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NICOLO PAGANINI
Paganini: Violin Concerto No 1 (with Saraste - Carmen Fantasy) Itzhak Perlman (violin) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Lawrence Foster [ Warner Classics / CD - released 30/Oct/2019 ] "There has been no better account of the D major Concerto" (Rosette Penguin Stereo Guide) |
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DIEGO ORTIZ
Recercadas del Tratado de Glosas Jordi Savall, Ton Koopman, Rolf Lislevand, Andrew Lawrence-King [ Alia Vox Heritage Series SACD / CD - released 10/Sep/2013 ] Published in Rome in 1553 and re-discovered during the 20th Century, the "Tratado de Glosas" by Spanish composer Diego Ortiz offers - through many variations called "recercadas" - an unmatched panorama of the instrumental music of its time. |
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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) |
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MARIN MARAIS
Suite d'un Gout Etranger (Pieces de viole du IV Livre 1717) Jordi Savall (viol) / Pierre Hantai (harpsichord) / Andrew Lawrence-King (harp) / Pedro Estevan (percussion) [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 SACD - released 1/Nov/2006 ] BBC Music Magazine Award Finalist 2008 (Best Chamber Recording) 'Jordi Savall's pioneering musical and scholarly contributions culminate in this disc. His performance suggests a spiritual connection with Marin Marais. Savall animates the poetry of... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Messiah Julia Doyle (soprano) Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) Steve Davislim (tenor) Neal Davies (bass baritone) / Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks / B'Rock, Pete [ Br Klassik / CD - released 20/Oct/2016 ] What makes the present complete recording into something really special is, above all, the successful interpretation with its excellent line-up of performers. |
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, etc Julie Roset; Lawrence Foster; Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo [ Alpha Classics / CD - released 24/Apr/2026 ] This album pays tribute to composer Benjamin Britten, who will be commemorated in 2026, the 50th anniversary of his death. It was conceived by conductor Lawrence Foster who, with Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, showcases the British composer's... |
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GOUNOD
Faust (complete opera) Jussi Bjorling (tenor) Cesare Siepi (bass) Dorothy Kirsten (soprano) Frank Guarrera (baritone) Lawrence Davidson (baritone) Anne Bollinger (sop) [ Naxos Historical Great Opera Recordings / 3 CD - released 27/Jul/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - "This 3 CD set contains some of the most glorious tenor singing ever recorded. Buy it!!!" - Göran Forsling, MusicWeb international, July 2005 |
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RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Suite For Viola And Orchestra / Flos Campi (with McEwen - Viola Concerto) Lawrence Power (viola) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Martyn Brabbins [ Hyperion / CD - released 25/Nov/2011 ] Editor's Choice: Gramophone Magazine December 2011 |
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JAMES MacMILLAN
MacMillan: Symphony No 4 / Viola Concerto Lawrence Power (viola), BBC Philharmonic, Martyn Brabbins (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jun/2020 ] MacMillan's viola concerto was written for Lawrence Power, who brings a unique authority to this, its first recording. The fourth symphony-a major addition to the repertoire-is a generous and appropriate coupling, both works incorporating and... |
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WALTON / RUBBRA
Viola Concertos Lawrence Power (viola) BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Ilan Volkov [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jul/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Concerto - "This is a highly satisfying release, both for the excellent playing of all concerned, Hyperion's gorgeous recording and for the programme." (MusicWeb June 2007) |
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HINDEMITH
The Complete Viola Music Volume 3: Concertos Lawrence Power (viola) / BBC Symphony Orchestra, David Atherton [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] "All four works receive really excellent performances from violist Lawrence Power, whose consistently attractive tone and on-target intonation leaves no doubt that the sometimes off-kilter harmonies are the composer's and not an accident." (10/10... |
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ROZSA / BARTOK / SERLY
Viola Concertos Lawrence Power, viola / Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrew Litton [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] "Power's supreme artistry fuels performances of works by composers who are linked...All are energised by the orchestra's vigour." The Telegraph, 13th September 2010 ***** |
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MAGNUS LINDBERG
Magnus Lindberg: Viola Concerto, Absence & Serenades Lawrence Power (viola) Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Collon [ Ondine / CD - released 6/Sep/2024 ] Composer Magnus Lindberg (b. 1958) is one of Europe's leading names in contemporary music. Having travelled a long road as a composer, from the steely and edgy modernism of his early period to the soft and sonorous sound worlds of his most recent... |
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HINDEMITH
The Complete Viola Music Volume 1 Lawrence Power (viola) & Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Aug/2009 ] "All Hindemith's hits and more, played with true conviction." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice - August 2009 |
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HINDEMITH
The Complete Viola Music Volume 2: Solo Sonatas Lawrence Power (viola) & Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Feb/2010 ] "Power's warmly rounded tone and searching interpretations cast the most favourable possible light on this wonderful if sometimes astringent music...few players can make this music more compelling than does Power." BBC Music Magazine, May 2010 ***** |
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YORK BOWEN
The complete works for viola & piano Lawrence Power (viola) Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] 'Composers whose rich romanticism was out of favour among 20th-century pundits who favoured angular austerity are finally receiving their due. Bowen believed the viola sounded more attractive than the violin and has a persuasive advocate in Power'... |
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HENRI BUSSER / GEROGES HUE / CLAUDE DEBUSSY / LOUIS VIERNE / etc
Fin de siècle: Music for viola and piano Lawrence Power (viola) & Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Sep/2016 ] That the names of Hüe and Büsser are now largely forgotten is no reflection on their ability to write music which cannot fail to delight (and did not fail to win the Prix de Rome). Lawrence Power and Simon Crawford-Phillips present a wonderful... |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Music for viola & piano Lawrence Power (viola) & Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] "Power's performance is particularly engaging in the witty, sardonic middle movement...if not the very last word on the Sonata, this is still a finely played programme that can be recommended with confidence." (Gramophone) |
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RODION SHCHEDRIN
Shchedrin: Music From the Lady With the Lapdog Lawrence Power (viola), Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Olli Mustonen (conductor) [ Ondine / CD - released 20/Mar/2026 ] Composer Rodion Shchedrin (1932-2025) was one of the leading figures of post-war Soviet music. This album by the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Olli Mustonen brings together four of his works, including music from his ballet The Lady with... |
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ARTHUR BENJAMIN
Violin Sonatina / Viola Sonata / etc Lawrence Power (viola & violin) Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Aug/2014 ] "Whether playing his viola or violin, Lawrence Power is in total sympathy with Benjamin's shifting moods, and Simon Crawford-Phillips proves a lithe and responsive piano partner." (BBC Music) |