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JOSEPH MARTIN KRAUS
Kraus: Violin Concerto in C Major / Olympie: Incidental Music / etc Takako Nishizaki (violin) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Uwe Grodd [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2007 ] "Takako Nishizaki plays the concerto with grace and expression. She is up to Kraus' challenges and is able to conquer them unobtrusively, letting the music sing. She receives warm support from the trimmed down New Zealand Symphony Orchestra under Uwe... |
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Taku Wana - The Enduring Spirit / The Wheel Turns
Fisher, Helen [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 12/Jul/2003 ] Helen Fisher's music gently convinces us that a creative marriage between Maori and western cultures is indeed possible. |
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Tatiana Band
Volume 2 [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 12/May/2008 ] |
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Tatiana Band
Volume 3 [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 12/May/2008 ] |
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Tinter/New Zealand So
Bruckner: Symphony No.6 [ Naxos / CD ] |
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BEETHOVEN / HANDEL / von BINGEN / PART / HAYDN / DVORAK / etc
The Choral Collection Tonus Peregrinus, Camerata Bach Choir, Musica Ficta, Oxford Camerata, Choir of the Golden Age, TOWER Voices New Zealand, Simon Mayr Choir, etc [ Naxos / 30 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2019 ] "There's plenty to celebrate here, not least sterling performances by Oxford Camerata under Jeremy Summerly (including Bach's Magnificat, Vivaldi's Gloria, Fauré's Requiem and other choral pieces, and a fine Hildegard CD). |
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DAVID GRIFFITHS / DAVID HAMILTON / ANTHONY RITCHIE / EVE de CASTRO-ROBINSON / etc
Spirit of the Land Tower Voices New Zealand / Karen Grylls [ Trust / CD - released 1/Jul/2006 ] This recording presents works from over three decades of New Zealand choral composition which draw upon the words of New Zealand poets and take their inspiration from the landscape of Aotearoa (New Zealand). From one of the earliest, David Hamilton's... |
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PTER PHILIPS
Philips, Peter - Cantiones Sacrae Quinis Vocibus Tudor Consort, Peter Walls [ Naxos Early Music / CD - released 23/Apr/2002 ] "Their flexible response to the rapid changes of mood and texture characteristic of Philips's sensitive text-setting is particularly admirable." The Daily Telegraph |
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KOSCAK YAMADA
Overture in D major / Symphony in F Major, 'Triumph and Peace' Ulster Orchestra / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Takuo Yuasa (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 11/May/2004 ] "Performances here are masterful. In 'Overture in D,' Takuo Yuasa conducts the New Zealand Symphony; in the others he leads the Ulster Orchestra, of which he is the Music Director. Yamada is highly honored in his native land as indeed he should be;... |
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LEOPOLD HOFMANN
Leopold Hofmann: Flute Concertos, Vol. 3 Uwe Grodd (flute) Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Michael Halász [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2019 ] Leopold Hofmann was among the most prominent Viennese composers of his generation, his music performed all over Europe. Hofmanns radiant flute concertos follow the conventions of the day with superlative elegance and a deceptive facility. The solo... |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Grand Symphonies Vol. 1 -Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3 (arr. J.N. Hummel for flute and piano trio) Uwe Grodd (flute), Gould Piano Trio [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Nov/2019 ] Beethoven and Hummel's relationship was one of fractious beginnings, but ultimately true friendship. Between 1825 and 1835 Hummel arranged his contemporary's Symphonies Nos. 1-7 and Septet, Op. 20 for his favoured combination of pianoforte, flute,... |
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Various Artists
Nuclear Free Nation [ Integrity Promotions New Zealand / 2 CD/DVD - released 12/Jun/2007 ] This is a beautiful CD/DVD package, featuring some of NZ's finest music and visual artists, including Trinity Roots, Don McGlashan, Shapeshifter, Kora, Anika Moa, Mamaku Project, Minuit, Baitercell, Katchafire, Dubwize, Jakob, Pitch Black, Chong-Nee,... |
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Various Artists
Big Water: The Best of Wellington Blues [ Red Rocks Records New Zealand / CD - released 23/Jun/2008 ] This album features recordings by well-known Wellington blues artists Marg Layton, Darren Watson, Windy City Strugglers along with Dave Murphy's "Cigarette Machine" - available on CD for the first time. |
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Various Artists
D'Luscious [ King Music New Zealand / CD ] |
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Various Artists
The Grey Lynn Park Festival Compilation [ King Music New Zealand / CD - released 19/May/2008 ] |
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Various Artists
Harmonica Masters of New Zealand [ Ode Records / CD - released 8/Oct/2007 ] Darcy Perry, Craig Bracken and Simen Taylor feature along side harmonica heavyweights Brendon Power, Midge Marsden and Shayn Wills. |
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Various Artists
Merry Christmas New Zealand [ Frenzy / CD - released 30/Oct/2020 ] A unique collection featuring the best Kiwi Christmas songs ever recorded. For the very first time the tracks truly represent our very own take on the festive season in a positive, upbeat and at times hilarious style. Banished are songs of snow,... |
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Various Artists
Music 4 Mauis: Songs to Save a Species [ Music4Mauis New Zealand / CD - released 16/Jun/2008 ] Ragamuffin Children, Don McGlashan, Pitch Black, Fur Patrol, Minuit, Sola Rosa, The Black Seeds, Gasoline Cowboy, The Bads, Flip Grater & Ariana Tikao have given their songs to raise awareness to the plight of dolphins. |
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ALWYN / GORECKI / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / RAUTAVAARA / TAVENER / etc
Mystic Classics Various Artists incls Zofia Kilanowicz (soprano), Maria Kiegel (cello), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 17/Sep/2007 ] This specially priced 2 CD set presents a selection of moving music by a number of important modern composers including Alwyn, Gorecki, Tavener, Part and Rautavaara. |
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Various Artists
Nga Pihi 1 - Maori Songs for Children [ Universal Children's Audio / CD - released 5/Oct/2007 ] Winner: Best Children's Album, NZ Music Awards Nga waiata whakakoi koi i te hinengaro o te hunga ngawari. Fresh, original songs and well-known waiata to delight tamariki. Nga Pihi 1 focuses on simplicity, repetition, variety, and spiritual... |