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CARL NIELSEN
Nielsen: Symphony No.4 / Violin Concerto James Ehnes (violin) / Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 12/May/2023 ] Nielsen's epic Violin Concerto was premièred in Copenhagen in February 1912, by the violinist Peder Møller. Nominally the work is structured in two movements; each opens with a slow section and moves to a faster one. |
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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... |
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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 |
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JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Hummel: Potpourri, Op. 94 / Adagio and Rondo alla Polacca / Variations, Op. 115 / Violin Concerto in G James Ehnes (violin & viola) / London Mozart Players / Howard Shelley, piano & conductor [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 27/Aug/2004 ] "One of the most highly regarded composers during his life (1778-1837), Hummel's reputation has suffered neglect ever since...f you like Mendelssohn's concertos, the charm of this one should captivate you." - Editor's Choice - Gramophone 2004 |
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ANTONIN DVORAK / BOHUSLAV MARTINU / JINDRICH FELD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: James Galway: Dvorak, Martinu, Feld James Galway (flute), Phillip Moll (piano) [ RCA Red Seal / CD - released 25/May/1988 ] The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway, is widely considered the supreme interpreter of classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal transcends musical boundaries. |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: James Galway plays Mozart James Galway (flute) / The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, with Marisa Robles (harp) [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 20/May/1993 ] The Man With the Golden Flute, Sir James Galway, is featured in these classic recordings, with harpist Marisa Robles. |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Serenade Op 25 / Sonata in B flat / Serenade Op 8 James Galway (flute) with Joseph Swensen (violin) Paul Newbauer (viola) Phillip Moll (piano) (piano) [ RCA Red Seal / CD - released 25/May/1990 ] The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway, is widely considered the supreme interpreter of classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal transcends musical boundaries. His virtuosity on the flute is equalled only by his... |
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JAMES GALWAY
The Best of: Includes 'Annie's Song', 'Riverdance' & 'Danny Boy' James Galway (flute) with various accompaniments [ Sony Camden / CD - released 10/Dec/2009 ] 21 Tracks from the world famous flautist James Galway, Including Riverdance, Danny Boy, Annies Song and many more |
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JOSEPH JOACHIM QUANTZ
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: James Galway: Quantz James Galway (flute) with Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Jörg Faerber [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 25/May/1991 ] The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway, is widely considered the supreme interpreter of classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal transcends musical boundaries. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS / IRISH TRADIONAL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Golden Flute Of James Galway James Galway,(flute) with guests, including The Chieftans, and various orchestras & performers [ Readers Digest licensed from Rca / 3 CD Box Set - released 4/Nov/2002 ] In addition to his performances of the standard classical repertoire, he features contemporary music in his programmes...The album James Galway and The Chieftains in Ireland reached number 32 in the UK Albums Chart in 1987 (Wiki) |
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GERALD FINZI
Finzi: Oh Fair To See - Song cycles for tenor & piano James Gilchrist (tenor), Anna Tilbrook (piano) [ Linn / CD - released 9/May/2005 ] "His clarity and precision are warmed by a rare sweetness of tone, and the 'lie' of these songs appears to suit him to perfection." Gramophone |
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PURCELL / SCHUBERT / DOVE / BARBER
Solitude James Gilchrist (tenor), Anna Tilbrook (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 10/Jul/2020 ] "Together these make for a rewarding programme that repays concentration. Gilchrist is, as ever, a hugely clear and communicative singer, in perfect balance with Tilbrook's sense of focus and poise" Guardian |
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RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel James Gilchrist (tenor), Philip Dukes (viola), Anna Tilbrook (piano) [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Jan/2018 ] Having previously recorded British repertoire on Chandos, James Gilchrist joins the pianist Anna Tilbrook nine years after their previous recording, in a lyrical journey through some of Vaughan Williams's best songs and rarely heard chamber works.... |
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James Ingram, with Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Patti Austin & more
Forever More - Love Songs, Hits & DuetsI [ Sony / CD - released 17/Nov/2011 ] |
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James Kohler
Time Won't Be Kind [ CD - released 1/Feb/2020 ] Whimsical paranoia & sugar coated poison transfuse into indie pop bliss on New Zealander James Kohler's debut album. |
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ANTON EBERL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ebert: Piano Concerto / Piano Sonata James McChesney (piano) / Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Kemper [ Koch Schwann / CD - released 16/Nov/1994 ] "These are technically quite competent works whose temperament straddles both classical and romantic styles, but there probably won't be a rush to an Eberl revival anytime soon. " ClassicsToday |
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James Morrison
The Awakening [ Island Records U.K. / CD - released 29/Sep/2011 ] As the title of James Morrison's third and by far best album suggests, 'The Awakening' is the sound of an artist coming of age - a warm, live-sounding collection of classic but contemporary folk-soul songs. |
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James Morrison (piano, flugel horn, trombone, tenor sax, trumpet)
Midnight Till Dawn [ ABC Jazz / CD - released 29/Sep/2018 ] Australian jazz legend James Morrison presents his first album with his own quartet - including his sons William (guitar) and Harry (double bass), alongside Patrick Danao on drums. |
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BACH / RACHMANINOV / CHOPIN / GLUCK / CHOPIN
Inside Tracks - The Mix Tape James Rhodes (piano) [ Signum Classics / CD - released 10/Nov/2015 ] "The most fun part of my job is figuring out what to play live. There's an infinite choice of immense, immortal music and I always try and design concert programmes a bit like a setlist for the audience. For this compilation (of my personal... |
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James Taylor
October Road [ Columbia / CD - released 17/May/2004 ] James Taylor's 15th studio album of his first new recordings in 32 years is, if possible, even more familiar and self-referential than ever. By now, it is an article of faith that you could take practically any track from any Taylor album and put it... |