Cornelia Fahrion - Joseph (Oratorio)In 1715 Johann Mattheson became music director at Hamburg Cathedral and took advantage of the opportunity to mix sacred music with theatrical style. In his 13 years of service he wrote 24 oratorios for high holidays and lent. The exquisite musical quality of the piece is impressive. The vocal parts are demanding throughout, they were, after all, written for the soloists of Hamburg's Oper am Gnsemarkt, that first rate musical institution and first

The music's character - whether a regal dance or a study in tenderness-is always projected with sincerity and authenticity

Robb Bank$

Chitu-Taku

summoning forth nine triumphant anthems that are equal parts lethal and life-affirming

Lalla Ward & Rachel Davies on State Of Decay) New surround sound mix for Warriors Gate Rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Leisure Hive

which eventually became Tex Beneke & His Orchestra a year or two later

Chopin composed in many different genres

The Ballad of the Brown King

and restoration

Tetzlaff - Piano Trio No

a wildly entertaining period-set gangster movie that brought together two icons of French cinema

" both of which showcase Reece's sublime delivery of a melody