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ARVO PART / JULIA WOLFE / CAROLINE SHAW
…and… Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Mar/2021 ] … and … …a collection of sacred music by Arvo Pärt, Julia Wolfe, Caroline Shaw, interspersed with songs from the Laudario di Cortona, Italy. |
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PELLE GUDMUNDSEN-HOLMGREEN
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen Ars Nova Copenhagen / Paul Hillier [ Dacapo / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Feb/2011 ] "The works on this CD constitute a major contribution to the international repertoire of choral music, and any choir or vocal ensemble that has not (yet) engaged with this composer still has something to accomplish!" Paul Hillier on this recording |
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TERRY RILEY
In C Ars Nova Copenhagen / Percurama Percussion Ensemble / Paul Hillier [ DaCapo / CD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] Terry Riley's 1964 masterpiece "In C" is probably the first masterpiece of US minimalism. From Paul Hillier of Hilliard Ensemble reknown comes a new version of this semi-improvised piece performed by mallet percussion and voices. |
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PAUL TORTELIER
Paul Tortelier - Hommage to (Double Concerto, Suite in D minor & Offrande) Arto Noras, Maud Martin Tortelier, Paul Tortelier, BBC Ph. Yan Pascal Tortelier [ Chandos Historical / CD - released 15/Jan/2001 ] Paul Tortelier and his family all feature on this unique disc, masterminded by his violinist and conductor son Yan Pascal, released on the tenth anniversary of the death of Paul Tortelier. |
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W. A. MOZART
Piano Concertos 9 & 12 Paul Badura-Skoda (piano) / Musica Florea [ Arcana / CD - released 29/Jun/2009 ] "The pianist takes full advantage of his 1790 Johann Schantz Viennese instrument, conjuring up ravishing harp-like sonorities and sustain-pedal effects that will make you want to hear the A major sonata's first-movement variations or the central-move |
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Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, Hugo Marchand, Amandine Albisson, Matthias Heymann, Mathieu Ganio, Léonore Baulac, Germain Louvet, Dorothée Gilbert, Paul
Opéra de Paris: A Very Special Season (a Film By Priscilla Pizzato) BLU-RAY [ BelAir classiques Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 27/May/2022 ] The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the most active dance companies in the world. The dancers, used to practicing 5 to 7 hours a day, develop themselves by working with coaches and choreographers. |
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EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Symphonies 1 - 3 BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Downes, George Hurst / Bournemouth Symphony, Paul Daniel [ Naxos / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Nov/2014 ] "This is a real bargain. A first-class, thoughtful performance; exulting, exciting and sensitive with a tremendous breadth and depth of sound" - BBC Music Magazine on Sym No 2 |
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EDGAR BAINTON
Margaret Fingerhut (piano) Richard Davis (flute) / The Golden River, Op. 16 / Concerto fantasia / Pavane, Idyll and Bacchanal / etc BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Paul Daniel [ Chandos / CD - released 22/Mar/2008 ] "Paul Daniel, Margaret Fingerhut, the BBC Phil and Chandos have literally done the honours here and these four premiere recordings inestimably enhance the Bainton catalogue." (MusicWeb May 2008) |
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RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
My Dancing Day: Choral Works BBC Singers / Paul Brough [ Signum / CD - released 20/Aug/2012 ] "Each shows the same craftsmanship and harmonic instincts; there's not a note out of place or a phrase that seems second-hand." The Guardian, 23rd August 2012 **** |
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BOB CHILCOTT
Man I Sing: Choral music The BBC Singers with Paul Silverthorne (viola) / Bob Chilcott (cond) [ Signum / CD - released 1/Dec/2009 ] "As for the singing, it is superb throughout, the BBC Singers, no doubt spurred on Chilcott's conducting, giving themselves entirely over to both words and music without for a moment allowing any technical lapses" International Record Review |
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WILLIAM WALTON
