W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Zaide K344 (Complete opera) Lynne Dawson, Hans Peter Blochwitz,Olaf Bär, Herbert Lippert / The Academy of Ancient Music; Paul Goodwin-director [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 24/Jun/2004 ] Mozart began this masterpiece in 1780 for the new Viennese Singspiel company, but at their insistence on a comedy he switched to writing Idomeneo, and Zaide remained unfinished. |
Manuel And His Music Of The Mountains
Masquerade & Y Viva España [ Vocalion / CD - released 1/Jan/2013 ] |
Music by Anita Kerr, Words by Rod McKuen, with The San Sebastian Strings
The Sea / The Earth / The Sky [ Cherry Red Records / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Oct/2021 ] A 'must-have' for the true romantic, these timeless recordings were the fruit of the inspired collaboration between the popular American poet Rod McKuen and the great arranger / vocalist Anita Kerr. |
Music by Ben Charest
The Triplets of Belleville (Score) [Original Soundtrack] [ Higher Octave / CD - released 1/Jan/2003 ] This unique and eclectic soundtrack serves as the dialog for this acclaimed animated feature and is sure to connect with moviegoers. Includes English and French versions (and an original demo version) of the big band flavored title track and single... |
CHARLES WUORINEN
Tashi / Percussion Quartet / Fortune New Jersey Percussion Ensemble / The Group for Contemporary Music [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 17/Jul/2007 ] Charles Wuorinen writes virtuosic music for virtuoso performers. He has a profound desire to engage with the listener and with sympathetic performers, and essential to this engagement is a spirit of adventure and fun. |
ANTONIO VIVALDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Mandolins / Concerto in D for lute / Concerto in C for 2 trumpets / etc New London Consort, Philip Pickett / The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood [ L'Oiseau-Lyre / Double Decca / 2 CD - released 28/Nov/2008 ] The celebrated Concerto for 2 mandolins heads this richly varied programme of fourteen Vivaldi concertos. |
WILLIAM ALWYN
Alwyn: Film Music Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, Mark Heron, Clark Rundell [ Naxos Wind Band Classics / CD - released 30/Oct/2017 ] "These transcriptions work surprisingly well especially for the marches and the swiftly moving extrovert scores. Try the swashbuckling excitement that is The Crimson Pirate and the military pride and pomp and braggadocio of Desert Victory." MusicWeb |
Roxy Music
Country Life (LP) [ Universal / LP - released 8/Jun/2022 ] The first Roxy album to break the US Top 40 demonstrated that, four records in, the band were at least as creative, audacious and pioneering as on their debut. Opening with the urgent, propulsive 'The Thrill Of It All', 'Country Life' embraces... |
Roxy Music
Flesh + Blood (Half-Speed Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 21/Oct/2022 ] Flesh + Blood gave Roxy Music their second #1 album in the UK when it was released in May 1980. It was preceded by the single "Over You," a #5 UK hit that also provided the band with a rare entry on Billboard's Hot 100 at #80. Flesh + Blood also... |
Roxy Music
For Your Pleasure (Half-Speed Remaster Gatefold LP) [ UMC / LP - released 21/Oct/2022 ] In 1973 Roxy Music followed up their debut with For Your Pleasure. This time, they were able to spend more time in the studio, resulting a more elaborate and experimental production. Brian Eno's blend of tape loops are apparent on "The Bogus Man",... |
Roxy Music
Manifesto (Half-Speed Remaster LP) [ Virgin Records / LP - released 23/Sep/2022 ] In the four years between 1975's 'Siren' and 1979's 'Manifesto' pop music had undergone a series of seismic shifts, with both disco and new wave threatening to cast into obsolescence many of Roxy Music's contemporaries. No such worries for Roxy,... |
Roxy Music
Roxy Music (Half-Speed Remaster, Gatefold LP) [ Virgin Records / LP - released 23/Sep/2022 ] Arriving seemingly perfectly formed from nowhere, Roxy Music's self-titled debut instantly propelled the band into the affections of both the music-buying public and the serious music press - no mean feat in 1972. Frontman Bryan Ferry's lyrical... |
Roxy Music
Siren (Half-Speed Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 21/Oct/2022 ] Released in 1975, Siren produced the singles "Love Is the Drug" and "Both Ends Burning". Siren is a captivating offering from Roxy Music, which draws you in ever closer on each listen. Each Roxy Music album has been reissued with a fresh... |
Roxy Music
Stranded (Half-Speed Remaster Gatefold LP) [ Virgin Records / LP - released 23/Sep/2022 ] 'Stranded', the third long playing outing from Roxy Music, not only gave the band their first No. 1 album in the UK but was also the first to come to the wider attention of US audiences. An incredibly accomplished and consistent collection of... |
BRUCKNER
Symphonie No. 2 (arr. Anthony Payne) Royal Academy of Music Soloists Ensemble, Trevor Pinnock [ Linn SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Apr/2014 ] Historical performance pioneer, Trevor Pinnock, conducts the Royal Academy of Music Soloists Ensemble in the premiere recording of Anthony Payne's new arrangement of Bruckner's second symphony. This is the second in the series which sees Trevor... |
ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT
Bennett: Old American Dances Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell, Mark Heron [ Chandos / CD - released 16/Sep/2016 ] The Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra and its director Clark Rundell, with the guest conductor Mark Heron, explore the works of Robert Russell Bennett in this eagerly-awaited new recording. Bennett is best known for his orchestrations... |
Original Soundtrack, music composed by Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon & Richard Tognetti
Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World [ Decca / CD - released 15/Dec/2003 ] Composed by Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon and Richard Tohnetti. Music to accompany the swashbuckling movie, including Yo-Yo Ma's recording of Bach: Prelude |
Music Composed by Elliot Goldenthal
Frida (Original Soundtrack) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Jan/2003 ] An enthralling Latin-music experience, featuring vocals by Lila Downs and Salma Hayek, also seen singing in the film. |
ANONYMOUS / TALLIS / STANFORD / PURCELL / FAURE / BURGON / etc
Remembrance St Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott Master of Music [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Sep/2003 ] 'A lasting souvenir of a moving occasion, a fitting tribute to a great man, but above all, fine listening' (Gramophone) |