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TRADITIONAL
Old Christmas Return'd The York Waits / Richard Wistreich (bass) [ Saydisc / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] The music and song of Christmas past from renowned early music bass singer, Richard Wistreich with the ancient shawms, sackbuts, cornetts, hurdy-gurdies, recorders and bagpipes of The York Waits. |
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SIR GEORGE DYSON
The Canterbury Pilgrims / At the Tabard Inn / In Honour of the City Yvonne Kenny / Robert Tear / London Symphony Orchestra / Richard Hickox [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] "the glory of the piece is the choruses, which are splendidly sung here...The splendid Chandos recording is fully worthy of the vibrant music-making here." Penguin Guide, 2011 edition |
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HANDEL / MOZART / LEHAR / KALMAN / GERSHWIN / NOVELLO / RICHARD STRAUSS
Yvonne Kenny - Great Operatic Arias Vol 2 Yvonne Kenny (soprano) London Symphony Orchestra / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Opera in English / CD - released 7/Aug/2003 ] 'A fine snapshot of a much-loved soprano in some of her most celebrated roles.' Gramophone |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 7 Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Edlinger [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Jun/1998 ] "there are few to match him [Edinger] for his immediacy of communication" - Penguin Guide |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 2 Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Edlinger [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Feb/1988 ] The Austrian conductor Richard Edlinger was born in Bregenz in 1958 and directed his first concerts at the age of seventeen. |
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Zedelius - Groenewold - Cordier / Rheinische Kantorei, Musica Antiqua Koln, Richard Goebel
Cantatas by members of the Bach family [ Archiv Blue / 2 CD - released 1/Oct/2003 ] "This is an issue of distinction and an important addition to our recorded catalogue of music. The level of artistic creativity in a single family is cause enough for wonder, but when it is complemented by performances of this calibre we can be... |
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Cliff Richard
Heathcliff [ DVD - released 8/Nov/2012 ] G: |
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JAN LADISLAV DUSSEK
Dussek: Messe Solemnelle Academy of Ancient Music / AAM Choir, Richard Eggar, with Stefanie True (soprano) & Gwilym Bowen (tenor) [ AAM Records / CD - released 10/Oct/2020 ] "This enjoyable, well recorded rendition, with lovely solo singing, has clear passionate advocacy; notwithstanding the odd rough edge the performance does Dussek's mass proud." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2022 Shortlisted - Choral |
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MASCAGNI / MASSENET / DONIZETTI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Duets & Arias Angela Gheorghiu (soprano) Roberto Alagna (tenor) / Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Richard Armstrong [ EMI Music / CD - released 1/Dec/2000 ] An ideal gift - a delightful collection of opera duets |
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BRAHMS
Ein Deutsches Requiem (German Requiem) Arleen Auger (soprano) / Richard Stilwell (baritone) / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra / Robert Shaw [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "Shaw's performance is characterized by well-judged tempos, a steady rhythmic pulse, and perfectly judged balances, not only with regard to individual choral lines, but also between chorus and orchestra." -American Record Guide |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Symphonies 3 & 4 Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti [ ABC Classics / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] The two final symphonies of Johannes Brahms are undisputed masterpieces: passionate, intensely lyrical, a thrilling blend of grandeur and intimacy. |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart's Last Symphonies [39, 40, 41] Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti [ ABC Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2018 ] "Not surprisingly, perhaps, his interpretations are rather raucous themselves, with urgent tempi, sinewy sonorities and an aggressively muscular approach to phrasing and articulation…the ACO play with gusto and admirable virtuosity" Gramophone |
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JOHN GARTH
Garth: Six Concertos for the Violoncello The Avison Ensemble / Richard Tunnicliffe (cello) [ Divine Art / 2 CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "The concertos are beautifully played by Richard Tunnicliffe, very stylishly accompanied by a one-to-a-part group - for which three cheers! I strongly recommend these highly enjoyable discs." (Early Music News) |
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Richard Cheese
Viva La Vodka (Live 2000-2008) [ Coverage Records / CD - released 23/Jun/2009 ] The master is back with this "in concert" collection of comedic takes on popular songs. For fans of Weird Al Yankovic & Mike Flowers. |
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PETER PHILIPS
Cantiones Sacrae 1612 Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] "Philips is so skilful in writing antiphonal and echo effects that you could easily think you were listening to pieces for double choir...In this recording from 2002, Richard Marlow and his mixed-voice choir are excellent." (Gramophone Oct 2010) |
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TRADITIONAL
Hymns From Trinity: 21 Favourite Hymns with descants Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Sony Essential Masterworks / CD - released 20/Nov/2009 ] 21 favourite hymns with single & double descants devised by Richard Marlow. Incs A great & might wonder; Lo! He comes with clouds descending; Now thank we all our God; To the name that brings salvation. |
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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / SCHUBERT / PARRY / ALLEGRI / FRANCK / etc
Miserere: Choral Favourites Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Sony Essential Masterworks / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] Almost entirely undergraduates of the college, the choir of Trinity College comprises around thirty Choral Scholars. |
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PALESTRINA
Offertoria Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] Comprehensive collection of one genre of Palestrina's liturgical works - repertoire rarely recorded. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Nordic Showcase Christian Lindberg conducts the Nordic Chamber Orchestra (with Richard Tognetti, violin) [ BIS / CD - released 1/Apr/2007 ] "Tonhallen, the concert hall in Sundsvall, is well-known for its good acoustics. Swedes in general know it from hundreds of sing-along programmes on TV and a BIS recording is always a BIS recording – so why hesitate?" (MusicWeb Aug 2007) |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
Ariadne auf Naxos (complete opera recorded in English) Christine Brewer / Robert Dean Smith / Gillian Keith / Alice Coote / Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Richard Armstrong [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] "Richard Strauss in English? Yes, when the cast is as smart and committed as this...Hofmannsthal's fine but word-rich libretto is clear and audible in Christopher Cowell's translation...Sir Richard Armstrong conducts a voluptuous but brisk... |