The Music Pages | March 2009


	Cat. No.: 175 5274 Barcode: 0602517552746 Label: Universal CD Release Date: March			Secret Garden \| Inside I'm Singing ARTISTS Various TRACK LISTING 1 Nocturne 2 Thank You 3 The Things You Are To Me 4 If Came The Hour 5 Theme From The Mermaid Chair 6 Sometimes A Prayer Will Do 7 Song For A Stormy Night 8 I've Dreamed Of You 9 Did I Not Love You 10 Simply You 11 My Land 12 Sortie 13 You Raise Me Up *Inside I’m Singing* is a project that started off as an idea for a 10th Anniversary celebration of the duo's inception. Many artists have recorded Secret Garden's music and even turned their instrumental melodies into vocal songs."We wanted to reverse the process – take some of our own favorite melodies – have lyrics written to them - arrange them in our own style – and invite some of the greatest singers to give their voice and performance to our music." The artists performing the songs of Secret Garden on this edition are - Barbra Streisand, Elaine Paige, Brian Kennedy, Niamh Kavanagh, Peter Corry, Tracy Campbell, Tommy Körberg, Peter Jöback, Anne Takle, Espen Grjotheim and Steinar Albrigtsen. "We are very proud to present an amazing circle of artists who have all given our music their voice and heart – who most generously have shared their utmost performance and signed our music with their name". In addition to 11 songs, you can also look forward to hearing 2 beautiful new Secret Garden instrumental pieces. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3303 Barcode: 0028947633037 Label: ABC Classics 2CD Release Date: March			Sara Macliver; Sally-Anne Russell Baroque Arias and Duets: Two Classic Albums ARTISTS Sara Macliver Sally-Anne Russell Orchestra of the Antipodes on period instruments Antony Walker conductor TRACK LISTING CD1: Bach Arias and Duets All works by Johann Sebastian Bach Lass, Seele, kein Leiden from Cantata No. 186 Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt from Cantata No. 4 Schafe können sicher weiden from Cantata No. 208 Vergnügte Ruh’, beliebte Seelenlust from Cantata No. 170 Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten from Cantata No. 78 Christe eleison from Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Ich folge dir nach from Cantata No. 159 Mein gläubiges Herze from Cantata No. 68 Erbarme dich from St Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Flösst, mein Heiland, flösst dein Namen from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248/IV Er kennt die rechten Freudenstunden from Cantata No. 93 Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten from Cantata No. 202 Kommt, ihr angefochtnen Sünder from Cantata No. 30 Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten from Cantata No. 99 Herr Gott Vater, mein starker Held! from Cantata No. 37 Entziehe dich eilends from Cantata No. 124 CD2 Baroque Duets PERGOLESI Stabat mater: I Stabat mater dolorosa II Cuius animam gementem III O quam tristis et afflicta IV Quae moerebat et dolebat V Quis est homo VI Vidit suum dulcem natum VII Eja mater, fons amoris VIII Fac, ut ardeat cor meum IX Sancta mater, istud agas X Fac, ut portem Christi mortem XI Inflammatus et accensus XII Quando corpus morietur VIVALDI Laudamus te from Gloria in D, RV589 VIVALDI Virgam virtutis tuae from Dixit Dominus in D, RV594 HANDEL Duetto XV: Quel fior che all’alba ride, HWV192 HANDEL Duetto XVI: No, di voi non vo’ fidarmi, HWV189 MONTEVERDI Chiome d’oro from Settimo Libro de’ Madrigali MONTEVERDI Pur ti miro from L’Incoronazione di Poppea Two best-selling albums of meltingly beautiful Baroque arias and duets, now available in an attractive box set. Sara Macliver and Sally-Anne Russell, two of Australia’s favourite Baroque singers, perform sublime arias and duets by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi and Pergolesi. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 6960 Barcode: 0028947669609 Label: ABC Classics 4CD Release Date: March			Various Artists \| SIPCA Vol. 2 ARTISTS Various Artists TRACK LISTING CD1 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, KV466 (Tatiana Kolesova, piano) MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, KV595 (Konstantin Shamray, piano) Nicholas Milton, conductor; Sydney Symphony Orchestra CD2 PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16 (Konstantin Shamray, piano) PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26 (Ran Dank, piano) Kirill Karabits, conductor; Sydney Symphony Orchestra CD3 BEETHOVEN: ‘Archduke’ Trio, Op. 97 No. 7 Charlie Albright, piano; Dimity Hall, violin; Julian Smiles, cello BRAHMS: Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8 Ran Dank, piano; Helen Ayres, violin; Timothy Nankervis, cello CD4 RAVEL: Piano Trio in A minor Tatiana Kolesova,piano; Helen Ayres, violin; Timothy Nankervis, cello MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Hoang Pham, piano; Dimity Hall, violin; Julian Smiles, cello For lovers of piano music, the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia is two and a half weeks of heaven: the world’s best young pianists performing the very finest of the piano repertoire. Dazzling virtuosity and exquisite lyricism are the hallmarks of this landmark event, held only once every four years. In this keenly awaited 4CD collection, ABC Classics presents the best of the concerto and chamber music performances from the 2008 Competition, with music by Mozart, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Ravel. