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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream (recorded live at Shakespeare's Globe, August 2013) Globe / John Light, Pearce Quigley, Michelle Terry, Luke Thompson, Matthew Tennyson / Dominic Dromgoole (director) [ Opus Arte DVD / DVD - released 20/Aug/2014 ] Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius - but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia… When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods. |
HENRI SAUGUET / GORDON JACOB / MICHAEL HEAD / THOMAS SIMAKU / RUTH GIPPS / etc
Honey-coloured cow Laurence Perkins (bassoon), Carducci String Quartet, John Flinders (piano), Amy Thompson, Matthew Kitteringham (bassoons) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/May/2025 ] Laurence Perkins is not only an extremely accomplished bassoonist; he also has the enviable talent of devising memorable and attractive programmes (and album titles) for his instrument. |
Various Artists including Crombie Murdoch, Julian Lee, Murray Tanner, Thompson Yandall & Mavis Rivers
Jazz Concert 1950, Auckland Town Hall [ Ode Records / 2 CD - released 25/May/2012 ] Recorded at the Auckland Town Hall on the 7th August 1950, this is a truly historical, landmark document on 2 CDs - and the first time it has been issued to play at the correct speed as recorded! |
Chris Thompson
Jukebox: The Ultimate Collection [ Cherry Red Records / 2 CD - released 26/Jan/2015 ] Chris Thompson continues to draw enthusiastic live crowds throughout Europe - "Jukebox: The Ultimate Collection" is a fine, brand new compilation of material that has defined Chris Thompson's career. |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / MENDELSSOHN / WOOD / PARRY / STAINER / MOZART / etc
Songs of Praise (Includes Let all the world in every corner sing Praise My Soul and Hear My Prayer Darius Battiwalla, organ / Michael Thompson, tenor; Halifax Choral Society; John Pryce-Jones, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Oct/2003 ] With this instruction the Book of Common Prayer of 1622 motivated several centuries of English composers to focus their creativity into the huge collection of short choral works that are the English Anthems. |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schumann: Complete Schumann Edition: Vol 6 Geraldine McGreevy (soprano) Stella Doufexis (alto) Adrian Thompson (tenor) [ Hyperion Schumann Edition Vol 6 / CD - released 26/Feb/2002 ] "Another winner in this profoundly satisfying series from Graham Johnson ." - Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (April 2002) |
Linda Thompson
Proxy Music [ Storysound / CD - released 16/Aug/2024 ] The revered British singer/songwriter Linda Thompson's latest project, the aptly named 'Proxy Music' features artists handpicked by Linda and her son (and album co-producer) Teddy Thompson, to record a new set of her tunes by "proxy". Thompson, who... |
DAVID LYON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lyon: Concerto For Horn And Strings - Fairytale Suite Michael Thompson, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, David Lloyd-Jones [ Marco Polo British Light Music / CD - released 1/Jan/1998 ] The English composer David Lyon was a pupil of John Gardner at the Royal Academy of Music in London. His career has involved music for the theatre and an association with the activities of younger people. He writes in an approachable style,... |
FRANZ DANZI
Danzi: Wind Quintets Op.67 1-3 / Sonata for Horn Michael Thompson Wind Quintet, with Michael Thompson (horn) Philip Fowke (piano) [ Naxos / CD ] "...These three are as cleverly written as always, appealing to the listener's intelligence but also to a sense of humour." © 2000 Gramophone |
Richard Thompson
Ship To Shore (indie Exclusive, Marbled Yellow Vinyl LP) [ New West / 2 LP - released 31/May/2024 ] When Richard Thompson began writing songs for his latest album, Ship to Shore, the artist was instinctively drawn to his own musical roots, employing them in the service of fashioning a deep and diverse 12-track collection that pulls from various... |
Thompson
