Berlin Classics

15/11/2024

The Matthias Höfs Trumpet Consort releases their new album "Trumpet Consort" today: With its latest CD, the Trumpet Consort takes you into a fascinating world of trumpet sounds that unites tradition and innovation in a unique way. With exceptional skill and impressive, tailor-made arrangements, the ensemble showcases the entire range of the trumpet family - from festive baroque works to modern compositions.

Experience the masterful variety of sounds created by the special collaboration between experienced musicians and young talents.

▶ The new album "Trumpet Consort" is available on CD as well as for streaming & download: https://BC.lnk.to/trumpetconsortFP

15/11/2024

The Matthias Höfs Trumpet Consort releases their new album "Trumpet Consort" today: With its latest CD, the Trumpet Consort takes you into a fascinating world of trumpet sounds that unites tradition and innovation in a unique way. With exceptional skill and impressive, tailor-made arrangements, the ensemble showcases the entire range of the trumpet family - from festive baroque works to modern compositions.
 
Experience the masterful variety of sounds created by the special collaboration between experienced musicians and young talents.
 
▶ The new album "Trumpet Consort" is available on CD as well as for streaming & download (link in bio).
 

12/11/2024

Welcome to Berlin Classics Amaryllis Quartet!

The Amaryllis Quartet has been admired for many years as one of the most fascinating string quartets of its generation, by virtue of its unconventional programming and a wide-ranging repertoire. The four musicians attach great importance to combining classics of the quartet literature with more contemporary compositions in particularly unusual ways. With their new album "Face2Face", they present an extraordinary experience that juxtaposes the iconic String Quartets of Beethoven with the avant-garde compositions of modern masters.

▶ Pre-save the first single "Bartók: String Quartet No. 6" here: https://BC.lnk.to/face2faceFA

Photo: Tobias Wirth

08/11/2024

If Johannes Brahms were invited to a radio show today with the task of playing his favorite music, this album would surely serve as the guiding thread—or his personal playlist. Pianist Luisa Imorde is renowned for juxtaposing composers from different eras, creating entirely new contexts through these combinations. Her five previous recordings, where she pairs composers like Bach and Kapustin or Couperin and Messiaen, clearly showcase this approach. On her latest album, “My Inmost Heart – Variations on Brahms”, she delves into the world of Johannes Brahms and poses intriguing questions: What music did Brahms love? What pieces did he enjoy playing in his own concerts? What works did he collect or even publish himself? From which music did he draw inspiration? Which composers did he know and admire personally? And how do musical connections unfold their unique impact across history?

▶ Available on all music platforms now: https://BC.lnk.to/inmostheartFA

08/11/2024

If Johannes Brahms were invited to a radio show today with the task of playing his favorite music, this album would surely serve as the guiding thread—or his personal playlist. Pianist is renowned for juxtaposing composers from different eras, creating entirely new contexts through these combinations. Her five previous recordings, where she pairs composers like Bach and Kapustin or Couperin and Messiaen, clearly showcase this approach. On her latest album, “My Inmost Heart – Variations on Brahms”, she delves into the world of Johannes Brahms and poses intriguing questions: What music did Brahms love? What pieces did he enjoy playing in his own concerts? What works did he collect or even publish himself? From which music did he draw inspiration? Which composers did he know and admire personally? And how do musical connections unfold their unique impact across history?
 
▶ Available on various music platforms now (link in bio).

08/11/2024

For 50 years has been writing German brass history. With their virtuosity, their brilliant musicality and their very own charm, they have had a decisive infl uence on brass culture. Their declared sound idol: the large-volume and multi-coloured sound of an organ. This special Christmas edition
contains four festive albums that make German Brass as a messenger of its profession and the most beautiful time of the year.

This special Christmas Edition consists of the albums "Brass Heralds", "Brass Christmas", "Christmas Around the World" and "Bach on Brass".
 
▶ Available now via link in bio.

