The Age of Wonder

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti (2000)

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti (2000)
XLD | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 376 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 181 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Classical | Label: Linn Records | # CKD 151 | Time: 01:14:03

The popular Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presents a fantastic and exuberantly played selection of Vivaldi. Named a ‘Choice' recording by Gramophone upon release, the OAE joyfully celebrate some of Vivaldi's finest instrumental writing. The soloists are drawn from within the distinguished ranks of the OAE including Anthony Robson (oboe), Andrew Clark (horn), Roger Montgomery (horn), David Watkin (cello), Lisa Beznosiuk (flute), Elizabeth Kenny (lute) and Catherine Mackintosh (viola). The concertos assembled on this disc afford the listener a glimpse of Vivaldi's originality, not only as a sensitive colourist and master of form, but also as a felicitous melodist whose harmonies and phraseology are charged with heady atmosphere. The dancing rhythms and distinctive characters of these concerti together with the variety of instrumental combinations and sparkling performances make this a fresh and constantly engaging listen.
Sarah Cuninngham, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Monica Hugget - Telemann: Les Plaisirs - Chamber Concertos (1997)

Sarah Cuninngham, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Monica Hugget - Telemann: Les Plaisirs - Chamber Concertos (1997)
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 353 MB | MP3 (CBR 320 kbps) - 187 MB | 73:39
Genre: Classical | Label: Harmonia Mundi

This cd contains one of the best performances of Telemann's well-known A Minor Suite for recorder and strings. Sarah Cunningham is a fine recorder player, and Monica Hugget plays first violin and directs the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, who play on period instruments. The strings play with very little or no vibratto, which might sound a bit dry to some listeners, but the elegance and precision of this band will win over many others. The A Minor Concerto for recorder is also given an enjoyable performance, but the remaining pieces, a Suite in D for Viola da gamba, and a Sinfonia in F for recorder and gamba are less pleasing, mainly because the gamba playing of Marion Verbruggen is somewhat less than exciting.
Randall Scotting, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Laurence Cummings - The Crown: Herioc Arias for Senesino (2022)

Randall Scotting, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Laurence Cummings - The Crown: Herioc Arias for Senesino (2022)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 346 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 181 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:14:32
Classical, Vocal | Label: Signum Classics

The legacy of the celebrity castrato Senesino has endured for centuries. He is known to us today primarily as Handel’s leading man for 13 seasons in London, and he was recognised the world over for his moving dramatic interpretations, fiery singing, and singular, over-the-top divo personality. Yet, Handel’s music for Senesino only shows us a fraction of the numerous virtuosic roles written for the castrato. Here, for the first time, are arias by seven overlooked composers who also wrote showpieces for the (in)famous Senesino. All but one of the arias on this album are modern-day premieres and heard together, they illuminate the talents of an 18th-century operatic icon.
Andreas Scholl, Roger Norrington, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Heroes: Handel, Hasse, Gluck, Mozart (1999)

Andreas Scholl, Roger Norrington, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Heroes: Handel, Hasse, Gluck, Mozart (1999)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 243 Mb | Total time: 57:53 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Decca | 466 196-2 | Recorded: 1998

Compact disc buyers who purchased Andreas Scholl's disc of Handel arias on Harmonia Mundi barely a month before HEROES was released may wonder why they might need the present recital, with its further helping of Handel. One listen will stop the wondering! The key is the non-Handel portion of the program. That Scholl is excellent in baroque music is well-established by his recordings for Harmonia Mundi. But with selections by Hasse, Gluck, and a young Mozart, he demonstrates his talent for later music as well.
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science [Audiobook]

The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science [Audiobook]
English | June 28, 2011 | ASIN: B0058HYHF4 | M4B@64 kbps | 21h 26m | 613 MB
Author: Richard Holmes | Narrator: Gildart Jackson
The age of wonder: how the Romantic generation discovered the beauty and terror of science

The age of wonder: how the Romantic generation discovered the beauty and terror of science By Banks, Joseph; Davy, Humphry; Herschel, William; Herschel, William; Davy, Humphry; Banks, Joseph; Holmes, Richard
2008 | 611 Pages | ISBN: 1400031877 | EPUB | 1 MB
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science

The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes
English | July 14, 2009 | ISBN: 0375422226 | EPUB | 576 pages | 8.7 MB
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science [Audiobook]

The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science [Audiobook]
English | June 28, 2011 | ASIN: B0058HYHF4 | M4B@64 kbps | 21h 26m | 613 MB
Author: Richard Holmes | Narrator: Gildart Jackson

«The Age of Wonder» by Richard Holmes  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by Gelsomino at Dec. 9, 2020
«The Age of Wonder» by Richard Holmes

«The Age of Wonder» by Richard Holmes
English | EPUB | 0.6 MB
The Choir of King's College Cambridge - Christmas Carols by Kings College Choir (2020)

The Choir Of Kings College, Cambridge - Christmas Carols by Kings College Choir (2020)
FLAC tracks | 2:52:48 | 665 Mb
Genre: Classical / Label: UMG

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, groups that played period instruments started to appear. They were strongly associated with particular conductors, usually the musician who formed each ensemble, and generally were not full-time organizations. Typically, they gathered for a limited number of concerts and recordings a year, and their membership was variable. Half the people playing on one day's studio session as the London Classical Players might have been on stage the week before as part of the Academy of Ancient Music. In 1986, a group of the best of these freelance players sought increased security and the artistic benefits of performing regularly as a permanent orchestra, and formed the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. As most London orchestras, they organized themselves into a self-governing co-operative owned by the musicians. As a matter of policy, they decided against appointing anyone as its music director or permanent conductor. This meant they had to shine from the outset to attract the best interpreters to lead their performances.