Derek Jarman's debut feature film created a firestorm of controversy over its frank portrayal of homosexuality, violence, and the ultimate martyrdom of the Catholic saint Sebastiane in 303 A.D. A ... Read more
A collection of medieval poems set to music by Carl Orff, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Shinyukai Choir. Singers include: Kathleen Battle, Frank Lopardo and Thomas Allen. ... Read more
MESSA DA REQUIEM is considered Verdi's sacred tour de force and this live recording featured as part of the 1982 Edinburgh festival. Claudio Abbado conducts tenor Jose Carreras and soprano Jessye ... Read more
A performance of Bach - 'Magnificat In E Flat Major BWV 243a' and 'Cantata - Meine Seelerhebet Den Herren BWV 10'. Also Kuhnau - 'Magnificat In C Major'. Performed live St. Thomas' Church in Leipzig.
Leipzig commemorates 9th October 1989 performing music from Beethoven, Bach, Mendelssohn, and Bartholdy. Music by Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig conducted by Herbert Blomstedt. Selections include ... Read more
Featuring Beethoven's MISS SOLEMNIS, performed in D Major, Op.123 by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the 'Wiener Singverein' conducted by Herbert Von Karajan. Singers include Eric Tappy, Jose ... Read more
The Wiener Sangerknaben, a.k.a. Vienna Boys' Choir, sings W.A. Mozart's finest sacred works, including the Coronation Mass, at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
Estonian band Hortus Musicus offers listeners the chance to hear performances of Medieval and Renaissance music and Gregorian Chant. This concert covers all three styles, with band leader Andres ... Read more