401Recordings on Compact Disc

The ide behind the 401Concerts series was to produce downloadable concert recordings rather than traditional cds. In fact, the idea was to never produce cds at all, since these were as nice to look at as they were expensive to produce. They are still expensive, but 401DutchOperas changed their minds after a series of discussions with the singers in the 401Concerts series, all very committed to our cause and all asking to (also) record the repertoire under studio conditions. Eventually, Heldentenor Hendrik Vonk convinced Seghers that this was indeed the best approach for the very difficult Dutch Heldentenor-repertoire 1840-1952 , as well as for the dramatic soprano repertoire from the late romantic era and the early 20th Century.

As a result, we are now working towards our first c releases, which will include highlights from past concerts as well as future concerts and recording sessions. Also because our audience has shown an interest in real cds.

COMPACT DISC PROJECTS

DUTCH HELDENTENOR REPERTOIRE 1840-1952

We are currently working with pianist Wolter Willemsen, tenor Hendrik Vonk and soprano Barbara Schilstra on recording highlights of the Dutch Heldentenor-repertoire 1840-1952, including over 50 arias, duets, scenes with choir and preludes and interludes. This release is scheduled for the first half of 2018.

DUTCH COURT OPERAS AT THE FRENCH THEATRE THE HAGUE 1751-1790

The May 2018 401Concerts programme around Dutch Court operas at the French Theatre The Hague 1751-1791 zal op compact disc worden uitgegeven, teneinde dit unieke hoofdstuk uit Nederlands muzikale verleden optimaal te ontsluiten. shall be released onto compact disc, aiming to gain wider distribution of this unique part of Dutch musical heritage. Among the soloist we can already mention mezzosopraan Barbara Kozelj, harpsichord player/conductor Albert-Jan Roelofs, violinist Rémy Baudet, oboist Martin Stadler, and cellist Richte van der Meer. Release is scheduled for June 2018, following the concert.

JAN BRANDTS BUYS PROMO- & FESTIVAL COMPACT DISCS

In order to promote our Jan Brandts Buys Festival Zutphen 2018 we are currently working on a promo cd release with highlights from the composer’s oeuvre. These include our previous concert recordings of Die Schneider von Schönau and Micarême (with Jolien De Gendt, Denzil Delaere, Pieter Dhoore, Ann Vancoillie), excerpts from our studio recording of Hero und Leander (with Hendrik Vonk, Barbara Schilstra and Wolter Willemsen), as well studio recordings of his music for piano by Jan ten Bokum. The release is scheduled for October 2017.

Jan Brandts Buys: Micarême

In September/October we will record Brandts Buys short opera Micarême with René Rakier (piano), Julia Bronkhorst (Junge Frau), Hendrik Vonk (Der Narr), Hans de Vries (Alte Herr) and the 401DutchOperas choir conducted by Frits Muusse. This recording will be released in the first half of 2018, preceding our Jan Brandts Buys Festival.

Jan Brandts Buys Festival cd

In October 2018 we will release the Jan Brandts Buys opera concert of the Jan Brandts Buys Festival with Johannette Zomer & friends along with highlights of the other concerts in the Festival.

HIGHLIGHT FROM 401CONCERTS 1-5

We plan to release the highlights of 401Concerts 1-5 on a promotional compact disc. We hope to present this release at our May 2018 French Theatre The Hague 1751-1791 Concert.