GOLDEN AGE OF THE GRAMOPHONE
The Golden Age of the Gramophone: 42 best-loved popular classical recordings 1907-1945 Enrico Caruso, Pablo Casals, Peter Dawson, Master Ernest Lough, Paul Robeson, Manchester Children's Choir, Glasgow Orpheus Choir, etc [ Nimbus Retrospective / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] "What you're getting are two well filled discs, neatly annotated. The period covered is just shy of forty years, so we go from acoustic to electric and all in mono, and we cover singers, instrumentalists, choirs and conductors." (MusicWeb June 2010) |
J. S. BACH
Violin Concertos Catharine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wallfisch (violins) / Paul Goodwin (oboe) / The Kings Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] 'Inspired performances combining a satisfying historical approach with interpretations that explore the music's emotional depth' (American Record Guide) |
J.S. BACH
A Bach Christmas: Magnificat, BWV 243a / Cantata: Christen, atzet diesen Tag / etc Catherine Bott & Elizabeth Scholl (sopranos) Christopher Robson (countertenor) Paul Agnew & Andrew King (tenors) / New London Consort / Philip Pickett [ ABC Philips Eloquence / CD - released 1/Dec/2005 ] "Marvellous life-enhancing music ... can be enjoyed at any time of the year, not just at Christmas" (MusicWeb Feb 2006) |
JEAN-HENRY d'ANGLEBERT
Pieces de Clavecin & airs d'apres M. de Lully Celine Frisch (clavecin francais) / Cafe Zimmermann / Paul Valetti [ Alpha / 2 CD - released 21/Sep/2007 ] The originality of this recording lies in the fact that it enables music lovers to compare D'Anglebert's transcriptions with the music of Lully in its original version. |
TARIK O'REGAN / DAVID FENNESSY
O'Regan: A Letter of Rights / Fennessy: Triptych (Letters) Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Hillier [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] Letters brings important writings to humanity in a musical setting. |
Paul Giger
Chartres [ ECM New Series / CD - released 1/Mar/1989 ] Paul Giger's first New Series release was Chartres (1989), a multi-part musical work which describes the pilgrim's path through the eponymous cathedral where the recording was made. The musical material emerges from diverse traditions, ranging from... |
Chet Atkins and Les Paul
Chester and Lester [ CD ] |
DITTERSDORF / VANHAL
Double Bass Concertos Chi-Chi Nwanoku (double bass) / Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Goodwin [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Nov/2000 ] 'An elegant performance. Beautifully played and phrased by Nwanoku, who reveals the lyrical potential of the solo bass' (The Strad) |
VARIOUS
The Ely Tradition - Volume 1 The Choir Of Ely Cathedral / Paul Trepte (Director) / Jonathan Lilley (Organ) [ PRIORY / CD ] |
BAIRSTOW / BRIDGE / ELGAR / GLAZUNOV / STANFORD / etc
The Glory of Ely Cathedral The Choir of Ely Cathedral, Paul Trepte, with Jeremy Filsell (organ) [ Heritage / CD - released 2/May/2011 ] The Glory of Ely Cathedral is a celebration of the musical life of one of the UK's finest cathedrals. The CD features choral music by Stanford, Noble and Bairstow and organ music by Elgar, Bridge, Dupre and Glazunov. |
DEMESSIEUX / DURUFLE / LANGLAIS / VIERNE :
Messe Solennelle The Choir of Southwell Minster, Paul Hale [ Regent / CD - released 1/Jan/2014 ] A unique recording project featuring the Choir of Southwell Minster, directed by Paul Hale, in their first recording on the Regent label. For this disc the men and boys choir of Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire, travelled to Sées in Normandy,... |
Choir Of St Paul's Cathedral
Psalms From St.Paul's Vol.8 [ Hyperion / CD ] |
HERBERT SUMSION / JOHN RUTTER / WILLIAM WALTON / HUBERT PARRY / etc
The English Anthem (Vol 7) (Incls 'they that go down to the sea in ships' & 'Hymn to St Peter') Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, London / John Scott (conductor) with Huw Williams (organ) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Aug/2006 ] 'All of the music is of the very highest quality. This disc will offer lasting pleasure and satisfaction to cathedral music enthusiasts and newcomers alike' (BBC Music Magazine) |
Choir St Paul's Cathedral/Scot
English Anthem Vol.2 [ Hyperion / CD ] |
Choir St Paul's/Scott/Williams
Psalms From St Paul's Vol.9 [ Hyperion / CD ] |
PAUL HINDEMITH
Sonatas for Viola and Piano Christian Euler (viola), Paul Rivinius (piano) [ MDG / CD - released 25/Mar/2016 ] Paul Hindemith intended to return to his actual instrument, the violin, "only in cases of dire need." Why? Because the viola appealed to him so very much. And so it is not surprising that this gifted musician contributed a number of outstanding... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Divine Redeemer Christine Brewer (soprano), Paul Jacobs (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Oct/2015 ] Two of America's most celebrated musicians, both Grammy Award-winners, join for a programme that ranges across the sacred vocal and organ repertoire. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Music for an occasion Christopher Dearnley plays the Grand Organ of St. Paul's Cathedral, London [ Priory / CD - released 5/Mar/2007 ] Recorded and Produced by Michael Woodward |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. 1, 'A Sea Symphony' Christopher Maltman, baritone / Joan Rodgers, soprano / Bournemouth Symphony Chorus / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Paul Daniel, conductor [ Naxos SACD / SACD - released 1/Jun/2005 ] "The sound on this disc, in all formats, is excellent, accurately representing the size and depth of the performing group. In the opening phrases the organ pedal notes are clearly differentiated from the timpani rolls, and the words of the chorus are... |
ELMER BERNSTEIN
Elmer Bernstein: The Essential Film Music Collection (Incls The Magnificent Seven, Ghostbusters & The Man with the Golden Arm) City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and chorus conducted by Nic Raine, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, etc [ Silva Screen Records / 2 CD - released 20/Aug/2005 ] A specially priced 2CD set with over 110 minutes of some of the greatest film music in the history of cinema |