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FRANCISCO de PENALOSA
Masses Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "The exquisite performances under O'Donnell present the music to best advantage, given the masterly accomplishments of this choir" (Fanfare) |
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SMETANA
Ma Vlast (Incls 'The Moldau') / Overture and Dances from 'Bartered Bride') Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / James Levine [ Deutsche Grammophon Entree / CD - released 6/Oct/2003 ] "The three Ma Vlast excerpts, taken from Levine's complete set, are quite splendid, full of momentum and trust. aptly paced, with much imaginative detail...the sound is full-blooded and vivid." (*** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide) |
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SAINT-SAENS / WIDOR / DURUFLE / FRANCK / BARRERE
French Works For Flute Adam Walker (flute), James Baillieu (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 2/Apr/2021 ] "Walker's clear, cool, bright tone, effortless technique and finely nuanced expressiveness will win you over whether or not you naturally gravitate towards solo flute." - Gramophone, May 2021 |
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GRIEG
Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2, Piano Concerto & 7 Lyric Pieces Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ronan O'Hora (piano), Mark Ermler & James Judd (conductors) [ ALTO / CD - released 10/Feb/2014 ] "When it comes to generous emotional engagement you will look in vain in this price bracket. Ronan O'Hora is an extremely classy act and this version of the concerto need not look bashful in the company of the conventionally recognised reference... |
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BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Op 123 Rosa Mannion (sop) Birgit Remmert (alto) James Taylor (tenor) Cornelius Hauptmann (bass) / La Chapelle Royale / Champs-Elysees / Philippe Herreweghe [ Harmonia Mundi Gold / CD - released 20/May/2010 ] 'Philippe Herreweghe has the measure of this stubborn masterpiece...No-one has ever got it quite right - until now.' - Classic CD |
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GAETANO DONIZETTI
Donizetti: Don Pasquale (complete opera recorded in 2010) Metropolitan Opera / Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani, John Del Carlo / James Levine (cond) [ Deutsche Grammophone DVD / DVD - released 26/May/2011 ] A red hot ticket at the Metropolitan Opera in 2010/2011 was Donizetti's comic gem, Don Pasquale, with Anna Netrebko reviving Norina, the part that made her a star in New York. |
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MARGARET HUBICKI
Dedication in Time (Incls Goladon Suite) Annemarie Sand (mezzo-soprano) Daniel Pailthorpe (flute) Robert Max (cello) James Kirby (piano) / Bochmann Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 8/Jul/2005 ] Chandos expands its considerable discography of works by women composers with this CD of music by the distinguished composer and teacher, Margaret Hubicki (or Peggy, as she is more widely known). |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 and solo piano works Arcadi Volodos (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, James Levine [ Sony Classics / CD - released 15/Oct/2018 ] "So many things about it are distinguished and thrilling. The flowing tempo of the opening bars and the subtle assertion of soloistic presence augur well....Levine ensures that the following orchestral transition keeps moving (how often conductors... |
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REICH / CAGE / CARTER / DASHOW / KAMPELA
Changes Arturo Tallini (Electric Guitar,, Prepared Guitar,, Classical Guitar,, Vocalise), Domenico Ascione (Pre-recorded tape of electric guitar), and, James [ Naxos / CD - released 25/Nov/2022 ] Repertoire for solo guitar has gained in depth and quality in recent decades, with acoustic and electronic techniques enjoying an ever more imaginative coexistence. Arturo Tallini's recital explores contrasting approaches for his instrument,... |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Symphonic Variations / Concertante for Piano Left Hand Ashley Wass (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / James Judd [ Naxos / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] "The young pianist Ashley Wass play[s] impeccably - not only stylishly, but also with subtle, expressive shading and lovely liquid tone quality." The Independent |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Winter Legends / Morning Song (Maytime in Sussex) / Saga Fragment Ashley Wass (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / James Judd [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Jun/2011 ] "Naxos' recording captures the full range of the music (it's pretty wide), yet maintains clarity even in the tutti passages. Bax fans will find much to enjoy in this release." (10/10 ClassicsToday July 2011) |
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Barclay James Harvest
Barclay James Harvest And Other Short Stories [ Parlophone / CD - released 25/Jul/2014 ] |
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Barclay James Harvest
The Best of Barclay James Harvest [ Universal Music / CD - released 24/Feb/1992 ] Official European Import |
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Barclay James Harvest
Concert For The People (Berlin) - 30th Anniversary Edition [ Esoteric Recordings / CD - released 11/Oct/2010 ] |
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Barclay James Harvest
Everyone Is Everybody Else (180g LP) [ Back to Black LP / LP - released 12/Sep/2014 ] An exact reproduction of the original LP artwork and a 180 gram heavyweight vinyl pressing. Limited edition. |
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Barclay James Harvest
Everyone is Everyone Else [ Esoteric Recordings / CD Box Set - released 10/Jun/2016 ] Originally released in June 1974, the album was the band's first for Polydor records and followed on from four albums recorded for EMI's Harvest label. The album has now come to be regarded as one of the band's finest, featuring such classic songs as... |
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Barclay James Harvest
Gone to Earth [ Polydor / CD - released 1/Aug/2016 ] 2003 remastered reissue of the British progressive rock act's 1977 album includes 5 bonus tracks. |
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Barclay James Harvest
Gone to Earth [ Esoteric Recordings / 3 CD/DVD - released 1/Aug/2016 ] Official European import. Digitally re-mastered and enhanced with five bonus tracks |
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Barclay James Harvest
Sea of Tranquility - The Polydor Years 1974-1997 [ Esoteric Recordings / 3 CD Box Set - released 15/Dec/2009 ] A superb triple disc set of the best material from BJH - including rarities and B-sides. |
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Barclay James Harvest
XII (2CD + 1 DVD) [ Esoteric Recordings / 3 CD/DVD ] 3 Disc Deluxe Edition of the classic album. Featuring a new re-master of the original stereo mix plus new, revealing stereo & 5.1 Surround sound mixes & seven bonus tracks, with s lavishly illustrated booklet featuring memorabilia & many photos.... |