RICHARD STRAUSS
Also Sprach Zarathustra, Don Juan & Till Eulenspiegel Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Mackerras [ Alto / CD - released 10/Sep/2012 ] |
GORECKI
Symphony No. 3 & 3 Pieces in Olden Style Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Simonov [ Alto / CD - released 10/Sep/2012 ] |
TCHAIKOVSKY
Complete Ballets [Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty] Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicolae Moldoveanu , Barry Wordsworth & David Maninov [ Brilliant Classics / 6 CD Box Set - released 20/Aug/2014 ] The magnificent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra does justice to each musical world, under the baton of three different and seasoned conductors, each of whom very much makes his mark on these multiāinterpretable works of genius. |
W. A. MOZART
Amadeus - The Best of Mozart (LP) Sabine Meyer (clarinet), Christian Zacharias (piano), Wiener Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, etc [ Warner Classics Vinyl / LP - released 26/Nov/2021 ] Selected highlights from Mozart's masterpieces by wonderful artists such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Riccardo Muti, Sabine Meyer, Natalie Dessay, Cecilia Bartoli and Christian Zacharias. |
RUTLAND BOUGHTON
Boughton: Symphony No 3 / Oboe Concerto No 1 Sarah Francis (oboe) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vernon Handley [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/May/2008 ] 'Once again our gratitude to Hyperion, and to Vernon Handley, for recording a hidden treasure' (Gramophone) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
The Gerard Schwarz Collection Seattle Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz [ Naxos / 30 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2017 ] This remarkable collection of recordings celebrates the seventieth birthday of one of the world's leading conductors, Gerard Schwarz, whose career in music spans over half a century. |
GLIERE
Ilya Muromets (Symphony no.3) / Cello Concerto Op.87 Sergei Sudgilovsky (cello) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Harold Farberman, conductor [ Regis Records / 2 CD - released 21/Dec/2004 ] "..vivid recording..compelling results.. natural balance with warmth.." - Penguin Guide |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Simon Trpceski (piano) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko [ ONYX / CD - released 20/Sep/2014 ] 'It is not simply that Simon Trpceski has a phenomenal technique. Crucially he has the musical intelligence to know how to apply it and at the same time can convey such joy in doing so.' The Daily Telegraph |
THE BEST OF BRITISH LIGHT MUSIC
The Best of British Light Music (Incls 'Country Gardens', 'Coronation Scot', 'Puffin' Billy' & the Warsaw Concerto) Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / RTE Concert Orchestra / BBC Concert Orchestra [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 17/Sep/2007 ] "The performances on these discs are never less than workmanlike, and in many cases they are much more than that. Those by the RTE Concert Orchestra conducted by Ernest Tomlinson are of especial merit and Philip Fowke does his best to make the ersatz... |
ANDERS HILLBORG
Sirens Soloists, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Radiokören, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Sakari Oramo, David Zinman & Esa-Pekka Salonen [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/Nov/2015 ] |
GRIEG
Symphonic Dances, Op. 64 / Six Songs for voice and orchestra / Three Orchestral Pieces from 'sigurd Jorsalfar' Solveig Kringelborn (soprano) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Gennady Rozhdestvensky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 4/Feb/2005 ] 'Rozdestvenskys direction is adroit, affectionate and imaginative, and the extraordinary beauty and poignancy of Griegs inspiration is revealed very clearly.' Gramophone |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Fantasia on Greensleeves / Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5 / Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis / The Lark Ascending St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andre Previn / Barry Griffiths [ Telarc Everybody's Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] "A must for devotees of Vaughan Williams." -Audio |
Royal Strings (Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Strings), Magnus Ericsson
NORDIC LIGHT [ BIS / CD - released 29/Jan/2001 ] The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Strings present a delightful programe of Nordic classics in superb sound - a classic recording from the BIS catalogue. |
WILLIAM ALWYN
Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 / Harp Concerto, 'Lyra Angelica' Suzanne Willison (harp) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Sep/2005 ] "This disk can be placed alongside those of the composer and Richard Hickox and its price as well as its performance quality make it a valuable contribution to the Alwyn discography." |
FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Busoni: Piano Concerto / Turandot Suite / etc Thomas Adès, John Odgon / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / New Philharmonia Orchestra [ EMI Gemini / 2 CD - released 1/May/2010 ] This new addition to the Gemini series features the following Busoni favourites: Piano Concerto, Turandot Suite, Berceuse Elegiaque, Sarabande and Cortège (2 Suites for Doktor Faust), 3 Piano Works. |
DAVID GOMPPER
Gompper: Cello Concerto, Double Bass Concerto, Moonburst Timothy Gill (cello) Volkan Orhon (double bass) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Emmanuel Siffert [ Naxos / CD - released 27/Nov/2020 ] David Gompper is an award-winning composer and the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2020. His luminously orchestrated and expressive works have attracted admiration throughout the US, Europe and beyond. |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: Symphoinic Poems Vol. 2, (Incls Prometheus & Hungaria) USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony, etc [ Praga Digitals / CD - released 11/Aug/2017 ] From a characteristic single-movement symphonic poem evolved from the concert-overture (Prometheus); via a suggestion of literature (Hamlet) or natural sequence of legends (Orpheus), to a painting (Battle of the Huns), or depiction of motherland... |
TCHAIKOVSKY / PROKOFIEV / KHACHATURIAN
Russian Ballets Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Novosibirsk Symphony Orchestra [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 22/Nov/2016 ] Towards the end of the 19th century, ballet was declining in popularity in Western Europe but acquired an increased significance in Russia. This was thanks in part to the music for dancing which had been part of native operas ever since Glinka... |
PHILIP GLASS
The Concerto Project Vol 1: Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra / Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Julian Lloyd Webber (cello) Evelyn Glennie (timp) Jonathan Haas (timp) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz [ Orange Mountain Music / CD - released 28/Feb/2009 ] This is the first of a series of four CDs that Philip Glass and Orange Mountain Music have planned entitled "The Concerto Project, No. I-IV" Each disc contains two concerti. Omm0016 features Julian Lloyd Webber with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic... |
GEORGE DYSON
Choral Music by George Dyson David Willcocks, Nettle and Markham Piano Duo, Osian Ellis, Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Roberts [ Somm / CD - released 25/May/2009 ] Dyson's music is akin to Parry's in vocal colour and texture with exciting, sonorous climaxes and a rich orchestral harmony indebted as much to Richard Strauss (Dyson's idol), as to Delius. Dyson brings his choral work to life in music of rare charm... |