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ALLEGRI / VICTORIA / GUERRERO / POULENC / SCHUTZ / etc
Miserere (For Lent, Holy Week & Easter) Saint Cecilia Choir of St John Cantius Church, Daniel V Robinson [ Sony Classical / CD - released 26/May/2017 ] From the heart of Chicago, St. John Cantius presents the St. Cecilia Choir through the emotional depth of Holy Week from Chicago's St. John Cantius Church. The triumphal Ingrediente Domino of "Palm Sunday" marks Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem... |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams in Tokyo Saito Kinen Orchestra John Williams, Stéphane Denève [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 19/Jul/2024 ] 30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams has returned for a special concert - making his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra in renditions of his beloved film scores and reuniting with his longtime friend, world-renowned... |
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VILLA-LOBOS
Choros 1, 4, 6, 8 & 9 Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra / John Neschling [ BIS / CD - released 1/May/2008 ] "Villa-Lobos's textural inventiveness is a constant delight in both [Choros 8 & 9] and the São Paulo Symphony's performances under John Neschling exploit it to maximum effect." The Guardian, 25th July 2008 **** |
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RESPIGHI
Pines of Rome / Fountains of Rome / Roman Festivals Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra / John Neschling [ BIS / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] "I am quite enthusiastic about this recording of Respighi's 'Roman Trilogy'. As far as I'm concerned it has everything, and in having everything can stand against all comers in its field. Bravo!" (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Jan 2011) |
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Scolohofo (John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Dave Holland, Al Foster)
Oh! (LP) [ Blue Note / 2 LP - released 6/Jan/2023 ] ScoLoHoFo-the supergroup made up of guitarist John Scofield, saxophonist Joe Lovano, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Al Foster-first played together as a band in 1999, but the musicians' associations stretched back decades and this masterful 2002... |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Cello Concertos [with Britten: Cello sonata Op.65] Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello) / Sinfonia of London, John Wilson, with Isata Kanneh-Mason [ Decca Records / CD - released 23/May/2025 ] "The uniqueness of the present coupling is hardly the least of its assets. With sound of unfailing definition and focus, it demonstrably takes Kanneh-Mason's standing on to a whole new level." Gramophone |
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RICHARD WAGNER
Father & Son - Wagner Scenes & Arias Simon O'Neill (tenor) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen (with Susan Bullock & John Tomlinson) [ EMI Classics / CD - released 7/Jul/2012 ] "O'Neill's singing has radiance, drama and vigorous intensity. He sings securely, easily and lyrically in the upper register which makes all the Siegfried highlights possibly the best moments on this CD." (MusicWeb May 2010) |
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HINDEMITH / MAXWELL DAVIES / ELGAR / LEIGHTON / BRIDGE / etc
Simon Preston: The Argo Organ Recordings - 20th-Century Organ Recordings Simon Preston (the organ of the Church of St John, Islington, Organ of Royal Festival Hall, etc) [ Australian Decca Eloquence / 2 CD - released 13/Dec/2017 ] Three original Argo albums demonstrating the vitality and variety of 20th-century organ music, newly remastered and compiled together for the first time in a 2CD set, with new booklet notes on the music and a tribute to Simon Preston. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Summertime - music for oboe & guitar Simon Wynberg (guitar) John Anderson (oboe & cor anglais) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jun/1992 ] |
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SANTORO
Symphonies Nos.4 & 9 Sa£o Paulo Symphony Orchestra / Sa£o Paulo Symphony Orchestra Choir / John Neschling (conductor) [ BIS / CD - released 1/Jan/2006 ] "As well as being bowled over by the music, I was also impressed with the playing of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra." (MusicWeb Recording of the Month April 2006) |
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Soundtrack / Score composed by John Murphy
28 Days Later [ XL Recordings / CD - released 13/Oct/2003 ] An evocative and powerful accompaniment to the best British horror film in 30 years |
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Spider John Koerner
Nobody Knows The Trouble [ Red House / LP - released 2/Apr/2009 ] |
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Spider John Koerner
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've [ Red House / CD - released 1/Jun/1995 ] |
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Spider John Koerner
Running Jumping St [ Red House / CD - released 1/Feb/1999 ] |
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Stan Getz (saxophone), Steve Kuhn (piano), John Neves (double bass), Roy Haynes (drums)
Getz at the Gate [1961 live recording] [ Verve Records / 2 CD - released 19/Jul/2019 ] Previously unreleased 1961 live recording from the historic Village Gate in New York City |
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Stephen John Kalinich
A World Of Peace Must Come [ Light In The Attic / CD - released 13/Oct/2008 ] |
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BEETHOVEN / MOZART
Missa solemnis / Great Mass in C minor Sylvia McNair (soprano) Janice Taylor (mezzo) John Aler (tenor) Tom Krause (bass) Delores Ziegler (mezzo) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and chorus. Robe [ Telarc Classics / 2 CD - released 28/Jun/2004 ] "Two towering choral masterpieces in loving, inspired readings - a very special issue" - MusicWeb (Aug 2004) |
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TAMS JOHN
UNITY [ CD - released 31/Oct/2007 ] |
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KREISLER / BACH / MOZART / GRIEG / TCHAIKOVSKY / BARTOK
Partners in Time: from Bach to Bartok Tasmin Little (violin) / John Lenehan (piano) [ BIS / CD - released 1/Feb/2009 ] |
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JEROME KERN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Kern: Show Boat (Highlights from the musical) Teresa Stratas, Frederica von Stade, Jerry Hadley / Ambrosian Chorus / London Sinfonietta / John McGlinn [ EMI / CD - released 1/Sep/2006 ] This lavish studio reconstruction of the original score was lovingly and thoroughly put together by John McGlinn, who brought in such opera singers as Frederica von Stade and Jerry Hadley, backed by The London Sinfonietta. |