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Clive Williamson
New Zealand Naturally [ Symbiosis Music / CD - released 9/Nov/2018 ] These relaxing recordings capture the true beauty of New Zealand's natural sounds: from enchanting birdsong, the peaceful Pacific ocean and glowworm caves to the power of distant rolling thunder and geothermal activity. |
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Dame Major Malvina (soprano) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, William Southgate
I Remember [ Kiwi-Pacific / CD - released 1/Jan/2001 ] 'In the still of the night' - A little light music by our own diva |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ovation: The Very Best Of Dame Malvina Major Dame Malvina Major with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Brian Law [ Sony Music / 2 CD - released 27/Nov/2015 ] A celebration of an incredible 50 year career New Zealand's internationally acclaimed soprano Dame Malvina Major releases her first ever career retrospective. 'Ovation: The Very Best Of Dame Malvina Major' features 36 recordings across 2 CDs. |
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DOUGLAS LILBURN
Lilburn: Complete Piano Music Vol 4 Dan Poynton (piano) [ Trust / 2 CD - released 1/Dec/2012 ] This landmark series culminates with this 2-CD album. This fourth volume brings to light several first recordings. The performances by Dan Poynton are assured and idiomatic, presenting an unseen side of this pre-eminent New Zealand composer. |
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DAVID GRIFFITHS
Charms & Knots David Griffiths (baritone) Christine Griffiths (piano) [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] |
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JOHN NEPOMUK HUMMEL
Hummel: Missa Solemnis / Te Deum David Griffiths (bass) Zan McKendree-Wright (alto) Patrick Power (tenor) Patricia Wright (sop) / TOWER Voices New Zealand / NZ Symphony / Uwe Grodd [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Apr/2004 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine May 2004 - "This choir has a remarkable level of control, vocal development and musicality. The fact that they are all trained voices means that an effortless power is available to them, with a wide and dramatic... |
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BRIDGE / LILBURN / IRELAND / FINZI
Elegy - songs Paul Whelan (baritone) / David Harper (piano) [ Trust / CD - released 23/Jan/2000 ] The magic baritone voice of Paul Whelan! |
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Death And The Maiden
Wisteria [ Fishrider / CD - released 27/Apr/2018 ] The second album from Port Chalmers, Dunedin band Death and the Maiden creates a shadowy world within a world; populated by melancholy melodic synth waves, dreamy reverb washed guitars and vocals that celebrate the excruciating beauty and crushing... |
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Dennis Marsh
Lest We Forget [ Sony / CD - released 27/Mar/2015 ] Dennis releases his personal tribute album to New Zealand war veterans past and present. Having had a number of his immediate family members involved in overseas conflicts throughout the course of his life, it's always been an album Dennis has wanted... |
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Dennis Marsh
Memories of New Zealand [ Rajon Music Group / CD - released 11/Apr/2002 ] An album of favourite songs including: Songs of Home, Waikaremoana, E Hine Hoki Mai, Pania of the Reef, Under the Sun, Te Arikinui, Toro Mai, Pokarekareana, Moe Mai, and How Great Thou Art. |
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ALFRED HILL
Alfred Hill - String Quartets, Vol. 4 (Nos. 10, 11 & 'Life' Quintet) Dominion String Quartet with Richard Mapp (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2011 ] Alfred Hill was the doyen of Australasian composers, and his exploration of the string quartet demonstrates the range of his imagination. Both the Tenth and Eleventh quartets were written in 1935, but they offer richly differing affiliations. No. 10... |
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Donald Armstrong (violin) / New Zealand Chamber Orchestra [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 18/Nov/2002 ] "In a market crowded with versions of these concerti, the NZSO Chamber Orchestra has given us a first-class, vivid, well-recorded reading. The solo passages feature Donald Armstrong obtaining the sweetest, liveliest tones from his 1754 Gagliano... |
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Dudley Benson
Zealandia [ Golden Retriever Records / CD - released 10/Aug/2018 ] Composer and performer Dudley Benson's long-awaited third album Zealandia is a love record to a drowned continent. An album that explores our identity through twelve meticulously arranged pop songs, Benson's most accomplished work yet was eight years... |
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Dudley Benson
Zealandia (LP) [ Golden Retriever Records / 2 LP - released 10/Aug/2018 ] Composer and performer Dudley Benson's long-awaited third album Zealandia is a love record to a drowned continent. An album that explores our identity through twelve meticulously arranged pop songs, Benson's most accomplished work yet was eight years... |
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Duo Tapas (Rupa Maitra, violin & Owen Moriarty, guitar)
Incantation [ Ode Records / CD - released 26/Sep/2014 ] In early 2010, Rupa Maitra, violin and Owen Moriarty, guitar, formed Duo Tapas, with the aim of performing a wide range of music written for this beautiful combination of instruments as well as exploring and introducing exciting new arrangements of... |
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DYLAN LARDELLI
Two Bells Ensemble Klangrauschen featuring Peter Veale [ Rattle Records / CD - released 3/Nov/2023 ] Music for flutes, piccolo, viola, double bass, piano, oboe and English horn, composed by Dylan Lardelli and performed by Ensemble Klangrauschen and special guest Peter Veale. Elizabeth Farrell (flute, piccolo, alto and bass flute) Marie Yamanaka... |
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WHITICKER / BANKS / SCULTHORPE / WESLEY-SMITH / etc
Jewel: Australian gems for violin and piano Elizabeth Holowell (violin) Robert Constable (piano) [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] Jewel- Australian gems for violin and piano - a unique programme of Australian violin music is presented here by top NZ-based Australian musicians. |
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The Eversons
Stuck In New Zealand [ Lil Chief / CD - released 18/Nov/2016 ] "Clever might be the key word to their sound, because they often sound like a bunch of college students too smart for their own good, and frankly, it's addictive. There isn't enough music like this that is as blatantly honest and self-effacing as it... |
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Eye TV
Fire Down Below [ Antena Records New Zealand / CD - released 16/Jun/2008 ] This is a re-issue of the outstanding NZ album by Eye TV, which includes "One Day Ahead", "Just The Way It Is" and more. |
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The Feelers
The Best of the Feelers: '98-'08 [ Warner Music New Zealand / CD - released 10/Nov/2008 ] This CD is an 18-song, ten year celebration of The Feelers, featuring two fabulous new songs - great kiwi numbers, such as "Pressure Man", "One World", "Venus", "Good As It Gets", "Larger Than Life", "Weapons of War", "Stand Up", "Supersystem" & more! |