More By Artist: Mary O'Hara
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Mary Wells
Bye Bye Baby - The Early Collection [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/May/2013 ] We are proud to present the first lady of Motown, Mary Wells with this wonderful compilation of sublime early Motown hits and recordings. Features 1961's 'Bye, Bye Baby/I Don't Want to Take a Chance' and 1962's 'The One Who Really Loves You'... |
JOSEF HAYDN
Lord Nelson Mass / Symphony No 102 in B flat Mary Wilson, Abigail Fischer, Keith Jameson, Kevin Deas / Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman [ Linn SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Nov/2013 ] "this new account opens with impact, even if the florid upper strings occasionally have to struggle against the implacable tirades of chorus, trumpets and drums. And the quartet of soloists led by agile soprano Mary Williams proves a well integrated |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Arianna in Creta (complete opera) Mata Katsuli (soprano) Mary-Ellen Nesi (mezzo) Irini Karaianni (mezzo) (Marita Paparizou (mezzo) Petros Magoulas (bar) / Orchestra of Patras / George [ MDG / 3 CD Box Set - released 15/Jul/2006 ] "One of Handel's underrated works ... never less than interesting ... a strong performance where vivid, dramatic values are to the fore" (MusicWeb June 2006) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Tamerlano (complete opera) Nicholas Spanos, Mata Katsuli, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Tassis Christoyannis / Orchestra Of Patras / George Petrou [ MDG / 3 CD Box Set - released 9/Feb/2008 ] 'This is the first recording to use the version of Handel's Tamerlano performed at its premiere. And George Patras's Greek forces do the opera proud. In a real ensemble achievement, Nicholas Spanos is outstanding in the title-role, surmounting the... |
JONATHAN DOVE
Dove: The Adventures of Pinocchio (Complete opera recorded in 2008) BLU-RAY Opera North / Victoria Simmonds, Jonathan Summers, Mary Plazas, Rebecca Bottone / David Parry, conductor [ Opus Arte Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Apr/2009 ] "Plaudits should also go to the chorus, whose scenes are always visually and sonically spectacular, while the stunning surround sound of the DVD capturing every detail of Opera North's bold undertaking." (BBC Music Five Stars) |
JONATHAN DOVE
The Adventures of Pinocchio (Complete opera recorded in 2008) Opera North / Victoria Simmonds / Jonathan Summers / Mary Plazas / Rebecca Bottone / David Parry, conductor [ Opus Arte / 2 DVD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] G : - "Plaudits should also go to the chorus, whose scenes are always visually and sonically spectacular, while the stunning surround sound of the DVD capturing every detail of Opera North's bold undertaking." (BBC Music) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Divine Impresario: Nicolini on Stage Randall Scotting (countertenor), Mary Bevan (soprano), Academy of Ancient Music [ Signum / CD - released 13/Mar/2026 ] Divine Impresario is countertenor Randall Scotting's portrait of the celebrated castrato Nicolò Grimaldi ("Nicolini"), performed with the Academy of Ancient Music and Laurence Cummings. Drawing on arias and duets written for Nicolini by Handel,... |
ROXANA PANUFNIK
Roxana Panufnik: Heartfelt Roderick Williams (baritone), Robin Ashwell, Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Hannah Dawson, Andy Marshall, Any Harman, Charles Owen (piano), Mary Bevan (sopra [ Signum / CD - released 21/May/2021 ] Since Westminster Mass (2000) established Roxanna Panufnik's firm place among today'sleading British composers, she has often been celebrated for her choral music. Her instrumental and chamber works, however, are equally striking, filled with... |
IVOR NOVELLO
The Dancing Years / King's Rhapsody (Rec 1939-1950) Roma Beaumont (vocals) / Phyllis Dare (vocals) / Mary Ellis (soprano) / Olive Gilbert, Dunstan Hart, Vanessa Lee (vocals) / with Ivor Novello (piano) [ Naxos Nostalgia / CD - released 16/Jun/2005 ] 'I am not a highbrow. I am an entertainer. Empty seats and good opinions mean nothing to me'. (Ivor Novello) |
JAMES MACMILLAN
