Proprius

Just Like Love (SACD/LP) �

The newest from Eric Bibb, less oriented to Gospel and more to Blues. Bibb’s group, Needed Time, is not here, but he’s surrounded by half a dozen fine musicians. A nice recording. Hybrid disc, with a CD layer and a Super Audio high definition layer.

Comes Love (HDCD) �

Another disc by the terrific Swedish Jazz Kings, led by saxophonist Tomas Ornberg, proving again Sweden understands jazz. The sound is luminous, sometimes dazzling.

It’s Right Here For You (HDCD) �

Is there, anywhere, a better swing band than The Swedish Jazz Kings (formerly Tömas Ormberg’s Blue Five)? Closer to Kansas City than to Stockholm, they are captivating.

Test CD 4 (SACD)

A sampler of Opus 3 performers, clearer than you’ve ever heard them before. Hybrid disc.

Test CD 5 (HDCD) �

Another of Opus 3’s wonderful samplers, including blues, jazz, and classical music. A number of fine artists, captured with the usual pure Blumlein stereo setup. A treat.

Showcase (SACD/LP) �

Available as a hybrid SACD/CD disc, or a gorgeously-cut LP, with selections from Opus 3 releases.

Good Stuff (DOUBLE 45 LP/HDCD/SACD) �

As soothing as a summer breeze, this disc features singer Eric Bibb (son of Leon), singing and playing guitar along with his group. Subtle weaving of instrumentation, vivid sound.

Spirit and the Blues (DOUBLE 45 LP/CD/SACD) �

Like his father, the legendary Leon Bibb, Eric Bibb understands the blues. He and the other musicians, all playing strictly acoustic instru- ments, have done a fine recording, and Opus 3 has made it sound exceptional.

Tiny Island (HDCD/SACD)

If you like Eric Bibb and his group Good Stuff as much as we do, pick this one up.

20th Anniversary Celebration Disc (HDCD) �

A great sampler from Opus 3. Includes some exceptional fine pieces, jazz, folk and classical. The sound pickup is as good as it gets, and the HDCD transfer is luminous.

Levande (LP/CD) �

The full recording from which “Tiden Bara Går” on Test Record No.1 is taken. Believe it or not, this great song isn’t even the best on the album! A fine singer, doing folklike material…and who cares about understanding the words?

Concertos for Double Bass (CD/SACD) �

This album of modern and 19th Century music is a favorite for its deep, sensuous sound. And the music is worth discovering. It is sensu- ous and lyrical, a delight in every way.

Across the Bridge of Hope (SACD)

An astonishing choral recording by the Erik Westberg Ensemble, famous for its Musica Sacra choral recording.

Tomas Ornberg’s Blue Five (CD)

Musica Sacra (HDCD/SACD) �

Test Record No.4 (LP) �

Clarinet Concertos (LP/CD)

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Antiphone Blues (CD) �

This famous disc offers an unusual mix: sax and organ! The disc includes Ellington, Negro spirituals, and some folk music. Electrify- ing performance, and the recording quality is unequalled.

Antiphone Blues (SACD/HDCD) �

This is the Super Audio version, with a Red Book layer that is HDCD- encoded. The best of both worlds!

Now the Green Blade Riseth (CD/SACD) �

Religious music done in a new way: organ, chorus and modern orchestra. Stunning music, arranged and performed by masters, and the emotional effect is joyous. The sound is clear, and the sheer depth is unequalled on CD. The new SACD version is the very best SACD we have yet heard!

Jazz at the Pawnshop (LP/CD/SACD-HDCD) �

A double album of live jazz, with nearly perfect sound. It has been famous among audiophiles for years. Also available as double SACD/ HDCD gold disc on FIM label, or single CD.

Jazz at the Pawnshop 2 (CD/SACD) �

From the original master tape, another LP of jazz from this Swedish “British” pub, with its lifelike 3-D sound. Now a classic in its own right.

Good Vibes (CD)

The third volume of Jazz at the Pawnshop. And just as good!