Walton: Symphony No. 2 / Cello Concerto Paul Watkins (cello) / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 2/Mar/2015 ] "The Symphony No. 2 gets a performance of élan from Edward Gardner and the BBC Symphony Orchestra." Financial Times, 14th March 2015 |
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Ben Monder / Pete Rende / Andrew Cyrille / Paul Motian
Amorphae [ ECM / CD - released 20/Jan/2016 ] Guitarist Ben Monder first recorded for ECM as a member of the Paul Motian Band on "Garden of Eden" in 2004, and Amorphae was originally conceived as a series of duets for Ben and Paul. A first exploratory duo session was recorded in 2010. After... |
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ROBERT SCHUMANN
Easy Listening Classics - Schumann Benjamin Frith / Kotaro Fukuma / Bernd Glemser / Paul Gulda / Rico Gulda / Jeno Jando / Salazs Szokolay / Denes Varjon (pianos) [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] Naxos' Easy-Listening Piano Classics presents a delightful range of music from Baroque masterpieces to beautiful works of the Classic and Romantic eras, as well as Impressionist classics, specially selected for discerning listeners to enjoy at home... |
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LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms / On the waterfront (Suite) Jeremy Budd, tenor / Paul Charrier, bass / Elizabeth Franklin-Kitchen, soprano / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Chorus / Marin Alsop [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 30/May/2009 ] "It seems entirely appropriate that Marin Alsop's first recording with her Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra should be of music by her teacher Leonard Bernstein." Recording of the Month Gramophone Magazine Oct 2003 |
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DONIZETTI
Anna Bolena (Complete opera) [Recorded in 1973] Beverly Sills, Paul Plishka, Shirley Verrett, Robert Lloyd, Stuart Burrows, Patricia Kern, Robert Tear / Symphony Orchestra / Julius Rudel [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/2009 ] "(Sill's) voice is crystal clear and has considerable warmth...Her incisiveness with words comes as no surprise, her technical accomplishment likewise. There is often a disarming simplicity and youthfulness in her singing." (MusicWeb May 2009) |
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BUXTEHUDE
Scandinavian Cantatas Bine Bryndorf (organ) / Theatre of Voices / TOV Band / Paul Hillier [ DACAPO SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 27/Jan/2011 ] "[Theatre of Voices] breathe new life into this stimulating but neglected 17th-century repertoire, aided by the splendidly crisp TOV band. Soprano Else Torp, countertenor William Purefoy and bass Jakob Bloch Jespersen shine among the singers. Highly... |
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John IRELAND, Frederick DELIUS
Part Songs by Frederick Delius and John Ireland Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Paul Spicer [ Somm / CD - released 15/Oct/2012 ] "[the choir] perform them with admirable tuning and ensemble...There is equally admirable direction by Spicer, too, who applies the minutiae of his choral dexterity to a responsive and surprisingly mature choral sound." - Gramophone February 2013 |
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HERBERT HOWELLS
When first thine eies unveil: Choral Music by Herbert Howells Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Paul Spicer [ Somm / CD - released 1/Jun/2014 ] "Expertly performed by Spicer's 24 hand-picked singers: their musicianship, excellent intonation, balance and fresh tone are a constant pleasure in this delightful disc." Choir & Organ |
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Sir CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD
Partsongs by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Paul Spicer (conductor) [ Somm / CD - released 1/Oct/2013 ] The eight Partsongs Opus 119 set to poems by Mary Coleridge - including the glorious Bluebird - appear on CD as a complete set for the very first time. |
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JOHN JOUBERT
South Of The Line: Choral Music By John Joubert Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Paul Spicer (conductor) [ Somm / CD - released 17/Mar/2017 ] Somm's celebration of John Joubert's 90th birthday March 2017 brings to the catalogue yet more new riches, this time no less than seven première recordings of his choral music. South of the Line (together with Autumn Rain) was recorded last June at... |