JULES EMILE FREDERIC MASSENET
Massenet: Hérodiade Marko Mimica (bass-baritone), Nicole Car (soprano), Étienne Dupuis (baritone), Matthew Polenzani (tenor) [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 22/Nov/2024 ] Many years before Richard Strauss composed his opera on the subject of Salome and John the Baptist, Jules Massenet had explored the same relationship in Hérodiade. |
BARLEY / BRITTEN / BRYARS / TAVENER
Around Britten Matthew Barley [ Signum Classics / CD - released 7/Jan/2013 ] As always, Barley's playing is fearless. The disc is a voyage around the cello as well as around Britten... Barley's well crafted, multi-tracked cello arrangements of Britten's folk songs and 'Concord' from Gloriana will appeal to many. |
Matthew Barley
Metcalfe: Constant Filter [ Signum Classics / CD - released 26/Apr/2010 ] |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
The Silver Swan Matthew Barley (cello choir) [ Black Box / CD - released 15/Jan/2005 ] In arrangements never before heard on disc, this is a moving collection of mesmerising works. |
JOHN TAVENER / ROXANNA PANUFNIK
Tavener / Panufnik: 99 Words Matthew Barley (cello), Simon Russell Beale (narrator), James Sherlock (organ), Charlotte Langley (soprano), Voce Chamber Choir, Suzi Digby [ Signum Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2017 ] Voce Chamber Choir's new disc is a moving tribute to Sir John Tavener, featuring a selection of works by him (many of which are previously unrecorded) and by Roxanna Panufnik. At the heart of the disc is the premiere recording of Panufnik's 99 Words... |
SHOSTAKOVICH / SCHNITTKE / KANCHELI / ALI-ZADEH / PART / KUULBERG
Reminding Matthew Barley (cello) / Stephen De Pledge (piano) [ Quartz Music / CD - released 15/Feb/2006 ] This CD showcases the virtuosic partnership of cellist Matthew Barley and pianist Stephen De Pledge in a disc which draws together works by composers from all corners of the former Soviet empire. |
Matthew Barley/Julian Joseph
Dance Of The Three Legged Elep [ Signum Records / CD - released 24/Aug/2009 ] |
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU
Rameau: Anacreon 1754 Matthew Brook, Anna Dennis & Agustín Prunell-Friend / The Choir of the Enlightenment & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Williams [ Signum / CD - released 20/Oct/2015 ] Rameau wrote two complete 'Anacréons', both of them one-act acte de ballets, but with two different plots and librettos. 'Anacréon' (1754) was set to a libretto by Louis de Cahusac and had a successful premiere followed by some performances in Paris... |
Matthew Dear
Asa Breed (CD (Deluxe)) [ Ghostly / CD - released 31/Oct/2016 ] |
Matthew E. White
Fresh Blood [ Domino / CD - released 13/Mar/2015 ] The follow up to his celebrated 2012 debut, Big Inner, American soul musician Matthew E. White presents his second album - Fresh Blood. Lead by the triumphant single 'Rock & Roll Is Cold', Fresh Blood was produced by White and Spacebomb partner... |
Matthew Exon Singers/Owens
Victoria: Second Vespers [ Delphian / CD ] |
Matthew F Raymond
Come Redeemer [ Someone Up There Records / CD - released 7/Jul/2008 ] |
J. S. BACH
Goldberg Variations Matthew Halls [ Linn / 2 CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] |
J. S. BACH
Harpsichord Concertos Nos. 1, 4, 6 & 7 Matthew Halls (harpsichord & director) / Retrospect Ensemble [ Linn SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] "lean forces also create transparent textures, balancing perfectly with the harpsichord...Halls's sparkling articulation, even at quite moderate tempos, generates enormous exuberance" (BBC Music Disc of the Month December 2012) |
HANDEL
The Six Organ Concertos Op. 4 Matthew Halls (organ) with Sonnerie / Monica Huggett (director) [ Avie / CD - released 17/Jun/2005 ] "To sum up: this is an enthralling and wholly convincing recording of Handel's organ concertos opus 4, and gives more than just a hint of the genius Handel was" (MusicWeb Aug 2005) |
Matthew Herbert
One One [ Accidental Records / CD - released 31/May/2010 ] The first in a trilogy of concept albums, 'One One' sees famed UK producer Matthew Herbert taking the "solo" project to its extreme conclusion: writing, performing & producing the whole album alone, even singing on record the first time! |
Matthew Herbert
Scale [ K7 Records / CD - released 6/Jun/2006 ] An incredible blend of all things Herbert: jazz, minimal electronica, sampling wizardry and political statement combined to bring you a sultry, pop experience. |
Matthew Herbert Big Band
ThereAEs Me and ThereAEs You [ K7 Records / CD - released 12/Jan/2009 ] This most seductive, sophisticated and subversive collection of protest songs blends lush jazz instrumentation, soulful vocals, fascinating rhythms and a secret underground arsenal of outlandish samples. |
Matthew Herbert & London Contemporary Orchestra
The Horse (Limited Edition LP) [ BMG / ADA / 2 LP - released 26/May/2023 ] Challenging his considerable legacy with one of his most extraordinary projects to date, celebrated British artist, producer, composer and experimentalist Matthew Herbert presents The Horse. Based around a full-size horse skeleton and working... |
Matthew Herbert & London Contemporary Orchestra
The Horse [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 26/May/2023 ] Challenging his considerable legacy with one of his most extraordinary projects to date, celebrated British artist, producer, composer and experimentalist Matthew Herbert presents The Horse. Based around a full-size horse skeleton and working... |