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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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GERALD FINZI
Finzi: Choral Music (Including Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice & Magnificat) Choir of St John's College, Cambridge. Christopher Robinson (conductor) [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 10/Jan/2003 ] "St. John's Choir has enjoyed a renaissance under its music director Christopher Robinson and received a major boost with its major contract with Naxos, something guaranteed to raise its profile." Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (Jan 2003) |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Complete Schubert Edition: A Goethe Schubertiad Christine Shafer (soprano) John Mark Ainsley (tenor) Simon Keenlyside (baritone) Michael George (bass) / The London Chorale / Stephen Layton (dir) [ Hyperion Schubert Edition Vol 24 / CD - released 2/Feb/2002 ] 'The whole record is priceless … renewed praise … an engrossing and invaluable addition to this series' (Gramophone) |
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PAUL BEN-HAIM
Ben-Haim: Music of Israel Claudia Barainsky (soprano), John Bradbury (clarinet), BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber [ Chandos / CD - released 30/Oct/2020 ] "Altogether, a very worthwhile and rewarding release" Gramophone |
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ANONYMOUS
Conductus, Vol. 3 - Music & poetry from thirteenth-century France Conductus: John Potter, Christopher O'Gorman, Rogers Covey-Crump [ Hyperion / CD - released 26/Feb/2016 ] 'If you appreciate pure, fragrant yet confident singing of a repertoire which is as expressive and accessible as it has an unjustified reputation for being 'remote', then don't hesitate. A small but bright jewel' (MusicWeb International) |
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PARRY / ELGAR / HANDEL / LLOYD WEBBER / WEIR / JENKINS et al
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla The Coronation Orchestra, Bryn Terfel, John Eliot Gardiner, Antonio Pappano & more [ Decca / 2 CD - released 9/Jun/2023 ] A life-long music enthusiast and champion of the arts, His Majesty has overseen, influenced and been personally involved in the commissioning process and the detail of the music programme, which will showcase and celebrate musical talent from across... |
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Daryl Hall & John Oats
Now Playing (Limited Sea Blue Vinyl LP) [ Rhino / Warner / LP - released 19/Jul/2024 ] Hall & Oates Now Playing features hits from the iconic duo. From the heartfelt ballad "She's Gone" to the upbeat groove of "Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)," each song showcases the duo's musical prowess and knack for crafting memorable... |
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GILBERT and SULLIVAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gilbert & Sullivan: Patience (Complete opera with full dialogue) D'Oyly Carte Opera Company with John Reed; Kenneth Sandford; Mary Sansom, Philip Potter / New Symphony Orchestra of London / Isidore Godfrey [ Decca Records / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/1989 ] "Great diction. You get to hang onto every word....Donald Adams as Colonel Calverley is dynamic and John Reed excels as Reginald." Mel@marbecks |
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Dr John
In a Sentimental Mood [ Music On CD / CD - released 1/Jan/2018 ] |
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Elton John
21 At 33 (2023 Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 16/Jun/2023 ] Reissue on vinyl of the fourteenth Elton John studio album 21 at 33, remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Originally produced by Clive Franks and Elton John and released in May 1980. Features the singles "Little... |
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Elton John
The Big Picture (LP) [ Mercury / 2 LP - released 1/Nov/2017 ] |
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Elton John
Breaking Hearts (2022 Remastered LP) [ EMI / LP - released 2/Sep/2022 ] Released in June 1984, 'Breaking Hearts' consolidated the success of the previous year's Too Low for Zero, which had elevated Elton to the upper echelons of the world's charts. Replicating the formula of the previous album, it was recorded at AIR... |
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Elton John
The Complete Thom Bell Sessions (2022 Remastered LP) [ UMC / LP - released 4/Aug/2023 ] |
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Elton John
Ice On Fire (2023 Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 16/Jun/2023 ] Reissue on vinyl of the nineteenth Elton John studio album Ice On Fire, remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Elton's first record since Blue Moves was produced by his original long-time producer Gus Dudgeon, and... |
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Elton John
Jewel Box: And This Is Me (Double Gatefold LP) [ Universal / 2 LP - released 13/Nov/2020 ] The release the fans have been waiting for. With an eye watering amount of previously unheard and unreleased tracks this is a treasure trove for Elton John fans. |
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Elton John
Jump Up! (2023 Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 16/Jun/2023 ] Reissue on vinyl of the sixteenth Elton John studio album Jump Up!, remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Originally released in 1982 by The Rocket Record Company, the album features "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)", a... |
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Elton John
Leather Jackets (2023 Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 16/Jun/2023 ] Reissue on vinyl of the twentieth Elton John studio album Leather Jackets, remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Originally released in 1986, the album includes "Heartache All Over The World," "Paris," "Hoop Of Fire,"... |
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Elton John
Reg Strikes Back (2023 Remaster LP) [ UMC / LP - released 16/Jun/2023 ] Reissue on vinyl of the twenty-first Elton John studio album Reg Strikes Back remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Originally released in June 1988 and certified gold in August of the same year, the album includes "I... |
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Elton John
