BEMF Recordings
In 2004, BEMF initiated a series of recordings to preserve its groundbreaking Baroque opera creations and attempt to fill the gaps in the current discography of Western opera.
Telemann's Ino & Opera Arias for Soprano (2024)
Explore the depth and scope of Telemann’s genius with a thrilling cantata Ino with a story drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Written late in Telemann’s life, this miniature masterpiece is a bridge between the Baroque and Classical eras, full of scintillating theatrics and show-stopping virtuosity. Pre-Order now for shipping in early November! (1 CD)
Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona & Livietta e Tracollo (2023)
Humor and love abound with a double bill of Neapolitan comic opera by Pergolesi, La Serva Padrona and Livietta e Tracollo. Originally written as interludes during productions with a more sober tone, Pergolesi’s comedies enchanted audiences with their side-splitting humor and engaging romance. (2 CD)
Desmarest's Circé (2023)
First performed in 1694 at the Paris Opera, Henry Desmarest’s Circé features a libretto by renowned poet Louise-Geneviève Gillot de Saintonge.After the divine sorceress Circé welcomes Ulisse and his weary companions to her island home, the forces of love, magic, and fate clash and threaten to ensnare them all. Released alongside BEMF's fully staged North America premiere! (3 CD)
Graupner's Antiochus und Stratonica (2020)
BEMF is releasing the world-premiere recording of Christoph Graupner’s Antiochus und Stratonica! This heart-wrenching 1708 opera recounts the tale of Syrian prince Antiochus, who falls hopelessly in love with his beautiful new stepmother, Stratonica. (3 CD)
Lalande's Les Fontaines de Versailles & Le Concert d'Esculape (2020)
BEMF returns to the music of the French Baroque with a chamber opera and other court entertainments from Versailles by Michel-Richard de Lalande. GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs and Concertmaster Robert Mealy lead the all-star BEMF Chamber Ensemble and a cast of BEMF favorites. (1 CD)
Handel’s Almira (2019)
BEMF is back with an all-new recording of our 2013 Festival Centerpiece—Handel's Almira. Written when the composer was only 19, GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs offer the first recording of this entertaining opera on period instruments in nearly 25 years. (3 CD)
Charpentier’s Les Plaisirs de Versailles & Les Arts Florissants (2019)
2020 GRAMMY nominee for Best Opera Recording! The BEMF Chamber Opera series returns to the music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier with an all-new recording of two chamber operas by the French Baroque master. (1 CD)
Sebastiani’s Matthäus Passion (2018)
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs lead Johann Sebastiani's sublime early setting of the St. Matthew Passion, lushly scored for six voices, six strings, and continuo. (1 CD)
Steffani’s Duets of Love and Passion (2017)
BEMF returns to the enchanting music of Agostino Steffani with a selection of gorgeous vocal duets. The CD was awarded the Diapason d'Or in February 2018. (1 CD)
Handel’s Acis and Galatea (2015)
BEMF Chamber Opera Series production of the original 1718 chamber version was first staged in 2009 and then in a 6-city North American tour in 2011. (2-CD Set)
Steffani’s Niobe, Regina di Tebe (2015)
BEMF's GRAMMY-nominated recording of the 2011 Festival Operatic Centerpiece features superstars Karina Gauvin and Philippe Jaroussky. (3-CD Set)
Charpentier’s La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs (2014)
This GRAMMY Award-winning recording features the November 2011 production of the BEMF Chamber Opera Series. (1 CD)
Blow’s Venus and Adonis (2011)
Part of the inaugural presentation of the BEMF Chamber Opera Series in November 2008, Venus and Adonis was first released at the 2011 Festival. (1 CD)
Charpentier’s Actéon (2010)
The first recording from the BEMF Chamber Opera Series, Actéon was first staged in November, 2008. (1 CD)
Lully’s Psyché (2008)
BEMF’s third GRAMMY-nominated recording features the 2007 Festival Operatic Centerpiece. (3-CD Set)
Lully’s Thésée (2007)
This GRAMMY-nominated recording features the 2001 Festival Operatic Centerpiece. (3-CD Set)
Conradi’s Ariadne (2005)
BEMF's first commercial opera recording features the 2003 Festival Operatic Centerpiece and earned BEMF a GRAMMY nomination. (Out of Print, 3-CD Set)