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CLAUDE DEBUSSY
An introduction to Debussy (Incls 'La Mer' & 'Prelude a l'apras-midi d'un faune') Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] Often described as an 'Impressionist' composer, French composer Claude Debussy was one of the most original voices of the early 20th Century, with a distinctly French musical outlook in his compositions. |
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FELIX MENDELSSOHN / ARNOLD BAX / FRANK BRIDGE / BENJAMIN BRITTEN etc
Seascapes Ulster Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish National Orchestra [ Chandos Collect / CD ] |
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MOZART ? WEBER / HUMMEL
Bassoon Concertos Valeri Popov (bassoon) / Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Valeri Polyansky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] |
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WALTON
A Centenary Celebration (Special Price) Various Artists [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 6/Mar/2002 ] Chandos celebrates the life and works of William Walton |
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JAN PIETERSZOON SWEELINCK
Works for Keyboard Vol 2 Robert Woolley (harpsichord/virginal) [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Mar/2009 ] "A rich, rewarding brew of imaginative harpsichord music, expertly played. …these are pleasingly natural performances. There is not much competition in the world of Sweelinck recordings, but this stands out as an excellent harpsichord release in its |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: Symphony No. 3 / Carnival Overture / Symphonic Variations Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / CD - released 23/Jan/2006 ] Original recording: 7 August 1987, 24-26 August 1987 |
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WEDDING CLASSICS
Wedding Classics (Incls Air on the G String, Sheep May Safely Graze & Trumpet Voluntary) Various artists incls BBC Philharmonic, Phillip McCann, Michael Austin, Nigel Kennedy, Yuri Torchinsky, etc [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2003 ] Wedding Classics is an enterprising and original compilation that offers a wealth of fresh musical ideas for every wedding service. |
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LULLABY CLASSICS
Lullaby Classics (Including Clair de Lune, Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, Fantasia on Greensleeves & Sheep May Safely Graze) Various artists including Howard Shelley, Craig Ogden, Cantilena, I Musici di Montreal, Scottish National Orchestra, etc [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2004 ] 'Proving music that sends you to sleep is no bad thing, these slumbering classics from Fauré's Berceuse to Schumann's Kinderszenen will soothe parents and children alike.' Classic FM Magazine |
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AMERICAN CLASSICS
American Classics (Incls Stars and Stripes Forever, Fanfare for the Common Man & Rhapsody in Blue) Various Artists including Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphnoy Orchestra, etc [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2005 ] 'Chandos plunders its American back-catalogue for this attractive and rather handy sampler of 20th-century Americana.' Classic FM Magazine |
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COATES / WALTON / GOODWIN / BLISS / ELGAR / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / etc
Remembrance Classics Various Artists including Royal Scottish National Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Oct/2004 ] Music with a war or patriotic theme including Land of Hope and Glory, Onward Christian Soldiers & the Battle of Britain March |
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BRITISH BRASS BANDS
The British Bandsman Centenary Concert 1887-1987 Besses O` Th` Barn Band / Black Dyke Mills Band / IMI Yorkshire Imperial Band / Harry Mortimer (Guest Conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/1992 ] Recorded in the Free Trade Hall, Manchester 5th September 1987 featuring guest conductor Harry Mortimer |
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RICHARD HICKOX
Within A Dream: A Celebration of the Artistry of Richard Hickox Various performers / City of London Sinfonia / Northern Sinfonia / Australian Opera & Ballet / Collegium Musicum 90 / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / 2 CD - released 10/Feb/2010 ] The premature death of Richard Hickox on 23 November, 2008, at the age of just 60, deprived the musical world of one of its greatest conductors. The depth and breadth of his musical achievements were astonishing as this 2 CD collections reveals. |
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CLASSICS FOR FUNERALS
In Memory of... (Classics for Funerals) Various performers incls Scottish National Orchestra, the Sixteen, BBC Philharmonic, Emma Kirkby, Detroit Symphony [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2005 ] Morbid though the subject of this disc may seem, it was very definitely the logical next Bear Essentials release. We are regularly contacted by bereaved relatives, who ask us to suggest suitable music for use at funerals - as indeed, we are told, are... |
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FRANK BRIDGE
Orchestral Works [6 CD set] Various Soloists / BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox [ Chandos / 6 CD Box Set - released 1/Aug/2012 ] The complete orchestral works by Frank Bridge are here released in an attractive six-disc box for the first time, as part of the new Hickox Legacy commemorative series on Chandos Records, leading up to (and continuing beyond) the fifth anniversary,... |
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JOHN TAVENER
Richard Hickox conducts Sir John Tavener (Incls 'Theophany') Patricia Rozario, John Mark Ainsley & Andrew Murgatroyd / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 28/May/2012 ] "While there may be doubts over the music there can be no doubt as to the excellence and commitment of all three performances on this pair of discs. The recorded sound and booklet are up to the usual very high Chandos standards." (MusicWeb, Aug 2012) |
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CHRISTOPHER GUNNING
Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 / Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra Verity Gunning (oboe) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Christopher Gunning [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] This is the first disc in an on-going series of music by Christopher Gunning. |
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PROKOFIEV
On the Dnieper,Op. 51 / Songs of Our Days, Op. 76 Victoria Smolnikova (mezzo-soprano) Igor Tarasov (baritone) / Russian State Symphonic Cappella / Russian State Symphony Orchestra / Valeri Polyansky [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Mar/2003 ] This is one of two recordings from Polyansky and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Prokofiev's death. |
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NICCOLO PICCINNI
Le donne vendicate (The Revenge of the Women) Musical intermezzi for four voices in two parts Vincenzo Di Donato, tenor, Giuliana Castellani, soprano, Mauro Buda, baritone, Sylva Pozzer, soprano, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis [ Chandos Chaconne / CD - released 8/Mar/2004 ] 'This recording of an early Picinni inter-mezzo comes from Swiss Italian Radio, a source of previous welcome sets of 18th century operas.' Early Music Review |