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George Jones
The Absolutely Essential Collection (3 Disc) [ Big 3 / 3 CD - released 22/Mar/2013 ] During his career George Jones had over 150 hits, he was revered by other Country singers as he immersed himself in the lyrics he was singing which had the same effect on the listener. 60 of his greatest are included here. |
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Morse Portnoy George
Cover 2 Cover (LP) [ Century Media / 2 LP/CD - released 23/Apr/2021 ] Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George, collectively known as Morse Portnoy George, have announced they will release the first two volumes of their Cover To Cover releases on vinyl for the very first time. The Cover To Cover series sees the trio,... |
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George "Harmonica" Smith
Of The Blues (remastered) [ BGO / CD - released 9/Sep/2022 ] George's 1969 album recorded for Bluesway Records and first time on CD. The album features harpist Rod Piazza. Smith had joined Muddy Waters' band in 1954 and also worked with Otis Rush in that period. He toured with luminaries such as Little... |
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Smith, George & The Chicago Blues Band
Blues With Feeling - A Tribute To Little Walter [ Bgo / CD - released 9/Sep/2022 ] |
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Alan Jackson / George Strait / Jimmy Buffett
Live at Texas Stadium [ MCA Records / CD - released 24/Apr/2007 ] This European imported disc features mega-stars Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Jimmy Buffett joined together for the first time ever, live in concert. This very special show turned into a party that cowboys will never forget! |
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FAURE / DURUFLE
Requiem Ann Murray & Mary Seers (sopranos) Thomas Allen & Michael George (baritones) / Corydon Singers & English Chamber Orchestra / Matthew Best [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/May/2007 ] 'Superb' (Fanfare, USA) |
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BEETHOVEN
The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 Armonia Atenea, George Petrou [ Decca / CD - released 20/Jul/2014 ] As part of a major partnership with Parnassus Arts (which previously brought Handel's Alessandro and ROKOKO, the January 2014 solo album from Max Emanuel Cencic), this is the first album from the Athens-based orchestra and their... |
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PURCELL
Complete Secular Solo Songs Barbara Bonney / Susan Gritton / Charles Daniels / Roger Covey-Crump / James Bowman / Michael George / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / 3 CD - released 23/Mar/2010 ] 'Those who need all of Purcell's songs at their fingertips should invest in Hyperion's three-disk survey of secular songs, with outstanding performances by Barbara Bonney, Rogers Covey-Crump and James Bowman' (The New York Times) |
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Beste Co/Seers/George/Corydo
Faure Requiem [ Hyperion / CD ] |
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Bowman/Covey-Crump/George
Purcell:anthems+Services 2 [ Hyperion / CD ] |
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Boy George & Culture Club
At Worst...The Best Of [ Virgin / CD - released 20/Sep/1993 ] |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Violin Concerto / Violin Sonata No 9 "Kreutzer" (Rec 1930 & 1934) Bronislaw Huberman (violin) / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, George Szell, with Ignaz Friedman (piano) [ Warner Classics / CD - released 20/Feb/2017 ] "Certainly no one who cares about great violin artistry should be without these justly famous recordings." classicstoday.com |
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JOHN TAVENER
Sacred Music (Incls 'The Lamb') Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle / Christopher Robinson (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD ] ''The Lamb' alone is worth the price of this disc' (Fanfare, USA) |
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THOMAS TOMKINS
Cathedral Music Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor, Roger Judd (organ) Christopher Robinson [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 15/Oct/2001 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (pre 1700) - 'One of England's most accomplished and versatile Tudor composers to whose music the Windsor choir does full and pleasing justice' (Organists' Review) |
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HANDEL
Acis and Galatea (complete) Claron McFadden (soprano) Robert Harre-Jones (alto) John Mark Ainsley & Rogers Covey-Crump (tenors) Michael George (bass) / The King's Consort / Rober [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 20/May/2007 ] 'McFadden is a loving Galatea, Ainsley a charming Acis, and Covey-Crump a finely polished Damon. Michael George is magnificent - a nimble but ferocious Polyphemus whose every note is absolutely centred' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide) |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Symphony No. 9 "The Great" (LP) The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell [ Warner Classics Vinyl / LP - released 26/May/2023 ] George Szell's commitment to musical truth made him an intimidating figure - even among the other formidable conductors of the 20th century. His uncompromising quest for perfection drew performances of exalted quality from soloists and orchestras. |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 / Piano Concerto No. 2 Clifford Curzon (piano) / London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell / Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch [ Decca Heritage Masters / 2 CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE 100 GREATEST RECORDINGS OF ALL TIME |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 (with works by Franck & Litolff) Clifford Curzon (piano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell [ Decca Legends / CD - released 9/Aug/2010 ] Another great Brahms performance: Curzon's beautifully judged fantasy matched by a smiling, sympathetic Szell - James Jolly, Gramophone 1000th issue |
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GLUCK
Opera Arias Daniel Behle (tenor), Armonia Atenea, George Petrou [ Decca / CD - released 20/Jul/2014 ] Celebrating the 300th anniversary of Gluck's birth, Daniel Behle presents this album of Gluck's lesser known opera arias. Showcasing their rich variety of styles, he illustrates that these works are primed for revival. |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Triple Concerto (coupled with Brahms - Double Concerto) David Oistrakh (violin) / Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) / Sviatoslav Richter (piano) / Herbert von Karajan, George Szell [ Warner Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2012 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1801-1850) -- "(The Beethoven) is a marvellous performance that will clearly remain a classic for years to come. The Brahms receives an exceptionally rich performance." Gramophone |