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FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos Salvatore Accardo (violin) / London Philharmonic, Charles Dutoit [ Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 16/Oct/2016 ] "[Accardo] applies his characteristically lithe, fresh style here to the concertos of Mendelssohn … Accardo's technique is secure and his playing, imbued with the classical spirit, undoubtedly gives pleasure" Gramophone |
NICOLAI PAGANINI
Paganini: The six (6) violin concertos (3 CD set) Salvatore Accardo (violin) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit [ Deutsche Grammophon / 3 CD Box Set - released 11/Nov/2000 ] "Paganini's concertos can too often seem trivial and long-winded; it is a tribute to the virtuosity and artistry of Salvatore Accardo that they reveal sp much musical interest in his hands. Accardo's technique is formidable and his intonation... |
WILLIAM WALTON
Symphony No.1 in B flat minor / Violin Concerto in B minor Salvatore Accardo (violin) / London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox / Philharmonia Orchestra, Louis Frémaux [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] "no lack of brilliance... the fireworks are dashingly despatched..there are the sudden flashes of Paganinian dazzle" (Gramophone) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Violin Concerto / Six Humoresques Salvatore Accardo (violin) / London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis [ Philips Eloquence / CD - released 16/Oct/2016 ] "this set of six miniatures [Humoresques] would probably tempt me to lay out the whole price of the disc by themselves." Fanfare |
W. A. MOZART / EDWARD ELGAR
Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante / Elgar: Violin Sonata Albert Sammons (violin) Lionel Tertis (viola) Gerald Moore (piano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra [ Naxos Historical Great Violinists / CD - released 5/May/2003 ] "Made in 1935, this first recording of the Elgar Violin Sonata connects us with the composer's own era and gives us a fascinating insight into the Edwardian interpretative style that was inherited by Sammons." Gramophone |
Sarah Brightman & London Symphony Orchestra
Timeless [ WEA Records / CD - released 13/Jan/2008 ] This U.K imported CD includes "Time To Say Goodbye" featuring Andrea Bocelli. |
GEFFREY BURGON
Viola Concerto ‘Ghosts of the Dance’ / Cello Concerto / Merciless Beauty Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano) Philip Dukes (viola) / Josephine Knight (cello) / City of London Sinfonia, Rumon Gamba [ Chandos / CD - released 10/Apr/2010 ] Chandos releases premiere recordings of Geoffrey Burgon's viola and cello concertos, alongside the song cycle Merciless Beauty, all performed by the City of London Sinfonia under Rumon Gamba. |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (recorded February 2011) Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano) & Toby Spence (tenor) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ LPO Live / CD - released 20/Jan/2014 ] "This strikes me as the real deal..The players, on top form, are participants rather than accompanists..For all that [Spence's] timbre is unmistakeably English, on CD at least he is never drowned out and there is much sensitivity too" Gramophone |
HUBERT PARRY
Parry: Scenes from Shelley''s ''Prometheus Unbound'' / Blest Pair of Sirens Sarah Fox (soparno) Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo) David Butt Philip (tenor) Neal Davies (baritone) / Crouch End Fesitval Chorus, London Mozart Players [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 8/Sep/2023 ] Hubert Parry regarded by many as the finest English composer since Purcell, and as the father of the modern English tradition, is best known for his hymn Jerusalem and his anthem I was glad, written for the coronation of Edward VII, in 1902. |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Christmas Music (Incls 'On Christmas Night' & 'Fantasia on Christmas Carols') Sarah Fox (soprano) Roderick Williams (baritone) / Joyful Company of Singers / City of London Sinfonia / Richard Hickox [ Chandos / CD - released 22/Oct/2006 ] "Beautifully sensitive performances atmospherically recorded … irresistible … There's even a sprig of holly on the CD!" (MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
HANDEL
Complete Oboe Concertos and Sonatas Sarah Francis (oboe) / London Harpsichord Ensemble [ Heritage / CD - released 1/May/2015 ] Sarah Francis performs Handel's complete oboe concertos and sonatas with the London Harpsichord Ensemble. These interpretations are perhaps the finest on modern instruments and have received the highest accolades from national and international press... |
TELEMANN
Oboe Concertos and Oboe d'Amore Concertos Sarah Francis (oboe) / London Harpsichord Ensemble [ Regis Records / 2 CD - released 16/Nov/2002 ] "Performances..show accomplishment and feel for the music.." (Penguin Guide 3 stars) |
TELEMANN
Oboe Concertos Vol 1 Sarah Francis (oboe) / London Harpsichord Ensemble [ Regis Records / CD - released 16/Nov/2002 ] "recorded sound is excellent. Recommended." (Gramophone) |
TELEMANN
Oboe Concertos Vol 2 Sarah Francis (oboe) / London Harpsichord Ensemble [ Regis Records / CD - released 16/Nov/2002 ] "Performances of joy and sparkle" (Penguin Stereo Guide) |
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
The Last Night of the Proms: Land of Hope & Glory Sarah Walker (mezzo) Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) / London Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Roger Norrington [ Australian SBS Decca Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] "A great collection of British favourites that are just right for any time of the year, very well recorded and performed … and at a great price too! You won't be disappointed." (MusicWeb June 2008) |
MANUEL de FALLA
Falla: Love the Magician / Nights in the Gardens of Spain / Interlude and Spanish Dance from 'La vida breve' Sarah Walker (mezzo-soprano) Margaret Fingerhut (piano) / London Symphony Orchestra / Geoffrey Simon [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 4/Feb/2005 ] ' The brightly lit Chandos recording emphasis the vigour of Geoffrey Simon's very vital account…' - The Penguin Complete Guide |
HANS WERNER HENZE
Voices Sarah Walker (mezzo-soprano) Paul Sperry (tenor) / London Sinfonietta / Hans Werner Henze [ Explore Records / 2 CD - released 10/Aug/2007 ] "Spirited, meticulous and virtuoso performances under the composer's own direction." Gramophone |
LIGETI
Chamber Music (Incls trio for violin, horn & piano) Saschko Gawriloff (violin) Marie-Luise Neunecker (horn) Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) / London Winds / Tabea Zimmermann (viola) [ Sony Ligeti Edition Vol 7 / CD - released 16/Feb/2008 ] György Ligeti was one of the most important avant-garde composers in the latter half of the twentieth century. He stood with Boulez, Berio, Stockhausen, and Cage as one of the most innovative and influential among progressive figures of his time. |
BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto Nos 4 + 5 / Fur Elise Artur Schnabel (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra [ Avid / CD - released 28/May/2016 ] |
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Scholars Of London
French Chansons [ Naxos / CD ] |
