Monday, March 25, 2013

Easter 2013

Easter 2013

ENRIQUE GRANADOS:Danzas espanolas, Op.37, No.2, Oriental Born in the ancient Russian village of Murom in 1920, pianist Oleg Boshniakovich began his musical training with his aunt, Anna Klekova, a celebrated teacher in Murom. In 1934, Boshniakovich moved to Moscow and entered the Central Music School of the Moscow Conservatory, and then into the Conservatory itself - studying with Professor Konstantin Igumnov. Following a brief interruption brought upon by the Second World War, Boshniakoich resumed his studies with the legendary pianist Heinrich Neuhause.

The Easter Tales, Here comes Peter Cotton Tail, Easter Party Music

Penderecki, Krzysztof, 1933- Utrenja. The entombment of Christ. RCA Red Seal [1971] Stefania Woytowicz, soprano; Kerstin Meyer, mezzo-soprano; Seth McCoy tenor; Bernard Ladysz, Peter Lagger, basses; Temple University Choirs; Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor; sung in Old Slavonic.
VALERI KIKTA:Easter Chants of Old Russia, Resurrect, O the Lord Valeri Kikta (October 22, 1941, in Vladmirovka, a village near Donetsk, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian classical composer. He was educated at the Moscow Choral College, then at the Moscow Conservatoire under Semyon Bogatyryov and Tikhon Khrennikov. On the recommendation of Shostakovich he moved on to post-graduate study. Kikta's compositions include ballets, symphonic, organ and choral works. These include Beyond the Verge of Darkness for tenor and orchestra, and Frescos of the St. Sofia Cathedral of Kiev for harp and orchestra. He was recorded extensively by the USSR state recording company, Melodiya in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Easter Tales, The Bunny Hop, Easter Party Music
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Oster-Oratorium. Easter oratorio, BWV 249. Angel [1966] Teresa Zylis-Gara, soprano; Patricia Johnson, alto; Theo Altmeyer, tenor; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone; South German Madrigal Choir: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra; Wolfgang Gönnenwein, conductor.
ANATOLY KISSELEV:Stichera of the Easter Stichera of the Easter Work Large Choir of Belorussian Radio and TV Chorus/Choir, V. Rovdo Conductor Anatoly Kisselev was born in Moscow in 1948, and received his training at the Moscow State Choral School (1955-65), studying with Alexander Sveshnikov, Nikolay Demyanov, Victor Rovdo, and Alexander Flyarkovsky; as well as at the Moscow Conservatory (1965-70), studying orchestration and composition with Alfred Schnittke - who recommended Kisselev to the Soviet Union of Composers.
The Easter Tales, The Easter Parade, Easter Party Music
ALEXEY LARIN:Russian Passion, oratorio for soloists, choir, organ and percussion (1994), 14.Easter 15. Alleluia Kapella Moscow Kremlin Chorus/Choir Gennady Dmitryak, Conductor
The Easter Tales – Eggbert The Easter Egg, Easter Party Music
SERGEY LIAPUNOV:4 Songs, Op.14, 4.Vostochnïy romans (Eastern Romance)Vladimir Miller, Bass S. Uryvaev, Piano
The Easter Tales – My Choc'late Rabbit, Easter Party Music
SERGEY RACHMANINOV:Suite No.1 for 2 Pianos, Op.5, 4.Easter Turkina Duo Julia and Galina Turkina formed perhaps the most celebrated piano duo in Russia, with an active performance career spanning from 1937 to Galina's death in 1999. Both studied piano at the Central Music School in Moscow, where their principal teachers were Vasily Argamakov, Konstantin Igumnov, Ilia Kliachko, and Alexander Goldenveiser. During their illustrious careers they worked closely with a number of important composers - including Dmitri Shostakovich and Aram Khachaturian, often collaborating in preparation of a new work. Among the composers who have written works expressly for the Duo include Sergei Evseev, Vasily Argamakov, Nikolai Peiko, and American composer Jon Appleton.
The Easter Tales – The Funny Little Bunny With The Powder Puff Tail, Easter Party Music
NIKOLOAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV:4 Songs, Op.2, 2.Vostochnïy romans: Plenivshis' rozoy, solovey (Eastern Song: Enslaved by the Rose, the Nightingale) Margarita Mamsirova A multi-faceted talent,with professional skills, a rare tone of voice - coloratura mezzo soprano, artistry and bright appearance allowed MB Mamsirovoy to gain true recognition and the opportunity to act in the best opera houses in Russia and Europe. MB Mamsirova is the recipient of many awards and the student of opera singers. In 1999 she received the Russian theater award "Magic rocker" (Moscow) as "Best Actress" for his performance as Laura in the opera "The Stone Guest" by Dargomyzhsky. The repertoire of the MB Mamsirovoy includes a large number of complicated opera roles of Russian and foreign composers, including highlights of Carmen ("Carmen" by Bizet), Rosina ("Barber of Seville" by Rossini), Cinderella ("Cinderella" by Rossini), Delilah (" Samson and Delilah "Camille Saint-Saens), Olga (" Eugene Onegin "by Tchaikovsky), Laura (" Iolanthe "Tchaikovsky), Amneris (" Aida "by Verdi), Lyubasha (" The Tsar's Bride "by N. Rimsky-Korsakov), Eboli ("Don Carlos" G. Verdi), Marina Mnishek ("Boris Godunov" by Modest Mussorgsky) and many others. MB Mamsirova leads an active concert and touring schedule. Included in The repertoire of Mamsirovoy, along with the world of classical vocal literature, are Circassian folk songs,which the singer who performs with special awe and affection. In 2001 M. Mamsirova took part in a gala concert dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Adygea with a brilliant solo concert at the State Philharmonic of the Republic of Adygea. In 2002 she performed in the city of Maikop, a joint solo soloist with the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia Roman Muravitsky tenor, and in 2006 took part in the concert in which artists celebrated the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Adygea, as well as performing a solo concert, which is dedicated to her native land. For her great contribution to the development of musical culture of the Republic of Adygea Mamsirovoy was awarded the honorary title "Honored Artist of the Republic of Adygea."
King's College Choir, Cambridge – Jesus Christ is risen today (Easter Hymn), 100 Best Hymns
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Russian Easter Overture, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ken Moss
Swedish Chamber Orchestra – Oratorium Festo Paschali: Kommt, eilet und laufet (Easter Oratorio), BWV 249: Oratorium Festo Paschali: Kommt, eilet und laufet (Easter Oratorio), BWV 249: II. Adagio Johann Sebastian Bach – Bach: Oboe Concertos
PAVEL TSCHESNOKOV:Easter Prayer, Academy of Choral Arts, Moscow Chorus/Choir, V. Ladjuk Voice, Viktor Popov Conductor
Iraida Yusupova, Composer From Faust's Fragments Easter Angel's Choir (text by Boris Pasternak) Yusupova, Iraida, Piano Ave Maria Chamber Ensemble Goodkov, V. Voice (Taped), Dmitry Cheglakov, Cello

