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LEWIS WRIGHT
Wright: Duets Lewis Wright (vibraphone), featuring Kit Downes (piano) [ Signum / CD - released 6/Apr/2018 ] For Lewis Wright's debut recording he is joined by British piano virtuoso Kit Downes for a disc of his own works: "There is limited material for vibraphone and piano (especially for improvising musicians), which has the potential to be so... |
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GABRIEL FAURE
The Complete Songs of Fauré, Vol.3 Lorna Anderson, Isobel Buchanan, John Chest, Sarah Connolly, Iestyn Davies, William Dazeley, Janis Kelly, Louise Kemény, Ann Murray, Malcolm Martineau [ Signum / CD - released 23/Feb/2018 ] Pianist Malcolm Martineau brings together some of the UK's finest singers for the third release in his series charting the complete songs of French composer Gabriel Fauré. This series follows Martineau's well-received 5-CD series of The Complete... |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: The complete songs of Faure Vol. 2 Lorna Anderson, Nigel Cliffe, Ann Murray, John Chest, Iestyn Davies, Ben Johnson, Janis Kelly, Ann Murray [ Signum Classics / CD - released 1/Jul/2017 ] "The pleasure in this series is the rich variety of singers... which creates the atmosphere of a recital among friends...with Malcolm Martineau ever an authoritative, agile and responsive pianist." The Observer |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: The complete songs of Faure Vol. 1 Lorna Anderson, Nigel Cliffe, Ann Murray, John Chest, Iestyn Davies, Ben Johnson, Janis Kelly, Joan Rodgers [ Signum Classics / CD - released 20/Feb/2017 ] "Martineau's playing, beautiful and fastidiously detailed, is, of course, the unifying factor: few have quite such an innate understanding of the way in which the smallest gestures of colour and nuance expose the depths of emotion in Fauré's work." |
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ALBINONI / VIVALDI / BRESCIANELLO / MATTEIS
Extra Time La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler Director [ Signum / CD - released 31/Jul/2020 ] This recording by La Serenissima began life when the ensemble were recording for an earlier release. An issue with budget for a previous release meant these gems had to be left out. |
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ERIC WHITACRE
Whitacre: The Sacred Veil Los Angeles Master Chorale, Charles Anthony Silvestri [ Signum / CD - released 28/Aug/2020 ] The Sacred Veil - a project led by Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri - was created following the passing of Charles' wife, Julia in 2005. It represents a journey towards the answer for many questions, including whether departed loved ones... |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection' Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Santtu-Matias Rouvali [ Signum / 2 CD - released 22/Sep/2023 ] "The Philharmonia Chorus sounds like it's bolstered by professionals; soprano power in the great climax has never blazed better." Five Stars BBC Music Orchestral Choice November 2023 |
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STEPHEN WILKINSON
The Sunlight On the Garden Mhairi Lawson (soprano), Clare Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass) [ Signum / CD - released 30/Aug/2017 ] One of the UK's leading choral directors for over 50 years, Stephen Wilkinson MBE has led both professional and amateur choirs across Europe, and is particularly renowned for his work with the BBC Northern Singers and the William Byrd Singers of... |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Il Sogno di Scipione (complete opera) The Choir and Orchestra of Classical Opera, Ian Page [ Signum / 2 CD - released 13/Oct/2017 ] Classical Opera continue their continuing complete Mozart opera recording series with the one-act dramatic serenade 'Il sogno di Scipione', K126. Composed in 1771 as a celebratory homage to Prince Archbishop Sigismund Schrattenbach of Salzburg,... |
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GLUCK / JOMMELLI / HAYDN / BECK / TRAETTA
Sturm und Drang, Vol. 1 The Mozartists, Ian Page (conductor) [ Signum / CD - released 15/May/2020 ] "The playing throughout is excellent and the programme is as deeply satisfying as the project's entire conception" Gramophone Editor's Choice May 2020 |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Grabmusik / Bastien und Bastienne (original version) Anna Lucia Richter (soprano) Jacques Imbrailo (baritone) Alessandro Fisher (tenor) / The Mozartists, Ian Page [ Signum / CD - released 14/Sep/2018 ] "Ian Page and his crack team - singers and players - are clearly having a lot of fun, which comes across in this excellent recording. It's a treat to experience these faint anticipations of greatness in such winning performances." Gramophone |
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EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius Nicky Spence, Anna Stéphany, Andrew Foster-Williams /Angel of the Agony), Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh [ Signum Records / 2 CD - released 26/Apr/2024 ] "Even if you are a dyed-in-the-wool Elgarian with special loyalties to a particular interpretation, this CD is brimful of edifying delights and surprises worthy of repeated listening." Gramophone Award Finalist 2024 - Choral |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Labyrinths Orchestra Of The Swan [ Signum / CD - released 19/Nov/2021 ] Following the success of their last album, Timelapse, this new album from Orchestra of the Swan is a collection of extraordinary works connected by ideas of pilgrimage, contemplation, exploration and enlightenment through the works of composers such... |
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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. |
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BRAHMS / WAGNER / DUPRE
The Organ of Westminster Cathedral Robert Quinney (organ) [ Signum / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] "This is a great recording - I've no hesitation in saying it's one of the best organ CDs you'll ever hear" The Gramophone |
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GUSTAVO DIAZ-JEREZ
Maghek: Seven Symphonic Poems about the Canaries Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Eduardo Portal [ Signum / 2 CD - released 13/Mar/2020 ] " The entire package represents a real triumph for the adventurous folk at Signum Records" MusicWeb Recommended June 2020 |
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SCHUBERT
Schubert: Ins stille Land Signum Quartet [ Pentatone / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] After their multi-award-winning album Aus der Ferne, the Signum Quartett continues their Schubert journey for PENTATONE with Ins stille Land, another recording that explores the fascinating connections between his string quartets and songs, the... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel In Italy Vol 1 Sophie Bevan (soprano), Mary Bevan (soprano) & Benjamin Bevan (baritone) / London Early Opera, Bridget Cunningham (director) [ Signum Classics / CD - released 10/Sep/2015 ] "it opens an enjoyable showcase for Sophie, Mary and Benjamin Bevan: two sisters and their youthful uncle. Sophie sings it peachily, with a richer-sounding soprano than previous recorded exponents." (Sunday Times) |
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WILL TODD
Todd: Passion Music, Jazz Missa Brevis St Martin's Voices, Will Todd Ensemble, Shaneeka Simon( vocals), John Turville (piano), Will Todd (conductor) [ Signum / CD - released 1/Feb/2019 ] Will Todd has established himself as one of the UK's most popular choral composers. His anthem, The Call of Wisdom, was performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a TV audience of 45 million people. His breakthrough work, Mass in... |
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SCHUMANN / KILPINEN / BRAHMS
Nature's Solace Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), Iain Burnside (piano) [ Signum / CD - released 23/Nov/2018 ] Bass-baritone Stephan Loges is accompanied by Iain Burnside in a collection that explores concepts of lost youth, the transience of life and the comforting presence of nature. The programme features performances of Schumann's 12 Gedichte Op. 35 and... |