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MICHAEL TIPPETT
Tippett: Suite in D for the Birthday of Prince Charles / Fantasia Concertante on a theme of Corelli Philip Jones Brass Ensemble / London Symphony Orchestra / Academy of St. Martin in the Fields [ Decca ABC Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jul/2006 ] *** 'The Concerto for Double String Orchestra receives a performance more sumptuous and warm-hearted than any before on record ... the recording is outstanding' Penguin Guide |
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SVEN HELBIG
Helbig: Requiem A René Pape (bass), Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] Dresden-based composer and producer Sven Helbig creates Requiem A to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, honouring the victims of war and sending a profound plea for peace. |
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Ricky Martin
Greatest Hits - Souvenir Edition (CD + DVD) [ Sony Music / 2 CD - released 19/Apr/2013 ] Ricky Martin the Greatest Hits Souvenir Edition features 18 of Ricky's biggest smash hits. With exclusive DVD footage and 2 extra tracks. |
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ANTON WEBERN
The Complete Music of Anton Webern Robert Craft (conductor & musical director) with Marni Nixon, Grace-Lynne Martin, Richard Robinson, Charles Scharbach & others [ Sony Classical Masters / 4 CD Box Set - released 10/Dec/2021 ] The most comprehensive collection of Anton Webern. All of the performers, as well as additional instrumentalists and choral singers, were selected from Hollywood film studios. |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Oboe Concertos / Concerto grossi / Concerto a due cori / Orchestral music (Rec 1965-1981) Roger Lord (oboe) / Academy of St Martin in the Fields / Neville Marriner [ Australian Decca SBS Eloquence / 2 CD - released 10/Jun/2009 ] "Stylish performances of attractive music at a giveaway price." (MusicWeb June 2009) |
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TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC
Teddy Bears' Picnic Sara Stowe & Matthew Spring / Nat Gonella / Martin Souter / Henry Hall / etc [ Children's clasics / The Gift of Music / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] Children will love this album! A selection of old-fashioned music for children, with more than a hint of nostalgic memories for parents and grandparents. Henry Hall and Uncle Mac join with radio hits of the 50s and piano pieces written specially for... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Tudor & Stuart Spirit Sara Stowe (Soprano) Matthew Spring (Lute) Martin Souter (virginals, harpsichord, organ) [ Heritage of Music / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] From dancing to dreaming, this selection of music from Tudor and Stuart times encompasses the joys and sorrows of the age from traditional country tunes to expressions of royal fortunes and misfortunes. |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No 9 'Choral' Sharon Prero, Elizabeth Campbell, Keith Lewis, Bruce Martin / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, David Porcelijn [ ABC Classics / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] Beethoven's final symphony offers a mighty and enduring message - a call to peace, and an acknowledgement of the universal concerns of all humanity. The Finale, often called 'Ode to Joy', is unrivalled in its emotional power and popular appeal. |
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Sinatra Frank / Dean Martin / Sammy Davis Jr
The Rat Pack - Rakish & Rampant [ Primo / 2 CD - released 22/Feb/2010 ] |
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HANDEL
Messiah: Excerpts (on original instruments) Soloists / Boston Baroque / Martin Pearlman [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "...one of the happiest Messiahs on disc." -Gramophone |
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Stephen Rippy / Martin O'Donnell / Michael Salvatori
Halo Wars (Original Soundtrack) [ Shock Records / 2 CD/DVD - released 30/Mar/2009 ] 'Halo Wars' Original Soundtrack will immerse listeners in a sweeping song soundscape of ear candy that's nothing less than sublime. The bonus DVD contains 9 additional tracks, exclusive 5.1 surround sound mixes, behind-the-scenes videos and the... |
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Steve Martin
The Crow - Songs for the Five-String Banjo [ Rounder / UMGD / CD - released 19/May/2009 ] |
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Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Love Has Come For You [ Other Jazz / CD - released 9/May/2013 ] The remarkable new collaboration of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell offers 13 eloquently rootsy compositions that combine Martin's inventive five-string banjo work with Brickell's distinctive vocals and vivid, detail-rich lyrics. "Love Has Come For... |
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Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
So Familiar [ Universal Music / CD - released 13/Nov/2015 ] Comedian, actor, author, playwright, and musician Steve Martin joins up with his fellow Texas native Edie Brickell (singer-songwriter who initially burst onto the national scene as New Bohemians front-woman) on this, their second studio album... |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: Requiem / Pelleas et Melisande Suite / Pavane / etc Sylvia McNair, Thomas Allen / Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner [ Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jun/2019 ] "Marriner's pacing is ideal, and the clean choral attack is matched by superb singing from Sylvia McNair and Thomas Allen." (Three Stars Penguin Guide) |
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VIVALDI / BACH
Gloria in D / Magnificat Tamara Matthews / Deanne Meek / Stephen Powell / Don Frazure / Boston Baroque / Martin Pearlman [ Telarc Records / SACD - released 28/Jan/2006 ] Boston Baroque and Director Martin Pearlman bring us exuberant performances of two of the most popular Baroque choral works of all time, Vivaldi's Gloria and J.S. Bach's Magnificat. |
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Tony Martin
TBC [ Acrobat / CD - released 14/Aug/2008 ] |
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BARTOK / DORATI / MARTINU
Concert for Lidice Will Quadflieg (speaker) HdK Chamber Choir, Berlin / Dresden Trio / Members of the Czech Chamber Orch / New Berlin Chamber Or / Martin Fischer-Dieskau [ BIS / CD - released 1/Dec/1992 ] Martin Fischer-Dieskau was born in Berlin to a musical family; his father is the noted singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Fischer-Dieskau's older brother, Mathias, is a highly regarded stage designer, and his younger brother, Manuel, is a cellist.... |
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Various Artists incls Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Nelson Riddle, Julie London, Dean Martin, Hollywood Studio Orchestra, Louis Prima, King Curtis, etc
MARBECKS RARE: Ultra Lounge [Leopard Skin Cover] [ EMI / CD - released 2/Feb/1986 ] Selections from the original EMI Ultra Lounge series...all digitally remastered. |
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Various / Mixed by Martin Solveig
In The House: Martin Solveig [ Defected Records / 3 CD - released 7/Nov/2006 ] The Parisian DJ has put together a personal selection of current and classic tracks - 2CDs packed with funky house treats plus a third disc, bulging with unmixed, full-length and unreleased Solveig productions! |