (May Song), Op. 52 No. 4; Busslied (Song of atonement), Op. 48 No. 5; Der Zufriedene (The contented man), Op. 75 No. 6; Resignation (Resignation), WoO 149; Der Kuss (The kiss), Op. 128; Adelaide (Adelaide), Op. 46; Andenken (Remembrance), WoO 136; An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant beloved), Op. 98; Sehnsucht (Longing), Op. 83 No. 2; Der Wachtelschlag (The Song of the Quail), WoO 129; Aus Goethes Faust (From Goethe's Faust), Op. 75 No. 3; Wonne derWehmut (The joy of melancholy), Op. 83 No. 1; Mit einem gemalten Band (With a painted ribbon), Op. 83 No. 3Ian Partridge, tenor; Richard Burnett, fortepiano by Rosenberger, Vienna ca. 1800 Re-released after a long break, this album shows the renowned tenor, Ian Partridge, at his most mellifluous. The album features Beethoven's only song cycle, An die ferne geliebte, and a selection of his best loved songs including Adelaide, An die Hoffnung and Ich liebe dich. Richard Burnett accompanies on a beautiful Viennese fortepiano of the period.
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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 - 1827) - VIOLIN SONATAS
Label: AMON RA 16
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Sonata for Piano and Violin in A major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”; Sonata for Piano and Violin in G major, Op. 30 No. 3Ralph Holmes, violin Richard Burnett, fortepiano (on original instruments)
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791) - CLARINET QUINTETS (on period instruments)
Label: AMON RA 17
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Clarinet Quintet in A major KV 581 (1789) Clarinet Quintet fragment in B flat major KV 516c (Vienna, ca. 1787) Quintet fragment in F major for clarinet in C, basset horn and string trio KV 580b (Vienna, ca. 1789)(Completed by Duncan Druce)Alan Hacker, clarinetSalomon String QuartetLesley Schatzberger, basset horn The Salomon String Quartet (historic strings) and Lesley Schatzberger (basset horn) join Alan Hacker in an authentic performance of Mozart's much loved Clarinet Quintet in A plus two lesser known clarinet quintet fragments in Bb and F. "No true Mozart fan should be without this. Highly recommended" - San Francisco Chronicle "This enchanting recital" Hi-Fi News "Matchless" The New Records (USA) "Delightful indeed" Fanfare (USA)
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GUITAR COLLECTION – HISTORIC GUITARS
Label: AMON RA 18
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ALONSO MUDARRA (ca. 1510 – 1580): Fantasia del quarto tono; Romanesca: o guardame las vaca; Branle de Poictou; Pimontoyse; Fantasia que contrahaze la harpa en la manera de Luduvico LUIS MILAN (ca. 1500 – 1561): Fantasia del quarto tono LUIS DE NARVAEZ (ca. 1500 – 1555/60): La Cancion del Emperador: Mille Regres (Josquin) FRANCESCO CORBETTA (ca. 1615 – 1681): Sinfonia a 2 GASPAR SANZ (1640 – 1710): Passacalles; Canarios ROBERT DE VISEE (ca. 1650 – 1725): Suite in D minor MAURO GIULIANI (1781 – 1829): Grande Ouverture, Op. 61 (1814) FERNANDO SOR (1778 – 1839): Introduction and variations on a theme of Mozart (“Oh Cara armonia” from the Magic Flute), Op. 9 (1821) FERDINANDO CARULLI (1770 – 1841): “Variations de Beethoven arrangees pour Piano et guitar”, Op. 169 (1770-1841) JOHANN KASPAR MERTZ (1806 – 1856): Lied ohne WorteNigel North, historic guitarsMaggie Cole, virginals, fortepiano Early music authority on early guitars and lutes, Nigel North performs music of each period on beautiful Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic period guitars with Maggie Cole—virginals and fortepiano. Four centuries of guitars and guitar music by Carulli, Sor, Giuliani, Visée, Mertz, Sanz, Mudarra, Milan, Narvaez & Corbetta. An ideal introduction to the world of the guitar as well as for the collector. "Intelligent & sensitive music making" - Lute Society of America "A very cultured & sensitive musician — exemplary sound" - The Gramophone "Nigel North is amazing on this record. Sound quality is very fine" - The New Records (USA) "A feast of enjoyment" - Hi-Fi News
