Compiled by our Classical Music-desk. Early music expert Kees Koudstaal pulls the most beautiful CDs with early and classical music for you from the shelves of his own CD shop.
1. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
– Part 6 Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248: ‘Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben’
Performers: Dunedin Consort conducted by John Butt
(CD Linn CKD 499, 2016)
2. Ferdinand Fischer (1652-1725)
– ‘Chaccogne’ from the Suite in C Major
Performer: Thomas Hoffmann, lute
(CD Challenge Classics CC72740, 2016)
3. Christopher Simpson (c. 1605-1669)
– The four seasons: ‘Air’ from winter
Performers: Sirius Viols
(CD DHM 88875190982, 2016)
4. Heinrich Schütz (1681-1767)
– ‘Eyle mich Gott zu erretten’
Performers: Alice Foccroulle, sopraan. Ensemble InAlto conducted by Lambert Colson
(CD Passacaille 1023, 2016)
5. Marin Marais (1656-1728)
– From the Concerto Polonais in G Major(TWV 43:G7) part2: ‘Allegro’
Performers: Philippe Pierlot & Myriam Rignol, viola da gamba. Julien Wolfs, harpsichord
(CD Flora 3213, 2016)
ll CDs featured in this broadcast are available at Prelude Klassieke Muziek in Baarn.
