Complete Oehms Classics Recordings/ Various - Complete Oehms Classics RecordingsIt was a long standing wish to combine all 18 albums recorded by Benjamin Schmid into one release because they yield an impressive mirror of this unique violinist's concert activities. The desire was given new impetus by the two magnificent new albums Benjamin Schmid approved for release by OehmsClassics on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday in 2018. The prize winning recordings of this set, covering almost five centuries, explain why Benjamin

They are named after Swedish composer Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-94)

" Guitarist

It includes over 70 minutes of previously unreleased recordings with The Clarinotts (Andreas

Il Borgomastro Di Saardam

featuring a stellar solo cast ably supported by the Thomanerchor Leipzig - one of the most respected choirs in Europe - can only increase your appreciation for a composer whose work represents an important chapter in sacred music history

Marc Weinstein and Jim Hrabetin

Inspired by the sinfonie concertante for two or more soloists and orchestra

some colleagues

The great cellist Zuill Bailey begins this program with the world premiere recording of Zwilich's beautiful Cello Concerto

Since 2000 I have been playing on a wonderful Peter Guarnerius violin that previously belonged to him

the sublime choral tapestries woven by '441 Hz' adorn these compositions both secular and sacred with gripping power and great sweep

This skillful guest list on the album gives all the tracks a unique touch