Eufonia - Hans-André Stamm - Komponist und Orgelvirtuose

Celestial Gardens

Dreamy moods with soft instruments (flute, harp, strings, etc.), recorded in the special musical just intonation tuning system, in which so-called "micro-intervals", small tone steps within the half tone limit, can be heard, giving the music a very unique, exotic sound stimulus.

The idea of ​​a sphere of radiant beauty and inspires feelings of happiness for centuries captured the imagination of poets and musicians. Often it takes shape in the vision of heavenly gardens where flowers bloom and seductive perfumes are interwoven with blissful sounds. In order to  express such an idea musically, soft instruments such as flutes, harps, strings, etc. are used, which are tuned in just intonation, instead of the usual tempered tone system of twelve tones, a complex procedure, which expands the number of notes to more than double. The benefit is apart from a clearer sound the so-called micro-intervals such as thirds, quarter and eighth tones, which become audible. Those fine pitch differences as they are found in non-European sound systems lead the listener into dreamy moods.

Pearls of Celtic Songs

Love songs and hymns, mainly sung (soprano and/or tenor), complemented with instrumentals.

Once again Stamm selects meditative and powerful melodies from collections of Celtic songs for arrangements with soloistic singing (tenor and soprano), sometimes alternating with choral singing. The sung titles predominate in this production. As singer the folk singer Mark Brachtendorf could be won, his voice and way of singing exactly corresponding to the character of this music. To some of these orally transmitted folk melodies, the two most important poets of the Celtic Culture, Thomas Moore in Ireland and Robert Burns in Scotland, have written lyrics, among these the famous love song "Ae fond kiss". Accompanied by concert harp and Irish harp, small and big tin whistle, wooden flute and violin evoke the mystical sphere of this song collection.

Songs of Celtic Music

Further beautiful melodies from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany, here also with vocals (soprano and choir)

As a sequel of the successful CD "Spirit of Celtic Music" this second production presents a collection of some of the most beautiful songs of the Celtic Culture. Rightly the Celtic peoples claim to possess the most beautiful heritage of folk melodies. It has retained its character throughout the history of European music and proves the deep mystical sense of the Celtic peoples. Differently to the first production the inclusion of vocals is characteristic.Three tunes are sung in arrangements for choir, two more pieces for solo soprano. The meditative sound of this recording obtains its typical folkloric color through the inclusion of the folk instruments clarsach (celtic harp) and tin whistle.

Spirit of Celtic Music

Some of the most beautiful minstrel melodies from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany in meditative chamber music arrangements

The songs recorded here from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany express the deep mystical sense of the Celtic peoples through the simple beauty of their melodies the. Some compositions are very old, some may have been composed for spiritual practices of bards. The figures and landscapes sung in these "minstrels" are regarded as symbols of a higher, transcendental world that touches you deeply.  The instrumental arrangements are played on modern classical instruments like violin, flute, piano, strings and harp. The title sequence is harmoniously complemented through own compositions by Hans-André Stamm. Elevating music that evokes a desire for authenticity and can accompany us to realms of a higher ideality.

Celtic Desires

 Markus Brachtendorf, Vocals und German Flöte, Cordelia Rülander, Elke Jensen, Vocals Elisabeth Schirrmacher, Violine, Johannes Schiefner,  Uillean Pipes

Sternennacht

Lyrical music by Fauré, Debussy and Stamm in meditative chamber music arrangements with flute, oboe, violin, harp, piano and strings.      

works by C. Debussy, G. Fauré, H. A. Stamm and others. It has always been the starry night, which was painted so unsurpassable by Vincent van Gogh which was and is a source of inspiration for poets and musicians. The music selection on this CD, including Clair de lune by G. Fauré, Debussy Nocturne has as theme moonlight, moonlight and stars, and encourages the listener to fathom the depth of the dreamy night.

Echoes of China

Own compositions as well as original Chinese melodies in meditative arrangements by H. A. Stamm played with Chinese and western instruments.

Reflexions of a European composer on Chinese music. Is often used in the area of Tai Chi. Own pieces using Chinese original melodies, played partly on Chinese instruments like bamboo flute, Erhu (Chinese violin), and Guzhen (table zither). Relaxing and meditative.

Secret Garden

Songs and Instrumentals by Gabriel Fauré in meditative chamber music arrangements using flute, harp, piano and strings

Christus der himmlische Phönix

Details und Demosongs

Christ, the Heavenly Phoenix cantata by H. A. Stamm for four-part chorus,soprano, alto, tenor and bass solo, strings, harp, oboe, timpani and organ music: H. A. Stamm, text: Alexander Nitzberg

Capella Piccola, Neuss, Camerata Leverkusen, Solo: Martina Lins-Reuber, Soprano, Daniela Nußbaum, Alto, Joachim Calaminus, Tenor, Frank Bahrenberg, Bass, conductor: Thomas Reuber (ca. 32 min.).