08/11/2024

Die 4-CD-Edition "Weihnachtsklassiker - Von Sachsen in die Welt" vereint vier der erfolgreichsten Weihnachtsalben aus Sachsen. Diese vier legendären Musikproduktionen enthalten eine Bandbreite an klassischer Weihnachtsmusik, die größer nicht sein könnte. Sie umfasst Instrumental- und Vokalmusik und vereint herausragende Künstler:innen und Ensembles wie Peter Schreier und die Staatskapelle Dresden, den Thomanerchor Leipzig, das Vocal Concert Dresden unter der musikalischen Leitung von Peter Kopp, den berühmten Trompeter und Dirigenten Ludwig Güttler und sein Bläserensemble.

▶ Die 4-CD-Edition "Weihnachtsklassiker - Von Sachsen in die Welt" ist über diesen Link erhältlich: https://bc.lnk.to/weihnhachtsklassiker_sachsenFP

In Zusammenarbeit mit So geht sächsisch.

08/11/2024

Die 4-CD-Edition "Weihnachtsklassiker - Von Sachsen in die Welt" vereint vier der erfolgreichsten Weihnachtsalben aus Sachsen. Diese vier legendären Musikproduktionen enthalten eine Bandbreite an klassischer Weihnachtsmusik, die größer nicht sein könnte. Sie umfasst Instrumental- und Vokalmusik und vereint herausragende Künstler:innen und Ensembles wie Peter Schreier und die , den , das Vocal Concert Dresden unter der musikalischen Leitung von Peter Kopp, den berühmten Trompeter und Dirigenten Ludwig Güttler und sein Bläserensemble.
 
▶ Die 4-CD-Edition "Weihnachtsklassiker - Von Sachsen in die Welt" ist über den Link in unserer Bio erhältlich.
 
In Kooperation mit .
 
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This 4 CD edition "Christmas Classics - From Saxony to the World" brings together four of the most successful Christmas albums from Saxony. These four legendary music productions contain a range of classical Christmas music that could not be greater. It includes instrumental and vocal music and brings together outstanding artists and ensembles such as Peter Schreier and the , the , the Vocal Concert Dresden under the musical direction of Peter Kopp, the famous trumpeter and conductor Ludwig Güttler and his brass ensemble.
 
▶ The 4 CD edition "Christmas Classics - From Saxony to the World" is available via link in bio.
 
In collaboration with .
 

01/11/2024

"A very q***r, composite being thus emerges. Imaginatively she is of the highest importance; practically she is completely insignificant. She pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from history." — Virginia Woolf

The album "Who’s Afraid of...?" by the explores the theme of women composers and their artistic spaces in a contemporary context. Featuring works by Lili Boulanger, F***y Hensel, and Emilie Mayer, the trio highlights music by women often overshadowed in the canon of classical music history. The title nods to Woolf’s insights on the erasure of women’s contributions in art and literature, emphasizing the historical neglect faced by these composers. Through their interpretations, the Boulanger Trio aims to bring these influential voices out of obscurity and affirm their rightful place in musical history.
 
▶ Listen now on all music platforms (link in bio).
 
Designer
Location

01/11/2024

"A very q***r, composite being thus emerges. Imaginatively she is of the highest importance; practically she is completely insignificant. She pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from history." — Virginia Woolf

The album "Who’s Afraid of...?" by the Boulanger Trio explores the theme of women composers and their artistic spaces in a contemporary context. Featuring works by Lili Boulanger, F***y Hensel, and Emilie Mayer, the trio highlights music by women often overshadowed in the canon of classical music history. The title nods to Woolf’s insights on the erasure of women’s contributions in art and literature, emphasizing the historical neglect faced by these composers. Through their interpretations, the Boulanger Trio aims to bring these influential voices out of obscurity and affirm their rightful place in musical history.

▶ Listen now on all music platforms: https://BC.lnk.to/WhosAfraidFA

Designer Viola Ballin
Location Kleines Theater Bargteheide e.V.

01/11/2024

In her new album "Sonata Facile" Lilit Grigoryan highlights that virtuosity doesn't require a lot of fast notes. These supposedly "easy to play" and "easy on the listener" pieces are characterized by a lightness and filled with complexity, soul and liveliness. "Beethoven’s G major Sonata Op. 79." is the only one of his 32 sonatas that Beethoven himself labelled a sonatina.
Unlike his grander works, such as the Appassionata or Les Adieux, Op. 79 reflects a more relaxed side of Beethoven’s style and embodies an inner ease and charm.


