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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Horn Concertos Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn) / Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 8/Nov/2024 ] "His virtuosity is remarkable, not only in terms of surmounting the technical challenges that Mozart threw at his favourite horn player, Joseph Leutgeb, but also for the expressive and dynamic range of his playing." Gramophone Editor's Choice Jan 202 |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: The Piano Concertos Jayson Gillham (piano) / Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Carter [ ABC Classics / CD - released 10/Mar/2020 ] "And in terms of pianism, Gillham brought to bear an appropriate incisive musculature to those left hand runs whilst maintaining the crystal clear delicacy demanded of the right, and this was all achieved with a broad palette of colours." Limelight |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 & Four Pieces for Piano Op. 119 Joseph Moog (piano), German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Milton (conductor) [ Onyx / CD - released 23/Oct/2020 ] "Moog's first entry [is] clear and unfussy, with enough subtle rubato to give the music shape and direction. The pacing is always effective." BBC Music |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Nicholas Angelich: Prokofiev Nicholas Angelich (piano) [ Eratro / CD - released 22/Jan/2021 ] Nicholas Angelich's new album is dedicated to Prokofiev, the so-called unclassifiable artist- considered revolutionary by some, neo-classical by others. |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat major, Op. 83 / Klavierstücke (8), Op. 76 Nicholas Angelich (piano) / Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 20/Nov/2010 ] "Few pianists in my experience have sensed Brahms's emotional turbulence to such an acute degree...these works have rarely, if ever, received finer performances." (Editor's Choice Gramophone Sept 2010) |
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ROBERT SCHUMANN / CLARA SCHUMANN
Robert & Clara Schumann: Works for Oboe and Piano Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Julius Drake (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 23/Sep/2024 ] Following the success of last year's release of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, John Wilson and Sinfonia of London turn their attention to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel. As in the case of the previous release in the series, this world première... |
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Nicholas Hooper
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP) [ Rhino / 2 LP - released 3/Oct/2025 ] Hooper's Grammy-nominated final score blends haunting melodies with mystery, perfectly underscoring the film's themes of love, loss, and fate. This vinyl release is a must-have for fans, showcasing some of the most emotional music in the series. |
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Nicholas Hooper
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP) [ Rhino / 2 LP - released 3/Oct/2025 ] Nicholas Hooper's darker score, nominated for a World Soundtrack Discovery Award, introduces the iconic "Possession" theme, later featured in The Deathly Hallows. This vinyl release captures the film's rising tension and emotional depth, marking a... |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Violin Sonatas 1-3 Renaud Capucon (violin) Nicholas Angelich (piano) [ Erato Classics / CD - released 16/Sep/2005 ] "Beautifully considered performances taking an expansive, romantic view" Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine Nov 2005 |
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JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Anthems, Hymns and Gloria for Brass Band (Arr. Luc Vertommen) Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Darius Battiwalla / Black Dyke Band, Nicholas Childs [ Naxos / CD - released 25/Sep/2020 ] John Rutter, Britain's most successful contemporary choral composer, has written most of his sacred music to commission, and for use in church services. Composed for his first American tour, Gloria was also his first great international success,... |