Also on this CD: H. A. Stamm, Concerto for organ & orchestra Ensemble Niederrhein, conductor: Thomas Brezinka, Hans-André Stamm, organ (ca. 24 min.)

(recordings of the first performances)

Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961) Chanson dans la Nuit, Eva Ignatjeva, harp solo (3.32)

total duration: 60.43 min.

Folk'Orgues à Nice

Enregistré en avril 2015, beaucoup des propres oeuvres pour orgue influencé par la musique folklorique des celtes, des slaves, et des latino-américains. Hors de cela une fugue de Bach dans le rythme d'une Jig irlandaise et, étant une déférence au patron de l'église, l'ouverture de l'oratorio Paulus de Mendelssohn sont assemblés ici.

Orgelklang und Flötenzauber

Organ sound and flute magic

This CD has been recorded in July 2011 at the great Klais organ in the munster church Bonn. Highlights of virtuoso and lyrical pieces for this rare instrumental combination. Works by Vivaldi, Marais, Fauré, Bruch, Stamm and others

Orgelklang und Flötenzauber Vol. II

Organ sound and flute magic Vol. II

1. Stamm - Toccata alla Salsa, 2. Stamm - Fantasia cilena, 3. Menken - Colors of the Wind (from the Disney movie 'Pocahontas'), 4. Stamm - Fantasia alla latina, 5. Rota - Love Theme (from the cinema adaption of Shakespeares 'Romeo and Juliet', 6. Stamm - Toccata gaelica, 7. Stamm - Gaelic Fantasy, 8. Stamm - Toccata irlandese, 9. Franck - Fantasia, 3. mvmt from the violin sonata, 10. Debussy - Andantino from the string quartet, 11. Stamm - Toccata mexicana, 12. Stamm - Fairy Flight, 13. Stamm - Under the starry sky 14. Stamm - Giga

total duration 51.29 min.

Orgelklang und Flötenzauber Vol. III

Organ sound and flute magic Vol. III

Folllowing the two CDs published in 2011 und 2014 Joyful Winds & Playful Pipes“ is the third CD of the duo „Orgelklang und Flötenzauber“ (Organ Sound and Flute Magic), with Andrea Will and Hans-André Stamm. Several new instruments have been added: Andrea Will plays the rare Piccolo in F, which has its range between the concert flute and the piccolo flute. Through the activation of a membrande a different timbre can be created which reminds of a bamboo flute and led to the name "Japanese Piccolo“. For the first time also trio pieces are recorded on this CD, in which Wolfgang Pohl with oboe and English horn opens new sound scapes with the warm sounds of his instruments and contrasting melodies.
Most of the pieces on this CD are by Hans-André Stamm. An original composition by John Rutter as well as arrangements of opera and film music enrich the musical spectre.

total duration 68:50 min.

Concerto Maestoso                      

recording from 2010 with Martin Schröder, trumpet and Hans-André Stamm at the Mönch organ in St. Andreas Leverkusen-Schlebusch with guest musician Markus Hengesbach (Meschede), timpani. Works by Bach, Händel, Scarlatti, Albinoni, Mouret and Stamm

Martin Schröder and Hans-André Stamm present virtuosic - serene and lyrical baroque music of the Italian master composers Alessando Scarlatti und Tomaso Albinoni. Also from the baroque era, but in a different musical language are the festive dances by the French composer Jean-Joseph Mouret and spiritual cantata pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. Actual compositions by Hans-André Stamm merging folkloristic elements of European, Latin american and indian Music into a exciting modern romantic musical language form a refreshing contrast to the classical works.

Europäische Orgelmusik Vol. I

Hermann Schroeder Orgelwerke Vol. I

Toccata c-moll, Pezzi piccoli, Präambeln und Interludien, Praeludium und Fuge über "Christ lag in Todesbanden", Sonate für Violoncello & Orgel, Salve Regina - Cantilena choralis für Violoncello & Orgel, Impromptu für Trompete & Orgel, Wachet auf,   Versetten für Trompete & Orgel, Thomas Blees, Violoncello, Wolfgang G. Haas, Trompete

Hermann Schroeder Orgelwerke Vol. II

CD 800.018 Fantasie e-moll, Kleine Präludien und Intermezzi, 4 Vor- und Zwischenspiele aus "Praeludia", Sechs Orgelchoräle über altdeutsche geistliche Volkslieder, Choral-fantasie über "O heiligste Dreifaltigkeit", außerdem: 5 Stücke für Violine & Orgel,   Sonate für Querflöte & Orgel, 3 Dialoge für Oboe & Orgel, Jens Langeheine, Violine, Christian Schneider, Oboe, Yo Washio, Querflöte (Weyland-Orgel in St. Walburga, Bornheim-Walberberg)

J. S. Bach - Greatest Works Vol. II

The audio files from the 2 Bach-DVDs kann be downloaded as mp3s here:

http://shop.klicktrack.com/mediahyperium/437227

Märchenoper "Das Sternenkind"

Märchenoper "Peronnik und der Schatz des dunklen Königs"