More By Artist: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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DEBBIE WISEMAN
Different Voices Hayley Westenra (solo voice) Stephen Fry (narrator) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Debbie Wiseman [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2008 ] '"How about composing a new Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?" suggested Ian Maclay, the General Manager of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I've always loved composing for full symphony orchestra, so this was a challenge that simply had to be... |
RAVEL
The Best Of Ravel (Incls Bolero, Gaspard de la Nuit & Piano Concerto in G) Helene Grimaud, Paul Crossley (piano)/ Orchestre National de France under Eliahu Inbal / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Jesus Lopez-Cobos [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 26/Apr/2007 ] Ravel’s Boléro has become an evergreen. These 2 CD’s provide material for those who would like to hear more by this typically French composer. |
KHACHATURIAN / LYAPUNOV
Violin Concerto & Rhapsody Hideko Udagawa (violin) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Buribayev [ Signum Records / CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] "the [Lyapunov] concerto's rather grand manner suits Udagawa's noble style and steely tone wonderfully well. I prefer a warmer sound in Khachaturian, though there's no mistaking the commitment and dexterity she brings to both works." The Guardian,... |
MENDELSSOHN
An introduction to Mendelssohn (Incls Piano Concerto No. 1 & Symphony No. 4 'Italian') Howard Shelley (piano) / London Mozart Players / Scottish National Orchestra / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] "Howard Shelley offers marvellous playing in every respect; fresh, sparkling and dashing in the fast movements, poetic and touching in the slower ones." (Penguin Guide Rosette recording for Piano Concertos) |
PHILIP CANON
Philip Canon: Lord of Light, Sting Quartet & Cinq Chansons de Femme Iris Dell'Acqua (soprano), Kenneth Bowen (tenor), Graham Titus (bass), Margaret Price (soprano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Lyrita / CD - released 7/Jul/2017 ] Philip Cannon's catalogue embraces a broad range of genres from operas and symphonies to songs and keyboard works. His first significant pieces were written whilst he was still a student at the RCM. Musicologist Rollo Myers wrote of Philip Cannon,... |
NICOLO PAGANINI
Paganini: Violin Concerto No 1 (with Saraste - Carmen Fantasy) Itzhak Perlman (violin) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Lawrence Foster [ Warner Classics / CD - released 30/Oct/2019 ] "There has been no better account of the D major Concerto" (Rosette Penguin Stereo Guide) |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 (with Rihm: Time Chant) Jaap van Zweden (violin) / Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra [ Naxos / CD - released 9/Jan/2014 ] "Van Sweden's virtuosity as a violinist…is here shown to be of the highest class, in an account of the great Shostakovich Concerto that holds its own with the finest." Musical Opinion |
BYRON ADAMS / SAMUEL BARBER / DAVID CONTE
B Adams - Midsummer Music / Barber - Violin Concerto / D Conte - Sinfonietta Jack Liebeck (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Poll [ Orchid / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] This new album from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Michael Poll, shines a spotlight on three remarkable 20th-century American composers. |
BYRON ADAMS / SAMUEL BARBER / DAVID CONTE
Chopin: A Portrait of Chopin: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 (arr. for piano & string quartet) Jack Liebeck (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Poll [ Orchid / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] Pianist Lara Melda and the acclaimed Carducci Quartet present A Portrait of Chopin, a striking reimagining of Chopin's First and Second Piano Concerti, arranged for piano and string quartet. The project offers an intimate perspective on these... |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS / FREDERICK DELIUS
Saint-Saens/Delius: Cello Concertos Jacqueline du Pré (cello), The Philadelphia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent [ Warner Classics / LP - released 24/Jan/2025 ] In this important live recording, Jacqueline Du Pré's rendition of Camille Saint-Saëns' famous 1st Cello Concerto is made all the more sentimental with her husband Daniel Barenboim conducting The Philadelphia Orchestra behind her. |
DVORAK / IBERT
Cello Concerto / Concerto for Cello and Wind Instruments (Rec 1969) Jacqueline Du Pre (cello) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Charles Groves / Michael Krein Orchestra / Michael Krein [ BBC Legends / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] "A stunning performance and up there with the classic Rostropovich/Karajan . An absolute must buy!" (Amazon.co.uk) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Romances (with Schubert: Rondo in A) James Ehnes (violin), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Manze [ Onyx Classics / CD - released 20/Oct/2017 ] "Technically, Ehnes's playing is a marvel...But, really, it's his - and Manze's - thoughtfulness and patience that make this recording so satisfying." Gramphone Editor's Choice November 2017 |
GLAZUNOV / PROKOFIEV / TCHAIKOVSKY
Works for cello & orchestra Jamie Walton (cello) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Okko Kamu [ Signum Classics / CD - released 20/Aug/2015 ] "Walton performs it splendidly with a light touch that the Royal Philharmonic under Okko Kamu accompany hand-in-glove. They capture the neo-classical essence of the piece very well, and the recording is vibrant." (MusicWeb Sept 2015) |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Hodie / Fantasia on Christmas Carols Janice Watson (soprano) Peter Hoare (tenor) Stephen Gadd (baritone) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Hilary Davan Wetton [ Naxos / CD - released 22/Nov/2007 ] "The performances are distinctive and good. That Naxos chose two of the composer's works which are not so popular or well known today is to be applauded." (MusicWeb Dec 2007) |
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RAVEL
Piano music (Incls 'Sonatine' & 'Le Tombeau de Couperin') Jean Yves Thibaudet (piano) with Helen Grimaud and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Portrait Classics / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] Highly acclaimed performances, licensed from Denon. Thibaudet recordings unavailable since the late 1990s |
NED ROREM
Violin Concerto / Flute Concerto / Pilgrims Jeffrey Khaner (Flute) Philippe Quint (Violin) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Jose Serebrier (Conductor) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 17/Jun/2006 ] "A classic album. Satisfying and beautiful music that has about it a rippling current of vitality." (MusicWeb May 2006) |
KARL JENKINS
Jenkins: Stravaganza Jess Gillam (soprano saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Jenkins [ Decca / CD - released 8/Nov/2024 ] "The catchy opening movement, Perambulation, has a dotted motif reminiscent of Mancini's theme for The Pink Panther, with the soprano saxophone melodies matched by fairground-frenzied accompaniment." BBC Music |
HANDEL
Messiah (highlights) Joanne Lunn, Melanie Marshall, James Gilchrist, Christopher Purves / Cambridge Singers / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / John Rutter [ Collegium / CD - released 23/Nov/2007 ] John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and received his first musical education as a chorister at Highgate School. He went on to study music at Clare College, Cambridge, where he wrote his first published compositions and conducted his first... |
HANDEL
Messiah (complete) Joanne Lunn, Melanie Marshall, James Gilchrist, Christopher Purves / Cambridge Singers / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / John Rutter [ Collegium / 2 CD - released 29/Nov/2007 ] John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and received his first musical education as a chorister at Highgate School. He went on to study music at Clare College, Cambridge, where he wrote his first published compositions and conducted his first... |
