Jon Gibson
Standing On the One [ CD ] |
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No.10 / Symphony in C Major for Piano, Cello and Violin Op. 56 Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio / English Chamber Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Walter Weller [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 7/Aug/2003 ] *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: 'Enigma' Variations / Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Three Bavarian Dances / etc Leon Goossens (oboe) / Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Norman Del Mar, George Hurst / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/1999 ] "A great bargain and highly recommended." (MusicWeb) |
Luke Gibson
Another Perfect Day [ True North / CD ] |
Mike Nock and Frank Gibson Jr.
Open Door [ Ode Records / CD - released 30/May/2006 ] Two icons of NZ Jazz feature in this classic, award-winning recording - re-issued for the first time on CD. 'Open Door' features sublime originals from start to finish! |
ROBERT CASADESUS
Symphonies Nos 1, 5 & 7 Natasha Jouhl soprano, Alexandra Gibson mezzo-soprano, Mark Wilde tenor, Northern Sinfonia Chorus. Northern Sinfonia.Howard Shelley [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 15/Jul/2005 ] "Performances excellent though in truth the music is variable. I warmed to the warmth and piety of the last, late symphony but the First is the strongest" (MusicWeb Feb 2007) |
Frank Gibson
Parallel 37 [ Ode Records / CD - released 4/Aug/2008 ] Recorded in the early 80s, this album features an all-star lineup including NZ jazz greats Brian Smith, Mike Nock, and Frank Gibson, collaborating with guitar legend John Scofield, vibraphone pioneer Milt Jackson, Steve Erquiaga & Emily Remler. |
WILLIAM WALTON
Belshazzar's Feast / Symphony No. 1 / Cello Concerto / etc Ralph Kirshbaum (cello) Sherrill Milnes (baritone) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/1999 ] "An excellent account of Belshazzar's Feast (1930)...this is a spectacular recording and there is particularly clear enunciation from the Royal Scottish National Chorus and from Sherill Milnes." (MusicWeb) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphony No 1 / Karelia Suite / Swan of Tuonela / Finlandia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ ALTO / CD - released 10/Nov/2012 ] "Gibson was a much under-recorded conductor, so this reissue of his tight-reined, yet sweepingly intense way with early Sibelius is especially welcome. The RPO responds to him in classy style." (BBC Music) |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique / Overtures Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Charles Mackerras, Yuri Simonov / Alexander Gibson [overtures] [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] The incomparable Sir Charles Mackerras leads the Royal Philharmonic in a supercharged recording of Berlioz's most popular work. Also includes Berlioz's most popular short works conducted by Yuri Simonov and Alexander Gibson |
DUKAS / SAINT-SAENS / ROSSINI-RESPIGHI
The Sorcerer`s Apprentice / Danse macabre, Op.40 / La Boutique fantasque Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Sep/1990 ] Collect - the midprice Chandos label |
SIBELIUS
Lemminkainen Suite / Luonnotar / etc Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/1992 ] |
BERLIOZ
Overtures (Includes 'Le Carnaval Romain' & 'Le Corsaire') Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 28/Apr/2002 ] "This is music-making with plenty of character, unflagging gusto, and a forthright sensibility" Fanfare |
HOLST
An Introduction to Holst (Incls 'The Planets' & 'Brook Green Suite') Royal Scottish National Orchestra / women's voices of the RSNO Chorus / Sir Alexander Gibson / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 'In every respect this latest Holst anthology from Chandos will be hard to beat. The recording is superb - very real indeed…' The Penguin Complete Guide |
JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies No. 1 & 4 Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 1/Nov/1991 ] "Alexander Gibson's 1980s Sibelius cycle on Chandos, one of the first digital sets, was praised for its clean lines, propulsive phrasing, and bracing impact." MusicWeb |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Overtures Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 20/Sep/2002 ] "energetically played, vividly recorded " (Fanfare) |
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
Piano Concerto / Five Studies for Piano / Capriccio for Piano Duet / Commedia IV Stephen Kovacevich, Richard Rodney Bennett, Thea Musgrave (pianos) / London Symphony Orchestra / Alexander Gibson / with Philip Jones Brass Ensemble [ Lyrita / CD - released 11/Nov/2007 ] "Magnificently played and recorded". (MusicWeb Oct 2007) |
Steve Gibson And The Red Caps
It's So Good [ Acrobat / 2 CD - released 28/Jul/2008 ] |
Steve Gibson & The RED CAPS
Boogie Woogie Ball 1943-55 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2012 ] |
VIVALDI
Sacred Music Vol 6 (Beatus vir, RV795; Salve Regina, RV617, etc) Susan Gritton, Alexandra Gibson, Choir of the King's Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 5/Dec/2000 ] 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST |