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LEONARD BERNSTEIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Essential Bernstein (Incls 'Divertimento for Orchestra' & Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story') City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis / Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin etc [ EMI Classics Essential / 2 CD - released 20/Apr/2012 ] The American composer, conductor, pianist and educator Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history. He was music director of the New York Philharmonic for many years. |
ORAZIO VECCHI & OTHERS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vecchi: Selva Di Varia Ricreazione / etc Consort of Musicke with Emma Kirkby., Evelyn Tubb, Andrew King, etc / Anthony Rooley (Director & lute) [ Ermitage / CD - released 10/Mar/1996 ] Rare works performed by the Consort of Musicke with soloists including Emma Kirkby, Evelyn Tubb & Andrew King. |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty (complete ballet) Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Košice, Andrew Mogreli [ Naxos / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Jan/2000 ] "The Naxos digital recording is full and brilliant without being overlit, and the acoustics of the House of Arts in Košice bring a spacious ambience, with vivid orchestra colours. First class value." Penguin Guide |
SAMUEL BARBER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Barber: The Lovers / Prayers of Kierkegaard Dale Duesing (baritone) Sarah Reese (soprano) / Chicago Symphony Orchestra and chorus, Andrew Schenck [ Koch International Classics / CD - released 8/Jun/1991 ] "The Samuel Barber "The Lovers" by Koch is a well-regarded recording of Barber's cantata based on Pablo Neruda's poetry, alongside "Prayers of Kierkegaard". The recording is praised for its strong performances, particularly by Dale Duesing." |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.) - Don Quixote, Op. 35 / Cello Sonata / etc Daniel Müller-Schott (cello) / Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis, with Herbert Schuch (piano) [ ORFEO / CD - released 19/Jul/2019 ] During his long and exceptionally fruitful creative life, Richard Strauss (18641949) composed only a few works for the cello. Only three have survived and small as that number may seem, those cello works are critical to the composers development.... |
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Mozart: The Jupiter Project David Owen Norris (piano), Katy Bircher (flute), Caroline Balding (violin), Andrew Skidmore (cello) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/Aug/2019 ] An intriguing re-creation of how Mozart's largescale orchestral works might have been encountered in Georgian Britain, realized by the kind of ensemble which played such a prominent role in its musical life. |
Deanna Durbin, Andrew Sisters, Carmen Miranda, Ella Fitzgerald, Marlene Dietrich, Frances Lanfford, Mary Martin, Judy Garland, etc
Hollywood Sings - The Girls [ Charly Records / CD - released 4/Sep/1994 ] Original recordings from the 30s and 40s |
JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Psalmfest Elizabeth Cragg (soprano), Pascal Charbonneau (tenor) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St Albans Cathedral Choir and Abbey Girls Choir, Andrew Lucas [ Naxos / CD - released 15/May/2016 ] The psalms of David have been a source of inspiration to composers for centuries, each text forming a poetic shape the equivalent of a gothic arch, and expressing a broad range of timeless emotions. Recorded here for the first time in its complete... |
J. S. BACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bach: Magnificat in D major, BWV243 (with Cantatas BWV 11 & BWV 50) Emily Van Evera, Emma Kirkby, Evelyn Tubb, Caroline Trevor, Howard Crook, Simon Grant, Stephen Charlesworth / Taverner Players, Andrew Parrott [ EMI / CD - released 1/Dec/1990 ] "The Taverner Players' recording of Bach's Magnificat, conducted by Andrew Parrott, is generally positive, highlighting its vibrant, fresh, and optimistic spirit, though some reviewers noted the recording's quick tempos might require listener... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL / NICOLA ANTONIO PORPORA
Handel/Porpora: "The Rivals" Four Nations Ensemble, Andrew Appel (harpsichord/director), with Christine Brandes (soprano) & Geoffrey Burgess (oboe) [ ASV / CD - released 31/Jul/1999 ] The Four Nations Ensemble brings together leading soloists, generational front-runners of period instrument performance. With a core group of soprano, flute, violin, viola, cello and harpsichord Four Nations distinguishes itself with innovative... |
FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Mass of Life / Prelude & Idyll Janice Watson (soprano) Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo-soprano) Andrew Kennedy (tenor) Alan Opie (baritone) / Bournemouth Symphony, David Hill [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 20/Aug/2012 ] "a marvellous starting point for anyone new to Delius's unique but compelling art." Gramophone Magazine: Editor's Choice - July 2012 |
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (recorded live at the Globe Theatre London in August 2009) BLU-RAY Globe / Andrew Vincent / Philip Cumbus / Michael O'Hagan / Atetomiwa Edun, Ellie Kendrick [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Jun/2010 ] Dominic Dromgoole's production brings refreshing clarity to one of Shakespeare's most famous and best-loved tragedies, drawing out the contemporary relevance of this passionate teenage love story. Ellie Kendrick, a truly youthful Juliet, and... |
The Goons featuring Andrew Secombe, Jon Glover, Jeffrey Holland & others
Goon Again - The 40th Anniversary Cardboard Replica Show [ BBC Audio / CD - released 5/Nov/2001 ] Using scripts by Spike Milligan and Larry Stephens, the Goon Show was recreated at the Playhouse Theatre in London for one night, with Andrew Secombe (Harry's son), Jon Glover (as Spike Milligan) and Jeffrey Holland (as Peter Sellers). |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Falstaff / Cello Concerto / Romance for Bassoon / Smoking Cantata Halle Orchestra / Mark Elder / Graham Salvage with Heinrich Schiff (cello) & Andrew Shore (bassoon) [ Halle / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "The playing is glorious, and the recording does it full justice; what what really makes this Falstaff outstanding is Mark Elder's engagement with the musical storyline. A pleasant performance of the Romance is followed by a truly remarkable... |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS / NECTOR BERLIOZ
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 "Organ" / Berlioz: Le Carnaval Romain - Overture Ian Tracey (organ) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton [ EMI Eminence / CD - released 12/Nov/1987 ] Original sound recording made at Liverpool Cathedral, July 1986. |
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: Violin Concerto / Apollon musagète / etc James Ehnes (vioin) / BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 23/Feb/2024 ] "…James Ehnes gives a performance of unobtrusive elegance … Ehnes's intonation is, as ever, second to none." Gramophone |
ALBAN BERG
Berg: Violin Concerto / Three Pieces for Orchestra James Ehnes (violin) / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor) [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/Sep/2022 ] "His mellow tone is ideally captured on the recording, as is his readiness to play the role of accompanist when the main melodic line lies in the orchestra." Five Stars BBC Music - Concerto Choice Dec 2022 |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor op.61 / Serenade for strings, op. 20 James Ehnes (violin) / Philharmonia Orchestra, Andrew Davis [ Onyx / CD - released 19/Jan/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD WINNER 2008 - Concerto - "Even before the review was in, a well-meaning soul placed this disc on my desk. This, my benefactor assured me, was not just "another Elgar" for the anniversary - it was something special. So it... |
AARON KERNIS / JAMES NEWTON HOWARD
Kernis / Newton Howard: Violin Concertos (with Tovey: Stream of Limelight) James Ehnes (violin) / Seattle Symphony, Ludovic Morlot / Detroit Symphony, Cristian Macelaru / Andrew Armstrong (piano) [ ONYX / CD - released 1/Oct/2018 ] "Ehnes's characteristic sweetness and tenderness married to unerring strength and direct musicianship are on display in all three pieces." Gramophone |
THE CELTIC VIOL
The Celtic Viol Vol 1 Jordi Savall (treble viols) / Andrew Lawrence King (Irish harp and psalterium) [ Alia Vox SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 21/Jul/2009 ] "The playing on this disc is simply beyond criticism, and it should hold great attraction for folk song enthusiasts, classical aficionados, and Celtic music buffs alike. This is crossover in the very best sense of the word." (Five Stars AudAud.com) |
