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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Nederlands Kamerkoor - Johann Sebastian Bach: Matthäus-Passion (2002)

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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Nederlands Kamerkoor - Johann Sebastian Bach: Matthäus-Passion (2002)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Nederlands Kamerkoor - Johann Sebastian Bach: Matthäus-Passion (2002)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 671 Mb | Total time: 160:14 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 473 263-2 | Recorded: 1996

This is a St Matthew Passion which should please many readers. Bruggen’s interpretation is eloquent, thoughtful in matters of style and expressive content, and it benefits from a textural clarity which few competitors can rival. All aspects of Bach’s miraculous score are taken into account.

Frans Brüggen, Netherlands Chamber Choir, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1990)

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Frans Brüggen, Netherlands Chamber Choir, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1990)

Frans Brüggen, Netherlands Chamber Choir, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1990)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 515 Mb | Total time: 104:28 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 426 238-2 | Recorded: 1989

The b minor mass is truly one of the cultural pillars of Western civilization. Whether it is a complete patchwork or put together from pieces of a design (most musicologists suggest the latter), this music is- certainly metaphorically and possibly literally- divine! Franz Bruggen chooses to use tempos, not even matched by Gardiner.

Frans Brüggen, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Arcangelo Corelli: Sonatas Op. 5 Nos. 7-11, No. 12 'La Follia' (1986)

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Frans Brüggen, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Arcangelo Corelli: Sonatas Op. 5 Nos. 7-11, No. 12 'La Follia' (1986)

Frans Brüggen, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Arcangelo Corelli: Sonatas Op. 5 Nos. 7-11, No. 12 'La Follia' (1986)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 284 Mb | Total time: 53:23 | Scans included
Classical | Label: RCA | # RD 71055 | Recorded: 1980

These dozen sonatas fully constitute one-sixth of Corelli's published output and strongly influenced the form of the violin sonata in the early decades of the eighteenth century. The collection is in many ways a condensation of Corelli's four earlier volumes of trio sonatas; here are solo sonatas (front-and-center violin, accompanied by a continuo section of at least a keyboard and usually cello or gamba, sometimes with the addition of theorbo or some other member of the lute family), with the works divided between six church sonatas (sonate da chiesa, the format of Corelli's Opp. 1 and 3 trio sonatas) and five chamber sonatas (sonate da camera, in the manner of Opp. 2 and 4).

Frans Brüggen, Concerto Amsterdam - Georg Philipp Telemann: Musique de Table [4CDs] (2008)

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Frans Brüggen, Concerto Amsterdam - Georg Philipp Telemann: Musique de Table [4CDs] (2008)

Frans Brüggen, Concerto Amsterdam - Georg Philipp Telemann: Musique de Table (2008)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1,27 Gb | Total time: 252:55 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Warner Classics | # 2564694572 | Recorded: 1964, 1965

Inaugurated in 1958, Das Alte Werk quickly gained a reputation for historically informed, high-quality recordings. As the field of early music spread wider and wider and new paths were constantly broken, the imprint rapidly became the touchstone by which other labels were judged, not least for its epoch-making complete recording of Bach's sacred cantatas. Originally recorded and released in the middle 1960s, this newly-reissued 4CD, groundbreaking set of Telemann's Musique de Table (Tafelmusik) features the late Franz Bruggen and the Concerto Amsterdam.

Frans Bruggen, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Haydn: Symphonies [13CDs] (2009)

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Frans Bruggen, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Haydn: Symphonies [13CDs] (2009)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Joseph Haydn: Sturm & Drang, Paris, London Symphonies [13CDs] (2009)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 4,15 Gb | Total time: 16 h 15'18'' | Scans included
Classical | Label: DECCA | # 480 228 2 | Recorded: 1992-2000

The crowning glory of this collection rests in Frans Brüggen’s marvelous set of the 12 “London” Symphonies. These, along with some of the lesser-known late works, such as Symphonies Nos. 86 and 90 (with its thrilling horn writing), alone justify purchase of this inexpensive 13-disc collection–but really it’s all pretty fine. One of the more anachronistic aspects of the “authentic-instrument” movement has been that works written to be performed without conductor at all (or in collaboration between concertmaster and players) receive the loving ministrations of “specialists” such as Brüggen (and Harnoncourt, for example) whose inclinations in terms of tempo manipulation and expressive phrasing could make a Stokowski blush. And so we find a finale of Symphony No. 88 that’s even slower than Karl Böhm’s, and when you come right down to it, it’s none the worse for the experience: it makes up in charm what it lacks in sheer energy.

Eric Hoeprich, Frans Brüggen - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Clarinet Quintet (1988)

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Eric Hoeprich, Frans Brüggen - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Clarinet Quintet (1988)

Eric Hoeprich, Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Clarinet Quintet (1988)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 249 Mb | Total time: 60:17 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 420 242-2 | Recorded: 1985, 1987

Over time this recording becomes progressively more and more alive and beautiful. In my opinion, this recording by Hoeprich is a document -which at the time was unique and original- of his deep knowledge of Mozart's music.

Frans Bruggen, Jaap Schroder, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Telemann: Nouveaux Quatuors en Six Suites (1993)

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Frans Bruggen, Jaap Schroder, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Telemann: Nouveaux Quatuors en Six Suites (1993)

Frans Bruggen, Jaap Schroder, Anner Bylsma, Gustav Leonhardt - Telemann: Nouveaux Quatuors en Six Suites (1993)
EAC FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 02:24:10 | 859 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Teldec | Catalog: 4509-92177-2

In the Telemann mountains, much of the topography remains terra incognita because most of Telemann's music remains an undiscovered country. But whatever future generations of hardy musicologists may uncover, it is unlikely that Telemann's Nouveaux Quatuors en Six Suites published in Paris in 1738 will be displaced as among his output's highest peaks.

