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Masterpiece that shows the immense talent of a musician who is fundamental to understanding the evolution of German music throughout the 17th century and, very particularly, that of religious music. Music of spiritual edification, music of mystical inspiration -almost an exercise in contemplation or adoration- that, following the words that the composer himself writes on the cover of the manuscript of the score, must be sung with the humblest devotion, wholeheartedly. (“humble Totius Cordis Devotione decantata”).

Saxophonist Raaf Hekkema presents Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s complete works for solo saxophone, stylistically encompassing Bach and baroque dances as well as dance-hall and atonality.

“In an age in which it is said that art and science are being stifled by politics, what we are going to attempt is an art and science expedition.

The first Archiv Produktion recordings were made in 1947 by Leipzig-born organist Helmut Walcha who set a new standard in terms of organ performances and recordings. Walcha held an unrivalled position as a Bach interpreter.

This sixth volume of seven of Gottlieb Wallisch's acclaimed 20th Century Foxtrots series takes us to Southern Europe, featuring composers from across the Mediterranean, such as Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Camilleri, Mompou and Skalkottas, among many others. International influences blend with regional character and famous names jostle with new discoveries, all of whose contributions create a joyous mix of exuberant theatricality, evocative elegance and colourful blues. Includes 16 world premiere recordings.

The Ensemble Weser-Renaissance Bremen is a German instrumental Ensemble, which specialises primarily in the preparation and performance of the musical works of the Renaissance and Baroque music.

After four CDs with the Painting Jazz Duo, flanked by the Galag pianist Massimiliano Bruno Belloni, and "Our World", in duo with the percussionist Alessandro "Pacho" Rossi, the collaboration between saxophonist Emanuele Passerini and the Dodicilune label continues. Distributed in Italy and abroad by Ird and in the best online stores by Believe Digital, "Trio geometrics" is released on Tuesday 10 November.

Francesco Cavalli succeeded Monteverdi as the most influential composer of the new genre of opera that emerged in mid-17th-century Venice. Il Xerse is a fictitious dramma per musica that tells of Persian King Xerxes’ love for Romilda, who in turn is in love with his brother Arsamene. The plot is an entertaining and extremely intricate human comedy of crossed loves, court intrigues and disguises – the work’s popularity saw it staged in Paris at the wedding of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain. Since overshadowed by Handel’s later Xerxes, this Martina Franca production is the first in modern times.

Cellist Patrick Langot, violinist Alexis Cardenas and Alejandro Sandler, who conducts the Orchestre de Lutetia, share a love of Argentinian music.

Misattributed in the past to composers such as Pergolesi, the enduring success of Pietro Auletta ’s L’Orazio saw it staged and adapted so many times over the centuries that its original 1737 structure is now lost. This is the opera’s first revival in modern times. The style of L’Orazio reflects the end of the Baroque period at a time in which refined galant and pre-Classical inflections were taking hold. The work’s comic narrative of romantic complications and rivalries take place amidst scenarios in which the music lessons of maestro Lamberto alternate with dubious theatrical engagements and carnival masquerades.