A Single Man (2022 Remastered Gatefold LP) [ EMI / LP - released 2/Sep/2022 ] 'A Single Man' was one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of Elton John's career. Working for the first time since 1967 without Bernie Taupin, and as the only original album in his career completely without him, 'A Single Man' yielded two of... |
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Elton John
Victim Of Love (2022 Remastered LP) [ UMC / LP - released 4/Aug/2023 ] Elton John's thirteenth studio album 'Victim Of Love', released at the peak of disco's popularity, has been remastered at world-renowned mastering studio Lurssen Mastering. Recorded with Pete Bellotte and Thor Baldursson, Giorgio Moroder's right hand... |
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Elton John
Wonderful Crazy Night (2022 Remastered LP) [ Umc / LP - released 4/Aug/2023 ] |
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Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Who Believes In Angels? (Deluxe Edition) [ EMI / CD/DVD - released 4/Apr/2025 ] Elton John and Brandi Carlile announce details of their collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on 4th April via Island EMI Records. The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular... |
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Father John Misty
Chloë and the next 20th Century [ Sub Pop / CD - released 8/Apr/2022 ] Father John Misty returns with Chloë and The Next 20th Century, his fifth album and first new material since the release of God's Favorite Customer in 2018. Chloë and the Next 20th Century was written and recorded August through December 2020 and... |
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Father John Misty
Chloë and the next 20th Century (Black Vinyl LP) [ Sub Pop / 2 LP - released 8/Apr/2022 ] Father John Misty returns with Chloë and The Next 20th Century, his fifth album and first new material since the release of God's Favorite Customer in 2018. Chloë and the Next 20th Century was written and recorded August through December 2020 and... |
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Father John Misty
Chloë and the next 20th Century (Limited Edition Blue Double Gatefold LP) [ Sub Pop / 2 LP - released 8/Apr/2022 ] Father John Misty returns with Chloë and The Next 20th Century, his fifth album and first new material since the release of God's Favorite Customer in 2018. Chloë and the Next 20th Century was written and recorded August through December 2020 and... |
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Father John Misty
God's Favourite Customer [ Sub Pop / CD - released 1/Jun/2018 ] Written largely in New York between summer 2016 and winter 2017, Josh Tillman's fourth Father John Misty album, God's Favourite Customer, reflects on the experience of being caught between the vertigo of heartbreak and the manic throes of freedom. ... |
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Father John Misty
Mahashmashana [ Sub Pop / CD - released 22/Nov/2024 ] Mahashmashana is the sixth album by Father John Misty. Produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson. Engineered and additionally produced by Michael Harris, arranged by Drew Erickson. Performed by Josh Tillman, Drew Erickson, Jonathan Wilson,... |
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Father John Misty
Mahashmashana (Limited Loser Edition Double LP) [ Sub Pop / 2 LP - released 22/Nov/2024 ] Father John Misty's sixth album Mahashmashana, produced by himself and Drew Erickson; executive produced by Jonathan Wilson. Mahashmashana features 8 songs across 50 minutes and includes the singles "I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All," "She... |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: The Complete Songs vol.3 Felicity Lott (sop) Jennifer Smith (sop) John Mark Ainsley (tenor) Jean-Paul Fouchecourt (ten) Christopher Maltmann (bar) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Aug/2005 ] 'recording and presentation are the stuff of dreams. Hyperion has done Fauré proud' - Gramophone |
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FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Murder on the High C's Florence Foster Jenkins (soprano) with additional tracks by Alexander Kipnis; John Charles Thomas; Josephine Tumminia; Ezio Pinza; Jeanette MacDonald [ Naxos Nostalgia / CD - released 1/Oct/2003 ] "Hilariously ignorant of all musical rules and delightfully incapable of hitting, never mind holding the note, she recorded just nine songs. Priceless." -- Andrew Clarke, The Independent |
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Freeez & John Rocca
Southern Freeez / Variations On A Theeem (LP) [ Beggars Banquet / 2 LP - released 21/Aug/2020 ] Beggars Arkive is excited to reissue the classic Freeez debut album Southern Freeez. Originally released 40 years ago, Southern Freeez has been remastered and is pressed on blue/black marbled vinyl. The second LP contains brand new tracks from the... |
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IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex / Apollon Musagète Gentlemen of the Monteverdi Choir & London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Eliot Gardiner [ LSO SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 7/Apr/2014 ] "the performance, by the London Symphony Orchestra and 24 men from the Monteverdi Choir, is admirably clear, precise and hard-edged; the soloists are adequate; and the coupler - Apollon Musagète ballet for string orchestra - is gorgeous." (Times) |
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream (recorded live at Shakespeare's Globe, August 2013) Globe / John Light, Pearce Quigley, Michelle Terry, Luke Thompson, Matthew Tennyson / Dominic Dromgoole (director) [ Opus Arte DVD / DVD - released 20/Aug/2014 ] Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius - but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia… When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods. |
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PUCCINI / MOZART / VERDI / ROSSINI / BIZET / J. STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Incomparable Heddle Nash (Incls 'La Boheme' Act 4) Heddle Nash (tenor), with John Brownlee, Robert Alva, Dora Labbette, and others [ Dutton / CD - released 25/Feb/2013 ] Heddle Nash (1894 - 1961) was an English lyric tenor who appeared in opera and oratorio in the middle decades of the twentieth century whose quality of timbre remains unsurpassed today. |