A selection of the CD releases discussed in the Klassieke Zaken (Classical Matters) magazine.
New CDs: De Goldberg Variations of Johann Sebastian Bach, in the arrangement for chamber orchestra of the Polish composer Józef Koffler and Nicolo Jommelli’s Requiem.
This programme has been compiled by Peter Nijland at the behest of Klassieke Zaken, also the publisher of the free bi-monthly magazine Klassieke Zaken.
1. Niccolo Jommelli (1714-1774). Requiem.
Sandrine Piau, soprano. Carlo Vistoli, alto. Raffaele Giordani, tenor. Salvo Vitale, bass.
Coro e Orchestra Ghilieri conducted by Giulio Prandi.
[Arcana A 477]
2. J.S. Bach/arr. Józef Koffler (1896-1940). Goldberg Variations, for chamber orchestra (1938).
Students of the Royal Academy of Music.
The Glenn Gould School Canada conducted by Trevor Pinnock.
[Linn CKD 609]
