Two fast-paced Rigaudons (Rigadoons) from the Third Suite of Handel's Water Music, performed on virtual instruments: soprano recorder, two Baroque oboes, Baroque bassoon, two first violins, two second violins, 2 violas, cello, viola da gamba, 2 basses, and Baroque lute (instead of harpsichord, as scored).

Handel: Water Music, Suite III, HWV 350 - 2. Rigaudon I & II (2013.08.03)

recorded live @ Eglise des Dominicains Brussels, 6 june 2014

The New Baroque Times ensemble

G. F. Haendel. Sonata op2 n.5 (allegro)

J S Bach Mass in B Minor live recording at Uppsala Cathedral, November 6, 2010.
Eva Ericsson Berglund, Soprano
Anna Zander, Alto
Love Bergman, Tenor
Daniel Åberg, Bass
Collegium Cantorum
Rebaroque
Conductor: Olle Johansson

Agnus Dei

Concert for the Armenian Community in Jerusalem, May 2014.

Khachaturian Violin Concerto, Jenny Hünigen, JSO, Frédéric Chaslin

BRANDEIS ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE (OCTOBER 26, 2014)

Featuring:

The Brandeis University

EARLY MUSIC GROUP
Prof. Sarah Mead, B.A., M.A., director

CHAMBER CHOIR
Prof. Sarah Mead, B.A., M.A., director

WIND ENSEMBLE
Prof. Thomas A. Souza, B.M., M.M., conductor

JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Prof. Bob Nieske, B.M., M.M., director
Guest Musician: Prof. Neal Hampton, B.M., M.M., piano

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Prof. Neal Hampton, B.M., M.M., conductor

UNIVERSITY CHORUS
Prof. Neal Louis Hampton, B.M., M.M., conductor
Seunghee Lee, B.M., M.M., Ph.D., piano


BRANDEIS EARLY MUSIC GROUP

JOHANNES ECCARD (1553 – 1611)
1. Der Hellig Geist von Himmel kam – Hallelujah (à 4) – KIANA JANE KHOZEIN (alto), DANIEL WERL (tenor), SCOTT KLUGER (baritone)

JACQUET DE MANTUA (1483 – 1559)
2. Alleluia resurrexit Dominus (1538)

ECCARD
3. Der Hellig Geist von Himmel kam – Hallelujah (à 6) – KIANA JANE KHOZEIN (alto), DANIEL WERL (tenor), SCOTT KLUGER (baritone)


BRANDEIS CHAMBER CHOIR:

WILLIAM BOYCE (1711 – 1779)
4. Alleluia (Canon)

RANDALL THOMPSON (1899 – 1984)
5. Alleluia (1940)

ANONYMOUS • Arrangement: Alice Parker (1925 –)
6. Hark I hear the harps eternal


BRANDEIS WIND ENSEMBLE:

MANUEL M. CANITO (? –)
7. The Bicentennial of America March (1976)

HIROSE HAYATO (1974 –): Norman Rockwell Suite (2005)
8. II. Shuffleton’s Barbershop / III. Christmas Homecoming


BRANDEIS JAZZ ENSEMBLE:

BILLY STRAYHORN (1915 – 1967)
9. Take the “A” Train (1939)

EDVARD HAGERUP GRIEG (1843 – 1907) • Arrangement: Strayhorn
10. Peer Gynt Suite, Op. 23 (1867), Act IV – 5. Anitra’s Dance


BRANDEIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:

JEAN SIBELIUS (1865 – 1957)
11. Andante Festivo (1938)

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685 – 1750):
Concerto in D-minor for Two Violins & Orchestra, BWV. 1043 (1717 – 1723)
12. I. (Vivace)


BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 – 1809):
Missa in augustiis (“Lord Nelson Mass”), Hob. XXII:11 (1798)
13. V. Credo in unum Deum
14. VI. Et incarnatus est – ADINA SHAPIRO (soprano), TAMAR FORMAN-GEJROT (alto), CHARLES MADISON (tenor), STEPHEN HOFFMAN (bass)

15. VII. Et resurrexit – ELENA GLEN, soprano

Performed live at the Recital Hall of the Slosberg Music Center at Brandeis University, Sunday, October 26, 2014. Remastered by Ben Poser (@benjamin-poser).

Bach: Concerto in D-minor for Two Violins & Orchestra, BWV. 1043 (1717 – 1723) – I. (Vivace)

The second movement opens with a refined musical dialogue between the horn and clarinet, setting an intimate and expressive tone. Subtle rhythmic shifts and smooth modulations shape the opening, giving it a sense of fluid motion.

In the development section, the music unfolds in two contrasting yet connected melodic sequences. First, the bassoon, violin, viola, and double bass introduce a rich and expressive line, forming the core of the thematic development. This is followed by a responding sequence led by the flute, piccolo, and violin, creating a bright, agile answer to the earlier material. The interplay between these two groups adds depth, color, and a dynamic conversational energy, giving the movement its engaging rhythmic and melodic character.

Digital Baton

Adagio in B Flat Major, Op 3 No. 1

Played by Phil Best.

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Prelude in Eb minor Op. 23 No. 9 - Rachmaninov

Guest conductor David Lockington leads the NEC Philharmonia and student soloist Huijuan Pan in Franz LIszt's Concerto for PIano No. 1 in E Flat Major. The performance was recorded live on April 12, 2011 at NEC's Jordan Hall.
For more information about New England Conservatory: http://necmusic.edu

Liszt - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in E flat major  - Allegro marziale animato

The Borromeo String Quartet with pianist Emely Phelps perform Dvorak: Quintet for Piano and Strings no 2 in A major. Recorded live February 26, 2012 at Jordan Hall.
For more information: http://necmusic.edu

Dvorak: Quintet for Piano and Strings no 2 in A major-  Dumka  Andante con moto

Chopin Nocturne No. 10 In A - Flat Major Op 32/2.

"Pièce en forme de Habanera" by Maurice Ravel

Violin: Lelie Cristea
Piano Instrumental Accompaniment: Tamilla Guliyeva
Sound Recording by Arthur Jogerst

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTT_HLOb9g0

Bach: Concerto in D-minor for Two Violins & Orchestra, BWV. 1043 (1717 – 1723) – I. (Vivace)

Benjamin Poser