New Bop Quintet (Mike Booth, Kevin Field, Pete France, Frank Gibson Jr, Cameron McArthur)
NBQ [ CD - released 4/Jun/2021 ] The New Bop Quintet shine a fresh light on the key aspects of Hard Bop - a close link with the blues, a strong rhythmical presence and strong melody lines. NBQ revisit the Hard Bop ethos with stunning original tunes and a familiar yet fresh take on... |
ROSSINI / SCARLATTI / TURINA / GRANADOS / FALLA / GUERRERO / etc
Brava Berganza! - Rossini: Arias / Canciones Espanolas: Spanish Songs & more Teresa Berganza (soprano) Félix Lavilla (piano) London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson, Benito Lauret, Gerardo Gombau [ Australian Decca Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2018 ] "I called her performance of [the Falla songs] incomparable, and it still remains so, with her completely idiomatic interpretation, vitality, exemplary enunciation, beautifully clean melismata, and wide range of colour" Gramophone |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été / La mort de Cléopâtre / Les Troyens (excerpts) Dame Janet Baker / New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ EMI Studio / CD - released 1/Jun/1988 ] "Dame Janet Baker and Sir John Barbirolli only made a handful of recordings together, but they all quite magical. This radiant, mellow account of (Le Nuits d'Ete) was made when Dame Janet's voice was at its peak." (Michael Heath) |
IGOR STRAVINSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Stravinsky: Symphonies / The Fairy's Kiss / Ode Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson, Neeme Jarvi / Nash Ensemble [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 30/Aug/2008 ] "A program that offers exceptional value for the money. A fine reissue." (ClassicsToday) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies No. 2 & 5 Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 1/Nov/1991 ] "Alexander Gibson's 1980s Sibelius cycle on Chandos, one of the first digital sets, was praised for its clean lines, propulsive phrasing, and bracing impact." MusicWeb |
ETHEL SMYTH / HAMILTON HARTY / HAMISH MacCUNN / EDWARD GERMAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Music of the Four Countries (Incls The Land of the Mountain and the Flood & Welsh Rhapsody) Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ EMI Studio / CD - released 20/Mar/2000 ] Four classic tone poems depicting the British Isles including 'The Land of the Mountain and the Flood' which was a hit as the theme-tune for BBC's "Sutherland's Law" |
Debbie Gibson
Anything Is Possible (Expanded Deluxe Edition) [ Cherry Pop / 2 CD - released 25/Mar/2022 ] The third in Cherry Red's series of Debbie Gibson re-issues. Originally released November 1990 on Atlantic Records and included material co- written with Motown legend Lamont Dozier of the songwriting/production titans Holland-Dozier-Holland among... |
SELAOCOE / BACH / PLATTI
Where Is Home (Hae Ke Kae) Abel Selaocoe (cello) with Yo-Yo Ma, Colin Alexander, Simran Singh, Max Baillie, Rakhvinder Singh, Ruth Gibson & others [ Warner Classics / CD - released 23/Sep/2022 ] BBC Music AWARD NOMINATION 2023 - CHAMBER BBC Music AWARD NOMINATION 2023 - NEWCOMER |
Andy Gibson
Behind the I [ She'll Be Right Records / CD - released 5/Jun/2007 ] This is the promising debut from a young singer / songwriter of depth, sincerity and a compellingly NZ flavour. Guests include Charmaine Ford on piano; Stephen Thomas {Spacifix} on drums; Dylan Storey on electric guitars and harmonies by Reb Fountain. |
Broadbent / Gibson / Smith
Together Again [ Ode Records / CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] Alan Broadbent, Frank Gibson and Putter Smith are three of New Zealands best jazz men who've all had hugely important careers, playing with a multitude of greats... |
Alan Broadbent / George Chisolm / Andy Brown / Frank Gibson
Fine and Dandy [ Ode Records / CD - released 1/Apr/2008 ] The 1991 NZ Jazz Record of the Year, 'Fine and Dandy' is a classic NZ jazz album featuring jazz greats, Frank Gibson and Alan Broadbent. |
Daughn Gibson
Carnation [ Sub Pop / CD - released 5/Jun/2015 ] Shot through with a deep sensuality, Carnation is a high-wire balancing act, at times sexual, emotionally intense and comforting. The album features Daughn's strongest songwriting yet, with lyrical subject matter that shares a kinship with writers... |
Daughn Gibson
Me Moan [ Sub Pop / CD - released 23/Aug/2013 ] Me Moan is Daughn Gibson's second full-length record, and his first with Sub Pop. Daughn Gibson writes songs people like to call 'country-noir' - stories of horror and heartbreak on the highway and in fetid, backwater towns. Raised in a small... |
Dolores Gibson meets RIchard Lewis & Friends
Hey Little Boy, Hey Little Girl - 1949-1962 [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 9/Sep/2022 ] Unlike Roy Milton, Jimmy Liggins & Lloyd Glenn, Richard Lewis & Dolores Gibson were never the star attractions on the West Coast scene but judging by their personal appearances and recordings they must have had a following however short lived it was.... |
Don Gibson
Lonesome Singer Songwriter With Rockabilly Flair [ CD - released 30/May/2011 ] 27 classic country tunes including "Oh Lonesome Me", "I Can't Stop Loving You", etc. |
Don Gibson
Look Whos Blue [ Righteous / CD - released 14/Mar/2011 ] |
Don Gibson
RCA Country Legends [ Buddha / RCA / BMG / CD ] |
THEA MUSGRAVE
Concerto for Orchestra / Clarinet Concerto / Horn Concerto / Monologue / Excursions Gervase de Peyer (clarinet) Barry Tuckwell (horn) Thea Musgrave, Malcolm Williamson (pianos) / London Symphony / Scottish National / Alexander Gibson, [ Lyrita / CD - released 1/Aug/2007 ] Like many composers of her generation in Britain - the generation that first began to attract notice in the middle 1950s - Thea Musgrave came of age musically in that 'rite of passage' which involved acknowledging the primary importance of Bartók and... |
The Gibson Brothers
Help My Brother [ Compass / CD - released 21/Feb/2011 ] |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / La mort de Cleopatre Janet Baker, Nicolai Gedda, Gabriel Bacquier / Chœurs de 'Opera de Paris, Orchestre de Paris & LSO / Georges Pretre & Alexander Gibson [ EMI Gemini / 2 CD - released 1/May/2007 ] "Prêtre's "Damnation de Faust"...does have some of the finest singers of the day. Nicolai Gedda and Gabriel Bacquier both turn in excellent professional performances. Dame Janet Baker was evidently determined to stretch herself no matter what the... |
Jon Gibson
Standing On the One [ CD ] |
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No.10 / Symphony in C Major for Piano, Cello and Violin Op. 56 Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio / English Chamber Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Walter Weller [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 7/Aug/2003 ] *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: 'Enigma' Variations / Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Three Bavarian Dances / etc Leon Goossens (oboe) / Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Norman Del Mar, George Hurst / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/1999 ] "A great bargain and highly recommended." (MusicWeb) |
Luke Gibson
Another Perfect Day [ True North / CD ] |
Mike Nock and Frank Gibson Jr.