Leonhardt-Consort, King's College Choir, Brüggen-Consort - Henry Purcell: Anthems, Instrumental Music, Songs (1993)

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Leonhardt-Consort, King's College Choir, Brüggen-Consort - Henry Purcell: Anthems, Instrumental Music, Songs (1993)

Gustav Leonhardt, Leonhardt-Consort, David Willcocks, King's College Choir, Frans Brüggen, Brüggen-Consort - Henry Purcell: Anthems, Instrumental Music, Songs (1993)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 556 Mb | Total time: 50:30+60:53 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Teldec | # 9031-77608-2 | Recorded: 1967, 1968, 1970

This 2 CD-set presents two aspects of Purcell's music: religious music and instrumental music. Let's start by the first CD. It includes magnificent anthems for the Church for soloists, choir, and orchestra. The first track to open the CD, "Rejoice in the Lord alway", is probably one of Purcell's most famous anthem. The beautiful introduction (sometimes known as the Bell Anthem) prepares the entry of the two countertenors who expose the melody, intoned by the choir later. As with Purcell's style, the music is always refined. The soloists are all top-notch here, and the choir (King's College of Cambridge) is, as always, magnificent. It is really nice to hear the soprano part sung by boys, as I think it gives another dimension to Purcell's music.

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" (1992)

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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" (1992)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" (1992)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 218 Mb | Total time: 49:16 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 4220522 | Recorded: 1987

Founded in 1981, the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century consists of approximately fifty-five musicians from all over the world. The orchestra is specialised in the music of that era and the musicians play on period instruments or copies of them. This spectacular rendition of Beethoven’s „Symphony No. 3“, live recorded at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, has won them international acclaim. Beethoven originally dedicated the „Eroica“ (1804) to Napoleon, who at the time was re-drawing the map of Europe as comprehensively as this epic symphony was to re-define the architecture of music. It was only belatedly that the composer realised that ‘heroes’ with absolute political power easily turn into tyrants and tore up the dedication.

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1997)

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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1997)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1997)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 220 Mb | Total time: 44:39 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Glossa | # GCD 921101 | Recorded: 1997

"…a performance full of character and joy. It bristles with energy without adopting extreme tempos; period instrument sonorities refresh even that over-exposed Wedding March."
— BBC Music Magazine

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3, 4 & 5 (1997)

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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3, 4 & 5 (1997)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the 18th Century - Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3, 4 & 5 (1997)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 563 Mb | Total time: 01:59:51 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 4562672 | Recorded: 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996

The best period instrument recording of Mendelssohn Symphonies 3,4,5 and Overtures " the Hebrides" and "Calm sea and Prosperous Voyage". Bruggen's tempos are moderate and textures are very clear: you can hear individual voices in the orchestra not obvious in many recordings. The Orchestra of the 18th Century play with a full sound and are never scrawny. Orchestra of the 18th Century's horns, clarinet, and flutes were very well played in these live recordings from 1990, 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Beethoven: The Symphonies [5CDs] (2012)

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Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Beethoven: The Symphonies [5CDs] (2012)

Frans Brüggen, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century - Beethoven: The Symphonies (2012)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1.53 Gb | Total time: 05.58.00 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Glossa ‎| GCDSA 921116. 5 | Recorded: 2011

It was some years after founding the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century in 1981 that Frans Brüggen first turned his attention to the music of Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies and endeavoured to perceive that special orchestral landscape, in order to transform it into musical sound, with the use of period instruments rediscovering historical tonal colours. Now, his quest undimmed, Brüggen has submerged himself once more into the glories of Beethoven’s orchestral music for a new cycle being issued in a sumptuous new hybrid SACD box set by Glossa.

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.4 (2014)

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Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.4 (2014)

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.4 (2014)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 3,75 Gb | Total time: 77:26:37 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Sony | # 88843089382 | Recorded: 1970-1984

SEON (Studio Erichson) is a period music label by the legendary producer Wolf Erichson. Erichson founded the label in 1969 as one of the first labels dedicated only to authentic music. The recordings were made with the best available recording techniques of the time and still deliver a high quality product in line with today's standards. This special boxset offers all SEON CD reissues from the late 90s on 85 CDs in a limited edition boxset.

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.3 (2014)

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Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.3 (2014)

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.3 (2014)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 5,84 Gb | Total time: 77:26:37 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Sony | # 88843089382 | Recorded: 1970-1984

SEON (Studio Erichson) is a period music label by the legendary producer Wolf Erichson. Erichson founded the label in 1969 as one of the first labels dedicated only to authentic music. The recordings were made with the best available recording techniques of the time and still deliver a high quality product in line with today's standards. This special boxset offers all SEON CD reissues from the late 90s on 85 CDs in a limited edition boxset.

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.2 (2014)

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Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.2 (2014)

Seon - Excellence in Early Music [85CDs] Vol.2 (2014)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 6,16 Gb | Total time: 77:26:37 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Sony | # 88843089382 | Recorded: 1970-1984

SEON (Studio Erichson) is a period music label by the legendary producer Wolf Erichson. Erichson founded the label in 1969 as one of the first labels dedicated only to authentic music. The recordings were made with the best available recording techniques of the time and still deliver a high quality product in line with today's standards. This special boxset offers all SEON CD reissues from the late 90s on 85 CDs in a limited edition boxset.