The Essential Northern Chamber Orchestra is a captivating compilation of classical masterpieces, showcasing the exceptional talent of the Northern Chamber Orchestra. Released on March 22, 2024, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a diverse range of compositions, from symphonies and concertos to overtures and sacred works. With a total duration of 2 hours and 9 minutes, the album features 30 tracks that highlight the orchestra's versatility and mastery of chamber music.
The collection includes works by renowned composers such as Mozart, Haydn, Telemann, and Bach, among others. Each piece is meticulously performed, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and periods. The album opens with Mozart's Symphony No. 11 in D Major, K. 84: II. Andante, setting a serene and elegant tone. It continues with a variety of compositions, including symphonies by Haydn and Beck, concertos for cello and guitar, and sacred choral works like "Gloria in D Major" and "Magnificat anima mea."
The Northern Chamber Orchestra's interpretation of these pieces is marked by precision, depth, and a keen sense of musical storytelling. The ensemble's ability to bring out the nuances and emotions in each composition makes this album a delightful journey through the world of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, The Essential Northern Chamber Orchestra offers a rewarding listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of these musical treasures.
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Tracks
Symphony No. 11 in D Major, K. 84: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 63 in C Major, Hob. I:63, "La Roxelane" (Roxolana): IV. Finale. PrestoJoseph Haydn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Overture (Suite) in E-Flat Major, TWV 55:Es3, "La lyra": VII. GigueGeorg Philipp Telemann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 4, Wolf Eb4: I. Allegro con brioJohann Stamitz, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Magnificat anima meaJohann Sebastian Bach, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Sinfonia in B-Flat Major, Badley Bb1: III. VivaceLeopold Hofmann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 16 in C Major, K. 128: III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Overture (Suite) in G Minor, TWV 55:G2, "La changeante": II. La PlaisanterieGeorg Philipp Telemann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Hob. I:6 "Le matin": I. Adagio - AllegroJoseph Haydn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Cello Concerto in B-Flat Major, G. 482: II. Andante graziosoLuigi Boccherini, Raphael Wallfisch, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Sinfonia in B-Flat Major: III. AllegroFrancois-Joseph Gossec, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Light Music for StringsAlan Rawsthorne, Northern Chamber Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones
Symphony No. 14 in A Major, K. 114: Ii. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony in E Major, Op. 13, No. 1 (Callen 25): Symphony in E Major, Op. 13, No. 1: I. AllegroFranz Ignaz Beck, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Overture (Suite) in D Minor, TWV 55:D3: II. Menuets I and IIGeorg Philipp Telemann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8: III. Menuetto (Version for string orchestra)Felix Mendelssohn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 24 in D Major, Hob. I:24: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 99: I. AllegrettoMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Norbert Kraft, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Sinfonia in F Major, Badley F2: III. PrestoLeopold Hofmann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 37 in G Major, K. 444: Ii. Andante sostenutoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Overture (Suite) in G Minor, TWV 55:G2, "La changeante": VII. Avec douceurGeorg Philipp Telemann, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony in F Major, Op. 4, No. 1, Wolf F3: I. Allegro moltoJohann Stamitz, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 26 in D Minor, Hob. I:26, "Lamentatione": No. 2, AdagioJoseph Haydn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Ich habe genug, BWV 82: Aria. Ich habe genug (Version for choir and orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Cello Concerto in B-Flat Major, G. 482: I. Allegro moderatoLuigi Boccherini, Raphael Wallfisch, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat Major, K. 16: I. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Concierto de Aranjuez 'Adagio'Joaquín Rodrigo, Norbert Kraft, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
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