HENRY PURCELL ''AYRES FOR THE THEATER'' HELIOS

The great bulk of Purcell's output consists of what used to be called "incidental" or "theater" music, and what now would be film scores. He wrote songs, dances, and "action" music for scores of Restoration plays and "semi- operas" (spoken plays alternating with operatic scenes and interludes). After his death, the best of the instrumental numbers from many of these scores were gathered together and published in this collection. There is an abundance of tuneful and catchy music here, including the famous melody that Britten used as the basis for The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. The performances are also fine, which is a good thing because, surprisingly, this set is the only show in town. --David Hurwitz (Amazon.com)

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Martin Helmchen

Par sa virtuosité et son style dénué de toute prétention, le pianiste Martin Helmchen s?est forgé une réputation internationale et passe pour un maître de la nuance.


Extrait 1 : Partita n° 6 en mi mineur : Corrente
Johann Sebastian Bach


Extrait 2 : Regard des Anges (extrait de Vingt Regards sur l´Enfant-Jésus)
Olivier Messiaen

Measha Brueggergosman ''L'Heure Exquise'' (von Reynaldo Hahn)

LETO ENSEMBLE

Leto Ensemble is a distinguished and versatile group incorporating flute and clarinet in various instrumental combinations. Classically trained, its members have performed in the U.K and abroad in venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Barbican, St John’s Smith Square, St James’s Piccadilly, St Martin-in-the-Fields and the Royal Albert Hall. Their aim is to explore and promote a wide range of repertoire including old and contemporary works.

In addition to their chamber music work, Shelley and Klio appear regularly as a Duo in private and corporate events, such as weddings, receptions and functions.

Colourful, energetic and expressive players with a dedicated professionalism make Leto performances a unique and memorable experience.

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DIANA DAMRAU AS QUEEN OF THE NIGHT ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

JANIN JANSEN : ''SONATE FUER KLAVIER UND VIOLIN'' E.FAURE

FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI/ MARIA CALLAS ''TOSCA'' PUCCINI

Music by.......... Giacomo Puccini Directed by.......... Franco Zeffirelli Baron Scarpia.......... Tito Gobbi Sciarrone.......... Dennis Wicks Spoletta.......... Robert Bowman Mario Cavaradossi.......... Renato Cioni Floria Tosca.......... Maria Callas