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Palm Sunday 2013

Palm Sunday

1.The Schola Cantorum of St. Peter the Apostle – The Litany of the Saints  Lord, By Your Cross & Resurrection (disc 1): Passion (Palm) Sunday-Good Friday
D1. Anonymous (Early Music) Composer Bats mez Ter (Hymn for Palm Sunday) Ghazaryan, Lusine  and Papayan, Anahit, Sopranos
2. Choralschola – Gloria, laus, et honor (Processional Hymn for Palm Sunday) - Voice  – NPR Milestones of the Millennium: CHANT - Hymns and Sequences - Gloria in excelsis Deo
3. Nancy Sinatra – Here In The Palm Of Your Hand  – Sheet Music.
4. Alfred Newman conducts his great film music New York : Angel, 1973. The robe: Palm Sunday In part with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra.
5. Maurice Duruflé – Prelude, Recitatif Et Variations, Op. 3 – Summer Travels: Chamber Music Palm Beach
6. Édouard Lalo Chamber Music Palm Beach – Suite, Op. 21: I. Adagio Espressivo   II. Allegro Grazioso  III. Andante Espressivo Chamber Music Palm Beach: Buried Treasure
7. Plainchant – Plainchant: Antiphon for Vespers, Saturday before Palm Sunday (reprise) Nicholas Gombert (c.1495-c.1560) – Nicolas Gombert: Magnificats 1-4
8. Bob Hope – January 1943 - From Palm Springs, California Bob Hope – The Ultimate Collection
9. The Schola Cantorum of St. Peter the Apostle – Hail Our Saviour's Glorious Body – Create a Clean Heart in me  – The Lord's Right Hand has Shown its Power– Lord, By Your Cross & Resurrection (disc 1): Passion (Palm) Sunday-Good Friday
10. Dean Martin – It's 1200 Miles From Palm Springs To Texas - 1996 Digital Remaster  – The Capitol Years
11.  Bo Hansson – Nu loser solen sitt blonda har (The Sun is Now Letting Down Her Blond Hair)
 – Andetag
Henze, Hans Werner, 1926-
Ode an den Westwind. Musik für Violoncello und Orchester nach Percy Bysshe Shelley. Konzert für Violine und grosses Orchester. Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft [1969]
Siegfried Palm, violoncello; Wolfgang Schneiderhan, violin; Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks; the composer conducting.