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FLUTE COLLECTION
Label: AMON RA 19
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LOUIS-CLAUDE DAQUIN (1694 – 1772): Le Coucou; JACQUES HOTTETERRE LE ROMAIN (arr.)(c. 1680 – c. 1761): Air de Mr de Luly; JOHANN JOACHIM QUANTZ (1696 – 1773): Sonata in D; JACQUES DUPHLY (1715 – 1789): La De Drummond; FRANCOIS DEVIENNE (1759 – 1803): Sonata in E minor; JEAN LOUIS TULOU (1786 – 1865): Fantaisie Brillant Sur “La Fée Aux Roses” (De Halevy); CHARLES NICHOLSON (1795 – 1837): Home Sweet Home; FRANZ SCHUBERT/THEOBALD BOEHM (1794 – 1881): Gute NachtStephen Preston, flutes (original instruments); Lucy Carolan, keyboards Stephen Preston has recorded all the major (and much minor) flute repertoire over the years and is a world authority on the flute. Here he chooses music written for the Baroque, Classical and Romantic period flutes to show their beauty of tone and dexterity. He is joined by Lucy Carolan on harpsichord, spinet & fortepiano. Including works by Daquin ('Le Coucou'), Hotteterre, Quantz, Duphly, Devienne, Tulou, Nicholson ('Home Sweet Home') and Boehm's arrangement of 'Gute Nacht'. "Fascinating throughout" - Fanfare (USA) "Engaging and decidedly off the beaten track" - The Gramophone "Explores each instrument with love...it does so admirably as one has come to expect from this label" - Hi-Fi News
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FREDERICK DELIUS (1862 – 1934)
Label: AMON RA 2
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Sonata No. 2 for Violin & Piano; Légende; Sonata No. 3 for Violin & PianoDavid Stone, violin; Allan Schiller, piano
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MUSIC IN MINIATURE
Label: AMON RA 20
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JOSEPH HAYDN: Sonata in A Hob. XV1/12; Pieces for Musical Clock (‘Flotenuhr’) Hob. XIX: Nos. 17 in C; 10 in C; 5 in C; 12 in C; 13 in F; 17 in F; 19 in C; 23 in C; 27 in G; Sechs Leichte Variationen Hob. XVII/5 MUZIO CLEMENTI: From Six Progressive Sonatinas Op. 36: Sonatina No. 1 in C; Sonatina no. 2 in C; Sonatina No. 3 in G LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Dances: Ecossaise in E flat WoO 86; Ecossaise in G WoO 23; Waltz in D WoO 85; Allemande in A WoO 81; Rondo in C Op. 51 No. 1Richard Burnett, Viennese Square Piano c. 1800 by Anton Walter
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CARL MARIA VON WEBER (1786 – 1826)
Label: AMON RA 21
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Trio for flute, cello and piano J. 259; Sonata No. 1 in F major J. 99; Sonata No. 3 in D major J. 101; Sonata No. 4 in E flat major J. 102; Sonata No. 6 in C major J. 106; Stephen Preston, Flute by Koch, Vienna, early 19th century; Jennifer Ward Clarke, Cello attributed to Dom Nicolo Amati, Bologna c. 1730 Bow by Matthew Coltman after DoddRichard Burnett, Fortepiano by Conrad Graf Vienna 1826 "Thrilling virtuosity, a thoroughly recommended issue" - Early Music "Warmth and sensible pacing, recommended with and for pleasure" - Fanfare, USA "Combines exceptional sound with lovely playing" - Hi-Fi News "Stephen Preston has given the world another fine recording" - Continuo, USA
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