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A few years ago, the name of Johann David Heinichen (1683-1729) came out of the blue as a wonderful surprise. Baroque music lovers around the world were amazed to discover an obscure composer who, in his best works, was second to none--easily comparable to Vivaldi in terms of originality, rhythmic exuberance, and boundless imagination. A half decade and a few recordings later, Heinichen has become a popular name, and rightly so. These Dresden Wind Concertos display treasures of passionate invention, energized by a spectacular use of dynamic contrasts and poetized by delicate touches of lyricism in the solo writing for woodwinds. Just listen to the dialogue (an obbligato figure in Heinichen's style) between traverso flute and pizzicato strings in the Concerto S. 225's last movement, or the biting orchestral outbursts in the G minor oboe concerto. Examples of Heinichen's vivid, sometimes unpredictable inspiration abound in every page of these extraordinary works. The Fiori Musicali ensemble, on period instruments, plays with enthusiasm and poetic commitment. The virtuosity may not be as extreme as that of Concerto Köln (on Capriccio), but each performance reaches a perfect balance between expressive ardor and precision--a quality mirrored by the accurate and natural sonics of the Radio Bremen engineers. --Luca Sabbatini, ClassicsToday.com

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Experience the grandeur and celebration of Giacomo Meyerbeer's works with "Meyerbeer: Music For Festive Occasions" by the CPO record label. Conducted by Mikhail Jurowski, this CD showcases music specifically composed for special events, performed by the NDR Radio Philharmonic Hannover. Transport yourself to the joyous atmosphere of the German radio orchestra's performances with this exquisite recording.

Includes work(s) by Carl Heinrich Graun. Ensembles: Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert. Conductor: Hermann Max. Soloists: Ingrid Schmithüsen, Lena Susanne Norin, Klaus Mertens, Markus Schäfer.

Includes work(s) for viola da gamba by Karl Friedrich Abel. Soloist: Rainer Zipperling.

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