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PERCY GRAINGER
Grainer: Works for Orchestra 2 (Incls 'Molly on the Shore', 'Handel in the Strand' & 'the Warriors') BBC Philharmonic. Richard Hickox [ Chandos Grainger Edition, Vol.6 / CD - released 10/Jul/2005 ] "For The Warriors, Hickox uses a new critical edition prepared by the Australian Grainger authority, Alessandro Servadei. Grainger's orchestral palette has never sounded more gloriously extravagant. Then again, this impression is just as much a tribu |
ARNOLD BAX
The Film Music of Arnold Bax (Oliver Twist; Malta, GC-Part 2) BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 12/Nov/2003 ] 'Suffice it to say , Rumon Gamba and the BBC Philharmonic sound wholly attuned to Bax's distinctive idiom, and the Chandos recording possesses lustre, glow and realism in abundance.' Gramophone |
ALAN RAWSTHORNE
The Film Music of Alan Rawsthorne (Includes 'the Captive Heart' & 'the Cruel Sea') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 4/Apr/2000 ] "The music is splendidly played and given Chandos's top-quality sound." (Penguin Stereo Guide.) |
KORNGOLD
The Film Music of Erich Korngold, Volume 2 (The Sea Hawk) BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 31/Oct/2007 ] "By sheer coincidence I recently re-watched the wonderful 1940 Errol Flynn film for which this score was composed. I'd momentarily forgotten the composer's identity and when that incredibly arresting fanfare started up, was all but swept out to sea... |
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
The film music of (Incls Murder on the Orient Express & Far from the Madding Crowd) BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 15/Jan/2001 ] "The BBC Philharmonic under Rumon Gamba rises to the occasion. Indeed it plays all the music here as if it meant it." (International Record Review Feb 2001) |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
The Film Music of Vaughan Williams Vol 2 (Incls 'scott of the Antarctic', '49th Parallel' & 'The Story of a Flemish Farm') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / 3 CD - released 20/Mar/2012 ] Chandos has much pleasure in announcing the release of The Film Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams Collector's Edition conducted by Rumon Gamba as part of the highly successful Chandos Movies label. This collection will appeal to film music buffs and... |
ARTHUR BLISS
The Film Music of (Incls Things to Come & Caesar and Cleopatra) BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 23/Jul/2001 ] Rosette (Highest Award) Penguin Stereo Guide |
RON GOODWIN
The Film Music of Ron Goodwin (Includes '633 Squadron' and 'the Battle of Britain Suite') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 6/Dec/2004 ] Once heard, Ron Goodwin's film music themes are etched indelibly onto the memory. He is famous for the music he wrote for military films - especially those with a flying theme - such as Those Magnificent Men in the Flying Machines, Battle of Britain... |
MIKLOS ROSZA
Orchestral Works Vol 1 (Incls 'Hungarian Serenade, Op. 25') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Oct/2008 ] "A lovely disc lovingly and thoroughly written up by Andrew Knowles. More please and soon." (MusicWeb April 2009) |
ERIC COATES
The Symphonic Eric Coates (Includes 'the Dam Busters March', 'Joyous Youth Suite' & 'The Three Bears') BBC Philharmonic, Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 17/May/2002 ] Rosette (highest rating) Penguin Stereo Guide |
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
-The Film Music of Vaughan Willams Vol 1 (Incls 'scott of the Antarctic' & 'Coastal Command Suite') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 4/Oct/2002 ] '…a full-blooded performance by the BBC Phil on cracking form.' Classic FM Magazine |
MALCOLM ARNOLD
Arnold: Ballet Music (Includes 'Rinaldo & Armida' & 'Sweeney Todd') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 10/Nov/2009 ] "What an absolute winner of a disc! The BBC Philharmonic respond with commendable polish and gusto for Rumon Gamba, and their efforts have been afforded typically ripe and lustrous Chandos sound. A hearty endorsement whichever way you look at it."... |
KORNGOLD
The Film Music (Incls 'the Sea Wolf' & 'the Adventures of Robin Hood') BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 18/Oct/2005 ] "All credit to Chandos: a superb disc. It valuably fills a yawning gap in the discography and opens the door on one of the most subtle and grown-up of film scores." (MusicWeb Oct 2005) |
FRANCIS CHAGRIN
The Film Music of Francis Chagrin (Incls 'Greyfriars Bobby' & 'An Inspector Calls') BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 12/Jul/2005 ] "A most welcome and timely release, since 2005 is the centenary year of Chagrin's birth. I hope now that Gamba might have a look at Chagrin's symphonies." (MusicWeb Aug 2005) |
WILLIAM ALWYN
The Film Music of William Alwyn, Volume 3 (Incls ''the Magic Box' & 'Geordie') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Dec/2005 ] "A third collection of Alwyn's film music has the composer ranging far and wide" Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice Dec 2005 |
DAVID MATTHEWS
Orchestral Works (Includes 'The Music of Dawn') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 10/Sep/2009 ] Gramophone Awards 2009 Finalist:Contemporary -- "A welcome disc shines light on David Matthews's rhapsodic, fantastic music. Guy Johnstonis a technically immaculate soloist, while Ruman Gamba with the BBC Philharmonic are excellent throughout in... |
MALCOLM ARNOLD
Overtures (Includes 'A Grand Grand Festival Overture') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba (conductor) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 6/Apr/2005 ] "Hugely entertaining music conducted with incisiveness and flair. A pretty unmissable disc. I urgently recommend it." (MusicWeb) |
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British Film Classics [2 CD set] BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba; London Symphony Orchestra / Richard Hickox; Earl Wild piano / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Jascha Horenstein [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2003 ] 'British Film Classics' represents some of the greatest film music ever written in some of the finest recorded performances. The repertoire juxtaposes some much-loved film scores with unexpected and original items, to form a highly satisfying and... |
WILLIAM ALWYN
The Film Music of Vol 2 (Includes 'A Night to Remember' & 'Winslow Boy') BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba with Susan Bullock (soprano) [ Chandos Movies / CD - released 17/Nov/2001 ] 'A fine showcase of a melodically gifted and subtle English composer of film scores'. - Gramophone |
YOSHIMATSU
Symphony No. 5, Op. 87 / Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 2, Op. 79a / Prelude to the Celebration of Birds, Op. 83 BBC Philharmonic / Sachio Fujioka [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 2/Jun/2003 ] The latest release from Chandos of the complete orchestral works of in-house composer,Takashi Yoshimatsu. |
