Since you are interested in Folk Music of Scotland, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Bandstand: A Musical Walk in the Air The Band of The Corps of Royal Engineers / The Band of The Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers / The Minden Band of the Queen's Division [ A Feast of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] Strolling along on a Sunday afternoon, we can hear the band in the bandstand playing favourite melodies and musical highlights from the world of stage and screen. Superb musicaians create a sparkling evocation of the world of the brass band. |
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Changing the Guard: Great military band music The Band of the Welsh Guards / The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment / The Band of the Coldstream Guards [ Britannia / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] 'They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace...' and this is what they might play: a superb mix of marching tunes and popular songs, played here by a mighty tour de force of virtuoso bandsmen chosen from amongst the best bands from Her Majesty's... |
BRITTEN / LEIGHTON / CHARPENTIER / DANDRIEU / TRADITIONAL
Carols for Christmas Morning The Choir of New College Oxford, directed by Edward Higginbottom [ Festive Music and Carols / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] Under Edward Higginbottom's leadership, the Choir of New College Oxford has gained a worldwide reputation and is known particularly for its stylish performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. |
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Great Music from the Court of Elizabeth I The Elizabethan Consort [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] Glorious music from the rich and glamorous court of Elizabeth I, composed by her favourite composer, William Byrd (1543-1623), and other musicians of her time. Viols, flutes, lutes and voices combine in a striking programme of songs and dances. |
TRADITIONAL
Folk Music of Wales Ian Giles, Ian Page, Benji Kirkpatrick, The Amber Quartet, Dragonsfire [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] This album and its companion volumes present some of Britain's finest folk musicians performing a selection of songs and instrumental music from the British folk tradition. |
TRADITIONAL
Folk Music of Ireland Ian Giles, Ian Page, Sharon Lindo, Matthew Spring, The Amber Quartet, Dr Faustus, Dragonsfire [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] This album and its companion volumes present some of Britain's finest folk musicians performing a selection of songs and instrumental music from the British folk tradition. |
TRADITIONAL
Folk Music of England Ian Giles, Ian Page, The Amber Quartet, Dr Faustus, Dragonsfire [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] Favourite traditional songs in superb arrangements, performed by leading musicians in their field. A full range of instruments is used, from fiddles to accordions and whistle. |
TRADITIONAL
Hymns for all seasons Magdala / The Choir of New College, Oxford / The Choir of All Saints Church, Margaret Street / The Choir of Truro Cathedral / The Victorian Singers [ England...This England / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] A selection of hymns for the church's year, from Advent to Trinity, recorded in the churches and chapels of Oxford. A glorious celebration of an English tradition, with reminders of old favourites from times past, and some familiar and heart-warming... |
TRADITIONAL
Music for Virginals Martin Souter (Leversidge virginals in the Ashmolean Museum) [ Ashmolean / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] William Byrd's music in a unique recording on the Leversidge virginals of 1670 which was made in the Hill Music Room in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. The music is all taken from 'My Ladye nevells Booke' of 1591 |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / ELGAR / DELIUS / HOLST / BAX
O, to be in England: Music for a green and pleasant land New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / The English Northern Sinfonia [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] A fine collection of moving and wistful orchestral works which celebrate the English landscape and its natural beauty. English composers have always excelled at pastoral music with a hint of nostalgia: from 'the lark ascending' to the strains of... |
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Tudor & Stuart Spirit Sara Stowe (Soprano) Matthew Spring (Lute) Martin Souter (virginals, harpsichord, organ) [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] From dancing to dreaming, this selection of music from Tudor and Stuart times encompasses the joys and sorrows of the age from traditional country tunes to expressions of royal fortunes and misfortunes. |