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 6996 Barcode: 0028947669968 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Ensemble Battistin The Perfection of Music: Masterpieces of the French Baroque Vol. V - The Musicians’ Table ARTISTS Ensemble Battistin TRACK LISTING REBEL Sonata for flute, violin and continuo No. 2 in F major GUILLEMAIN Sonata for two violins in A minor, Op. 5 No. 1 BOISMORTIER Sonata for cello and cello continuo in D minor, Op. 50 No. 4 PHILIDOR Suite for flute, violin and continuo in G BOISMORTIER Trio Sonata in D major, Op. 50 No. 6 For sheer elegance and subtle refinement, nothing can surpass the music of 18th-century France. The melodies, poised like dancers, embody grace and charm with filigree embellishments of breathtaking delicacy. In the hands of Ensemble Battistin, the music reaches new heights of celestial beauty. This is an album guaranteed to delight the senses. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 478 1190 Barcode: 28947811909 Label: Decca 30CD Release Date: March			Various Artists \| Handel: The Masterworks ARTISTS Various artists including: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Neville Marriner Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood Elly Ameling Ian Bostridge The English Concert Trevor Pinnock Arleen Auger Simon Preston John Eliot Gardiner Andreas Scholl Paul McCreesh TRACK LISTING GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Orchestral Works & Concertos CD 1 Music for the Royal Fireworks Water Music CD 2 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 Nos. 1-6 CD 3 Concerti grossi, Op. 6 Nos. 7-11 CD 4 Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No.12 Concerti grossi, Op. 3 Nos. 1-6 CD 5 Organ Concerti, Op. 7 Nos. 1-5 CD 6 Organ Concerti, Op. 7 No. 6 Organ Concerti, Op. 4 Nos. 1-6 CD 7 Sonata: Il trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno Organ Concerti Nos.13-16 Oboe Concerti, Op.3 Nos.1 & 2a Largo in F, HWV 302b CD 8 Oboe Concerto, Op.3 No.3 Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Concerto grosso in C “Alexander’s Feast”* 3 Concerti a due cori CD 9-11 Chamber Music – selection Trio sonatas, Op. 2 Nos. 1-6 Sonata in F, HWV 392 Sonata in G minor, HWV 393 Flute sonatas, HWV 374-376, 378 & 379 CD 12-13 Messiah CD 14-15 Israel in Egypt (1739 version 1, including the Original Part 1) The Ways of Zion do Mourn CD 16 4 Coronation Anthems CD 17 Dixit Dominus Nisi Dominus Salve regina CD 18 Dettingen Te Deum Dettingen Anthem CD 19 Ode for St Cecilia’s Day CD 20-21 Hercules CD 22-24 Judas Maccabaeus CD 25-27 Solomon CD 28-30 Giulio Cesare LIMITED EDITION! To celebrate the composer's 250th Anniversary! The essential masterpieces on 30 CDs at a super-value price All of Handel's greatest masterpieces in one super-value box. Includes Water Music, Royal Fireworks Music, Concerti Grossi, Organ Concerti, Coronation Anthems, Israel in Egypt and Messiah. Superb performances from world famous conductors including: Sir Neville Marriner, Christopher Hogwood, Trevor Pinnock, John Eliot Gardiner, Paul McCreesh, Sir Charles Mackerras and Mark Minkowski. Outstanding soloists such as: Arleen Auger, Elly Ameling, Janet Baker, Magdelena Kožená, Ann Sofie von Otter, Andreas Scholl and John Tomlinson. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 477 8056 Barcode: 0028947780564 Label: DG CD Release Date: March			Rolando Villazón \| HANDEL: Arias ARTISTS Rolando Villazón Gabrieli Players Paul McCreesh TRACK LISTING GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Tamerlano Act I, Aria: "Ciel e terra armi di sdegno" (Bajazet) Rodelinda, regina de' Longobardi Act III, Accompagnato: "Fatto inferno è il mio petto" (Grimoaldo) Act III, Aria: "Pastorello d'un povero armento" (Grimoaldo) Serse (Xerxes) Act I, Accompagnato: "Frondi tenere e belle" (Serse) Act I, Arioso: "Ombra mai fu" (Serse) Act I, Aria: "Più che penso alle fiamme del core" (Serse) Act III, Aria: "Crude Furie degl'orridi abissi" (Serse) Ariodante Act II, Aria: "Scherza, infida, in grembo al drudo!" (Ariodante) Act III, Aria: "Dopo notte atra e funesta" (Ariodante) Tamerlano Act III, Recitativo: "Oh, per me lieto, avventuroso giorno!" (Bajazet, Tamerlano) Accompagnato e Recitativo: "Fremi, minaccia" – "No, vo' seguirti anch'io" (Bajazet, Asteria) Recitativo accompagnato: "O sempre avversi dei!" (Bajazet) Act III, Arioso: "Figlia mia, non pianger" (Bajazet) Act III, Accompagnato: "Tu, spietato, il vedrai" (Bajazet) La Resurrezione Part I, Aria: "Così la tortorella" (San Giovanni) Part II, Aria: "Caro figlio!" (San Giovanni) Rolando Villazón and Gabrieli Players maestro Paul McCreesh – a Gramophone award winner for Handel – energize an all Italian Handel aria program that opens the door for his fans into the marvels of the Baroque repertoire. Had Handel known and composed for Rolando’s voice, Villazón’s ardent tenor could not more perfectly realize Handel’s grand, melodic style. All admirers of the tenor voice – not just Rolando Villazón’s numerous fans – will be swept off their feet into a love affair with his heartfelt Handel. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 477 8057 Barcode: 0028947780571 Label: DG CD + DVD Release Date: March			Rolando Villazón \| HANDEL: Arias (Deluxe Edition) RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 4768039 Barcode: 0028947680390 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers Series - Vol. 3: Malcolm Williamson - Epitaphs ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Richard Mills conductor TRACK LISTING Our Man in Havana – Orchestral Suite Sinfonia Concertante (Caroline Almonte, piano) Santiago de Espada – Overture for Orchestra Sinfonietta Epitaphs for Edith Sitwell Unjustly neglected in his home country, Malcolm Williamson carried the flag of Australian music to the UK, where his versatility made his music popular with a wide range of audiences. He was one of the first Australian composers to integrate elements of popular music into his compositions; the Latin rhythms of his opera Our Man in Havana still bubble with life 45 years after they were first written. Originally issued as part of the 5CD box set ‘TSO Australian Composers – Volume 3’, Epitaphs is now available as an individual CD release. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 4763219 Barcode: 0028947632191 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers Series - Vol. 3: Brett Dean - Testament ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor TRACK LISTING Testament Etudenfest (Caroline Almonte, piano) Shadow Music Between Moments (Sue-Ellen Paulsen, cello) Game Over Brett Dean explores notions of loss, struggle, creativity and contemporary culture in his superbly crafted orchestral scores. From the otherworldly tone colours of Shadow Music to the psychological drama of Testament, a tribute to the heroism of Beethoven, and the multimedia critique of consumerism in Game Over, Dean’s music reveals an intimate understanding of the expressive power of the symphony orchestra, learned first-hand through his 16 years performing in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Originally issued as part of the 5CD box set ‘TSO Australian Composers – Volume 3’, Testament is now available as an individual CD release. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 4763222 Barcode: 0028947632221 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers Series - Vol. 3: Peggy Glanville-Hicks - Etruscan Concerto ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Richard Mills conductor Antony Walker conductor TRACK LISTING Etruscan Concerto (Caroline Almonte, piano) Sappho – Final Scene (Deborah Riedel, soprano) Tragic Celebration Letters from Morocco (Gerald English, tenor) Peggy Glanville-Hicks was an Australian composer who found inspiration overseas, spending time in the UK and the US before settling in Greece. The spell of the Mediterranean exerted a powerful influence over her, and this album features her ‘Etruscan’ piano concerto with its finely etched and richly coloured scenes of ancient life, and the final scene from her exotic opera Sappho, never before performed or recorded in its original scoring. Originally issued as part of the 5CD box set ‘TSO Australian Composers – Volume 3’, Etruscan Concerto is now available as an individual CD release. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 4763220 Barcode: 0028947632207 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers Series - Vol. 3: Gerard Brophy - Forbidden Colours ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Young conductor Dobbs Franks conductor TRACK LISTING The Republic of Dreams Mantras Maracatú Forbidden Colours Le Réveil de l’ange (Lisa Moore, piano) The sensual music of Gerard Brophy ranges across a world of music, from the African-Portuguese fusion of Brazil in Maracatù and the middle eastern flavours of Republic of Dreams to the mesmerising rhythms of Mantras. This album also features two earlier works, the intricate, virtuoso piano concerto Le réveil de l’ange (The Awakening of the Angel) and Forbidden Colours, a gossamer web of delicate orchestral colour. Originally issued as part of the 5CD box set ‘TSO Australian Composers – Volume 3’, Forbidden Colours is now available as an individual CD release. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 4763221 Barcode: 0028947632214 Label: ABC Classics CD Release Date: March			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers Series - Vol. 3: Richard Meale - Cantilena Pacifica ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Richard Mills conductor Dobbs Franks conductor TRACK LISTING Concert Monologue from Mer de Glace (Merlyn Quaife, soprano) Cantilena pacifica (Erica Kennedy, violin) Variations Lumen Clouds now and then Homage to García Lorca Richard Meale’s music traces a path from avant-garde pioneer to poet of lyrical melody. The first Australian to engage directly with the radical developments in European music in the wake of World War II, he was also the first to establish a lasting presence in the field of opera, and this album includes the superb Monologue from his second opera, Mer de Glace, as well as his powerfully emotional Homage to García Lorca; Clouds now and then, inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese culture; and the hauntingly beautiful Cantilena pacifica. Originally issued as part of the 5CD box set ‘TSO Australian Composers – Volume 3’, Cantilena pacifica is now available as an individual CD release. RETURN TO THE TOP