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GEORGE DYSON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE Dyson: Symphony In G City Of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox [ Chandos / CD - released 11/Apr/1994 ] As a composer Dyson wrote in a traditional idiom, reflecting the influence of his teachers at the RCM, Hubert Parry and Charles Villiers Stanford. His works were well known during his lifetime but underwent a period of neglect before being revived in... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Craig Ogden in Concert Craig Ogden (guitar) [ Chandos / CD - released 4/Jun/2021 ] Described by BBC Music Magazine as 'A worthy successor to Julian Bream', the Australian-born guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most exciting artists of his generation. |
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EDWARD ELGAR
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Elgar: Starlight Express Suite Op.78 / King Arthur Suite Cynthia Glover (soprano) John Lawrenson (baritone) / Bournemouth Sinfonietta; George Hurst [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 20/Sep/2002 ] Recorded in: Guildhall, Southampton |
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SIR RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
Bennett : Orchestral Works, Vol.3 Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 26/Apr/2019 ] "Chandos's recording is full and rich... The Reflections on a sixteenth century tune is a real discovery that should surely be snapped up by Classic FM audiences." MusicWeb |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Come To Me In My Dreams: 120 Years Of Song From The Royal College of Music Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 7/Sep/2018 ] "..it all adds up to a disc that I have not the slightest doubt will give enormous satisfaction for many moons to come." Gramophone Editor's Choice Sept 2018 |
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FRIEDRICH KUHLAU
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Kuhlau: Overtures Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Schonwandt [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Aug/2012 ] Kuhlau was born on 11 September 1786 just south of Lüneburg in the Uelzen district of Lower Saxony (Germany). At the age of seven, he lost his right eye when he slipped on ice and fell. His father, grandfather, and uncle were military oboists. Even... |
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LUIGI DALLAPICCOLA
Dallapiccola: Il Prigioniero Anna Maria Chiuri, Michael Nagy, Stephan Rugamer, Adam Riis / Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Jul/2020 ] GRAMOPHONE Award Nomination 2021 - Opera |
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SAMUEL BARBER / AMY BEACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Barber: Symphony No. 1 Op.9 / 'The School for Scandal' Overture / Beach: Symphony in E minor 'Gaelic' Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Feb/1991 ] "The first movement of the Second Symphony is also magnificently held together. Barber's rather lucid musings are impressively drawn by the Detroit Symphony. Aided by Chandos' detailed and clear recording, loud sections bloom magnificently while the... |
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SAMUEL BARBER / CHARLES IVES
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ives: Symphony No 1 / Barber: Three Essays for Orchestra Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/1992 ] "when you throw in Chandos' richly reverberant and solidly impactful sound, Järvi's coupling is pretty hard to beat." ClassicsToday.com |
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FRANZ SCHMIDT / RICHARD STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schmidt: Symphony No. 1 in E major / R. Strauss: Four Symphonic Interludes from 'Intermezzo' Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Feb/1989 ] "The Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Neeme Jarvi play with a freshness and enthusiasm that are totally persuasive. They almost sound Viennese, and the recordings are very good indeed." Penguin Guide |
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CHARLES IVES
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ives: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] "Järvi leads both works with his characteristic drive, transmitting his enthusiasm to a Detroit Symphony Orchestra that responds with nimble and highly energetic playing" ClassicsToday |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
An introduction to Shostakovich (Incls 'Piano Concerto No 2' & 'Symphony No 5') Dmitri Shostakovich Jnr (piano) / I Musici de Montreal / Scottish National Orchestra / Neeme Jarvi / Maxim Shostakovich [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 'Neeme Järvi's understanding of the bleak world inhabited by Shostakovich's symphonies continues to impress. Chandos's sound is superb as always.' American Recird Guide |
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BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: String Quartets Vol. 1 Doric String Quartet [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 24/Nov/2023 ] The Doric String Quartet is firmly established as one of the leading quartets of its generation, receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences and critics around the globe. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the Quartet here embarks on a... |
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EDVARD GRIEG
Edvard Grieg Kor Sings Grieg Edvard Grieg Kor [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 3/May/2019 ] "Lang's Last Spring is a beautiful, distilled and resonant work after Grieg and is nobly sung by the Bergen-based Edvard Grieg Choir here, as is the Norwegian composer's own choral arrangement of his Ave maris stella" Gramophone |
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GRACE WILLIAMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Williams: The Dancers / Two Choruses / Ave Maris Stella / Six Gerard Manley Hopkins Poems Eiddwen Harrhy (soprano) Helen Watts (contralto) Caryl Thomas (harp) / Richard Hickox Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 17/Mar/1999 ] "The recorded sound is excellent. .. I found this a fascinating disc. Anyone interested in fine choral writing and singing - or in exploring a new pathway in music - should seek it out. And I predict we will be hearing more of Grace Williams." A.R.G. |
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INGVAR LIDHOLM
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lidholm: Greetings from an Old World / Toccata e Canto / Kontakion / Ritornell Elemer Lavotha (cello) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Feb/1993 ] Recording made in 1991, 1992 & 1993 |
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PAUL SCHOENFELD / FRANK BRIDGE / AMY BEACH / FLORENCE PRICE / AARON COPLAN / etc
From Brighton To Brooklyn Elena Urioste (violin), Tom Poster (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 7/Feb/2022 ] "…Urioste's playing is nuanced and committed, while Poster impresses with his joyous fantasy, tonal range and versatility." International Piano |
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ALWYN / BERKELEY / POULENC / DOVE
British Flute Concertos Emily Beynon (flute) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Bramwell Tovey [ Chandos / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] The Welsh flautist Emily Beynon plays a selection of British flute concertos, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Bramwell Tovey. Beynon is the Principal Flute of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Equally at home in... |
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ANDREA GABRIELI
Gabrieli, (A.):The Madrigal in Venice: Politics, Dialogues and Pastorales The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble ; I Fagiolini ; Robert Hollingworth director [ Chandos Chaconne / CD - released 2/Jun/2003 ] 'Anyone who is smitten with the muscial traditions of this most fascinating of all cities, should not hesitate to buy this record.' (Gramophone) |
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ARTUE KAPP / ARTUR LEMBA / MIKEL LUDIG
Kapp / Lemba / Ludig: Orchestral Works Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi [ Chandos / CD - released 7/Feb/2020 ] "Anyone a little hesitant about straying outside the well-known should not be concerned with this release: it invites exploration." MusicWeb |