Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro DVD
Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro is the quintessential Glyndebourne opera – first performed in 1934 and in 1994 when the opera house re-opened. ‘This is a Figaro of rare grace, naturalness and charm’, said The Daily Telegraph, and for The Sunday Times it was a production that ‘affirms Mozart’s most beloved masterpiece as both of…
Read MoreBach, St John Passion CD
Polyphony and Stephen Layton present their celebrated performance of Bach’s most dramatic masterpiece. Accompanied by the OAE and a starry team of soloists, Layton directs a vivid account, the excitement of the narrative drama contrasting with heartbreaking moments of reflection. In Ian Bostridge, we have the most iconic Evangelist of the last twenty years; an…
Read MoreHandel, Theodora CD
Peter Sellers takes Handel’s tale of self sacrificial love between a Christian virgin and a Roman bodyguard in 4th century Antioch and by resetting it in modern day America, transforms it into a timeless parable of spiritual resistance to tyranny and persecution. Handel Theodora William Christie conductor Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Cast: Lorraine Hunt,…
Read MoreMendelssohn Violin Concertos, Alina Ibragimova
The young violinist Alina Ibragimova is already established as an admired recording artist, standing alongside great artists of the past and present with her versions of Bach and Beethoven’s violin works. She appears on this latest release with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Vladimir Jurowski (in his Hyperion premiere) in a programme…
Read MoreMahler Totenfeier CD
In this live recording from the Royal Festival Hall, we shine our musical torch into the realms of some later repertoire, shedding new light on the music of Mahler.
Read MoreEternal Light CD
The debut solo album from talented Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, recorded back in 2007.
Read MoreFairy Queen DVD
The DVD of Glyndebourne’s spectacular production of Purcell’s exuberant take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is now available.
Read MoreRinaldo DVD
The DVD of the 2011 Glydebourne production of Handel’s opera, featuring the OAE conducted by Ottavio Dantone.
Read MoreMozart Requiem CD
A new recording of Mozart’s Requiem with the Choir of New College Oxford.
Read MoreThe Night Shift pint glass
Our very first piece of Night Shift merchandise on the online shop! Enjoy your beer at home in this Night Shift branded tulip-shaped pint glass. Find out more about The Night Shift.
Read MoreOAE Green Travel Mug
New for 2012, we are now selling ‘OAE goes Green’ travel mugs. Perfect for taking your morning coffee or tea into the office, the plastic mugs come with a screw-top lid and a sleeve. Read more about the OAE’s Green initiatives here. So, save a few trees and order your mug today! Mugs are also…
Read MoreOAE Christmas cards
New for 2011, you can now buy specially designed OAE Christmas cards. Cards are blank for your own message, with the OAE logo on rear. A great way to support your favourite Orchestra and also spread the word about us! Christmas cards are sold individually.
Read MoreDonizetti Maria di Rohan CD
The world premiere recording of the new critical edition of Donizetti’s Maria di Rohan, conducted by Sir Mark Elder.
Read MoreBeethoven Symphony No.9 CD
***** “…one of the most thrilling Beethoven interpretations I have ever heard.” - ft.com The second CD on our OAE RELEASED label is a live recording from the Edinburgh International Festival, featuring conductor Sir Charles Mackerras.
Read MoreMozart: An Italian Journey CD
Mozart Il desio di vendetta Lucio Silla Sposa Cara La finta semplice Quercia annosa Il sogno di Scipione Dentro il mio petto La finta giardiniera Se vicendo Il rè pastore Il padre Adorato Idomeneo Sol può dir Il rè pastore Vedrommi intorno Idomeneo Misero! o sogno, K431 Il mio tesoro Don Giovanni Fuor del Mar…
Read MoreMozart Arias CD
Mozart Arias Sacred Arias: Exsultate, Jubilate, K.165 Laudete Dominum (Vesperae solennes de confessore) Concert Arias: Bella mia finamma, addio!…Resta, oh cara Oh, temerario Arbace!… Per quel paterno amplesso Opera Arias: Giunse alfin il momento…Al desio di chi t’adora Le nozze di Figaro (alternative aria) Una donna a quindici anni Così fan tutte Quando avran fine…
Read MoreBecome a Friend of the OAE
Get to know us better by becoming an OAE Friend! Your support will enable us to continue to promote a lively and varied programme of events and concerts over the season, and as a Friend we will enable you to become more closely involved in the life of the Orchestra with opportunities to meet OAE…
Read MorePriority Mailing List membership
Join our Priority Mailing List and you’ll not only be supporting the OAE but will also receive two weeks priority booking each year for our Southbank Centre season, as well as receiving our bi-annual newsletter Enlightenment.
Read MoreVivaldi Concerti CD
Vivaldi Concerti CD Concerto in F major for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, violin, cello and harpsichord “Il Proteo o sia il mondo al rovescio” RV 572 Concerto in D minor for oboe RV 454 Concerto in D minor for 2 recorders, 2 oboees, bassoon and 2 violins RV 566 Concerto in F major for 2…
Read MoreSpirit of the Orchestra – a history of the OAE: Book
The founding of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in 1986 was one of the absolutely decisive moments in British musical life. Orchestral players seized back command of their own destiny, saying that they were the best people to organise their artistic lives. Conductors who had never worked with period instruments before – Rattle,…
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