MAHLER
Urlicht Christianne Stotijn (Mezzo) Julius Drake (Piano) [ Onyx / CD - released 29/Nov/2006 ] This is the second release on ONYX from young Dutch mezzo and rising star, Christianne Stotijn. An outstanding collection of her core repertoire: the greatest Mahler songs. |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Romances Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano) & Julius Drake (piano) [ Onyx / CD - released 20/Mar/2009 ] "Stotijn's charisma and her beautifully recorded altoish depth of tone is enough to hold me spellbound." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2010 - Vocal WINNER |
COLE PORTER
Kiss Me, Kate (Original Broadway Cast 1949) / Let's Face It (1941) Harry Clark, Harold Lang, Patricia Morison, Eddie Sledge, Mary Jane Walsh, Charles Wood, Alfred Drake & others [ Naxos Nostalgia Musicals / CD - released 28/Mar/2005 ] The overture is about to start. You cross your fingers and hold your heart. Those lines from the opening number of Kiss Me, Kate were probably running through the brains of everyone connected with the nowclassic musical when it opened on 30... |
Jim Davidson With Charlie Drake
Sinderella Live [ Universal Pictures / DVD - released 5/May/2010 ] R16 :- |
Drake
The Gift Without A Curse [ RGS / CD - released 25/Apr/2014 ] Canada's biggest ever rapper drops this brand new release featuring the cream of the scene such as Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, 2Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Birdman and many more. |
Drake
If You're Reading This It's Too Late [ Universal / CD - released 1/May/2015 ] Drake's mixtape 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' was a surprise release in February 2015. It debuted No.1 at the US Billboard 200 and was previously only available in digital format only. |
Drake
If You're Reading This It's Too Late (Double Gatefold LP) [ Young Money / Cash Money / 2 LP - released 4/Nov/2016 ] Death is the only certainty for rap dynasties. One year it's "All About the Benjamins" and the next it's Lincolns and Washingtons. Cash Money Records has escaped the fate of the Roc-A-Fellas and Bad Boys thanks to the enduring genius of Bryan "Baby"... |
Drake
Scorpion (2CD) [ Universal / 2 CD - released 20/Jul/2018 ] 'Scorpion,' the fifth studio album from Drake features the singles 'God's Plan', 'Nice For What' & I'm Upset!' The 25 track double album Includes features from Jay-Z, Ty Dolla $ign, Static Major and the KING OF POP, Michael Jackson! |
Drake
Take Care [ Motown U.S.A. / CD - released 27/Oct/2011 ] The second studio album by Canadian recording artist Drake. Produced by Noah "40" Shebib, 9th Wonder, and TMinus amongst others. |
Drake
Thank Me Later [ Universal Music U.S.A. / CD - released 17/Jun/2010 ] Somewhat an overnight sensation and one of the most in-demand collaborators, Drake a.k.a. Aubrey Drake Graham presents his highly anticipated full-length debut album. |
Drake, Nick
Family Tree [ Universal / 2 LP - released 19/May/2023 ] Family Tree - available as a 2LP gatefold with 8 page book, including an intimate 'letter' to Nick from his sister Gabrielle, a firsthand account by Robin Fredrick from their brief time in Aix, and a child hood memoir from Andrew Hicks; the music in... |
BEETHOVEN / BRAHMS / LOEWE / SULLIVAN / WOLF / etc
The Ballad Singer Gerald Finley (baritone) Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Jun/2011 ] "Drake's playing has successfully suited the varied repertoire. Finley has enthralled with his interpretations and delighted with his singing purely as singing, combining the two aspects expertly." (International Record Review) |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: The Complete Songs Volume 3 Gerald Finley (baritone), Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Mar/2015 ] "With the versatile Julius Drake at the piano any singer can be assured that he/she has the best possible support and the rapport between Finley and Drake feels like twin-souls working together." Recording of the Month MusicWeb Aug 15 |
SCHUMANN
Dichterliebe & other Heine settings Gerald Finley (baritone) / Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] Gramophone Award WINNER 2009: Solo vocal - "In close collusion with the ever-sentient Julius Drake, Gerald Finley gives one of the most beautifully sung an intensely experience performances on dic of Schumann's cycle of rapture, disillusion and... |
SCHUMANN
Liederkreis Op 24 & Op 39 Gerald Finley (baritone) / Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] "With his slow tempos and dark vowels, Finley draws from the Op. 39 Eichendorff Liederkreis a real sense of the fear lurking behind even the ecstasies of love...Drake is perfectly attuned to the palette of shifting colours in Finley's dark baritone -... |
CHARLES IVES
Romanzo di Central Park: Songs Gerald Finley (baritone) Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Feb/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Solo Vocal - 'Outstandingly well sung and played, equally well recorded, and highly recommendable to all lovers of fine songs and fine singing' (BBC Music Magazine Choral & Song album of the month March 2008) |
CHARLES IVES
A Song-For Anything Gerald Finley (baritone) / Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 4/Oct/2005 ] "Overall, a disc offering sustained illumination and enjoyment' (BBC Music Magazine) |
SCHUBERT
Winterreise D911 Gerald Finley (baritone) & Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 25/Feb/2014 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD NOMINATION 2014 |
TCHAIKOVSKY / MUSSORGSKY / ROREM
Tchaikovsky/Mussorgsky,Rorem: Songs (recorded in 2007) Gerald Finley (bass-baritone) / Julius Drake (piano) [ Wigmore Hall Live / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] "The 'Wigmore Hall Live' series reflects the high quality of chamber music and art-song available at this admirable venue. Many of the 25 CDs so far issued preserve events of special value (and at a reasonable price). This beautifully recorded... |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: The Complete Songs Volume 6 Julia Kleiter (soprano), Julius Drake (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 31/Jan/2020 ] "A marvellous disc and a great recital in its own right, this is arguably the finest instalment of the series to date. Do listen to it." Gramophone Editor's Choice Feb 2020 |