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GEORGE LLOYD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lloyd: Symphony No.1 on A / Symphony No 12 BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, George Lloyd [ Albany / CD - released 2/Jul/1990 ] This release, with engineering by the renowned Tony Faulkner, has been a favorite demo disc for years. |
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GEORGE BENJAMIN
A Mind of Winter / Antara BBC Symphony, Mark Elder / London Sinfonietta, George Benjamin [ Nimbus Records / CD - released 20/Oct/2007 ] "I love Mars Bars, I hate Wagner and I want to record your music!" With this memorable introductory gambit delivered to George Benjamin on New Year's Eve 1979, the founder of Nimbus, Count Alexander Numa Labinsky, began a twenty year exclusive... |
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RUPERT HOLMES
Holmes: The Mystery of Edwin Drood [Original Broadway Cast Betty Buckley, Cleo Laine, George Rose / Broadway Cast [ Varese Sarabande Spotlight Series / CD - released 17/May/1986 ] The Mystery of Edwin Drood (or simply Drood) is a musical based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel. Written by Rupert Holmes, the show was the first Broadway musical with multiple endings (determined by audience vote). |
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FREDERICK DELIUS / ARNOLD BAX
Delius & Bax: Choral Music The Carice Singers, George Parris [ Naxos / CD - released 28/May/2017 ] "This is a stunning disc in every aspect. It fits well into the Naxos catalogue and into an obvious gap in English music enthusiasts' collections." Recording of the Month MusicWeb May 2017 |
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RICHARD WAGNER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Wagner: Orchestral Music from Der Ring des Nibelungen, Die Meistersinger, Tristan und Isolde Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell [ Sony Essential Classics / CD - released 3/Jun/1992 ] Wagner: Ring Excerpts by Szell - The Greatest Recordings EVER! - Television reviewer Dave Hurwitz |
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ALEXANDER GRECHANINOV
Grechaninov: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 George Enescu State PHilharmonic / Slovak State Philharmonic / Richard Edlinger & Johannes Wildner [ Naxos / CD - released 4/Jun/2001 ] "Richard Edlinger and the George Enescu State Philharmonic Orchestra present us with an affectionate, well-crafted performance with plenty of Slavic flavour and character." Gramophone |
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ANTONIO VIVALDI / MAURO GIULINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vivaldi / Giuliani: Guitar Concertos Eduardo Fernandez (guitar) / English Chamber orchestra, George Malcolm [ Decca / CD Box Set - released 20/Sep/2015 ] Original recording made at the Henry Wood Hall, London, December 1986 |
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MOZART / SCHUBERT / GLUCK / R. STRAUSS / WOLF / SCHUMANN / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Recital Carnegie Hall 25th November, 1956 Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), George Reeves (piano) [ EMI References / 2 CD Box Set - released 2/Jun/1988 ] Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Arias (Rec 1953, 1961 & 1969) Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), with Alfred Brendel (piano) Philharmonia Orchestra. Carlo Maria Giulini, John Pritchard, London Symphiony, George Sze [ EMI / CD - released 1/Sep/1987 ] A top-class performer of Mozartian repertoire, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf recorded legendary versions of the major operas alongside the most excellent singers and conductors of her generation |
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Emmylou Harris, with Roy Orbison, John Denver, Gram Parsons, George Jones & others
Duets [ Reprise Records / CD - released 27/Aug/1990 ] Emmylou's compilation 'Duets' collects previously released performances recorded in conjunction with Neil Young, Willie Nelson and others. |
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GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Franco Fagioli sings Rossini Franco Fagioli (countertenor), Armonia Atenea, George Petrou [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Mar/2017 ] "Fagioli's technical skill is without doubt and he can fling off the most challenging coloratura with aplomb…challenging, slightly mad - and why not?" OperaNow |
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GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRVING BERLIN & OTHERS
Fred Astaire - Fascinating Rhythm: Complete Recordings Volume 1 1923-1930 with Adele Astaire Fred Astaire, with Adele Astaire & George Gershwin [ Naxos Nostalgia / CD - released 4/Sep/2000 ] No performer ever made dancing look easier, or worked harder at it. Suave, elegant, sophisticated, dapper... to generations, Fred Astaire was "Mr Smooth". He was also a fine dramatic actor, and the songs he introduced unfailingly became standards. |
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George Adams
Sound Suggestions [ ECM Touchstones / CD - released 18/Jan/2019 ] George Adams made only one ECM recording, but it's a beauty, placing his powerful tenor sax at the front of a talent-packed group, with Adams, Kenny Wheeler and Heinz Sauer all contributing compositions to the programme. "The spirit of Mingus hovers... |
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George Benson
Absolutely Live [ Shock Entertainment Group / DVD - released 15/Feb/2010 ] One of music's most magnetic performers, George Benson shines in this live performance - recorded at Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Ireland. 'Absolutely Live' features guest appearances by jazz legend, Joe Sample; The BBC Big Band; and musicians from... |
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MONTY NORMAN
Belle, or the Ballad of Dr. Crippen George Benson & Virginia Vernon / Original London Cast Recording [ Must Close Saturday Night Records / CD - released 12/Jul/2001 ] First, the mysterious disappearance of a mediocre music-hall artiste, Belle Elmore. Then the flight - questioned by the police, her husband, mild, charming little Doctor Crippen, sails off with his secretary (the other woman) Ethel le Neve. |
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George Duke
Dreamweaver [ Heads Up / CD - released 15/Jul/2013 ] |
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George Duke
Original Album Series [ Rhino / 5 CD - released 9/Aug/2010 ] 5 classic albums including: Snapshot Illusions Is Love Enough? After Hours Cool |
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George Duke
Snapshot [ Warner Bros. Records / CD - released 22/Sep/1992 ] American imported disc. |
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George Duke & Billy Cobham
George Duke & Billy Cobham [ Rhino / CD - released 3/May/2004 ] |
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JULE STYNE
Styne: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes George Dvorsky & KT Sullivan / Original 1995 Broadway Revival Cast Recording [ DRG Theatre / CD - released 17/May/1995 ] Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a musical with a book by Joseph Fields and Anita Loos, lyrics by Leo Robin, and music by Jule Styne, based on the best-selling 1925 novel of the same name by Loos. |