More By Artist: John D'Amato
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Chad Smith (saxophones), Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
Saxophobia: Celebrating The Sax Craze Of The 1920s [ Chandos / CD - due 3/Jul/2026 ] Famously invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s, the saxophone quickly became an established part of French and British military bands, but remained a novelty instrument elsewhere until it gained a foothold in vaudeville and ragtime bands in 1920s... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Over My Head John Holiday (countertenor), Kevin Miller [ Pentatone / CD - due 17/Jul/2026 ] Countertenor John Holiday presents Over My Head, a striking and deeply personal debut that reflects both the breadth of his artistry and the clarity of his artistic voice. Praised as one of the finest countertenors of his generation, Holiday brings... |
Al Campbell / John Rae / Paul Dyne
Storm in a Teacup [ Rattle Jazz / CD - released 14/Nov/2011 ] 'Storm in a Teacup' exudes one of the fundamental qualities of good jazz - joy. The playing is superb, the recording is excellent, and the music is honest and infectious. |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH / ARVO PÄRT
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 / Arvo Part: de Profundis Albert Dohmen (baritone), Estonian National Male Choir, Bbc Philharmonic, John Storgards [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 17/Jun/2024 ] John Storgårds's acclaimed series of Shostakovich symphonies continues with this recording of Symphony No. 13. The BBC Philharmonic is joined by the bass-baritone Albert Dohmen and the Estonian National Male Choir. The symphony, subtitled 'Babiy... |
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GILBERT and SULLIVAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gilbert & Sullivan: Patience & The Sorcerer [2 DVDs] Ambrosian Opera Chorus with Sandra Dugdale, Donald Adams, Derek Hammond-Stroud, John Fryatt, Clive Revill, David Kernan & Nana Christie [ BBC / Umbrella DVD / DVD - released 10/Aug/2014 ] For more than 100 years the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan have played to packed audiences around the world. These two names have become synonymous with classic light opera - music that is timeless and tuneful lyrics that are witty, scathing and memorable. |
JOHN WILLIAMS
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 / Selected Film Themes Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Boston Symphony Orchestra, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 10/Jun/2022 ] Deutsche Grammophon is proud to present the world-premiere recording of John Williams's Violin Concerto no.2. The work was written for and recorded by the venerated composer's friend and frequent collaborator Anne-Sophie Mutter. |
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Roger Federer, John Williams, Daniel Barenboim, Andre Previn, Jorg Widmann, Lambert Orkis, Steve Cohen
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace [ SWR Classics / DVD - released 29/Sep/2023 ] Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the greatest musicians of our age and for the last five decades has appeared at the world's leading concert venues. In addition to premiering 31 new works from leading composers, she is an inspiring mentor, has promoted... |
SIR ARTHUR BLISS
Bliss: Works for Brass Band Black Dyke Band, John Wilson [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 9/Aug/2024 ] Sir Arthur Bliss contributed two staples of the brass band repertoire - Kenilworth and The Belmont Variations , the enduring success of which inspired arrangers to turn to his other compositions, such as Eric Ball's Four Dances from the ballet... |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphonies 2 & 5 CBSO Chorus, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgards (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 3/Apr/2026 ] Commissioned by the Propaganda Department of the Soviet State Music Publishing House to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the October Revolution, the 'Symphonic Dedication to October' eventually became Shostakovich's Second Symphony, and was first... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
New Millennium The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge / Andrew Nethsingha (director) [ Signum / CD - released 24/Nov/2023 ] "Contemporary music and Commissioning have been central features of the last fifteen years at St John's. It's been a joy to work with talented student composers, singers and instrumental- ists; my own musicianship has been greatly enriched by their... |
