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AGOSTINO STEFFANI
Steffani: Niobe Regina di Tebe (complete opera) Karina Gauvin, Philippe Jaroussky, Amanda Forsythe, Aaron Sheehan / Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs [ Erato / Warner Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 18/Jan/2015 ] "The performance is never forced but always emotive...An exemplary testament of superb musicianship from all participants...this is a landmark event in Steffani's much-deserved rehabilitation." (Gramophone Magazine Award Nomination 2015 Baroque Vocal |
HANDEL / GIBBONS / PARRY / WALTON / WESLEY / STANFORD / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / etc
The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Music From the Official Record 2nd June 1953 Massed Trumpeters from the Royal Military School of Music, Coronation Choir, Coronation Orchestra, Dr. Osborne Harold Peasgood (organ) [ Warner Classics / CD - released 20/May/2022 ] This recording of the BBC's broadcast of the coronation service from Westminster Abbey was taken by means of a direct line to Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, London. |
The Music
Freedom Fighters [ Virgin Records / CD Single ] |
WILLIAM BYRD / JOHN DOWLAND / HENRY PURCELL / etc
Elizabethan Lute Songs / Purcell: Birthday Odes for Queen Mary Norma Burrowes (Soprano), James Bowman & Charles Brett (Countertenors) / Robert Lloyd (Bass) / Early Consort of Music / David Munrow [ Erato Veritas / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2019 ] "The solo singing, however, is strong, and the music represents Purcell at his finest - the counter tenor duet "Sound the trumpet" (Bowman and Charles Brett) never palls." (Irish Times) |
Original Soundtrack / Music composed and conducted by Hans Zimmer
Hannibal [ Decca Records / CD - released 23/Feb/2001 ] This dark and haunting soundtrack for the sequel to 'The Silence of the Lambs' is composed by Hans Zimmer. |
Original Soundtrack / Music Composed by James Newton Howard
Lady in the Water [ Decca Records / CD - released 12/Sep/2006 ] The soundtrack to the film 'Lady in the Water' features original music composed by James Newton Howard ('King Kong', 'The Village', 'Signs', 'The Sixth Sense') as well as haunting interpretations of Dylan classics, including "The Times They are a... |
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Pakistan: Qawwali - Sufi Music from Pakistan
Sabri Brothers [ Nonesuch Records / CD - released 4/Jul/1997 ] Official German import |
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Room-Music
Catoire: Chamber Music [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Feb/2005 ] |
Room-Music
Gyorgy Catoire - Chamber Music [ Hyperion / CD - released 13/Apr/2005 ] 'This is music which could certainly appeal to those who are attracted by Russian Impressionism, or by Scriabin's piano works, especially in these performances. They are led by Stephen Coombs, author of an informative insert-note, who is undaunted by... |
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VARIOUS
Music of Armenia Vol 2 Sharakan Early Music Ensemble [ Celestial Harmonies / CD - released 1/Jan/1996 ] |
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Bernstein: Wonderful Town Kim Criswell, Audra McDonald, Thomas Hampson / Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, London Voices, Sir Simon Rattle [ Warner Original Jacket Recordings / CD - released 15/Feb/2018 ] An enormous success at the time, with a Broadway run of 559 performances, Wonderful Town shows off the talents of Bernstein, Comden and Green, who wrote the songs against the clock in just four weeks. Whether it's jazz, cod-Irish, ragtime, ballad or... |
Soundtrack / Original music by Jeff Tweedy
Chelsea Walls [ Rykodisc / CD - released 11/Jul/2002 ] Deep, engaging instrumental pieces plus songs from Wilco founder / leader / frontman Jeff Tweedy, and friend, Billy Bragg |
JOHANN JOHANNSSON
Jóhannsson: Drone Mass (LP) Theatre of Voices, American Contemporary Music Ensemble, Paul Hillier [ Deutsche Grammophon / LP - released 20/May/2022 ] The previously unrecorded Drone Mass was described by its composer, the late Jóhann Jóhannsson, as "a contemporary oratorio". Written for voices, string quartet and electronics, it was commissioned and premiered by the American Contemporary Music... |
Music by Trevor Jones
Merlin - O.S.T. [ Varese Sarabande / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] Trevor Jones' score for the 1998 NBC television mini-series Merlin artfully captures the epic sweep and rousing adventure one expects from such a quintessential sword-and-sorcery yarn. Eschewing the modern musical approach that underscored Gulliver's... |
HANDEL
Chandos Anthems Trinity College Choir Cambridge / Academy of Ancient Music / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/May/2009 ] "Stephen Layton directs the small forces of the Academy of Ancient Music with precision and tact." (MusicWeb May 2009). |
VICTORIA
Ave Regina caelorum Westminster Cathedral Choir Robert Quinney (organ & continuo) Martin Baker (master of music) [ Hyperion / CD - released 24/Nov/2004 ] The Choir of Westminster Cathedral continues its survey of the music of Tomás Luis de Victoria with this new recording of the Missa Ave Regina caelorum, an opulent double-choir setting based on Victoria's two eponymous motets. |
LULLY
Thesee (complete opera) Aaron Engebreth, Aaron Sheehan, Amanda Forsythe, Teresa Warkim, Yulia Van Doren / Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus / Paul O'Dette [ CPO / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Sep/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD NOMINATION 2008 - Baroque Vocal - "Still often underrated, Lully is an operatic giant, and this fine recording makes eloquent proof" Gramophone Magazine |
CHARPENTIER
La couronne de fleurs / La descente d'Orphée aux enfers Aaron Sheehan, Teresa Wakim, Amanda Forsythe, Douglas Williams, Jesse Blumberg, Dorothee Mields / Boston Early Music, Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs [ CPO / CD - released 16/Aug/2014 ] "Sheehan, who sings the role of Orpheus, [delivers] a finely nuanced interpretation...Amanda Forsythe is a charming Euridice and Roselie, Teresa Wakim a beautifully styled Flore, and Dorothee Mields a compelling Amaranthe and Proserpine." Gramophone |
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 |
J. C. BACH
Bach (J.C.): Symphony for Double Orchestra / Symphony, Op. 18 No. 4 / Overture: Adriano in Siria / etc. The Academy of Ancient Music / Simon Standage (director) [ Chandos Chaconne Classics / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] '…I have very much enjoyed this record and can recommend it warmly…' - Gramophone |
