ISAAC ALBÉNIZ / ENRIQUE GRANADOS
Albéniz/Granados: Iberia / Goyescas Peter Donohoe (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 14/Jun/2024 ] Claude Debussy wrote of Albéniz's compositions: 'Never has music attained such diverse impressions and colours. |
FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Busoni: Elegien / Toccata / etc Peter Donohoe (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 30/Jul/2021 ] "The Toccata BV 29, being a transcription of Bach's Toccata, Adagio and Fugue BWV 564, allows Donohoe's artistry to flower. The first movement has a majestically cathedral sound, and the Adagio has grave beauty, with the Fugue flying exhilaratingly" |
KORNGOLD
Schauspiel Ouverture / Marchenbilder Peter Manning (violin) / BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Matthias Bamert [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/2007 ] 'The BBC Philharmonic under Matthias Bamert give an altogether excellent account of these scores and are recorded with remarkable realism.' Classic FM |
EDWARD GREGSON
Trombone Concerto / A Song for Chris - Cello Concerto / etc Peter Moore (trombone) Guy Johnston (cello) / BBC Concert Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] "A splendid showcase not only for the composer and the two excellent soloists but also the BBC Concert Orchestra, excelling itself under the Canadian conductor Bramwell Tovey. Brilliant, cleanly focused Chandos sound, too." (Gramophone March 2011) |
ELGAR
Works for piano (Incls 'Dream Children' & two Sonatinas) Peter Pettinger (piano) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Jun/2007 ] "The piano sound on this Chandos disc is lovely as you would expect, and the big acoustic of St. Silas Church is not unattractive for Peter Pettinger's excellent pianism and musicianship. We can be grateful to both Chandos and Pettinger that so many... |
VERDI
Aida (Complete Opera in English) Peter Rose bass, Jane Eaglen soprano, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry [ Chandos Opera in English / 2 CD - released 2/Feb/2002 ] This complete recording of Aida is on two discs |
RESPIGHI
Church Windows / Brazilian Impressions / Metamorphoseon / Roman Festivals / etc Philharmonia Orchestra. Geoffrey Simon, Yan Pascal Tortelier [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 19/Jul/2005 ] "Geoffrey Simon is sympathetic and secures very fine playing from the Philharmonia..the wide dynamic range and a striking depth of perpective create the most spectacular effects." (Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
L'eventail de Jeanne - Ballet in One Act by ten French composers Philharmonia Orchestra / Geoffrey Simon (conductor) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 6/Mar/2005 ] '…these pieces are full of imagination and fun. Geoffrey Simon and the Philharmonia Orchestra give a very good account of themselves and the Chandos recording is little short of spectacular.' - The Penguin Complete Guide to Compact Discs |
ARNOLD BAX
Four Orchestral Pieces / Phantasy / etc Philip Dukes (viola) / BBC Philharmonic, Sir Andrew Davis [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Aug/2014 ] "Dukes deliver the Phantasy's solo part with a forthright energy that seems to thwart loveliness of tone. In every other department these performances could hardly be finer. The orchestral playing is vivid and precise." (BBC Music) |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: Death in Venice (complete opera) Philip Langridge (tenor) Alan Opie (baritone) Michael Chance (counter-tenor) / BBC Singers / City of London Sinfonia / Richard Hickox, conductor [ Chandos Classics / 2 CD - released 6/Mar/2005 ] "A vivid portrayal from Langridge and Hickox on top form does Britten proud" Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (May 2005) |
BRITTEN / DOWLAND / MAW
Songs for Tenor and Guitar Philip Langridge, tenor / Stephen Marchionda, guitar [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 3/May/2005 ] "I love the symmetry of this disc, and how beautifully it has been programmed. Outstanding!" (MusicWeb June 2005) |
COURTEVILLE / HANDEL / PEPUSCH / PURCELL / WELDON / etc
Musical London, c1700 Philippa Hyde (soprano) / The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jan/2011 ] "Philippa Hyde is the well-chosen soloist...silvery-voiced, fluent, articulate, agile where necessary, vibrato-lite, she is a pleasure to hear." (International Record Review) |
MICHAEL & LENNOX BERKELEY
Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, Op. 30 / Concerto for Orchestra 'seascapes' Philippe Schartz (trumpet) Kathryn Stott, Howard Shelley (pianos) BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Apr/2007 ] "Kathryn Stott and Howard Shelley are the formidable exponents of this 'super-piano', while here in the Michael Berkeley pieces Richard Hickox inspires incisive playing from the members of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales." (BBC Music) |
JOLIVET / COPLAND / HINDEMAITH / ARUTIUNIAN / WILTGEN
Apres la Nuit... Trumpet Concertos Philippe Schartz (trumpet) / Solistes Européens, Luxembourg, Christoph König, with Karen Geoghegan (bassoon) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 12/Dec/2011 ] The trumpet is the undisputed star of this disc, which combines rarities in the repertoire with some well-known trumpet concertos. The works are performed by Philippe Schartz, one of the most exciting trumpeters today. A winner of numerous prizes and... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
150 Years of the John Foster Black Dyke Mills Band Phillip McCann (cornet) / Black Dyke Mills Band / Peter Parkes [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Oct/1992 ] Chandos Brass now at a special price |
VERDI / DUPIN / PASCULLI
Verdi and Variations Phillipe Magnan (oboe) Alexander Trostiansky (violin) / I Musici de Montreal / Yuli Turovsky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 10/Aug/2007 ] 'Yuli Turovsky and his Montreal group play superbly, with real feeling for the music and obvious pleasure in it.' American Record Guide |
ARGENTO / MANTYJARVI / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / MARTIN / HARRIS
Shakespeare in Song Phoenix Bach Choir / Charles Bruffy (director) [ Chandos / SACD - released 1/Aug/2004 ] A unique collection of Shakespeare songs which will appeal to lovers of song and admirers of the Bard. On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in multichannel sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM |
MANTYJARVI / TICHELI / MARTIN / CLAUSEN
Eternal Rest Phoenix Bach Choir / Kansas City Chorale / Charles Bruffy [ Chandos / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Oct/2006 ] Phoenix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy |
JOSEF RHEINBERGER
Sacred Choral Works (Incls Mass, Op. 109) Phoenix Bach Choir / Kansas City Chorale / Charles Bruffy [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Oct/2007 ] "This new recording was made by two professional American choirs, the Phoenix Bach Choir and the Kansas City Chorale, conducted by Charles Bruffy. The two groups come together annually to record double choir works. The resulting ensemble is... |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: All-night Vigil [Vespers], Op. 37 Phoenix Chorale & Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 2/Mar/2015 ] 2016 Grammy Award WINNER - Best choral recording |