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HAVERGAL BRIAN
The First Commercial Recordings Paul Taylor (tenor) / Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, James Loughran, Eric Pinkett, Laszlo Heltay [ Heritage / 2 CD - released 4/Oct/2013 ] An important 2 CD release of the very first commercial recordings of the music of Havergal Brian, made for Columbia and Unicorn in the 1970s. The performances, given by the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, have been re-mastered and feature... |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: The Last Romantic Hero (2LP) Helene Grimaud (piano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Martin James Bartlett (piano), Nikolai Lugansky (piano), Borodin Quartet, Berliner Philharmoniker, e [ Warner Classics LP / LP - released 20/Oct/2017 ] Sergei Rachmaninov was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor renowned for his emotive and virtuosic music. His works, characterized by lush harmonies and sweeping melodies, include the iconic Piano Concerto no.2 and the hauntingly beautiful... |
KANCHELI
Symphonies Nos 1, 4 & 5 Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / James DePreist (conductor) [ Ondine / CD - released 26/Feb/2005 ] "The extremes in which Kancheli is such an adept are here in full splendour" - MusicWeb Feb 2005 |
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Mozart, Wo
Sonate B-Dur für Klavier und Violine KV 454, Violinsonate No. 2 A-Dur op. 100, Violinsonate c-Moll op. 30/2 Henryk Szeryng, James Tocco [ ORFEO / CD - released 5/Aug/2004 ] |
PURCELL
Dido & Aeneas (complete opera) Maria Ewing, Rebecca Evans, Patricia Rozario (sopranos) James Bowman (alto) / Collegium Musicum 90 Choir / Collegium Musicum 90 / Richard Hickox [ Chaconne / CD - released 29/Jul/2013 ] "Maria Ewing..is both distinctive and stylish. Combined with Hickox's lively direction, unmarred by intrusive re-allocation of voices, it makes an impressive version." (Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide) |
RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen (Complete at a budget price) Hildegard Behrens, Cheryl Studer, Matti Salminen, Metropolitan Opera, James Levine [ Deutsche Gramophon Collector's Edition / 14 CD Box Set - released 15/Jun/2002 ] "Hildegard Behrens is a marvellously engaging Brunnhilde, unusually fresh-voiced, feminine and vulnerable." (Gramophone) |
ARVO PART
Litany / Psalom / Trisagion The Hilliard Ensemble / David James (countertenor) / Tallinn Chamber Orchestra [ ECM Records / CD - released 6/May/2001 ] The world premiere recording of Arvo Pärt's 'Litany' |
SVIRIDOV / GRETCHANINOV / TCHAIKOVSKY / PART / GORECKI
Ikon Holst Singers with James Bowman (countertenor) / Stephen Layton (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 19/Jan/2006 ] 'Uniformly charismatic performances. Fine engineering and notes too. Highly recommended' (Fanfare, USA) |
J.S. BACH / W.A. MOZART / BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Bach, Mozart, Britten Concerti Howard Griffiths, Martin James Bartlett [ Warner Classics / CD - released 27/Feb/2026 ] Three works for piano and orchestra - by Bach, Mozart and Britten - make up the programme for the latest album from Martin James Bartlett. His Warner Classics release Rhapsody was welcomed by BBC Music Magazine as "a joyful display, full of warmth,... |
PURCELL / HUMFREY
My Beloved Spake : Anthems by Henry Purcell & Pelham Humfrey Iestyn Davies, James Gilchrist, David Stout & Neal Davies / Choir of St John's College, Cambridge & St John's Sinfonia, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Nov/2012 ] "Nethsingha juxtaposes such relatively unfamiliar fare with masterpieces including O Sing unto the Lord. He is a committed custodian of the Oxbridge choral tradition, as are his fine soloists" (Sunday Times) |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: The Five Violin Concertos Itzhak Perlman (violin) / Vienna Philharmonic / James Levine [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 2/May/2001 ] Original recordings from 1983 |
James
The Night Before [ Mercury / CD - released 24/May/2010 ] 'The Night Before' is the first of two mini albums in 2010 from James, containing all brand new studio material from the seven piece band. |
SOR / GIULIANI
The Soldier's Return: Guitar Music Inspired by Scotland James Akers (guitar) [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/2016 ] The increasingly in-demand guitarist and lutenist James Akers makes his Resonus solo debut with a stunning album of works for romantic guitar. Akers provides a captivating programme of works - consisting almost entirely of world premiere... |
EDWARD MacDOWELL
MacDowell: Piano Music Vol 2 - First Modern Suite / 6 Idyls / Sonata No. 3 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD ] It would seem fair to say that Edward MacDowell was not only the most prominent American composer of the nineteenth century but also the first to see a considerable number of his works performed in Europe. At an early age MacDowell proved to be... |
EDWARD MacDOWELL
MacDowell: Piano Music Vol. 1 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 5/Mar/2009 ] "[John Barbagallo] obviously cares for this music and provides scintillating readings. The Marco Polo sound is near perfect." - Fanfare |
EDWARD MacDOWELL
Piano Music Vol. 3 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/2010 ] |
MARCEL DUPRE
Works for organ Vol 1 James Biery (organ) [ Naxos Organ Encyclopedia / CD - released 1/May/2004 ] "A rewarding issue " - Penguin Guide |
James Blunt
Back To Bedlam - (Standard) [ Atlantic / CD - released 13/Jun/2005 ] |
HANDEL
Sings Handel Heroic Arias James Bowman (counter Tenor) / The King’s Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] "A supreme achievement" (Classic CD) |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Leçons de Ténèbres James Bowman (countertenor), Michael Chance (countertenor), Robert King (organ) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Dec/2013 ] 'I ... enthusiastically urge you to obtain this recording ... an outstanding recording by any standards, all four artists contributing to a truly memorable experience' (CDReview) |
