DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphonies, Vol 10: Symphony No. 14 in G minor, Op. 135 Gal James (soprano), Alexander Vinogradov (baritone) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Apr/2014 ] At its première in June 1969 Shostakovich described his Symphony No. 14, in effect a symphonic song cycle, as 'a fight for the liberation of humanity... a great protest against death, a reminder to live one's life honestly, decently, nobly...'... |
JAMES GALWAY
James Galway Live at the Waterfront - Live at Belfast's Waterfront Hall in 1999 James Galway (flute) [ Kultur / NVC Arts / DVD - released 30/May/2008 ] G - James Galway is featured in this 90-minute recital from the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, and in conversation with Melvyn Bragg. |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas 34, 50, 147 Gillian Fisher, David James, Ian Partridge, Michael George / The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 11/Nov/2006 ] "The Sixteen are, as usual, in excellent form here… Recording and remastering are top-notch; notes and texts are complete. Thanks to CORO, many choral collectors who never got around to taking their full pick of this legendary group's old Collins... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Italian Duets Gillian Fisher (soprano) James Bowman (counter tenor) / The KIng's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Dec/2006 ] "These are top-class performances of sophisticated, stylised pieces by Handel, making for an hour of quite delightful listening" (MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
HANDEL
Music for Royal Occasions (Incls Te Deum for Queen Caroline, 1714 & Birthday Ode for Queen Anne) Gillian Fisher (Soprano) James Bowman (countertenor) / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Nov/2005 ] 'An imaginative programme of infrequently performed music by a great composer is always welcome, and this one should make a wide appeal' (Gramophone) |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream Glyndebourne, James Bowman, Ileana Cotrubas, Curt Appelgreen, Felicity Lott [ Opus Arte / DVD - released 25/Aug/2023 ] Bernard Haitink conducts in this landmark recording of the Peter Hall's inimitable production |
JAMES MacMILLAN
Orchestra Music Vol. 5 (Sinfonietta, Cumnock Fair, Symphony No.2) Graeme McNaught (piano) Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by James MacMillan [ BIS / CD - released 15/Dec/2000 ] James MacMillan conducting his own music |
R. STRAUSS / BRAHMS / SCHUBERT / MOZART / HAYDN / WAGNER / etc
The Gundula Janowitz Edition: A Voice of Silver & Gold Gundula Janowitz (soprano) / with Irwin Gage (piano), James King (tenor), Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 14 CD Box Set - released 6/Mar/2020 ] This box set celebrates the beloved Gundula Janowitz's clear and honest soprano voice through a selection of her opera, oratorio and Lieder recordings. |
Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard
The Dark Knight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Limited LP) [ Rhino / Warner / 2 LP - released 17/Sep/2021 ] Grammy Award-winning The Dark Knight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was composed by a collaboration between Hollywood film score legends Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard. It won multiple awards, including winning a Grammy® Award for "Best... |
Harry James
Concertos For Trumpet [ Naxos Nostalgia / CD ] |
Harry James
Live In London [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Nov/1992 ] Harry James Live In London |
Harry James
Today! [ CD - released 27/Dec/2007 ] |
Harry James
Trumpet Time [ Vocalion / CD - released 21/Nov/2005 ] |
Harry James and His Orchestra
The Complete Harry James In Hi-Fi [ Lonehill / 2 CD - released 10/May/2008 ] |
Harry James & His Orchestra
I've Heard That Song Before - The Hits Of Harry James [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2001 ] Harry James was, along with many other more well known artists of the WWII era, (Ie. Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey) a pioneer of swing in it's rawest form. |
Harry James & His Orchestra
Meadowbrook Memories [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Mar/2000 ] In the golden age of radio in America, when the big dance bands reigned supreme, one of the most eagerly awaited moments came when the on-location announcer said: "From Frank Dailey's Meadowbrook on Route 23, the Newark-Pompton Turnpike in Cedar... |
HAVERGAL BRIAN
The First Commercial Recordings Paul Taylor (tenor) / Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, James Loughran, Eric Pinkett, Laszlo Heltay [ Heritage / 2 CD - released 4/Oct/2013 ] An important 2 CD release of the very first commercial recordings of the music of Havergal Brian, made for Columbia and Unicorn in the 1970s. The performances, given by the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, have been re-mastered and feature... |
KANCHELI
Symphonies Nos 1, 4 & 5 Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / James DePreist (conductor) [ Ondine / CD - released 26/Feb/2005 ] "The extremes in which Kancheli is such an adept are here in full splendour" - MusicWeb Feb 2005 |
Mozart, Wo
Sonate B-Dur für Klavier und Violine KV 454, Violinsonate No. 2 A-Dur op. 100, Violinsonate c-Moll op. 30/2 Henryk Szeryng, James Tocco [ ORFEO / CD - released 5/Aug/2004 ] |
PURCELL
Dido & Aeneas (complete opera) Maria Ewing, Rebecca Evans, Patricia Rozario (sopranos) James Bowman (alto) / Collegium Musicum 90 Choir / Collegium Musicum 90 / Richard Hickox [ Chaconne / CD - released 29/Jul/2013 ] "Maria Ewing..is both distinctive and stylish. Combined with Hickox's lively direction, unmarred by intrusive re-allocation of voices, it makes an impressive version." (Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide) |