Estro Barocco was created in 2000 by a group of passionate musicians whose desire was to allow the general public to know and appreciate small, rich, and varied jewels of an immense repertoire- the sixteenth-century chamber opera. Estro Barocco performs rediscoveries of forgotten works, and brings them to the attention of the modern public through transcripts of ancient prints. On this new release they perform the Mottetti a Voce Sola per Soprano by Giovanni Antonio Rigatti, an Italian composer and choirmaster who released nine volumes of spiritual music and two books of secular music during his life. Although Rigatti’s music is largely unknown, this release will delight lovers of Baroque music.

What was the sound of the "sacred Bologna" that adorned the liturgical functions with organ music, voices and instruments? The Ensemble "San Pietro" replies to this question by presenting a complex intersection of unpublished musical itineraries that reflect the everyday musical life of Bologna, from Christmas to Pentecost passing through Holy Week, finally arriving at the feast of the Patron Saint Petronio, with a Solemn Mass in perfect 18th century "Bolognese style". The diversity of the music that makes up this album finds in common the provenance of the original scores, being taken from the Musical Fund of the Chapter of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Pietro in Bologna.

This new release collects a small but largely forgotten repertoire of solo and chamber pieces for the bass clarinet. The works date from the latter half of the 19th century through the 1930s. Three world renowned bass clarinetists are heard here- Stefano Cardo, Thomas Aber, and Balthasar Hens, as well as esteemed keyboardists- pianists Ruta Stadalnykaite, Robert Pherigo, and Hsiao-Yen Chen and organist Pietro Pasquini. They are accompanied by the Liliencron-Quartet der Stuttgarter Philharmoniker. The ensemble would like to especially thank Gianmario Masala, photographer and visual artist, for supporting this project by the creation of the image in the front cover.

The Italian Classical Consort brings Anton Reicha's works to life once again on this new release from Urania Records. Reicha was a Czech-born composer, later becoming a naturalized Frenchman. Reicha's output during his years in Vienna was prolific and included large cycles of works, some showcased on this new release.

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Focusing on the “tale,” the songs chosen for this program focus on myths, fairytales, and even science fiction. Compositions for flute and piano by Debussy, Reinecke, and Jolivet are joined by others to make up this mystical listening journey. Flutist Elena Cecconi is currently Professor of Flute at the Conservatory of Geneva. She performs on a Haynes 14K gold flute which was once owned by the famous flutist Severino Gazzelloni. Pianist Tim Carey accompanies Cecconi for this recording.

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This extensive release contains the Canadian Radio recordings of a repertoire less frequented by Glenn Gould: among these recordings stands the very rare piece of Weber. Gould’s American début, in 1955, and the release, a year later, of his first Columbia recording, of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, launched his international concert career. He earned widespread acclaim despite his musical idiosyncrasies, while his flamboyant stage mannerisms, as well as his hypochondria and other personal eccentricities, fuelled colorful publicity that heightened his celebrity. But he hated performing – ”At concerts I feel demeaned, like a vaudevillian” – and though in great demand, he rationed his appearances stingily (he gave fewer than forty concerts overseas). Finally, in 1964, he permanently retired from concert life. The recordings presented on this release are a rarity that Gould fans and piano aficionados will not want to overlook.