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)
– Deel 5 Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248: ‘Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen’
Performers: Dunedin Consort conducted by John Butt
(CD Linn CKD 499, 2016)
2. Alfonso X (?)
– ‘Ay, Santa Maria’, cantiga 79
Performers: Ensemble Discantus conducted by Brigitte Lesne
(CD Bayard Musique 3560530848925, 2016)
3. Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613)
– Madrigal Libro sesto (1611): ‘Chiaro risplender suole’
Performers: Collegium Vocale Gent conducted by Philippe Herreweghe
(CD Phi LPH024, 2016)
4. Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
– ‘Maria stund auf in den Tagen…’
Uitvoerenden: Klaus Mertens, bass-baritone. Thomas Fritsch, viola da gamba. Stefan Maass, baroque lute. Michael Schönheit, chamber organ
(CD Rondeau ROP6124, 2016)
5. Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
– From the Concerto Polonais in G Major (TWV 43:G7) part 2: ‘Allegro’
Performers: Ensemble Masques conducted by Olivier Fortin, harpsichord
(CD Alpha 256, 2016)
All featured CDs are available at Prelude Klassieke Muziek in Baarn.