KEVIN VOLANS
Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments / etc Netherlands Wind Ensemble / Peter Donohoe (piano) / Kevin Volans (piano) / Daniel Harding (conductor) / Wim Steinmann (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 30/Jun/2009 ] Born in South Africa, but now resident in Ireland, Kevin Volans' musical idiom has been shaped by an unusually diverse range of influences, including studies with Stockhausen in Cologne, field trips to Africa to study traditional music, his own... |
TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet recorded December 14, 2011) New York City Ballet / Megan Fairchild, Joaquin De Luz, Teresa Reichlen, Daniel Ulbricht [ C Major DVD / DVD - released 10/Nov/2016 ] Choreography - George Balanchine Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical... |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet recorded December 14, 2011) BLU-RAY New York City Ballet / Megan Fairchild, Joaquin De Luz, Teresa Reichlen, Daniel Ulbricht [ C Major Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 10/Nov/2016 ] "this is a production that is bright and colourful, with constant activity to divert and delight the eye. Indeed, according to those booklet notes, NYCB's entire roster of more than 150 dancers and musicians is deployed, which isn't counting a plenti |
GOUNOD / RAVEL / BIZET
New York City Ballet in Paris BLU-RAY New York City Ballet, Orchestre Prométhée, Daniel Capps [ Bel Air Classiques Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 10/May/2017 ] The New York City Ballet, with its collection of extraordinary dancers and its unique repertoire, is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world. This exceptional production, performed in Paris after eight years of absence, revolves... |
SIR LENNOX BERKELEY
Symphony No. 3 / Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 84 / etc Nicholas Daniel (oboe) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 5/Nov/2002 ] Performance **** Sound Quality ***** BBC Music Magazine |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / JAMES MacMILLAN
Vaughan Williams / James MacMillan: Oboe Concertos Nicholas Daniel (oboe) / Britten Sinfonia, James MacMillan [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Apr/2015 ] BBC Music Magazine Awards 2016 - Contemporary Winner |
ARNOLD BAX / GERALD FINZI / RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
British Oboe Quintets Nicholas Daniel (oboe, cor anglais); Doric String Quartet [ Chandos / CD - released 21/Sep/2021 ] The legendary British oboist Leon Goossens inspired all the composers represented on this recording, and they wrote all but one of the pieces for his oboe, on which he premièred the works by Delius, Bax, Bliss, and Finzi featured here. |
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons / Concertos for Two Violins [2003 recording] Nigel Kennedy (violin) Daniel Stabrawa (violin) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra [ EMI / Warner Classics / CD - released 1/Jan/2003 ] |
RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Das Rheingold Nikolay Petrov (Wotan), Krastan Krastanov (Donner), Miroslav Andreev (Froh), Daniel Ostretsov (Loge) [ Dynamic / Blu-ray - released 16/Apr/2021 ] In Bulgaria, both folk and art music reveal an ancient tradition that strikes awe even in some of today's great musical nations. The way Pancho Vladigerov incorporated these folk music themes into his concert pieces shows not only his affinity for... |
LARS PETTER HAGEN / NILS HENRIK ASHEIM / ARNE NORDHEIM
Lament - Norwegian Choral Works Norwegian Soloists' Choir, Grete Pedersen, with Hans-Kristian Kjos Sørensen, Daniel Paulsen & Terje Viken (percussion) [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 7/Aug/2020 ] An eminent choir with a song of sorrow and a dictionary of snow |
Daniel O'Donnell
The Best of Daniel on Film [ Big Jo-Ke / DVD - released 21/Sep/2009 ] This is a collection of videos and promos of Daniel O'Donnell from between 1986 - 2006. G |
Daniel O'Donnell
Songs of Faith [ Big Jo-Ke DVD / DVD - released 21/Sep/2009 ] G :- All Regions - Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic - Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - Colour - 112 Minutes - PAL Daniel O'Donnell in concert in Dublin, was recorded as a special for American television. The concert features a 65 piece orchestra; 70 strong... |
DEBUSSY
Prelude a l'apres midi, Nocturnes / La Mer / Trois Nocturnes Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim [ Deutsche Grammophon Virtuoso / CD - released 14/Jul/2014 ] "In "De l'aube a midi sur Ia mer", the first movement of La riser, Barenboim obtains refined, quite persuasive, playing from the Orchestre de Paris." (Gramophone) |
GLUCK / HAYDN / MOZART
Amoureuses Patricia Petibon (soprano) with Concerto Koln / Daniel Harding [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 10/Dec/2008 ] "Patricia Petibon's choice..is tailor-made to display her range, in terms of both drama and sheer vocal compass..her debut disc for DG is pure pleasure, and Daniel Harding and Concerto Köln provide first-rate support." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2009:... |
BRITTEN
Gloriana Paul Daniel / Josephine Barstow / Tom Randle / Emer Mcgilloway / David Ellis / Susannah Glanville / Eric Roberts / Clive Bayley [ Opus Arte / DVD - released 3/Jul/2006 ] "This is unquestionably among the finest opera films ever made. The fine ensemble cast survives such potentially cruel exposure through sheer involvement..." (BBC Music) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Folk Songs Paula Sophie Bohnet (soprano) Daniel Johannsen (tenor) Georg Klimbacher (baritone) Bernadette Bartos (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Jul/2020 ] "I have a feeling that these folk song arrangements are fairly little known, but they are definitely worth investigating. All in all a wholly delightful programme, excellently performed." MusicWeb Recommended July 2020 |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique / Romeo et Juliette / Harold in Italy / Reverie et Caprice Yvonne Minton / Francisco Araiza / Jules Bastin / Christa Ludwig / Orchestre de Paris / Daniel Barenboim [ Deutsche Grammophon ABC Eloquence / 3 CD Box Set - released 26/Apr/2010 ] The Berlioz Symphonies in acclaimed performances by Daniel Barenboim (Fantastique: first international CD release; Romeo: a rare recording returns to the catalogue) and Lorin Maazel conducts a wonderful performance of Harold en Italie - long... |
W.A. MOZART
Don Giovanni (complete opera recorded in 2002) Aix-en-Provence / Peter Mattei / Gilles Cachemaille / Nathan Berg / Mark Padmore / Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Daniel Harding (cond) [ Bel Air Classiques / DVD - released 19/Apr/2008 ] G - "With its engrossing extra interview with Peter Brook, it's without doubt the best in DVD to date." BBC Music Magazine DVD Choice - July 2006 |
MOZART / BRITTEN / ROSSINI / PROKOFIEV
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence Vol.2 - Don Giovanni / The Turn of th Screw / L'Italiana in Algeri / The Love for Three Oranges (complete operas) Peter Mattei / Mireille Delunsch / Mark Padmore / Christiane Stotijn / Marie McLaughlin / Alexandra Deshorties / Daniel Harding / and more [ Bel Air Classiques / 4 DVD Box Set - released 17/Oct/2011 ] The greatest operas from the Aix-en-Provence Festival in a 4 DVD mid-price limited edition Box Sets. |
WILLIAM LAWES
Lawes: The Royal Consort: Three Consorts to the Organ Phantasm, with Elizabeth Kenny (theorbo), Daniel Hyde (organ) [ Linn Records SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 20/May/2015 ] BBC Music Magazine Awards 2016 Finalist - Chamber / Gramophone Magazine award nomination 2016 - Baroque Instrumental |