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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
A Jacqueline du Pre Recital Jacqueline du Pre (cello) with Gerald Moore (piano), Oslan Ellis (harp), Roy Jesson (organ) & John Williams (guitar) [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 20/Oct/2017 ] The tragedy of du Pré's brief career is still fresh in the public memory and can be summarised here. She was born in Oxford on 26 January 1945 into a middle-class family in which music was important: her mother was a fine pianist and a gifted teacher. |
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John Williams
O.S.T.Star Wars:phantom Menace [ Sony / CD - released 12/Apr/1999 ] |
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Julian Bream, Eduardo Fernandes, Alexandre Lagoya, John Williams, Gonan Sollscher, etc
Guitar Adagios-Over 155 minutes of smooth guitar classics [ Decca Double / 2 CD - released 25/Jun/2004 ] Over 155 minutes of smooth guitar classics |
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PSALMS OF DAVID
The Psalms of David (Complete in 12 volumes) St Pauls Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lucas, organ, Huw Williams, organ. John Scott [ Hyperion / 12 CD Box Set - released 5/Oct/2002 ] 'All Old Testament life is here … how useful to be able to hold such a big chunk of English culture in a box five inches square' (The Times) |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Epiphany at St Paul's St Paul's Cathedral Choir, Huw Williams (organ), John Scott (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] 'Hurrah for John Scott and St Paul's, who with this wonderful CD remind all how glorious the Epiphany repertoire is. Let us rejoice at the richness of this programme' (Organists' Review) |
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SAMUEL WESLEY / JOHN STAINER / STANLEY VANN / ORLANDO GIBBONS / etc
The English Anthem (Vol 8) (Includes 'A crown of glory' & 'Praise the Lord, my soul') St Paul's Cathedral Choir / Huw Williams (organ) / John Scott (director) [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Feb/2005 ] 'The performances are excellent, as are William McVicker's booklet-notes, and the great echo's presence is felt as friend, not foe' (Gramophone) |
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Anne-Sophie Mutter, Roger Federer, John Williams, Daniel Barenboim, Andre Previn, Jorg Widmann, Lambert Orkis, Steve Cohen
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace (Blu-ray) [ SWR Classics / Blu-ray - released 29/Sep/2023 ] Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the greatest musicians of our age and for the last five decades has appeared at the world's leading concert venues. In addition to premiering 31 new works from leading composers, she is an inspiring mentor, has promoted... |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter - Across The Stars Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 25/Oct/2019 ] "Mutter and Williams are especially winning in contemplative, romantic mode, although the scary shivers from the 1979 Dracula earn their place too" The Times, London |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams In Vienna - Live Edition with bonus tracks Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Wiener Philharmoniker, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 22/Sep/2023 ] Greeted on stage at the Musikverein with a standing ovation before a single note had been played Williams described the chance to work with the Wiener Philharmoniker as "one of the greatest honours of my life". During the concert Williams was joined... |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
Star Wars - Return of the Jedi [remastered] The Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams [ Decca CD / CD - released 1/Aug/2019 ] This collection has a lot going for it. Musically, it sounds gorgeous; Williams turned in a score incorporating layer upon layer of thematic elements, risking a tendency toward composing music that was too ornate. |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
Star Wars - The Last Jedi The Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams [ Decca CD / CD - released 1/Aug/2019 ] Jedi Master-in-hiding Luke Skywalker unwillingly attempts to guide young hopeful Rey in the ways of the force, while Leia, former princess turned general, attempts to lead what is left of the Resistance away from the ruthless tyrannical grip of the... |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams: The Berlin Concert Bruno Delepelaire (cello), Berliner Philharmoniker, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 4/Mar/2022 ] The history of film music would be different without John Williams. Cinema classics like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter are inextricably linked with his musical style. |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
John Williams: The Berlin Concert Bruno Delepelaire (cello), Berliner Philharmoniker, John Williams [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 4/Mar/2022 ] The history of film music would be different without John Williams. Cinema classics like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter are inextricably linked with his musical style. His soundtracks captivate listeners with thrilling, moving themes and a... |
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JOHN WILLIAMS
A Tribute to John Williams [incls 'Jaws', 'Indiana Jones' & 'The Adventures of Tintin'] Composed and conducted by John Williams [ Sony Classics / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] A new collection honoring the 80th birthday of one of America's most distinctive and beloved musical voices with a selection of the composer's own personal favorites from film and television music to concert works to festive occasion pieces. |
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ERNEST JOHN MOERAN
Solo Songs (Complete) Geraldine McGreevy (soprano) / Adrian Thompson (tenor) / Roderick Williams (baritone) / John Talbot (piano) [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 18/Aug/2010 ] "The songs comprise an impressive body, light-hued but intense, tinged with a distinctly Celtic melancholy...they're all well worth hearing." BBC Music Magazine, June 2010 ***** |
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WILLIAMS / MORRICONE / BONFA / PREVIN / BERNSTEIN / LEGRAND / etc
John Williams Conductor Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell (violins) Yo Yo Ma (cello) / Pittsburg Symphjony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, John Williams [ Sony Classics / 20 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2018 ] In 1980, composer John Williams became one of the most visible conductors on the planet after being named Music Director of the Boston Pops Orchestra. Since then he has lead hundreds of high-profile concerts with the Pops and with many other leading... |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Jessye Norman Complete Studio Recitals - Philips, Deutsche Grammophon, Decca (44CD + 3DVD) Jessye Norman (soprano) with Daniel Barenboim, Kathleen Battle, Herbert von Karajan, John Williams, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 45 CD Box Set - released 27/Oct/2023 ] Celebrating the life & recording career of the majestic American dramatic soprano Jessye Norman. Unquestionably one of the exceptional vocal performers of recent times, and most decorated sopranos of all time. |
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JOHN RUTTER
Mass for the Children and other sacred works by John Rutter Joanne Lunn (soprano) Roderick Williams (baritone) Cantate Youth Choir, The Cambridge Singers / City of London Sinfonia directed by John Rutter [ Collegium / CD - released 20/Nov/2003 ] John Rutter's Mass of the Children, for adult and children's choir with orchestra, is premiered here with a recital of eight of his recent anthems. |
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John Gary Williams
John Gary Williams [ Ace Records U.K. / CD ] |
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JOHN McCABE
Silver Nocturnes John McCabe (piano) / Roderick Williams (baritone) / David Pyatt (horn) / Sacconi Quartet [ NMC / CD - released 17/Nov/2017 ] John McCabe (1939-2015) was a prolific composer and pianist, bequeathing in all an impressive seven symphonies and seven string quartets, as well as numerous concertos and several major ballets. McCabe was appointed CBE by the Queen in 1985 for his... |