Penderecki, Krzysztof, 1933- Penderecki conducts Penderecki. Angel [1973] Fonogrammi, for flutes and chamber orchestra. Cello concerto. Siegfried Palm, violoncello Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, with Wanda Wilkomirska, violin, and Felicja Blumental, piano; conducted by the composer.


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Italian St. Patrick

From high atop beautiful Lake Patrick in lovely West Palm Beach Florida, it's time once again for Sadko's World of Music. It's the Italian St. Patrick's Day Show.
 Donato Di Stefano – La serva padrona: Intermezzo II: Recitative: Ah! quanto mi sa male di tal risoluzione (Uberto, Serpina) Tommaso Mariani – Pergolesi: Livietta e Tracollo - La Serva padrona
Claudio Scimone – Albinoni / Arr Giazotto : Adagio in G minor Various Artists – 40 Most Beautiful Adagios
Torelli, Giuseppe – Torelli: 1. Allegro - 1. Allegro Various Artists – Pachelbel: Canon - Baroque Music by Bach, Handel, Purcell, Vivaldi
Ottorino Respighi – Roman Festivals-  Circenses– Respighi Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Ciao Italia ! – Insieme 1992 Ciao Italia ! – The Very Best Of Italian Pop Songs
Franco Corelli – Tosca, Act 3: E lucevan le stelle
Fergie – Be Italian Various Artists – Nine
Il Giardino Armonico – Uccellini : Sonata XVIII – The Collected Recordings of Il Giardino Armonico
Giacinto Scelsi – Trio For Strings Various Artists – Roots Of Drone
Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista, 1710-1736. Stabat Mater. London [1965] Judith Raskin, soprano; Maureen Lehane, contralto; Orchestra Rossini di Napoli; Franco Caracciolo, conductor. Revision and 
organ part by M. Zanon.
Albinoni, Tomaso 1671-1750.  Sonata in G minor for strings and continuo, op. 2, no. 6 Epic [1960]    Evart van Tright, oboe; Roberto Michelucci, violin; I Musici. Torelli, Giuseppe, 1658-1709. Concerti grossi.Selection from op. 8 Rev. by M. Abbado. Epic [1956] No. 2 for 2 violins, string orchestra, and continuo;. No. 2, A minor. Roberto Michelucci, Anna Maria Cotogni, violins; Mario Centurione, violoncello; I Musici.
Respighi, Ottorino, 1879-1936. Fontane di Roma. The fountains of Rome. 
The pines of Rome. Columbia [1971?] Philadelphia orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor. 
Italian Restaurant Music of Italy – Italian Tarantella  – Italian Dinner Music, Italian Restaurant Music, Background Music
Four Italian sonatas. Capitol [1959] La follia, op. 5, no.12, by Correlli Nathan Milstein, violin; Leon Pommers, piano. 
Yolanda Be Cool – We No Speak Americano Various Artists – Italian retro dance
Sven Schwannberger, Thomas Leininger, Florian Wieninger – Marco Uccellini: Sonata Quarta  – Arcadia 
Virtuosi di Roma Decca, 1951. Concerto no. 6 [i.e., no. 3] in F major for strings, by A. Scarlatti. Virtuosi di Roma, with Luigi Ferro, violin, and Massimo Anfitertrof,  violoncello; Renato Fasano, conductor.


 

Sunday, March 03, 2013

It's Florida, man!

Delius, Frederick, 1862-1934. Florida suite. Rev. & edited [by] Beecham. 
Capitol [1960] Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Sir Thomas Beecham, conductor. 
Davka (Musical group)Lavy's dream Tzadik 2001. 
Dream of Rabbi Lavy Davka (Daniel Hoffman, violin; Moses Sedler, violoncello; 
Adam Levenson, doumbek, tar, and zarb)
The Monkees, Going Down
Young, Victor,1900-1956. 
Around the world in eighty days music from the sound track music composed and 
conducted by Victor Young. Decca  Prairie sail car For orchestra ; 
the composer conducting. 
Berlin, Irving 1888-1989  Annie get your gun  Decca, [1949] 
Ethel Merman; Ray Middleton; and other members of the original New York cast;
with orchestra and chorus under the direction of Jay Blackton. 
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix,1809-1847. A midsummer night's dream:
incidental music. London, [1969]  Contains the Overture, op. 21, 
and excerpts from op. 61 no. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12) 
Jennifer Vyvyan, Marion Lowe, sopranos; female chorus of the Royal Opera House,
Covent Garden; London Symphony Orchestra; Peter Maag, conductor. 
Pet Shop Boys, I Want a Dog,Introspective
KO KO, Float 
Will Smith, Miami