Cantate Domino (CD/SACD) �

This choral record has become a classic of audiophile records. The title selection is stunningly beautiful. The second half is Christmas music, and includes the most stunning version of O Holy Night we’ve ever heard.

Bergsten & Nordahl Play Lars Gullin (CD)

Piano and sax performance of the bebop music of the late Swedish composer Lars Gullin.

Sketches of Standard (CD)

ANALEKTA

Graupner: Vocal & Instr. Music vol.1 (CD)

Geneviève Soly and Les idées heureuses play music from a lost genius whose reputation once outshon Bach’s.

Graupner: Partitas, vol.1 (CD)

Geneviève Soly plays some of Christoph Graupner’s incredibly rich harpsichord music

Graupner: Vocal & Instr. Music vol.2 (CD)

Graupner: Partitas vol.3 (CD)

Graupner: Partitas vol.4 (CD)

Graupner: Partitas vol.5 (CD)

Graupner: Christmas in Darmstadt (CD) SPECIAL PRICE ON ALL 8 CDs (see last page)

Violonchello Español (CD) �

I Musici de Montréal comes to Analekta, with a stunning album of Spanish and Spanish-like pieces for cello and orchestra: Glazunov, de Falla, Albéniz, Granados, and more.

Vivace (CD) �

Classical or rock? Claude Lamothe plays two cellos at the same time in an amazing recording of modern compositions.

Pauline Viardot-Garcia (CD) �

Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian steps into the role of 19th Century

singer and composer Pauline Viardot so convincingly that listening to her is like going back in time. One of the best classical recordings of all time!

Beethoven: Hammerklavier Sonatas (CD)

Anton Kuerti tackles the two impressive sonatas.

Brahms Lieder (CD)

Canadian mezzo-contralto reveals what she truly is: one of the truly great voices.

Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 6 (CD)

Tafelmusik steps outside its usual repertoire of Baroque on period instruments. Under the baton of Bruno Weil, this fine orchestra turns in a gorgeous rendition of two of Beethoven’s most memorable symphonies. Natural sound, too.

Mozart: Auernhammer Sonatas (CD)

A double CD of sonatas for violin and piano. It’s Mozart, of course, but it is also gorgeously played.

Bach Sonatas for violin & harpsichord, vol.1 (CD)

Two Analekta superstars come together: violinist James Ehnes and harpsichordist Luc Beauséjour. Irresistible

Bach Suites, Airs & Dances (CD)

Keyboard music from J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, arranged for concert accordion by Canadian virtuoso Joseph Petric. Incredibly gor- geous…it just had to be done!

Mendelssohn: Cello & Piano (CD)

The Duo Similia is made up of striking blonde twins, who play flute and guitar. Familiar airs from Mozart, Fauré, Elgar, Ravel, lots more. Fine listening.

Romantic Pieces (CD) �

How does James Ehnes manage to get such a sweet sound from his Stradivarius? Czech pieces from Smetana, Dvorak and Janacek. The playing is as glorious as the tone, and the sound is sumptuous. Bonus: Analekta’s 10th sampler is included.

Once Upon a Time… (Video DVD)

Violinist Angèle Dubeau et her La Pietà string group with a spec- tacular video of music inspired by the Underworld…with the devil himself in attendence. Includes other videos plus two CD’s worth of uncompressed music. Superb!

Cantabile (CD)

The Duo Similia is made up of striking blonde twins, who play flute and guitar. Familiar airs from Mozart, Fauré, Elgar, Ravel, lots more. Fine listening.

Nota del Sol (CD) �

The Labrie twins are back, with a delightful recording of flute and guitar music by Piazzola, Pujol and Machado. Joyous works, wonder- fully played and recorded

Fantasia (CD)

A third, gorgeous, recording by the twins, on flute and guitar.

Fritz Kreisler (CD)

Possibly the best recording of Kreisler’s delightful violin music: James Ehnes and his Strad bring a new magic to this fine disc.

French Showpieces (CD) �

Awesome violinist James Ehnes, with the Quebec City Symph. takes on Saint-Saëns, Berlioz, Chausson, Massenet, and more. A recording to die for, awesome both artistically and sonically!

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