New and Notable CD/DVD Acquisitions,
Spring 2007 (selective list)
Buxtehude. Membra Jesu nostri. Two recordings to compare, CD
15631 from the Netherlands Bach Society under Jos van Veldhoven and CD 15731,
Capella Angelica with Lautten Compagney, conducted by Wolfgang Katschner.
William Byrd, Laudibus in Sanctis (CD 15732). The
Cardinall’s Musick with Andrew Carwood.
Luigi Cherubini. Requiem in C minor (CD 15769). Cherubini’s
Requiem, written in 1817, was one of the most popular pieces of its type in the
nineteenth century, but disappeared from the repertory early in the twentieth.
Powerful, restrained, and darkly eloquent, with innovative orchestration, it
should be no surprise that Beethoven, Berlioz, Wagner, and Schumann, among
others, spoke of the piece in the highest terms. Martin Pearlman and the Boston
Baroque make an excellent argument for this unjustly neglected work.
De Dakar a Cuba
on Danse la Rumba (CD 15903). This unusual product of cultural
cross-pollination features various African performers interpreting Latin-American
dances that were themselves modeled on African originals brought to the New World with the slave trade. Features Bembeya Jazz,
the Star Band of Dakar, and many others in mostly low-fi but infectious
performances. The whole album is strong, but standout performances include
“Dacefo” by Africando and “Caramelo” by the Star Band de Dakar.
Philip Glass. Concerto project vol. II (CD 15637). Includes
Piano Concerto no. 2 (After Lewis and Clark) and the Concerto for Harpsichord
and Orchestra. Paul Barnes, piano, R Carlos Nakai, flute (in the 1st
work); Jillon Stoppels Dupree, harpsichord, with the Northwest Chamber
Orchestra conducted by Ralf Gothóni.
Dona Inah. Divino samba meu (CD 15636). The first CD by the
“Queen of Sao Paulo samba.” Inah has a smokey, slightly rough voice perfectly
suited to the urban samba style, and displays not only great taste but
astonishing rhythmic energy for an entertainer approaching her seventh decade.
She’s backed by an excellent ensemble led by guitarist Ze Barbeiro. Not to be
missed by anyone with an interest in Brazilian music.
Keith Jarrett. The Impulse story (CD 15772). Live and studio
tracks made between 1973 and 1976. Jarrett performs with a quintet built around Dewey
Redman, Paul Motian and the rock-solid bass of Charlie Haden. A must-listen for
anyone with an interest in progressive jazz.
Marin Marais. Suitte d’un Gout Etranger (CD 15698). Savall,
with Rolf Lislevand (theorbo), Andrew Lawrence-King (baroque harp), and Pedro
Estevan, percussion, with other performers (Super Audio CD).
Henry Purcell. Dido and Aeneas (CD 15792). The late Lorraine
Hunt Lieberson as the title character, with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
conducted by Nicholas McGegan.
The Rose, the Lily, and the Whortleberry (CD 15721). Music
from medieval Europe, centered on botanical
themes, performed by the reliably excellent Orlando Consort. Accompanied by a
lavishly illustrated 112-page booklet.
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