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Saeculum
Aureum Players
is an eclectic chamber music ensemble specializing in the
performance of late 18th century and early 19th century chamber music on period instruments. The members
of this group have extensive backgrounds in early music
performance and have played with such ensembles as the
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn
Society, the Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Ama Deus
Ensemble, Magnificat, the Classical Consort and many other
esteemed organizations around the world. Many of the
members have extensive discographies and have toured
throughout the U.S. and Europe with various orchestras and
chamber ensembles. Saeculum Aureum has toured the Pacific
Northwest and has performed for the Carmel Mozart Society
chamber music series.
Their CD,
"Vintage Woodwinds," has
been
released on Crystal Records and is available at your local
music retailer.
"An
agreeable concoction of obscure works for wind by
Mendelssohn and Mayr in effective, stylish readings by the
members of the Saeculum Aureum Players." Fanfare
Magazine
"...the
virtuosity and the rustic sound of William McColl's basset
horn is extraordinary." The
Instrumentalist
"This
disc of little-known Mendelssohn and Mayr from the
Saeculum Aureum Players scores highly for performance and
engineering values...an admirable disc." Classics Today
"The
textures are clearly defined, nicely blended, and
presented with enviable pellucidity." American
Record Guide
"If
one wishes to hear these popular Mendelssohn pieces played
on authentic instruments, including a lovely sounding
fortepiano, this CD is for you. The blend, balance
and intonation is remarkable." The
Clarinet
"For
genuine "diehards" in the realm of authentic
music this CD is a must." De
Klarinet
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