WALTER PISTON
Piston: Chamber Music including the Quintet for Flute & Sting Quartet 1999 Australian Festival of Chamber Music [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Jan/2002 ] "The Naxos American Classics series is throwing up both intriguing repertoire and some appealing performances" The Strad |
J. S. BACH
Birth of the Symphony: Handel to Haydn Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr [ AAM Records / CD - released 10/Jul/2015 ] The first release on AAM Records, the new label of the Academy of Ancient Music - recently described as "the finest period-instrument orchestra in the world" by Classic FM. Birth of the symphony explores the development of the symphony in the... |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (complete ballet recorded in 2011) BLU-RAY Amsterdam Music Theatre / Anna Tsygankova, Matthew Golding, James Stout / Ermanno Florio [ Arthaus Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 10/Oct/2012 ] Choreographers Toer van Schayk and Wayne Eagling created a Nutcracker for the children and adults of today. It is more dynamic and exciting, and less sweet than usual. |
Bryan Ferry + Roxy Music
More Than This: The Best Of Bryan Ferry + Roxy Music [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Nov/2002 ] This is the ultimate collection of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, featuring 19 of their greatest songs - including classics such as "Love is the Drug", "Dance Away", "Slave to Love", "Let's Stick Together", "Kiss and Tell", "Avalon", and many more… |
Bryan Ferry + Roxy Music
The Ultimate Collection [ Virgin Records / CD - released 8/Apr/1996 ] This Ferry / Roxy compilation includes "Let's Stick Together", "Jealous Guy", "Love is the Drug", "This is Tomorrow", "Slave to Love", "Avalon", "Dance Away" and several more great songs. |
JACK BODY
Passing By NZTrio, Stephen de Pledge, Stroma New Music Ensemble, Kronos Quartet [ Rattle Records / 2 CD - released 8/May/2015 ] Passing By is a double album set of chamber works by one of our most revered and cherished composers, the inimitable Jack Body. With new recordings from NZTrio and Stephen De Pledge, recent recordings from Kronos Quartet, Del Sol Quartet, Stroma New... |
FRANZ LISZT
The Very Best of Liszt Jeno Jando (Piano) Peter Nagy (Piano) / Franz Liszt Academy of Music Orchestra / Matyas Antal (Conductor) and many more [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 25/Nov/2006 ] A selection of Liszt's most popular piano and orchestral pieces. |
DOUGLAS LILBURN
Master Works for Strings Martin Riseley (violin) with the chamber players of the New Zealand School of Music [ Atoll Records / CD - released 10/Jan/2012 ] "The performers match their playing to their obvious commitment to the music of their worthy compatriot. A fine achievement altogether." (MusicWeb Dec 2014) |
AURORA AUSTRALIS
Aurora Australis: Asia Pacific Festival 2007 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea, Strike Percussion Ensemble, STROMA, New Zealand Trio, etc [ Atoll / Lilburn Trust / 2 CD - released 20/Jul/2012 ] |
MONTEVERDI / LEGRENZI / BORETTI / STRADELLA / MERULA
Infinite Refrain - Music of Love's Refuge Randall Scotting (counter-tenor), Jorge Navarro Colorado (tenor), Academy of Ancient Music, Laurence Cummings [ Signum / CD - released 27/Oct/2023 ] The first of its kind, this duet album is a musical journey that draws back the curtain that has obscured gay love-stories for centuries. |
Roxy Music
Avalon [ Virgin Records / CD - released 12/Apr/1999 ] Originally released in 1982, the brilliant 'Avalon' album features smooth songs, such as "More Than This", "Avalon" and "Take a Chance With Me". |
Roxy Music
The Best of Roxy Music [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Jun/2001 ] Roxy Music re-formed in 2001 after 18 years apart! This great collection features their finest 18 tracks, all digitally re-mastered. |
Roxy Music
Country Life (Remastered) [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Nov/1999 ] This European imported, digitally re-mastered CD is the fourth Roxy album, which was originally released in 1974. |
Roxy Music
For Your Pleasure [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Nov/1999 ] This European imported, digitally re-mastered CD is the superb, sophomore Roxy album, which was originally released in 1973. These eight extraordinary songs are highly recommended listening! |
Roxy Music
Roxy Music [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Nov/1999 ] No group had ever sounded like this before! European imported, digitally re-mastered CD of the ground-breaking debut album from Roxy Music, which was originally released in 1972. |
Roxy Music
Siren [ Virgin Records / CD - released 25/Nov/1999 ] This European imported, digitally re-mastered CD is the fifth Roxy Music recording, which was originally released in 1975 and includes excellent songs, such as "Love is the Drug", "Whirlwind", "Both Ends Burning", and "Just Another High". |
GARETH FARR / DON MCGLASHAN / ROSS HARRIS / MURRAY HICKMAN / KENNETH YOUNG / DAVID DOWNES
Strike - New Zealand Percussion Music Strike - New Zealand Percussion Music [ Morrison Music Trust / CD - released 28/Nov/2000 ] "Fans of percussion music or other drum ensembles are encouraged to give this album due attention. Just make sure you don't turn it up too loud" - MusicWeb April 2005 |
JOHANN JOHANNSSON
Jóhannsson: Drone Mass Theatre of Voices, American Contemporary Music Ensemble, Paul Hillier [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/May/2022 ] 'Perhaps it's the way Drone Mass confounds expectations in unpredictable ways that will remain its most important legacy.' Gramophone Editor's Choice May 2022 |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: Peter Grimes (complete opera filmed on Aldeburgh beach in 2013) BLU-RAY Alan Oke, Giselle Allen, David Kempster / Guildhall School of Music & Drama & Britten-Pears Orchestra, Steuart Bedford [ Arthaus Blu-ray / Blu-ray - released 10/Feb/2019 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD NOMINATION 2014 |
Alexander Desplat (music)
The French Despatch - OST [ Search Light / CD - released 27/Jul/2021 ] The eclectic soundtrack features Jarvis Cocker, Grace Jones, Ennio Morricone, Charles Aznavour and more. |