ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
South Pacific (Original Broadway Cast 1949) Mary Martin, Ezio Pinza, Dickinson Eastham, Juanita Hall & others [ Naxos Nostalgia Musicals / CD - released 30/Aug/2004 ] It's all about historical perspective. Nowadays,when we think of South Pacific, we tend to view it simply as one more hit musical from the golden team of Rodgers & Hammerstein: a heartwarming show full of glorious songs. But to the opening... |
Mary O'Hara
Echoes Of Erin [ Acrobat / CD - released 5/May/2008 ] |
MARCEL DUPRE
Works For Organ Vol. 7 (Incls 'Entree, Meditation, Sortie, Op. 62') Mary Preston (Organ) [ Naxos Organ Encyclopedia / CD - released 17/Nov/2007 ] "the instrument sounds particularly well balanced. The three Elevations are nicely handled, with a sensitive ear toward registration. These are appropriately introspective and musing piece symphony never intrudes on their subdued moo." (American... |
Mary Timony
The Golden Dove [ Matador Records / CD - released 21/May/2002 ] |
Mary Timony
The Shapes We Make [ Kill Rock Stars / CD - released 26/Apr/2010 ] |
Mary Wells
Bye Bye Baby, I Don't Want To Take A Chance [ Soul Jam / CD - released 19/Oct/2012 ] |
Mary Wells
Bye Bye Baby - The Early Collection [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/May/2013 ] We are proud to present the first lady of Motown, Mary Wells with this wonderful compilation of sublime early Motown hits and recordings. Features 1961's 'Bye, Bye Baby/I Don't Want to Take a Chance' and 1962's 'The One Who Really Loves You'... |
Mary Wells
The One Who Really Loves You [ Hallmark / CD - released 14/Jan/2013 ] Mary Wells' place as the First Lady of Motown was well and truly confirmed in 1962, thanks in large part to the runaway success of the singles The One Who Really Loves You and You Beat Me To The Punch, both of which hit the Top Ten of the pop chart.. |
Mary Wells
The Soulful Sound of [ Not Now Music / 2 CD - released 28/Feb/2014 ] |
JOSEF HAYDN
Lord Nelson Mass / Symphony No 102 in B flat Mary Wilson, Abigail Fischer, Keith Jameson, Kevin Deas / Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman [ Linn SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2013 ] "this new account opens with impact, even if the florid upper strings occasionally have to struggle against the implacable tirades of chorus, trumpets and drums. And the quartet of soloists led by agile soprano Mary Williams proves a well integrated |
Mary-Anne Hobbs/Various Artists
Wild Angels [ 2 CD ] |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Arianna in Creta (complete opera) Mata Katsuli (soprano) Mary-Ellen Nesi (mezzo) Irini Karaianni (mezzo) (Marita Paparizou (mezzo) Petros Magoulas (bar) / Orchestra of Patras / George [ MDG / 3 CD Box Set - released 15/Jul/2006 ] "One of Handel's underrated works ... never less than interesting ... a strong performance where vivid, dramatic values are to the fore" (MusicWeb June 2006) |
NICOLA PORPORA
Porpora: Germanico in Germania (complete opera) Max Emanuel Cencic (countertenor), Julia Lezhneva, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Juan Sancho / Capella Cracoviensis (on period instruments), Jan Tomasz Adamus [ Decca / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/May/2018 ] THE WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING OF A LOST MASTERPIECE |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Tamerlano (complete opera) Nicholas Spanos, Mata Katsuli, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Tassis Christoyannis / Orchestra Of Patras / George Petrou [ MDG / 3 CD Box Set - released 9/Feb/2008 ] 'This is the first recording to use the version of Handel's Tamerlano performed at its premiere. And George Patras's Greek forces do the opera proud. In a real ensemble achievement, Nicholas Spanos is outstanding in the title-role, surmounting the... |
JONATHAN DOVE
Dove: The Adventures of Pinocchio (Complete opera recorded in 2008) BLU-RAY Opera North / Victoria Simmonds, Jonathan Summers, Mary Plazas, Rebecca Bottone / David Parry, conductor [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Apr/2009 ] "Plaudits should also go to the chorus, whose scenes are always visually and sonically spectacular, while the stunning surround sound of the DVD capturing every detail of Opera North's bold undertaking." (BBC Music Five Stars) |
JONATHAN DOVE
The Adventures of Pinocchio (Complete opera recorded in 2008) Opera North / Victoria Simmonds / Jonathan Summers / Mary Plazas / Rebecca Bottone / David Parry, conductor [ Opus Arte / 2 DVD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] G : - "Plaudits should also go to the chorus, whose scenes are always visually and sonically spectacular, while the stunning surround sound of the DVD capturing every detail of Opera North's bold undertaking." (BBC Music) |
Peter Paul & Mary
Peter, Paul & Mommy, Too [ Warner Brothers / CD - released 1/Jan/1993 ] |
ROXANA PANUFNIK
Roxana Panufnik: Heartfelt Roderick Williams (baritone), Robin Ashwell, Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Hannah Dawson, Andy Marshall, Any Harman, Charles Owen (piano), Mary Bevan (sopra [ Signum / CD - released 21/May/2021 ] Since Westminster Mass (2000) established Roxanna Panufnik's firm place among today'sleading British composers, she has often been celebrated for her choral music. Her instrumental and chamber works, however, are equally striking, filled with... |
IVOR NOVELLO
The Dancing Years / King's Rhapsody (Rec 1939-1950) Roma Beaumont (vocals) / Phyllis Dare (vocals) / Mary Ellis (soprano) / Olive Gilbert, Dunstan Hart, Vanessa Lee (vocals) / with Ivor Novello (piano) [ Naxos Nostalgia / CD - released 16/Jun/2005 ] 'I am not a highbrow. I am an entertainer. Empty seats and good opinions mean nothing to me'. (Ivor Novello) |