Open Door [ Ode Records / CD - released 30/May/2006 ] Two icons of NZ Jazz feature in this classic, award-winning recording - re-issued for the first time on CD. 'Open Door' features sublime originals from start to finish! |
ROBERT CASADESUS
Symphonies Nos 1, 5 & 7 Natasha Jouhl soprano, Alexandra Gibson mezzo-soprano, Mark Wilde tenor, Northern Sinfonia Chorus. Northern Sinfonia.Howard Shelley [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 15/Jul/2005 ] "Performances excellent though in truth the music is variable. I warmed to the warmth and piety of the last, late symphony but the First is the strongest" (MusicWeb Feb 2007) |
Frank Gibson
Parallel 37 [ Ode Records / CD - released 4/Aug/2008 ] Recorded in the early 80s, this album features an all-star lineup including NZ jazz greats Brian Smith, Mike Nock, and Frank Gibson, collaborating with guitar legend John Scofield, vibraphone pioneer Milt Jackson, Steve Erquiaga & Emily Remler. |
WILLIAM WALTON
Belshazzar's Feast / Symphony No. 1 / Cello Concerto / etc Ralph Kirshbaum (cello) Sherrill Milnes (baritone) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/1999 ] "An excellent account of Belshazzar's Feast (1930)...this is a spectacular recording and there is particularly clear enunciation from the Royal Scottish National Chorus and from Sherill Milnes." (MusicWeb) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphony No 1 / Karelia Suite / Swan of Tuonela / Finlandia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ ALTO / CD - released 10/Nov/2012 ] "Gibson was a much under-recorded conductor, so this reissue of his tight-reined, yet sweepingly intense way with early Sibelius is especially welcome. The RPO responds to him in classy style." (BBC Music) |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique / Overtures Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Charles Mackerras, Yuri Simonov / Alexander Gibson [overtures] [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] The incomparable Sir Charles Mackerras leads the Royal Philharmonic in a supercharged recording of Berlioz's most popular work. Also includes Berlioz's most popular short works conducted by Yuri Simonov and Alexander Gibson |
DUKAS / SAINT-SAENS / ROSSINI-RESPIGHI
The Sorcerer`s Apprentice / Danse macabre, Op.40 / La Boutique fantasque Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Sep/1990 ] Collect - the midprice Chandos label |
SIBELIUS
Lemminkainen Suite / Luonnotar / etc Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/1992 ] |
BERLIOZ
Overtures (Includes 'Le Carnaval Romain' & 'Le Corsaire') Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 28/Apr/2002 ] "This is music-making with plenty of character, unflagging gusto, and a forthright sensibility" Fanfare |
HOLST
An Introduction to Holst (Incls 'The Planets' & 'Brook Green Suite') Royal Scottish National Orchestra / women's voices of the RSNO Chorus / Sir Alexander Gibson / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 'In every respect this latest Holst anthology from Chandos will be hard to beat. The recording is superb - very real indeed…' The Penguin Complete Guide |
JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies No. 1 & 4 Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 1/Nov/1991 ] "Alexander Gibson's 1980s Sibelius cycle on Chandos, one of the first digital sets, was praised for its clean lines, propulsive phrasing, and bracing impact." MusicWeb |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Overtures Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 20/Sep/2002 ] "energetically played, vividly recorded " (Fanfare) |
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
Piano Concerto / Five Studies for Piano / Capriccio for Piano Duet / Commedia IV Stephen Kovacevich, Richard Rodney Bennett, Thea Musgrave (pianos) / London Symphony Orchestra / Alexander Gibson / with Philip Jones Brass Ensemble [ Lyrita / CD - released 11/Nov/2007 ] "Magnificently played and recorded". (MusicWeb Oct 2007) |
Steve Gibson And The Red Caps
It's So Good [ Acrobat / 2 CD - released 28/Jul/2008 ] |
Steve Gibson & The RED CAPS
Boogie Woogie Ball 1943-55 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2012 ] |
VIVALDI
Sacred Music Vol 6 (Beatus vir, RV795; Salve Regina, RV617, etc) Susan Gritton, Alexandra Gibson, Choir of the King's Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 5/Dec/2000 ] 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST |