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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Cantatas Aleksei Tanovitski (bass) & Kostiantin Andrejev (tenor) / Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Narva Boys Choir & Estonian Concert Choir, Paavo Järvi [ Erato / Warner Classics / CD - released 20/Jun/2015 ] "Järvi's Estonians perform with fervour and the Razin makes the issue worthwhile." (Sunday Times) |
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: Spring Symphony / Welcome Ode / Psalm 150 Alfreda Hodgson (contralto), Elizabeth Gale (soprano), Martyn Hill (tenor) / Southend Boys Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox [ Chandos Hickox Legacy / CD - released 19/Jul/2013 ] This re-release of the Spring Symphony, complemented by two smaller but equally life-confirming works by Britten, marks the composer's centenary year. It also forms part of our ongoing Richard Hickox Legacy series, which pays tribute to this great co |
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Beastie Boys
The In Sound From Way Out (LP) [ Capitol / LP - released 8/Dec/2017 ] Originally released through the Beastie Boys' French fan club, The In Sound From Way Out! is a collection of the group's funky instrumentals from Check Your Head and Ill Communication, with a couple of new tracks thrown in. The Beasties have a flair... |
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Beastie Boys
Root Down (LP) [ Capitol / Dark Horse Records / LP - released 4/Oct/2019 ] Featuring 3 different versions of their single 'Root Down', originally released on their 1994 album 'Ill Communication', the Root Down EP also features 7 tracks recorded in Europe in 1995. |
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Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys
Gotta Travel On [ Jasmine Records / 2 CD - released 10/Feb/2017 ] For over 60 years, the late great Bill Monroe reigned supreme as both the chief architect of bluegrass music, and its flagship artist. From his first sessions in the 1930s with his brothers Birch and Charlie onwards, Mr. Monroe never deviated from... |
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Bill Nettles & His Dixie Blue Boys
Hadacol Boogie [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/May/2004 ] |
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Bjarte Eike, The Alehouse Boys
The Alehouse Sessions [ Rubicon Classics / CD - released 9/Jun/2017 ] The Alehouse Sessions - curated and devised by Bjarte Eike, is an ever changing and evolving insight into the music of the English 17th Century tavern. It gives audiences a window into this tumultuous period through Purcell overtures, English sea... |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Celebrate Beethoven - Choral Music Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis; City of London Choir; Key Ensemble, The; Nashville Symphony Chorus; Nicolaus Esterházy Chorus; Westminster Boys' Choir [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Aug/2020 ] From the vast Naxos catalogue comes the perfect introduction to the choral music of Ludwig van Beethoven. |
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MONTEVERDI
Vespro della beata vergine (with Allegri - Miserere & Palestrina - Stabat Mater Collegium Aureum, Musica Fiata, Hannover Boys Choir & Pro Cantione Antiqua, Heinz Hennig, Mark Brown & Edgar Fleet [ Alto / 2 CD - released 20/Mar/2012 ] Founded in 1968, Pro Cantione Antiqua has for over four decades been one of the most popular and acclaimed early music vocal ensembles. Their recording of Monteverdi's Vespers, first released on the Ars Musici label in the 1980s, returns to the... |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 / Symphony No. 10 (Adagio) Ewa Podles (alto) / Cracow Philharmonic Choir / Cracow Boys' Choir / Polish NAtional Readio Symphony Orchestra / Antoni Wit [ NAXOS / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2007 ] "This is a very impressive recording indeed" (American Record Guide) |
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HENRY PURCELL
O Sing Unto The Lord: Sacred Music By Henry Purcell Frederick Teardo (organ) & John Scott (conductor/solo organ) Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York, Concert Royal [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 17/Mar/2017 ] Fifth Avenue, New York and conductor John Scott release this compelling programme of choral works by Henry Purcell which also features the acclaimed New York period ensemble Concert Royal. Recorded on period instruments, this collection of sacred... |
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Hank Snow and His Rainbow Ranch Boys
Would You Mind? UK 78s & 45s, Complete 1950-1955 [ Jasmine / CD - released 30/Jun/2021 ] Then still known as 'Hillbilly', a surprising amount of American country music was issued in the UK in the early 1950s. Most of the major US artists of the period saw a handful of releases here, at the very least. Canadian Hank Snow represented 'The... |
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Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys
Headin' Down the Wrong Highway - The Early Albums [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2012 ] Hank Thompson was one of the greatest honky-tonk singers in country history and perhaps the most popular Western swing musician of the '50s and '60s... |
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HANDEL
Judas MacCabeus (recorded in 1971) Heather Harper, Helen Watts, Alexander Young, John Shirley-Quirk / Wandsworth School Boys Choir / English Chamber Orchestra / Johannes Somary [ ALTO / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] "The solo singing is excellent with Alexander Young a ringing tenor, and Helen Watts singing the opening aria in Act III exquisitely. Very good recording... the effect is wholly natural - and a sense of commitment throughout from all departments." -... |
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FAURE / MOZART / BACH / VERDI / PERGOLESI / HANDEL / MAHLER
In Paradisum: Spiritual Classical Music Holland Boys Choir / Choir of King's College / Pro Cantione Antiqua and many more [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Mar/2011 ] The most moving, serene, peaceful and comforting choral classics: In Paradisum, includes a breathtaking selection of well-loved spiritual classical melodies. |
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Jarvi/Estonian Boys Choir/Goth
Mahler:symphony No. 8 [ Bis / CD ] |
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Johnny Bond & His Red River Valley Boys
The Heart And Soul Of The West [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Jun/2000 ] Although he appeared in many films alongside Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Tex Ritter, he was never a Hollywood star; his debut in the movies was with Jimmy Wakely in 1939 but he is best remembered as an accomplished performer and prolific song-writer. |
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Johnny Otis / Freddie Bell & The Bell Boys / The Jodimars / Ritchie Valens / Larry Williams
Rock N Roll Heroes - Five Classic Albums Plus (Rock & Roll Hit Parade / Rock & Roll... All Flavors / Well Now, Dig This / Ritchie Valens / Here's Larr [ Avid / CD - released 7/May/2021 ] AVID Rock N Roll continues with its Five Classic Albums series with a re-mastered 2CD compilation set from The Jodimars, Johnny Otis, Freddie Bell & The Bellboys, Ritchie Valens & Larry Williams complete with original artwork, liner notes and personn |
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Korallerna/Lund Cathedral Boys
Ave Maria [ Proprius / CD - released 28/Jan/2008 ] |
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Leon McAuliffe & His Cimarron Boys
Take It Away The Leon Way! [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Jun/2001 ] Leon's big chance came in 1933 when W. Lee O'Daniel wanted a steel guitar in the Light Crust Doughboys, which included Bob Wills on fiddle. Being in such short supply, the sixteen-year-old Leon was given a shot at the job... |