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GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Telemann: Die Donner-Ode, TWV 6:3 / Deus judicium tuum Patrizia Kwella (soprano), Catherine Denley (contralto), Mark Tucker (tenor), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (bass) / Collegium Musicum 90, Ri [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Oct/1993 ] Patrizia Kwella (soprano), Catherine Denley (contralto), Mark Tucker (tenor), Michael George (bass), Stephen Roberts (bass) |
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SOUSA
The Invincible Eagle: Famous Sousa Marches The Band Of The Blues And Royals / Major E.W. Jeanes [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Sep/1990 ] All the popular Sousa marches on one specially priced CD. |
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ERNST von DOHNANYI
Dohnanyi: Symphony No. 1 / American Rhapsody BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthias Bamert [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Feb/1988 ] With Gillian Callow (cor anglais), Janet Fisher (viola), John Bradbury (clarinet) |
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REINGOLD GLIERE
Gliere: Symphony No.3 In B minor 'Il'ya Murometz' BBC Philharmonic, Sir Edward Downes [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Feb/1991 ] "If not the symphony's first outing on disc, it remains the best...Chandos's recordings still sound glorious and the orchestra's manifest engagement with the music shines through." Gramophone |
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QUILTER / MOERAN / BRITTEN / GRANGER / etc
Down By The Sally Gardens Benjamin Luxon (baritone), David Willison (piano) [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 1/Aug/1992 ] 26 TRACKS - beautifully recorded |
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FRANK BRIDGE
Summer / There is a Willow Grows aslant a Brook / Suite for String Orchestra (with works by Butterworth & Bantock) Bournemouth Sinfonietta / Norman Del Mar [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Nov/1991 ] British Music For Small Orchestra |
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ROSSINI
The Barber of Seville (Complete Opera in English) Bruce Ford (tenor) Andrew Shore (baritone) Della Jones (mezzo) / English National Opera [ Chandos / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/Feb/2000 ] .A further addition to Chandos's Opera in English series |
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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,... |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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... |
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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) |
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PETER PHILIPS
Cantiones Sacrae 1612 Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] "Philips is so skilful in writing antiphonal and echo effects that you could easily think you were listening to pieces for double choir...In this recording from 2002, Richard Marlow and his mixed-voice choir are excellent." (Gramophone Oct 2010) |
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PALESTRINA
Offertoria Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] Comprehensive collection of one genre of Palestrina's liturgical works - repertoire rarely recorded. |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
Ariadne auf Naxos (complete opera recorded in English) Christine Brewer / Robert Dean Smith / Gillian Keith / Alice Coote / Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Richard Armstrong [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] "Richard Strauss in English? Yes, when the cast is as smart and committed as this...Hofmannsthal's fine but word-rich libretto is clear and audible in Christopher Cowell's translation...Sir Richard Armstrong conducts a voluptuous but brisk... |
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MOZART / GLUCK / WAGNER / BRITTEN / BEETHOVEN / etc
Great Operatic Arias Vol. 2 Christine Brewer (soprano) with Judith Howarth (soprano) Timothy Robinson (tenor) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Mar/2009 ] "Hats off, gentlemen. A diva. The real, rare, wondrous thing. Her name is Christine Brewer." Evening Standard |
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS FROM ST JOHNS
Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, with Philip Kenyon organ, conducted by George Guest Christmas Carols from St John's [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Nov/2002 ] In addition to their commitments in chapel, the Choristers at St John's College are continually committed to touring and concerts. Here is a reissue of their classic christmas carol CD originally issued in 1986. |
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GEORGE DYSON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE Dyson: Symphony In G City Of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox [ Chandos / CD - released 11/Apr/1994 ] As a composer Dyson wrote in a traditional idiom, reflecting the influence of his teachers at the RCM, Hubert Parry and Charles Villiers Stanford. His works were well known during his lifetime but underwent a period of neglect before being revived in... |
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ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI
Cantatas and Chamber Music Clara Rottsolk (soprano) / Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] The soprano Clara Rottsolk joins Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players for a disc of cantatas and instrumental music by Alessandro Scarlatti. |