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Monty Alexander Trio
Impressions In Blue [ Telarc Records / CD - released 1/Aug/2003 ] Monty celebrates the bluesier side of jazz, with eleven tracks that include favourites from the great American songbook, as well as few selections of more exotic origin |
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ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Glazunov: Complete Concertos Rachel Barton Pine (violin) Alexander Romanovsky (piano) Wen-Sinn Yang (cello) Marc Chisson (saxophone) / Russian National Orchestra, Jose Serebrier [ Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 21/Feb/2011 ] "there's little doubt that both Serebrier and his soloists, supported by warmly idiomatic playing from the Russian National Orchestra and a beautifully clear recording, make a highly persuasive case for the reappraisal of these works." BBC Music |
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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 |
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SIBELIUS
Lemminkainen Suite / Luonnotar / etc Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/1992 ] |
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JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies No. 2 & 5 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 |
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HUMMEL
Fortepiano Sonatas Susan Alexander-Max (fortepiano) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] 'Alexander-Max has an appreciation for Hummel's writing that comes through clearly in her confident and skilful playing, and, although she easily could, she is careful not to grab the spotlight all for herself.' All Music Guide. |
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VERDI / CATALANI / PUCCIN
Soprano Arias From Italian Operas Miriam Gauci (soprano) / Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari [ Naxos / CD ] "For those interested in hearing a talented young soprano with serious potential for an important career, this is recommended" Fanfare |