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John Durman
How Many Clouds Can You See? [ Vocalion / CD - released 30/Oct/2006 ] |
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John Eargle
Engineer's Choice [ Delos / CD ] |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Vespro Della Beata Vergine, SV 206 [special edition with DVD] Ann Monoyios, Marinella Pennicchi, Michael Chance, Mark Tucker, Bryn Terfel, Alastair Miles / English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner [ Deutsche Grammophon / Archiv CDs plus DVD / 3 CD/DVD - released 15/May/2020 ] "An atmospheric and distinctive performance beautifully accommodated to its deluxe setting … a gloriously public Vespers, and thoroughly Venetian for that." Gramophone |
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
J.S. Bach: Messe en si mineur (DVD + Blu-ray) John Eliot Gardiner, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists [ Château de Versailles Spectacles / Blu-ray - released 28/Mar/2025 ] If Bach had written only the Mass in B minor, he would be considered the leading composer of sacred music in the Baroque period. Composed between 1733 and 1749, on the eve of his death, this Great Mass is a musical testament for posterity: |
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HAVERGAL BRIAN
Brian: Agamemnon & Symphonies Nos 6 & 12 John Findon, Eleanor Dennis, Stephanie Wake-Edwards, Robert Murray, Clive Bayley / English National Opera Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Mar/2025 ] With Havergal Brian's 'Agamemnon' and Symphonies Nos 6 & 12, Martyn Brabbins and his English National Opera forces pay tribute to one of the great mavericks of British music. All three works belong to Brian's immensely productive old age and display... |
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GERSHWIN
Rhapsody in Blue / Porgy and Bess Suite / etc BLU-RAY AUDIO ONLY John Fullam (clarinet) ion Weiss (piano) / Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos Blu-Ray Audio / Blu-ray Disc - released 25/Apr/2015 ] George Gershwin fired up the New York music scene with his mélange of alluring tunes and refinement of the jazz vibe. His Strike up the Band Overture opened a flashy Broadway hit and, inspired by a train ride, the composer heard his masterpiece... |
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ERNEST JOHN MOERAN
Moeran: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra / Rhapsody in F sharp for Piano and Orchestra / Rhapsody No. 2 John Georgiadis (violin) John McCabe (piano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult / London Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley [ Lyrita / CD - released 1/Jun/2007 ] "A fine coupling including some classic Moeran in enduringly rewarding performances and recordings." (MusicWeb June 2007) |
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John Gregory
New Cascading Strings [ Vocalion / CD - released 4/Mar/2010 ] |
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JOHN CORIGLIANO
Corigliano: Symphony No 2 John Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgards [ Ondine / CD - released 5/Apr/2004 ] |
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John Hogman & Klas Toresson
Standard Selection - Germany [ Proprius / 2 CD - released 2/Nov/2009 ] |
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HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Fantazias John Holloway (violin), Monika Baer (viola), Renate Steinmann (viola), Martin Zeller (violoncello) [ ECM New Series / CD - released 22/Sep/2023 ] Henry Purcell's "fantazias" are regarded as some of the finest and most intricately wrought examples of the fantasia, due to their profound embrace of counterpoint and great command of the polyphonal techniques of the time. Composed in the summer of... |
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J.S BACH
The Sonatas And Partitas For Violin Solo John Holloway (Baroque Violin) [ ECM Records / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] "On every level - aesthetic, emotional, technical - Holloway's interpretations are deeply persuasive." (International Record Review) |
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BIBER
Unam Ceylum: Sonatas for violin and continuo John Holloway (violin) Aloysia Assenbaum (organ) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harp) [ ECM Records / CD - released 13/Nov/2002 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Nov 2002) |
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BIBER / MUFFAT
Violin Works (Includes Sonata Victori der Christen) John Holloway (violin) Aloysia Assenbaum (organ) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord) [ ECM New Series / CD - released 23/Apr/2005 ] Holloway's ECM recordings have received the highest critical praise. |
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LECLAIR
Trio Sonatas John Holloway (violin) Jaap ter Linden (cello) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (cembalo) [ ECM New Series / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] "Revelatory performances of these Italian violin sonatas with a strong French accent." Editor's Choice - Gramophone April 2009 |
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VERACINI
Violin Sonatas John Holloway (violin) Jaap ter Linden (cello) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (cembalo) [ ECM New Series / CD - released 18/Mar/2006 ] "In not trying to charm, Holloway and friends render Veracini an utter delight. On their terms, of course." Editor’s Choice – Gramophone Magazine (April 2006) |
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DIETRICH BUXTEHUDE
Buxtehude: 7 Sonatas, BuxWV 259-265 John Holloway (violin) / Jaap ter Linden (viola da gamba) / Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord) [ Naxos / CD - released 22/Jan/2006 ] "Wonderful music, very well performed. I have listened to the disc repeatedly since it came into my hands. It gets better every time." (Bargain of the Month MusicWeb Feb 2006) |
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CASTELLO / FONATANA
Sonatas concertante in stil moderno John Holloway (violin) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord) Jane Gower (dulcian) [ ECM Records / CD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] "just hearing the music itself, regardless of this infectious, quick-witted performance, is a revelation." (Gramophone) |
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TELEMANN
Quatuors Parisiens Vol. 2 & 3 John Holloway (violin) / Linde Brunmayr (flute) / Lorenz Duftschmid (viola da gamba) Ulrike Becker (cello) / Lars-Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord) [ CPO Records / 2 CD - released 18/May/2011 ] With this edition cpo presents a complete recording of the twelve »Paris Quartets« featuring high points in Telemann's chamber music as well as enthralling and imaginative interpretations by top-quality instrumentalists performing with elegance and... |
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BUXTEHUDE
Chamber Music (Complete), Vol. 3: 6 Sonatas John Holloway (violin) Ursula Weiss (violin) Jaap ter Linden (viola da gamba) Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord) [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Mar/2008 ] "Of the many Buxtehude recordings which have come my way recently from the Naxos/Dacapo stable and elsewhere, this is perhaps the one likely to be played most often." (MusicWeb March 2008) |