Classical

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	CD-SAR 5 Haydn Sonatas on early pianos Richard Burnett, Viennese Fortepiano by Michael Rosenberger, c.1798 (Sonatas No. 35 and 41), English Pianoforte by John Broadwood and Son, 1801 (Sonatas No. 60 and 61)
	CD-SAR 6 Keyboard Collection Richard Burnett, historic keyboards In this collection Richard Burnett explores the fascinating evolution of keyboard instruments: virginals, spinet, clavichord, harpsichord, chamber organs & nine historic pianos from the Finchcocks collection with appropriate music of the period by Farnaby, Croft, Bach, Arne, Stanley, Haydn, Beethoven, J.C. Bach, Dussek, Schubert, Clementi, Field, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Richard Burnett's famous (and outrageous!) interpretation of Mozart's Rondo alla turca.
	CD-SAR 9 Beethoven Violin Sonatas (Vol. 1) Ralph Holmes, Richard Burnett A welcome return to the catalogue of this fine performance from Ralph Holmes (Stradivari violin) with Richard Burnett (Graf Fortepiano) of the Op.24 in F (Spring) and Op.30 no.2 in C minor sonatas. The reviews say it all!
	CD-SAR 10 Clarinet Collection Alan Hacker, historic clarinets, Richard Burnett, fortepiano, harpsichord Alan Hacker demonstrates the whole range and development of the clarinet from the ancient chalumeau, through baroque, classical and romantic instruments to the modern clarinet. He is ably assisted by Richard Burnett on organ, spinet, harpsichord and fortepianos.
	CD-SAR 11 Music For Two Flutes Preston's Pocket Authentic performances on original instruments
	CD-SAR 12 Hummel - Violin and Piano Works Ralph Holmes, violin, Richard Burnett, fortepiano Re-issue of the great violinist Ralph Holmes with his much acclaimed performances of these delightful works by Hummel. Richard Burnett accompanies the Strad violin with his sonorous Viennese Fortepiano of 1826 by Conrad Graf.
	CD-SAR 15 Beethoven Songs Ian Partridge, tenor, Richard Burnett, fortepiano Re-released after a long break, this album shows the renowned tenor, Ian Partridge, at his most mellifluous. The album features Beethoven's only song cycle, An die ferne geliebte, and a selection of his best loved songs including Adelaide, An die Hoffnung and Ich liebe dich. Richard Burnett accompanies on a beautiful Viennese fortepiano of the period.
	CD-SAR 16 Beethoven Violin Sonatas (Vol. 2) Ralph Holmes, Richard Burnett One of the last recordings made by Ralph Holmes before his untimely death and which illustrates the virtuosic talents of both artistes. Richard Burnett complements the fine Strad violin with a sonorous Viennese Graf fortepiano in the Op.47 in A (Kreutzer) and Op. 30 no. 3 in G sonatas.
	CD-SAR 17 Mozart Clarinet Quintets on original instruments Alan Hacker, historic clarinet, basset horn, Salomon String Quartet, Lesley Schatzberger, basset horn The Salomon String Quartet (historic strings) and Lesley Schatzberger (basset horn) join Alan Hacker in an authentic performance of Mozart's much loved Clarinet Quintet in A plus two lesser known clarinet quintet fragments in Bb and F.
	CD-SAR 18 Guitar Collection Nigel North, Historic Guitars, Maggie Cole, Virginals and fortepiano Early music authority on early guitars and lutes, Nigel North performs music of each period on beautiful Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic period guitars with Maggie Cole-virginals and fortepiano. Four centuries of guitars and guitar music by Carulli, Sor, Giuliani, Visee, Mertz, Sanz, Mudarra, Milan, Narvaez & Corbetta. An ideal introduction to the world of the guitar as well as for the collector.
	CD-SAR 19 Flute Collection Stephen Preston with Lucy Carolan Stephen Preston has recorded all the major (and much minor) flute repertoire over the years and is a world authority on the flute. Here he chooses music written for the Baroque, Classical and Romantic period flutes to show their beauty of tone and dexterity. He is joined by Lucy Carolan on harpsichord, spinet & fortepiano.
	CD-SAR 20 Music In Miniature Richard Burnett, Viennese Square Piano Richard Burnett plays this tiny Square Piano made around 1800 by Anton Walter in Vienna. It has a full Viennese action and is a true fortepiano in all but size. It is the ideal vehicle for playing the charming Pieces for Musical Clock and other small-scale works. The instrument is one of Richard Burnett's historical collection at Finchcocks in Goudhurst, Kent and never fails to delight their many visitors when played by Mr. Burnett.
