W.A. MOZART
Piano Concertos Nos 20, 21 'Elvira Madigan', 23 & 24 Derek Han (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra under Paul Freeman [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] In addition to Brilliant's best-selling 170 CD box with the complete works by Mozart they celebrate with this double CD of four major piano concertos. |
W.A. MOZART
The Great Piano Concertos Vol. 2 (Incls KV271 Jeunehomme KV449 KV456 KV537 Coronation Concerto) Derek Han (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra under Paul Freeman [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 13/Mar/2006 ] Of course we can not ignore Mozart’s anniversary. So in addition to Brilliant's best-selling 170 CD box with the complete works by this composer they celebrate his 250th birthday with a special series. This consists of 14 3CD-sets with selected... |
FRANZ von SUPPE / DANIEL AUBER / HECTOR BERLIOZ / etc
Suppe / Auber: Overtures:(1959- - 1962 recordings) Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Paul Paray [ Alto / Mercury Living Presence / CD - released 15/May/2018 ] Mastered fromMercury Living Presence LPs. 'Mercury is all about the placement of the microphones. Paul Paray, the conductor who made the Detroit Symphony one of the finest 'French' orchestras on the planet' (Gramophone) . |
ALBERT ROUSSEL
Roussel: Musique Française Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Paul Paray / New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein / etc [ Praga Digitals / CD - released 9/Jun/2017 ] Albert Roussel, much-travelled midshipman inspired by visions from the East, successfully endows the intrinsic classicism of the symphony with both dryness and impressionist lushness. Distinguished conductors, impressed by Roussel's powerful,... |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K384 (Complete opera) Diana Damrau, Anna Prohaska, Rolando Villazón, Paul Schweinester / Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 10/Jul/2016 ] The third of DG's series of seven Mozart operas conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and initiated by Rolando Villazón, in collaboration with Festspielhaus Baden Baden, U-Live, and sponsored by ROLEX. The release follows up a "completely... |
HOWELLS / DYSON
In Gloucestershire (String Quartet No. 3) / Three Rhapsodies Divertimenti (with Paul Barritt, violin) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'Performances are exceptionally fine ... and the recording creates a pleasantly intimate atmosphere for the listener to discover these little-known gems' (The Good CD Guide) |
EDWARD MacDOWELL
MacDowell: Piano Concertos Nos.1 & 2 / New England Idyls Donna Amato (piano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Freeman, conductor [ Alto / CD - released 10/Aug/2013 ] "[Piano Concerto No.2 is] fresh and tuneful, redolent of Mendelssohn and Saint-Saëns. Donna Amato's scintillating performance is entirely winning, and she is equally persuasive in the a minor Concerto. This music needs polish and elegance as well as... |
PHILIP GLASS
Philip Glass: The Complete Sony Recordings Douglas Perry, Paul Esswood, Claudia Cummings, Yo Yo Ma / New York City Opera Orchestra & Chorus, Christopher Keene / The Philip Glass Ensemble [ Sony Opera House / 24 CD Box Set - released 17/Dec/2016 ] This Ltd, deluxe x24 CD box set see's the first ever release of the complete Philip Glass recordings on Sony Classical. The release coincides with the occasion of the composer's 80th Birthday celebrations on 31st January 2017. |
PHILIP GLASS
The Best of Philip Glass (incls 'Lightning', 'Facades' & 'Evening Song') Douglas Perry. Paul Esswood / The Philip Glass Ensemble / New York City Opera Orchestra & Chorus. Dennis Russell Davies [ Sony Essential Masterworks / 2 CD - released 20/Aug/2016 ] "Philip Glass is familiar to pop audiences, crossover audiences, new music audiences, opera audiences and increasingly to chamber music audiences and symphony goers," (Gramophone) |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Chamber Music (Includes Piano Quintet in G minor Op. 57 & Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 40) (Rec 1990-1992) Edward Auer (piano) Paul Rosenthal (violin) Godfried Hoogeveen (cello) Isabelle van Keulen (violin and viola) Timora Rosler (cello) Klara Wartz (piano [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 18/Aug/2005 ] This set of 3 CD's contains seven of the best works for small ensembles and solo instrument by Shostakovich. |
