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HANDEL
Giulio Cesare [Julius Caesar] (complete 1724 version of the opera) Kristina Hammarström, Emanuela Galli, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Irini Karaianni / Orchestra of the Patras (period instruments), George Petrou [ MDG / 3 CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] Although Julius Caesar is Handel's most famous and frequently performed opera, it has never really been recorded in its entirety as it is here. Previous recordings from the group have been critically acclaimed. |
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Mozart, Wo
Die Entführung aus dem Serail Laubenthal, Köth, Otto, Schock, Dickie, Böhme, Hebenstreith, Chor der Wiener Staatsoper; Wiener Philharmoniker, George S [ ORFEO / 2 CD - released 11/Jul/2005 ] |
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BEETHOVEN / BRAHMS / MOZART
Leon Fleisher Plays Beethoven & Brahms [5 CD set] Leon Fleisher (piano) / The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell [ Sony Classical Masters / 5 CD Box Set - released 20/May/2012 ] "Fleisher has the ability to take the slow movement slowly, and the molto adagio cadenza near its end is for once as slow as the composer could wish, and very impressive. The finale has plenty of fire" (Gramophone on the Brahms Concerto No 1) |
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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) |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Handel: La Resurrezione, HWV47 (complete oratorio recorded in 1989) Lisa Saffer, Judith Nelson, Patricia Spence, Jeffrey Thomas, Michael George Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan [ Harmonia Mundi / 2 CD Box Set - released 16/Jan/1997 ] Recorded at the Berkeley Festival, University of California at Berkeley, June 15 & 17, 1989 |
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Little George Smith
Harmonica Ace [ Ace Records U.K. / CD ] |
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GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Attila (complete opera) Liudmyla Monastyrska, Stefano La Colla, Stefan Sbonnik, George Petean, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo / Munchner Rundfunkorchester, Ivan Repusic [ Br-Klassik / 2 CD - released 1/May/2020 ] Following Giuseppe Verdi's "Luisa Miller", with which Ivan Repušić made his debut as principal conductor of the Münchner Rundfunkorchester in September 2017, the conductor's successful cycle of early masterpieces by the famous Italian opera composer... |
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LISZT
Works for Piano and Orchestra (Includes Fantasia on a theme from Beethoven's Ruins of Athens & Piano Concertos 1 & 2) Louis Lortie (piano) / Residentie Orchestra The Hague / George Pehlivanian [ Chandos Classics / 3 CD - released 15/May/2006 ] "Interesting essays by Jeremy Siepmann and Beryl Chempin further enhance the value of the set which with superlative pianism, fine rapport between soloist and conductor, excellent orchestral playing and first class sound is a triumph for all... |
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J. S. BACH
Bach: Weihnachts Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio) (sung in German) Lynda Russell, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Mark Padmore, Michael George, The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 2 CD - released 25/Oct/2003 ] The Sixteen is one of the jewels in the musical crown of Britain. Internationally recognised as one of the finest choirs of our time, it is admired for performances combining clarity and precision with beauty and dramatic intensity |
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GEORGE BENJAMIN
Written On Skin / Duet for piano and orchestra Christopher Purves, Barbara Hannigan, Bejun Mehta, Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, George Benjamin [ Nimbus / 2 CD - released 11/Feb/2013 ] GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST 2013: Contemporary / BBC MUSIC AWARD WINNER 2014: Premiere Award |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Abide With Me And Other Favourite Hymns Marlowe Brass Ensemble / The Choir Of St George'S Chapel Windsor Castle / Tim Byram-Wigfield [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Sep/2007 ] Vernacular hymns, etymologically songs of praise, are a particular feature of the worship of the Protestant Reformation, assuming various forms over the centuries, as Christian beliefs and practices have undergone changes. The German hymns of Martin... |
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Martha Carter, kate Webster, Miss Lavell, Margo White,Barbara George, Berna Dean, etc
Gulf Coast Girls - Swamp Pop Revisited 1958-1962 [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Dec/2018 ] Following on from Jasmine's first Swamp Pop compilation JASCD968 - Sea of Love… which not only delivered strong sales but also a considerable amount of positive press and radio attention comes 'Gulf Coast Girls'. This time the attention is on the... |
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George & Weedon Grossmith
The Diary of a Nobody (Read by Martin Jarvis) [ Naxos Audiobooks / 3 CD - released 10/Oct/2006 ] Total Playing Time: 04:51:56 |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Arianna in Creta (complete opera) Mata Katsuli (soprano) Mary-Ellen Nesi (mezzo) Irini Karaianni (mezzo) (Marita Paparizou (mezzo) Petros Magoulas (bar) / Orchestra of Patras / George [ MDG / 3 CD Box Set - released 15/Jul/2006 ] "One of Handel's underrated works ... never less than interesting ... a strong performance where vivid, dramatic values are to the fore" (MusicWeb June 2006) |
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MAUD POWELL
The Complete Recordings Vol. 3 (1904-1917) Maud Powell (Violin) George Falkenstein (Piano) [ Naxos Historical Great Violinists / CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "..showcases this fine player's talents in a variety of smaller compositions, most unexpectedly in a previously-unissued La boheme potpourri - an extremely lifelike recording, expecially given its pre-electric provenance." - Gramophone |
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Maud Powell (violin) / George Falkenstein (piano)
The Complete Recordings 1904-17 Vol.2 [ Naxos Historical / CD - released 3/Mar/2002 ] |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Ottone (complete opera) Max Emanuel Cencic, Lauren Snouffer, Pavel Kudinov, Ann Hallenberg / Il Pomo d'Oro, George Petrou [ Decca / 3 CD Box Set - released 11/Sep/2017 ] "this new recording is emphatically the version to have of an opera whose dramatic flaws are redeemed by magnificent individual scenes and any number of good tunes." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice, September 2017 |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Great British Choral Works Michael Chance, Michael George & Mark Padmore / The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Oct/2011 ] Since they were founded in 1979 Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have recorded over 100 discs of choral music spanning 600 years. On this new collection, CORO presents a selection of their most celebrated recordings of music by British composers. |
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J.S. BACH
St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 (Complete oratorio) Michael George (bass) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Michael Chance (counter-tenor) David Thomas (bass) / The Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The Choir of [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 14/Aug/2005 ] "This is a fine recording...For many people, though, the King's forces and Emma Kirkby, with Michael Chance doing all the alto solos, will prove a willing combination. And at super budget price, you cannot go far wrong. There is a complete libretto... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Christmas With Kiri Te Kanawa - Carols From Coventry Cathedral Michael George / Jouko Harjanne / Choirs of Coventry and Lichfield Cathedrals / BBC Philharmonic / Robin Stapleton [ Warner Music Vision / Kultur / NVC Arts / DVD - released 10/Dec/2006 ] G :- Carols from Coventry Cathedral featuring famed soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, Michael George baritone, Jouko Harjanne trumpet, Choirs of Coventry and Lichfield Cathedrals, BBC Philharmonic conducted by Robin Stapleton. |