▶ "Beethoven’s G major Sonata Op. 79." is now available digitally on all music platforms: https://BC.lnk.to/sonatafacileFA

Listen to Sonata Facile by Lilit Grigoryan.

25/10/2024

The album "Most Celebrated" by and oboist , explores the development of the oboe in early 18th-century London. It highlights the contributions of George Frideric Handel and the influential oboist Giuseppe Sammartini, who revolutionized oboe playing with his refined technique and expressive tone. The album includes concertos, minuets, and arias by Handel, alongside works by the Sammartini brothers, showcasing a vivid interplay of woodwinds and brass. Concerto Köln’s historically informed approach and Blessing’s emotive performance bring these works to life, celebrating their historical significance and musical richness.
 
▶ Listen now on all music platforms (link in bio).

25/10/2024

The album "Most Celebrated" by Concerto Köln and oboist Clara Blessing, explores the development of the oboe in early 18th-century London. It highlights the contributions of George Frideric Handel and the influential oboist Giuseppe Sammartini, who revolutionized oboe playing with his refined technique and expressive tone. The album includes concertos, minuets, and arias by Handel, alongside works by the Sammartini brothers, showcasing a vivid interplay of woodwinds and brass. Concerto Köln’s historically informed approach and Blessing's emotive performance bring these works to life, celebrating their historical significance and musical richness.

▶ Listen now on all music platforms: https://BC.lnk.to/mostcelebratedFA

18/10/2024

Ragnhild Hemsing's Norwegian Seasons is an innovative album that brings together the timeless beauty of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with the rich traditions of Norwegian folk music, performed on the Hardanger fiddle. Collaborating with the Norwegian early music ensemble Barokkanerne, Hemsing creates a unique fusion between Italian Baroque and the folk sounds of Valdres, Norway. Through this blend, the album highlights the shared ornamentation, improvisation, and melodic elements between the two musical traditions. Norwegian Seasons offers a fresh interpretation of Vivaldi's classic, enriched by folk tunes and modern compositions, while showcasing Hemsing’s musical identity, deeply rooted in both classical and folk music. This project is a creative exploration of cross-cultural connections, pushing the boundaries of classical music and bringing Norwegian folk traditions into a new light.

▶ "Vivaldi - The Norwegian Seasons" is available on all music platforms: https://BC.lnk.to/norwegianseasonsFP

18/10/2024

.hemsing’s "Norwegian Seasons" is an innovative album that brings together the timeless beauty of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons" with the rich traditions of Norwegian folk music, performed on the Hardanger fiddle. Collaborating with the Norwegian early music ensemble , Hemsing creates a unique fusion between Italian Baroque and the folk sounds of Valdres, Norway. Through this blend, the album highlights the shared ornamentation, improvisation, and melodic elements between the two musical traditions. Norwegian Seasons offers a fresh interpretation of Vivaldi’s classic, enriched by folk tunes and modern compositions, while showcasing Hemsing’s musical identity, deeply rooted in both classical and folk music. This project is a creative exploration of cross-cultural connections, pushing the boundaries of classical music and bringing Norwegian folk traditions into a new light.
 
▶ "Vivaldi - The Norwegian Seasons" is available on all music platforms (link in bio).
 

17/10/2024

"Light of Paradise" the newly released album by British composer Paul Mealor and The Zurich Chamber Singers , explores themes of spirituality and contemplation, with a centerpiece inspired by the writings of Margery Kempe, a medieval English mystic.

▶ "The Light of Paradise" is available on all music platforms: https://BC.lnk.to/lightofparadiseFA

16/10/2024

Whether spring, summer, autmn or winter: listen to the matching soundtrack of the season and let yourself be carried away by classical sounds in our Classical Seasons playlist.
With artists such as Boulanger Trio, Max Volbers, Ragnhild Hemsing, Concerto Copenhagen and more.

Cover: Boulanger Trio

Listen here: https://BC.lnk.to/classicalseasonsFA

09/10/2024

Neue Alben, spannende Videos und exklusive Insights: In unserem Newsletter erfahrt ihr einmal im Monat alles über unsere Berlin Classics Künstler:innen.

Hier anmelden: https://BC.lnk.to/newsletterFA