Family [ Fantasy / CD - released 13/Feb/2015 ] Teddy Thompson, together with parents Richard and Linda, brother Jack, younger sister Kami, her husband James Walbourne, and nephew Zak Hobbs (collectively dubbed Thompson) have released a collaborative album of all new original songs entitled... |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Complete Schubert Edition: The Young Schubert Stephen Varcoe (baritone) Ann Murray, Catherine Wyn-Roger (mezzo-soprano) Marie McLaughlin (soprano) Adrian Thompson (tenor) Philip Langridge (tenor) [ Hyperion Schubert Edition Vol 33 / CD - released 20/Aug/2008 ] 'Intriguing views of a young genius' (Classic CD) |
Linval Thompson
Jah Jah Is The Conqueror (LP) [ LP - released 24/Jan/2014 ] |
Linval Thompson
Jah Jah Is The Conqueror [ Kingston Sound / CD - released 24/Jan/2014 ] Thompson was raised in Kingston, Jamaica, but spent time with his mother in Queens, New York, and his recording career began around the age of 20 with the self-released "No Other Woman," recorded in Brooklyn, New York. Returning again to Jamaica,... |
Richard Thompson
13 Rivers [ Proper Records / CD - released 14/Sep/2018 ] 13 Rivers marks Thompson's first self-produced record for over a decade and he feels this makes for an emotionally direct album that speaks from the heart with no filters. |
Richard Thompson
13 Rivers (LP) [ Proper Records / LP - released 14/Sep/2018 ] 13 Rivers marks Thompson's first self-produced record for over a decade and he feels this makes for an emotionally direct album that speaks from the heart with no filters. "This has been an intense year for myself and my family," says Thompson.... |
Richard Thompson
Acoustic Rarities [ Beeswing Records / CD - released 6/Oct/2017 ] A continuation of the Acoustic Classics series, this collection will feature acoustic renderings of classic songs from the RT catalog, including some previously recorded by other singers, some only available in a band format, and some only existing... |
Richard Thompson
Dream Attic [ Proper Records / CD - released 23/Aug/2010 ] A magnificent collection of 13 new songs from one of the most distinguished guitarists and songwriters of our time. |
Richard Thompson
Dream Attic (Deluxe Edition) [ Proper Records / 2 CD - released 23/Aug/2010 ] A magnificent collection of 13 new songs, capturing the awesome energy of his live show in front of an audience. |
Richard Thompson
Electric [ Proper / CD - released 8/Feb/2013 ] Guests on 'Electric' include the legendary Alison Krauss who joins Thompson on "The Snow Goose", while English singer-songwriter Siobhan Maher Kennedy. |
Richard Thompson
Electric (Deluxe Edition) [ Proper / 2 CD - released 8/Feb/2013 ] Produced by Buddy Miller, with guest Alison Krauss. Includes bonus 7-track CD! Richard Thompson is one of the UK's most outstanding songwriters, and an astonishing guitar player... |
Richard Thompson
Ship To Shore (LP) [ New West / 2 LP - released 31/May/2024 ] When Richard Thompson began writing songs for his latest album, Ship to Shore, the artist was instinctively drawn to his own musical roots, employing them in the service of fashioning a deep and diverse 12-track collection that pulls from various... |
Richard Thompson
Still [ Proper / CD - released 26/Jun/2015 ] The new album from Richard Thompson, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. |
Richard Thompson
Still (Deluxe) [ Proper / 2 CD - released 26/Jun/2015 ] The new album from Richard Thompson, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. This deluxe version includes a bonus EP "Variations". |
Richard Thompson
Still (LP) [ Proper LP / 2 LP - released 3/Jul/2015 ] The new album from Richard Thompson, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. This double 180 gram vinyl comes with a download code for a digital version of the album. |
Richard Thompson
Sweet Warrior [ Proper Records / CD - released 29/May/2007 ] For more than three decades, Richard Thompson has consistently set songwriting and performance standards others aspire to. He has long been acknowledged both as a sensitive writer and an innovative guitarist. |
Richard Thompson
Across A Crowded Room [ BGO Records / CD - released 7/Mar/2014 ] Includes Simon Nicol, Dave Mattacks, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister. Produced by Joe Boyd. |
Richard Thompson
Daring Adventures [ BGO Records / CD - released 7/Mar/2014 ] In 1986, Richard Thompson and his record label of the moment, Polydor, were eager to expand his audience, so Thompson parted ways with his long-time producer Joe Boyd and went into the studio with producer and keyboard player Mitchell Froom. While... |
