More By Artist: Thompson
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Kami Thompson
Love Lies [ CD ] |
Linda Thompson
One Clear Moment [ Wounded Bird Records / CD - released 6/Aug/2014 ] Linda Thompson's solo debut following her breakup with husband Richard is a slightly more polished effort than one might expect from the former folk-rock diva. With help from keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriting collaborator Betsy Cook... |
HANDEL
Dixit Dominus / Zadok the priest / The Ways Of Zion Do Mourn Felicity Palmer, Margaret Marshall, Norma Burrows, Alastair Thompson, etc / Monteverdi Orchestra, Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner [ Erato Veritas / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2015 ] John Eliot Gardiner is at his best in this milestone recording showcasing the full splendour of Handel's music. Among the very first historically-informed versions of these beloved choral works, the Dixit Dominus initially sold more than 500K copies... |
Richard and Linda Thompson
In Concert: November 1975 [ Island Records / CD - released 14/Aug/2007 ] This European imported CD is taken from live recordings made in 1975 of Richard and Linda Thompson, with their band - Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg, and John Kirkpatrick. |
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Richard Thompson
Walking on a Wire 1968-2009 (4CD) [ 4 CD Box Set ] |
Thompson
Family (CD/DVD) [ Fantasy Records / CD/DVD - released 28/Nov/2014 ] Teddy Thompson, together with parents Richard and Linda, brother Jack, younger sister Kami, her husband James Walbourne, and nephew Zak Hobbs (collectively dubbed Thompson) will release a collaborative album of all new original songs entitled Family.... |
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Thompson Square
Thompson Square [ Stoney Creek Records / CD - released 8/Feb/2011 ] |
Thompson Twins
Into the Gap (LP) [ Arista / LP ] Thompson Twins' atmospheric and moody 1984 album Into the Gap was their commercial breakthrough in the United States, and remains a classic as far as '80s new wave pop is concerned. |
GURNEY / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Ludlow and Teme / On Wenlock Edge Adrain Thompson (tenor) Stephen Varcoe (baritone) Iain Burnside (piano) / The Delme String Quartet [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 26/Jan/2005 ] 'I recommend this record to every serious collector of songs' (American Record Guide) |
PETER WARLOCK
The Curlew / Lillygay / Peterisms Sets 1 & 2 / Saudades Adrian Thompson (Tenor) Christopher Maltman (Baritone) John Constable (Piano) / The Duke Quartet [ Naxos English Song Series / CD - released 30/Apr/2008 ] "The performance competes with the best, with sensitive playing from the Duke and finely shaded singing from Adrian Thompson." --Robert Cockroft, Yorkshire Post |
GIOCOMO PUCCINI
Puccini: Madama Butterfly (complete opera) Amsterdam Muziekther / Cheryl Barker, Martin Thompson, etc. / Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Edo de Waart (conductor) [ Opus Arte DVD / 2 DVD - released 25/Oct/2005 ] G :- "A superb DVD that now becomes my top recommendation for this opera on DVD. The production is top-notch, and the orchestral contribution the strongest I have yet to hear" (MusicWeb Jan 2006) |
SHOSTAKOVICH
String Quartets Nos. 2 & 4 Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 12/Nov/2007 ] "Curious that the Second is among the last of the quartets to be given orchestral treatment, as its symphonic weight and expressive range make it the most suitable in any case. The Amsterdam group respond with playing of tremendous dynamism." Gramoph |
SHOSTAKOVICH / WEINBERG
Chamber Symphonies & Concertino Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 12/May/2015 ] "The playing has individual distinction and corporate unity of purpose. The choice of tone-colours, the thrust and definance in fast movements and the matching of nuance to the range of quieter moods make for a fine combination of chamber-music fines |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Works for Voice & String Orchestra (Incls 'Les illuminations, Op. 18') Barbara Hannigan (soprano) / Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson (artistic director) [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Mar/2013 ] "wonderfully alert readings by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta" Financial Times, 23rd February 2013 |
TCHAIKOVSKY / VERDI
String Quartets Amsterdam Sinfonietta /Candida Thompson (leader) [ Channel Classics / SACD ] Gramophone Magazine - Editor's Choice - June 2004 |
VIVALDI / DANZI / JACOB / DOWNEY / BAX / etc
The Art of the Bassoon Robert Thompson (bassoon) with the London Mozart Players, the Coull Quartet & the English Chamber Orchestra [ Heritage / 4 CD Box Set - released 20/Aug/2015 ] "This set of CDs has a musical importance which goes far beyond any detailed specialist appeal, and one cannot imagine a finer set of discs to demonstrate the unique qualities of this extraordinarily expressive instrument" (Musical Opinion) |
JOHN GAY
The Beggar's Opera (complete) Bob Hoskins, Sarah Walker, Charles Daniels, Adrian Thompson / The Broadside Band / Jeremy Barlow [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'I have never heard, and can't imagine, better performances ... A delightful performance of this timeless opera' (American Record Guide) |
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Bob Thompson
The Sound Of Speed [ Sundazed / LP - released 1/Mar/2010 ] |
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Butch Thompson & Pat Donohue
Vicksburg Blues [ Red House / CD - released 24/Sep/2012 ] |
PIAZZOLLA / GOLIJOV / GINASTERA
The Argentinian Album Candida Thompson (artistic director, violin) / Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Dec/2014 ] "they have mastered the slides and snaps that are required to bring something of the flavour of the original to [the Four Seasons], but they never quite manage to capture its essential earthiness. It is the Ginastera Concerto, the composer's own expa |
