April 2001

Charles V in Germany

From the year 2000 Utrecht festival, we continue the theme of music surrounding Charles V (for the 500th anniversary of his birth) with a concert by the Weser-Renaissance Ensemble.

Composer: ARNOLT SCHLICK (c. 1460-c.1521), LUDWIG SENFL (c. 1486-1542/3), JOHANN WALTER (1496-1570), ARNOLD von BRUCK (c.1500-1554), MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546), STEPHAN MAHU (c. 1480/90-c.1541), PIERRE de MANCHICOURT (c.1510-1564), HEINRICH ISAAC (c.1450-1517), JOHANNES OTT (??-1546)

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Bach in Istanbul II

Again from the 28th Istanbul Festival we'll hear Bach from both the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the King's Consort (featuring the orchestral suites); a European Centuries special.

Composer: BACH

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Music from Versailles IV

Rare sacred motets from two masters: Jean-Phillippe Rameau and the huge setting of the "Miserere" by Andre Campra.

Composer: JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU (1683-1764), ANDRE CAMPRA (1660-1744)

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Senfl’s Passion Music

In time for Easter (and our 21st anniversary of the program) the new recording by the Ensemble Officium dedicated to Passion and Pentecost music of Switzerland's greatest composer, Ludwig Senfl.

Composer: LUDWIG SENFL (1486-1542)

CD Info: CD CHR-77226

Bach in Istanbul I

From the 2000 International Istanbul Music Festival we'll hear concerts from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment featuring the brilliant contralto Nathalie Stutzmann in cantatas of Bach; a "European Centuries" special.

Composer: BACH

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