Edward De Souza / Paul Jesson / Simon Harris / Karen Archer / Laura Paton
Classical Love Poetry [ NAXOS AUDIOBOOKS / 2 CD ] An Anthology of Greek and Latin Amorous Verse. |
ELGAR
Cello Concerto / Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1-5 / etc Paul Watkins (cello) / BBC Philharmonic, Sir Andrew Davis [ Chandos / CD - released 22/Apr/2012 ] "Watkins plays with consummate artistry, his golden-toned and technically flawless contribution striking a judicious balance between classical poise and unexaggerated depth of feeling...Durable rewards guaranteed" Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice... |
Original Soundtrack. Music by Elmer Bernstein & Paul Lewis
Arthur Of The Britons [ Silva Screen / CD - released 16/Aug/2013 ] The first release of the original Paul Lewis TV soundtrack to Arthur of the Britons. Paul Lewis' career covers half-a-century and includes Armchair Theatre, Tales Of The Unexpected and Woof! The insistence of the American co-producers to have the... |
J.S. BACH / HANDEL / ALLEGRI / SCHUTZ / TELEMANN / HAYDN / etc
Passion [15CD plus CDR] (Incls St. Matthew Passion & Messiah) Emma Kirkby, Catherine Bott, Michael Chance, Paul Agnew / Choir of Clare College, Choir of King's College, Chamber Choir of Europe, etc [ Brilliant Classics / 15 CD Box Set - released 10/Apr/2012 ] From the great Lamentations of Byrd, Tallis and Palestrina, the listener is taken on a remarkable spiritual journey through Bach's great St Matthew Passion, Purcell's moving and bleak funeral music for Queen Mary, and Handel radiant Messiah. |
J. S. BACH
St. Matthew Passion / St. John Passion / Mass in B minor / Easter & Christmas Oratorios Emma Kirkby, Catherine Bott, Michael Chance, Paul Agnew, Martyn Hill, John Mark Ainsley / various conductors [ Brilliant Classics / 9 CD Box Set - released 20/Jul/2012 ] "This boxed set is perfect for those people wishing to get to know Bach's Passions. Cleobury's performances of the St. Matthew and the St. John are good steady musical performances. Many people will be attracted to this disc by the name of King's... |
KORNGOLD / ZEMLINSKY / MAHLER / BERG / SCHONBERG
Vienne 1900 Emmanuel Pahud / Paul Meyer / Daishin Kashimoto / Zvi Plesser / Eric Le Sage [ Alpha / 2 CD - released 11/Jul/2020 ] Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, Zvi Plesser and Éric Le Sage, who have been close musical partners for years, joined forces once again at the Salon de Provence Chamber Music Festival to record this programme devoted to Viennese... |
ELGAR
Nursery Suite, Serenade, Dream Children & other works English Chamber Orchestra / Paul Goodwin (with William Bennett, flute) [ Harmonia Mundi Gold / CD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "Paul Goodwin conducts with flair; alert to what's written on the page, sensitive to what's not." - CLASSIC CD |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
The Rape of Lucretia (complete opera recorded in 2001) English National Opera / Sarah Connolly, Christopher Maltman, Catherine Wyn-Rogers / Paul Daniel (conductor) [ Opus Arte DVD / DVD - released 25/Nov/2013 ] Sarah Connolly's 'outstanding' (The Guardian) portrayal of the wronged Roman noblewoman, written originally for Kathleen Ferrier, lies at the heart of David McVicar's powerfully stark production for English National Opera as 'an everyday sort of... |
Enrico Rava / Stefano Bollani / Paul Motian
Tati [ ECM / CD - released 26/Jul/2013 ] |
DE RORE / DESPREZ / DE L'AQUILA / etc
instrumentale: The Rise of Instrumental Music Ensemble de violes Labyrinto / the King's Noyse / Paul O'Dette [ Harmonia Mundi Century / CD - released 20/Dec/2011 ] Includes works by Josquin, Borrono, Arbeau & Isaac |