GURNEY / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Ludlow and Teme / On Wenlock Edge Adrain Thompson (tenor) Stephen Varcoe (baritone) Iain Burnside (piano) / The Delme String Quartet [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 26/Jan/2005 ] 'I recommend this record to every serious collector of songs' (American Record Guide) |
JOHN GAY
The Beggar's Opera (complete) Bob Hoskins, Sarah Walker, Charles Daniels, Adrian Thompson / The Broadside Band / Jeremy Barlow [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'I have never heard, and can't imagine, better performances ... A delightful performance of this timeless opera' (American Record Guide) |
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ALEXANDER SCRIABIN
Scriabin: Complete Works [18 CD set] Gordon Fergus-Thompson (piano), Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano / conductor), Sviatoslav Richter (piano), Valentina Lisitsa (piano), etc [ Decca / 18 CD Box Set - released 20/Jul/2016 ] Drawn principally from Decca's distinguished catalogue, the set also features no fewer than 64 newly-recorded tracks - over 200 mins of music, newly recorded by Vladimir Ashkenazy and Valentina Lisitsa especially for this set. |
Linda Thompson
One Clear Moment [ Wounded Bird Records / CD - released 6/Aug/2014 ] Linda Thompson's solo debut following her breakup with husband Richard is a slightly more polished effort than one might expect from the former folk-rock diva. With help from keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriting collaborator Betsy Cook... |
HANDEL
Dixit Dominus / Zadok the priest / The Ways Of Zion Do Mourn Felicity Palmer, Margaret Marshall, Norma Burrows, Alastair Thompson, etc / Monteverdi Orchestra, Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner [ Erato Veritas / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2015 ] John Eliot Gardiner is at his best in this milestone recording showcasing the full splendour of Handel's music. Among the very first historically-informed versions of these beloved choral works, the Dixit Dominus initially sold more than 500K copies... |
Teddy Thompson
Up Front and Down Low [ Verve Records / CD - released 26/Jul/2007 ] Teddy Thompson's self-produced third album offers distinctive readings of beloved country classics. Throughout 'Up Front & Down Low', the songs are supported by artful, evocative arrangements that often diverge from the material's original country... |
Thompson
Family (CD/DVD) [ Fantasy Records / CD/DVD - released 28/Nov/2014 ] Teddy Thompson, together with parents Richard and Linda, brother Jack, younger sister Kami, her husband James Walbourne, and nephew Zak Hobbs (collectively dubbed Thompson) will release a collaborative album of all new original songs entitled Family.... |
Thompson Twins
Into the Gap (LP) [ Arista / LP ] Thompson Twins' atmospheric and moody 1984 album Into the Gap was their commercial breakthrough in the United States, and remains a classic as far as '80s new wave pop is concerned. |
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Thompson/Varcoe/Delme Quartet
Vaughan Williams/Gurney: Songs [ Helios / CD - released 1/Nov/2004 ] |
PETER WARLOCK
The Curlew / Lillygay / Peterisms Sets 1 & 2 / Saudades Adrian Thompson (Tenor) Christopher Maltman (Baritone) John Constable (Piano) / The Duke Quartet [ Naxos English Song Series / CD - released 30/Apr/2008 ] "The performance competes with the best, with sensitive playing from the Duke and finely shaded singing from Adrian Thompson." --Robert Cockroft, Yorkshire Post |
GIOCOMO PUCCINI
Puccini: Madama Butterfly (complete opera) Amsterdam Muziekther / Cheryl Barker, Martin Thompson, etc. / Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Edo de Waart (conductor) [ Opus Arte DVD / 2 DVD - released 25/Oct/2005 ] G :- "A superb DVD that now becomes my top recommendation for this opera on DVD. The production is top-notch, and the orchestral contribution the strongest I have yet to hear" (MusicWeb Jan 2006) |
SHOSTAKOVICH
String Quartets Nos. 2 & 4 Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 12/Nov/2007 ] "Curious that the Second is among the last of the quartets to be given orchestral treatment, as its symphonic weight and expressive range make it the most suitable in any case. The Amsterdam group respond with playing of tremendous dynamism." Gramoph |
