RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 5 / Valiant for truth / Prelude and Fugue in C minor / etc Carys Lane (soprano) Ian Watson (organ) Malcolm Hicks (organ) / Richard Hickox Singers; London Symphony Orchestra / Richard Hickox [ Chandos / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Jun/2003 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format - PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM. - "this stimulating VW compilation undoubtedly deserves a hearty welcome." (Gramophone) |
VIVALDI
Suonata a quattro al Santo Sepolcro / In furore iustissimae irae / Concerto a quattro, RV 129 'Madrigalesco' / etc. Catherine Bott (soprano) / The Purcell Quartet with Stephen Preston (flute) Jane Rogers (viola) and Cecelia Bruggemeyer (double-bass) [ Chandos Chaconne Classics / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] 'Catherine Bott shows there's more Vivaldi beyond the Gloria' - Classic CD |
W. A. MOZART
Duo Sonatas Volume 3 Catherine Mackintosh and Geoffrey Govier (Duo Amadè) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Oct/2010 ] "Here's Mozart interpretation in the raw, not overlaid with effusive graciousness, neither apologetically insipid nor crude, but very expressive on its own terms. Listen and ponder. These are committed performances throughout." Gramophone Magazine,... |
TORELLI
Concertos Catherine Weiss (violin) Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) David Blackadder (trumpet) / Collegium Musicum 90 / Simon Standage (violin and director) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Feb/2005 ] 'This is another enlightening disc that Baroque enthusiasts will welcome.' Gramophone |
ARNOLD / BOZZA / DAHL / MAURER / etc
Center City Brass Quintet Center City Brass Quintet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 4/Sep/2002 ] the third release on Chandos from the USA's Brass Quintet. |
Center City Brass Quintet Feza Zweifel, drums
Streetsong [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] Renowned for its high energy and finely polished style, the Center City Brass Quintet comprises well-known soloists and leading players in America's top orchestras who convene regularly and who perform a diverse range of musical styles with equal... |
NIGEL HESS
New London Pictures: Works for Symphonic Wind Orchestra by Nigel Hess The Central Band of the RAF, Nigel Hess [ Chandos / CD - released 29/Apr/2013 ] Nigel Hess is a British composer, best known for his television, theatre, and film soundtracks, which include the theme tunes to Wycliffe, Dangerfield, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and Ladies in Lavender starring Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
British Classics The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Mar/2015 ] This new recording with The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, conducted by Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, features some of the greatest British pieces in the repertoire. |
Champions of Brass
Black Dyke Mills Band, Peter Parkes, Geoffrey Brand, Roy Newsome, conductors [ Chandos / CD - released 1/May/1992 ] Chandos Brass now at a special price |
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Telemann: Chamber Music Chandos Baroque Players [ Helios / CD - released 2/Sep/2002 ] |
VERDI
Otello (Complete Opera in English) Charles Craig (tenor) Neil Howlett (baritone) / English National Opera / Mark Elder [ Chandos Opera in English / 2 CD - released 28/Apr/2002 ] A live recording of ENO's 1983 production, directed by Jonathan Miller |
COPLAND / GOULD / BARBER / SCHUMAN
Composers in New York Charles Neidich (clarinet) / I Musici de Montreal, Yuli Turovsky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] Founded by cellist and conductor Yuli Turovsky, I Musici de Montréal is a chamber orchestra of 15 musicians that performs a vast repertoire extending from the baroque to the contemporary. |
PUCCINI
Puccini Passions: over two hours of passionate arias sung in English Cheryl Barker / Dennis O'Neill / Cynthia Haymon / Susan Patterson / Alan Opie / Geoffrey Mitchell Choir / Gareth Hancock [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] This selection includes Puccini's most passionate arias, and is a perfect collection for both those keen to discover more about Opera in English, as well established Puccini lovers. |
JANACEK
Katya Kabanova (complete opera sung in English) Cheryl Barker (soprano) Gwynne Howell (bass) Kathleen Wilkinson (mezzo) Owen Webb (baritone) / Welsh National Opera Chorus & Orchestra / Carlo Rizzi [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Oct/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Opera - 'This English-language performance captures the visceral impact of Janacek's great tragedy with unerring immediacy. Vividly recorded with magnificent orchestral playing, the drama is delivered with a... |
GEORGE DYSON
Quo Vadis: a cycle of poems Cheryl Barker (soprano) Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) Philip Langridge (tenor) / BBC National Chorus of Wales ; BBC National Orchestra of Wales ; Richar [ Chandos Classics / 2 CD - released 26/May/2003 ] 'All four soloists are in superb voice, each of them strong, firm and characterful; and both choruses sing with fresh, incandescent tone... the result will delight all devotees of the English choral tradition.' - Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine... |
JANACEK
The Makropulos Case (complete opera in English) Cheryl Barker (soprano) Neal Davies (bass-baritone) John Graham-Hall (tenor) / English National Opera / Sir Charles Mackerras [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] "This electrifying performance has been captured in sound that is exceptionally clear and full-bodied, and it also has great immediacy. I very much welcome a recording in English." (International Record Review March 2007) |
DVORAK
Rusalka (complete opera in English) Cheryl Barker (soprano) / Rosario La Spina (tenor) / Bruce Martin (baritone) / Elizabeth Whitehouse (soprano) / Opera Australia / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Opera in English / 3 CD Box Set - released 28/Feb/2008 ] "Cheryl Barker's voice opens up excitingly on the top notes, but in the medium-high range her timbre has no especial qualities. She gives a committed performance" (MusicWeb March 2008) |
FRANZ SCHMIDT
Schmidt - Complete Symphonies Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / 4 CD Box Set ] "The Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Neeme Jarvi play with a freshness and enthusiasm that are totally persuasive. They almost sound Viennese, and the recordings are very good indeed." Penguin Guide |
McEWEN
String Quartets Nos 3, 6 & 13 Chilingirian Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] 'The Chilingirian Quartet does McEwen proud. Production values too, are first-rate, with Snape Maltings' acoustic lending an agreeable bloom to proceedings. A hearty recommendation.' (Gramophone) |
McEWEN
String Quartets, Vol. 3 Chilingirian Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 14/Apr/2004 ] 'From the French flavours of No. 8 to the Scottish stylings of No. 15, this is interwar British music at its very best: breathing native tradition but fully aware of Continental developments... beautifully played by the Chilingirians.' Independent |