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... |
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,... |
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 ] |
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 |
JAMES HORNER / ENNIO MORRICONE / JOHN BARRY / PATRICK CASSIDY / JOHN WILLIAMS / etc
Cinema Choral Classics: Apocalypse (Glory, Saving Private Ryan, The Longest Day, Hannibal, Henry V, The Ninth Gate, etc) City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra / Crouch End Festival Chorus / Kenneth Alwyn / Paul Bateman / etc [ Silva Screen Records / CD - released 28/Apr/2006 ] The third volume of this Best-Selling series of albums features 18 Spectacular works for Chorus and Symphony Orchestra |
MAURICE JARRE / ENNIO MORRICONE / JERRY GOLDSMITH / PATRICK DOYLE / etc
Cinema Choral Classics ( The Omen, Jesus of Nazareth, The Lion in Winter, The Abyss, etc) City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra / Crouch End Festival Chorus / Kenneth Alwyn / Paul Bateman / etc [ Silva Screen Records / CD - released 20/Nov/2005 ] New Digital Recordings. Over 70 minutes |
BERNARD HERRMANN
Citizen Kane: The Essential Bernard Herrmann (incls North by Northwest, Taxi Driver & Psycho) City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra / Paul Bateman & Nic Raine [ Silva Screen / 2 CD - released 20/May/2008 ] New recordings using the original orchestrations. All tracks have been digitally remastered using HDCD technology. |
TONY BANKS
Tony Banks: Six Pieces For Orchestra The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Englishby [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2012 ] His new work consists of six evocative songs without words which may arouse in the listener ideas of seduction, journeys, heroes, quests, decisions and goals. |
FRANZ WAXMAN / BERNARD HERMANN / JOHN ADDISON / ALFRED NEWMAN
Psycho: The Essential Alfred Hitchcock City of Prague Symphony Orchestra, Paul Bateman [ Silva Screen Records / 2 CD - released 16/Oct/2016 ] |
GLIERE / DEBUSSY / MOZART
Recital Claire Jones (harp) / English Chamber Orchestra, Paul Watkins [ Signum Classics / CD - released 10/Aug/2011 ] "She performs diligently and allows the instrument to gleam and twinkle sonically in front of the self-effacing ECO. William Bennett is an eloquent flute partner in the Mozart." (Classic FM) |
BRIDGE / DELIUS / ELGAR / IRELAND / SCOTT
British Music for Violin and Piano Clare Howick (violin), John Paul Ekins (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Sep/2017 ] Framed by Edward Elgar's deeply personal Violin Sonata and the bravura fireworks of his Mazurka, this programme is a fascinating look at British music for violin and piano at the turn of the last century. Popular pieces such as Delius's haunting... |