MacMillan: Symphony No. 5, 'Le grand Inconnu' / The Sun Danced The Sixteen, Genesis Sixteen, Britten Sinfonia, Mary Bevan, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 3/Apr/2020 ] "In 24-bit sound this sounds remarkably first-rate. If you haven't yet encountered MacMillan's Stabat Mater, that should be your first priority. The new release may (be) well worth obtaining." MuscWeb |
HANDEL
The Triumph of Time and Truth Sophie Bevan, Mary Bevan (sopranos), Tim Mead (countertenor), Ed Lyon (tenor), William Berger (bass) / Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle [ Delphian / 2 CD - released 20/Oct/2014 ] "The small orchestra playing is stylish and characterful...Excellent, spirited singing from both choir and soloists throughout - Ludus Baroque's most valuable Handel recording so far confirms that this unclassifiable, peculiar work is well worth rev |
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel In Italy Vol. 2 Sophie Bevan (soprano), Mary Bevan (soprano) & Benjamin Bevan (baritone) / London Early Opera, Bridget Cunningham (director) [ Signum / CD - released 23/Sep/2016 ] "All three [Bevans] sing together in the delicious Quel fior che all'alba ride and Se tu non lasci amore, making a persuasive argument for a complete survey of the chamber cantatas." BBC Music |
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Amadigi di Gaula (complete opera) Tim Mead, Mary Bevan, Anna Dennis, Hilary Summers, Patrick Terry / Early Opera Company, Christian Curnyn [ Chandos / Chaccone SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 16/Sep/2022 ] "...Christian Curnyn's answering restraint reveals the stark solos, shimmering textures, ringing silences and stunning one-to-a-part counterpoint of music that fairly bursts with its composer's early genius." Five Stars BBC Music Opera Choice Nov 22 |
MACMILLAN / LEIGHTON /ALLAIN / GOWERS / MESSIAEN
Ascension Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh / Matthew Owens [ Delphian / CD - released 1/Oct/2007 ] The powerful imagery of the Ascension has been a potent inspiration to generations of composers. This recording presents a Choral Evensong of contemporary works associated with St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, leading up to Messiaen's meditative organ... |
FORCES' SWEETHEART / HEART-THROBS OF WWII
Forces' Sweetheart & Heart-Throbs of World War II Judy Garland, Vera Lynn, Connee Boswell, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, The Andrew Sisters, Helen Ward, Peggy Lee, Mary Martin, etc [ Retrospective / 2 CD - released 25/Jul/2011 ] The definitive album of wartime nostalgia: 20 forces' sweethearts and 21 of their heart-throb male counterparts sing 50 great songs, mostly on the theme of parted lovers. For all the soldiers, sailors and airmen parted from their loved ones during... |
ROXANNA PANUFNIK
Panufnik: Love Songs & Lullabies Zeynep Ozsuca (piano), Peter Moore (trombone), Mary Bevan (soprano), Matthew Barley (cello), Brodsky Quartet [ Signum / CD - released 4/Sep/2026 ] Love songs and lullabies from all over the world, composed or reimagined by Roxanna Panufnik. Collaborating on new musical genres but retaining her unique and very personal harmonic and melodic style. |
CECIL BURLEIGH
Burleigh: Music For Violin And Piano Zina Schiff (violin) Mary Barranger (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Jul/2003 ] History has precious little to say about Cecil Burleigh. He was a composer and violinist, American born, but studied abroad at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory in Berlin. |
Alan Jackson, Statler Brothers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, Mac Davis & more
Ultimate Country [ Sony Music / 4 CD Box Set - released 3/Aug/2009 ] This four disc set can legitimately call itself the Ultimate Country Album. With country stars like Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Statler Brothers, Charlie Daniels, John Denver, Ricky Skaggs, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, etc |
Benedictines Of Mary, Queen Of Apostles
Angels And Saints At Ephesus [ CD - released 27/Sep/2013 ] Angels and Saints at Ephesus consists of pieces in English as well as Latin, in several different styles that provide an attractive progression from monophony to harmony to slightly richer shades and back again. |
Daniel O'Donnell, with Mary Duff and Derek Ryan
Back Home Again (2 CD + DVD) [ Big Jo-Ke / 3 CD/DVD - released 24/Feb/2017 ] 27 wonderful performances, including duets with Mary Duff. |
