Cliff Richard
Heathcliff [ DVD - released 8/Nov/2012 ] G: |
CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS
Motets, Anthems, Fantasias & Voluntaries Academy of Ancient Music / AAM Choir, Richard Eggar [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Aug/2012 ] "AAM's vocal consort is distinctly hoary but the instrumental playing - of two Fantasy-suites for violins, bass viol and organ, and a flamboyant selection of Organ Voluntaries - is divine." (Independent on Sunday) |
JAN LADISLAV DUSSEK
Dussek: Messe Solemnelle Academy of Ancient Music / AAM Choir, Richard Eggar, with Stefanie True (soprano) & Gwilym Bowen (tenor) [ AAM Records / CD - released 10/Oct/2020 ] "This enjoyable, well recorded rendition, with lovely solo singing, has clear passionate advocacy; notwithstanding the odd rough edge the performance does Dussek's mass proud." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2022 Shortlisted - Choral |
HANDEL
Concerti Grossi Op. 3 & Op. 6 / Organ Concertos Op 4 (Nos 2, 4 7 6) The Academy of Ancient Music / Andrew Manze / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi Handel Edition / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "Manze and his players give virtuosic, high energy performances of these exuberant works, in a crystal clear recording." The Observer" altogether this is an issue of joyous vitality, to which I am sure I shall be returning with pleasure." Gramophone... |
HANDEL
Organ Concertos Op 4 Academy of Ancient Music / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Mar/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Baroque Instrumental - "Egarr's playing sparkles with vitality and character. The musicianship of the Academy of Ancient Music is outstanding, and their articulate and dynamically shaded playing is subtle... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Organ Concertos Op 7 Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 10/Oct/2009 ] "These spry, shapely performances bring lustre and spirit to the six organ concertos that Handel composed over a span of years towards the end of his life." Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine October 2009 |
HANDEL
Trio Sonatas Opp. 2 & 5 Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD Box Set - released 16/Jun/2010 ] "…Baroque chamber-playing of the very highest order: sincerely conversational, emotive and finely nuanced." Gramophone Awards 2010 Finalist - Baroque Instrumental |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 3 Nos. 1-6 / Sonata a 5 HWV 288 The Academy of Ancient Music / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 9/Apr/2007 ] "A revitalised academy bring fresh attention to Handel's charming music. The Academy of Ancient Music are in world-beating form once more with this magnificent Handel disc. Egarr and the musicians play with a dynamism and warmth which suggest that... |
HANDEL
12 Solo Sonatas Op 1 Academy of Anciet Music / Richard Egarr [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] Handel wrote the solo sonatas of Opus 1 for the professional musicians of his London opera orchestra.They demand considerable skill and stamina both from the soloist and the continuo. Prominent bass parts give the sonatas a contrapuntal strength and... |
GRAINGER
Volume 18: Works for Unaccompanied Chorus Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 16/Jul/2002 ] This is Volume 18 of the Chandos Grainger Edition |
WALTON / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / HOLST / DELIUS / ELGAR / etc
Great British Orchestral Classics (Incls 'Nimrod' from 'Enigma' Variations by Elgar, Tintagel by Bax & Summer Night on the River by Delius) Academy of St Martin in the Fields / Neville Marriner / City of London Sinfonia / Richard Hickox / Bournemouth Sinfonietta / Norman Del Mar / etc [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2005 ] Chandos is famous for its recordings of British music and this 2-CD set, available for the price of one full-price disc, is a compilation of some of its finest and most popular recordings. |
Richard Adams & Nigel Gavin
Recent Works [ Ode Records / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] Finally, after many years of working together on & off in the Nairobi Trio, these two master musicians have issued this stunning album of duet performaces. |
WILLIAM WALTON
Walton: Troilus & Cressida (Complete Opera) Alan Opie (baritone) Judith Howarth (soprano) Arthur Davies (tenor) / English Northern Philharmonia, Richard Hickox [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 10/Aug/2014 ] "As for the recorded sound, the bloom of the Leeds Town Hall acoustic allows the fullest detail from the orchestra, enhancing the Mediterranean warmth of the score, helped by the wide dynamic range." (Penguin Guide) |
FRANK BRIDGE
Orchestral Works, Volume 4 (Includes Rebus & A Prayer) Alban Gerhardt (cello) / BBC National Chorus of Wales / BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 5/May/2004 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - '... this is an essential purchase for Oration alone - and the music itself deserves the widest dissmenation.' Gramophone |
SIR LENNOX & MICHAEL BERKELEY
Symphony No. 4 / The Garden of Earthly Delights / Cello Concerto Alban Gerhardt (cello) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Richard Hickox [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] 'Throughout Richard Hickox draws brilliant playing from his band, energetic where necessary, sonically overwhelming in the Garden. Anthon Burton's notes are excellent, too, helpful and so objective that they don't tell you how good all the music on... |
LENNOX & MICHAEL BERKELEY
Symphony No. 4 / The Garden of Earthly Delights / Cello Concerto Alban Gerhardt (cello) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Richard Hickox [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] This third volume in Chandos' successful Berkeley series, featuring music by Lennox and Michael Berkeley, is released to celebrate the centenary of Sir Lennox Berkeley's birth. |
RICHARD STRAUSS
The Lost Concerts (Rec 1947) [two CD set] Alfred Blumen (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Richard Strauss [ Testament / 2 CD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "This London account communicates... fervently his tender and passionate belief in the piece." Gramophone Magazine, April 2009 |
EMMERICH KALMAN
Kalman: Die Bajadere (complete operetta recorded in 2014) Alfred Grünwald Heike Susanne Daum, Rainer Trost, Anke Vondung / Köln WDR Funkhausorchester Köln, Richard Bonynge [ CPO / 2 CD - released 5/Jun/2019 ] "A wholly charming operetta excellently performed. Not to be missed by operetta lovers!" MusicWeb |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: Spring Symphony / Welcome Ode / Psalm 150 Alfreda Hodgson (contralto), Elizabeth Gale (soprano), Martyn Hill (tenor) / Southend Boys Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox [ Chandos Hickox Legacy / CD - released 19/Jul/2013 ] This re-release of the Spring Symphony, complemented by two smaller but equally life-confirming works by Britten, marks the composer's centenary year. It also forms part of our ongoing Richard Hickox Legacy series, which pays tribute to this great co |
FINZI / BRITTEN / HOLST
Works for Choir and Orchestra Alison Barlow (sop) John Mark Ainsley (ten) David Hoult (bar) Stephen Varcoe (bar) / Britten Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox [ Chandos Hickox Legacy / CD - released 19/Jul/2013 ] "If any lover of the music of English twentieth century composers does not have this disc in their collection, they should take steps to rectify the omission immediately." (Recording of the Month musicWeb Aug 2013) |