More By Artist: Jones,Quincy (and His Orchestra)
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101 Wedding Stephen Cleobury (organ), The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, etc [ Decca / 6 CD Box Set - released 14/Jul/2014 ] For many people their Wedding will be the most important day of their lives and choosing the right music is an important element in the making of the special day. |
GLUCK
Alceste (complete opera recorded in 1956) Raoul Jobin, Kirsten Flagstad, Joan Clark. Alexander Young / The Geraint Jones Orchestra & Singers / Geraint Jones [ Decca SBS Eloquence / 2 CD Box Set - released 12/Dec/2009 ] Flagstad in, perhaps, less that her usual stellar voice is still an extraordinary, mesmerizing artist, as listeners to Decca's classic recording can attest. |
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Jones,Quincy (and His Orchestra)
Around The World [ Waxtime / LP - released 14/Sep/2012 ] |
Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
Around the World + I Dig Dancers! (24 Bit Digitally Remastered) [ American Jazz Classics / CD - released 30/Apr/2012 ] |
MASON BATES
Bates: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs (complete opera) Edwards Parks, Garrett Sorenson, Sasha Cooke, Jessica E. Jones / Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Michael Christie [ Pentatone SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 25/Feb/2019 ] |
ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Complete Symphonies / Orchestral Works Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / 7 CD Box Set - released 27/Jan/2023 ] Sir Arnold Bax wrote his seven symphonies between 1921 and 1939. Bax's powerful symphonic world is one of surprising and at times stormy vigour contrasting with the most intense lyrical expressiveness and serenity. |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
The Best of Britten (Incls 'Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27' & 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10') Della Jones (Mezzo) Northern Sinfonia / English Chamber Orchestra / BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / etc [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] The outstanding English composer working in the mid-20th century, Benjamin Britten won a significant international reputation, whilst remaining thoroughly English in inspiration. Britten's compositions appeal to all ages, from the delightful Simple... |
BERNSTEIN
Candide (Complete musical) Jerry Handley, June Anderson, Della Jones, Christa Ludwig / London Symphony Orchestra / Leonard Bernstein [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 26/May/2003 ] "It was an Original Cast highlights LP that first turned Candide into a cult musical after what was only modest success for the show on Broadway in the winter of 1956-7. Nowafter what seems like an eternity of revivals and revisions Candide once... |
ALAN RAWSTHORNE
Rawsthorne: Cello Concerto / Oboe Concerto / Symphonic Studies Stephane Rancourt (oboe) Alexander Baillie (cello) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 27/Apr/2008 ] "A fascinating release, in excellent sound; highly recommended." - Fanfare (Christopher Williams), July/August2001 |
ARTHUR BLISS
Checkmate (complete ballet) Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Dec/2005 ] "I recommend this CD without reservation. I’m sure it will be on my shortlist of Recordings of the Year." (MusicWeb Dec 2005) |
ALUN HODDINOTT
Clarinet Concerto / Harp Concerto / Piano Concerto Nos. 1 & 2 Gervase de Peyer (clarinet) Osian Ellis (harp) Philip Fowke, Martin Jones (pianos) / London Symphony Orchestra / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Lyrita / CD - released 11/Nov/2007 ] "This recording of four concertos is a welcome addition to the other two fine Hoddinott CDs already in the Lyrita catalogue. The colourful music, performances and recording may be confidently recommended" (MusicWeb Oct 2007) |
Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra
Complete Poland Concerts 1976 - 1978 [ CD - released 18/Jul/2009 ] |
BEETHOVEN
Complete Symphonies Leonard Bernstein conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (with soloists Gwyneth Jones, Hanna Schwarz, RenAC Kollo, Kurt Molll) [ DG The Leonard Bernstein Collector's Edition / 5 CD - released 30/May/2004 ] "They [the Vienna Philharmonic] are so proud to have this great tradition, they are so loving of what they do and of who they are. This is something I catch like a disease - it's so contagious for me because I operate in terms of love." (Leonard... |
WILLIAM ALWYN
Alwyn: Concerti Grossi Nos. 2 and 3 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 26/Oct/2011 ] "Lloyd-Jones, as you would expect of a past master in this repertoire, leads his polished Liverpool players in atmospheric performances of tender affection." (Classic FM) |
WILLIAM ALWYN
Alwyn: Concerto for Oboe, Harp and Strings / Elizabethan Dances / The Innumerable Dance Jonathan Small (oboe) / Eleanor Hudson (harp) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Jan/2007 ] "Recording is natural without being distanced and performances evince commitment and sympathy. The unique experience of hearing more than sixteen minutes of previously unrecorded Alwyn" (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Dec 2006) |
WILLIAM ALWYN
Concerto grosso No. 1 / Pastoral Fantasia / 5 Preludes / Autumn Legend Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] William Alwyn composed some fifty works for the orchestra, including five symphonies, a sinfonietta, concertos for flute, oboe, violin, piano, harp, three concerti grossi, and many other descriptive shorter pieces. The seven works on this recording... |
WAGNER
Dame Gwyneth Jones sings Wagner (Excerpts from Tannhauser, Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde, Gatterdammerung) Dame Gwyneth Jones (soprano) / WDR Symphony Orchestra of Cologne / Roberto Paternostro [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 4/Feb/2005 ] Fans of Dame Gwyneth Jones will be grateful for the reissue of this recording, for she is surprisingly underrepresented on disc. 'Chandos proves it can record a voice as well as an orchestra alone - state of the art' - Gramophone |
MALCOLM ARNOLD
David Nixon's The Three Musketeers Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra / John Pryce-Jones, conductor [ Quartz Music / CD - released 13/Aug/2007 ] "Arnold's music was felt to be the perfect choice to go with Dumas' story, since it is known for often wearing its heart on its sleeve and yet apt to break into swashbuckling, thrilling passages." (AudAud.com) |
PURCELL
Dido and Aeneas (complete opera) Kirsten Flagstad, Warwick Braithwaite, Geraint Jones / The Mermaid Singers & Orchestra / Geraint Jones [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / CD - released 12/Apr/2008 ] 'EMI's Great Recordings of the Century is exactly what it says: these classic interpretations warrant a place in everybody's collection.' (The Times) |
HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (complete opera recorded in 1952) Kirsten Flagstad / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf / Thomas Hemsley / Arda Mandikian / Mermaid Singers / Mermaid Orchestra / Geraint Jones [ Naxos Historical Great Opera Recordings / CD - released 19/Sep/2007 ] When the recording first appeared in January 1953 The Gramophone commented: "At last we have a really satisfactory recording of Dido". |