	CD-SAR 22 Oboe Collection Robin Canter with Melvyn Tan (harpsichord), Richard Burnett (fortepianos), Anthony Pleeth (cello) and James Wood (percussion) Evolution of the oboe from primitive folk instruments (hichiriki, dulzaina, zurna, bombarde, shawm) to the sophisticated oboe of today with music by Marais, C.P.E. Bach, Kalliwoda, Walmisley, Pasculli + folk pieces from Spain, Japan, Turkey, France and England.
	CD-SAR 25 Mozart Divertimenti Robin Canter with London Baroque Some of Mozart's most delightful melodies appear in his divertimenti. They are uncomplicated and easy on the ear providing pleasant listening when weightier music is not required.
	CD-SAR 26 Beethoven Wind Music Classical Winds on original instruments Classical Winds' authentic instruments bring the powerful Octet and Sextet and the atmospheric Rondino to life.
	CD-SAR 30 Trumpet Collection The Clarion Ensemble The Clarion Ensemble demonstrate the various instruments of the trumpet family & their development. Cornetto, baroque trumpet, slide trumpet, keyed bugle, posthorn, cornopean, cornet & valved trumpet with an ensemble including the virtuoso singing of Deborah Roberts. Works by Fantini, Monteverdi, Purcell, Frescobaldi, Scarlatti, Bishop, etc. trace the evolution of the trumpet family from Renaissance to modern times
	CD-SAR 31 Mozart Piano Quartets Richard Burnett, Salomon String Quartet (members) These outstanding quartets are admirably suited to the beautifully toned Viennese Rosenberger fortepiano of c.1800 and expressive original string playing.
	CD-SAR 33 Concord of Sweet Sounds Lisa Beznosiuk, One keyed boxwood flute, 8 keyed ebony flute, Nigel North, 13 course lute, 6 string guitar
	CD-SAR 34 Mozart - Music for Oboe Robin Canter with London Baroque Authentic performances on original instruments of three attractive works for oboe.
	CD-SAR 35 Bassoon Collection Frances Eustace, Dulzian, bassoons Frances Eustace demonstrates the capabilities of a wide range of bassoons with dulzian, cello, organ, harpsichord and pianos.
	CD-SAR 36 Harp Collection Frances Kelly, harps Early music harp expert Frances Kelly traces the development of the harp from the simple medieval instrument, via gothic, double and triple harps to the modern double action harp. She brings each harp to life with suitable music of its day.
	CD-SAR 53 Music for Mandolin The repertoire of this attractive and ever-popular instrument is explored with pieces for two mandolins, mandolin and piano and mandolin and voice.
	CD-SAR 64 A Golden Treasury of Historic Pianos Richard Burnett, historic pianos, with Alan Hacker, clarinets (tracks 5, 13), The Canterbury Clerkes (track 9), Stephen Preston, flute (track 11), Members of The Salomon String Quartet (track 12), Ian Partridge, tenor (track 14) A compilation to illustrate the fascinating differences in tone and character of 19th century pianos. We have selected ten instruments from the world famous Finchcocks collection of historic keyboards. Music typical of the age is played by early music pianist and collector, Richard Burnett to show the instruments to best effect. The 15 tracks include works by Haydn, Schubert, Field (Nocturnes), Clementi (Monferrinas), Verdi (with clarinet), Gottschalk, Arne (vocal duet), Weber, Mozart (piano quartet movement), Brahms (clarinet sonata movement), Beethoven (song), Mendelssohn (Songs Without Words). An excellent introduction to the early keyboards and music of the period.
	CD-SAR 71 Tranquillo Amon Ra is the classical division of Saydisc Records and is devoted to authentic performances on original instruments or copies. The unifying feature of all the music in this double album is its calm and tranquil nature. There is still enormous variety within this narrow framework in terms of period of music, instrumentation and style.
	CD-SAR 101 Quartet Cameos The Dartington String Quartet Ten favourite string quartet movements from one of Britain's leading quartets.
	CD-SDL 436 Pleasures and Treasures The Music Includes world music, traditional British music, early classical music on original instruments, novelty numbers, jazz, music hall, musical boxes, guitar quartets, saxophone quartet, brass group, viol consorts, choral music and chant, handbells and church bells, poetry and readings - from mediaeval times to the present day. This double album forms part of Saydisc’s 50th Anniversary celebration releases and is drawn from recordings made over the years from mono open reel recording to high quality stereo digital.
	CD-SDL 437 Christmas Music Through The Ages A celebration of festive music with 50 pieces from the 6th to 20th centuries. Choirs, folk ensembles and soloists, handbell choir, brass band, viol consort, monks and nuns, musical boxes, street pianos, bagpipes, renaissance instruments, early music performers. This double set forms part of Saydisc’s 50th Anniversary celebration releases. It is the ultimate Christmas compilation spanning so many centuries and styles and will surely become a classic Saydisc release year on year.