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MICHAEL FINNISSY
Finnissy: Pious Anthems & Voluntaries Choir of St John's College Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Signum / 2 CD - released 14/Aug/2020 ] GRAMOPHONE Award Nomination 2021 - Contemporary |
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EDMUND RUBBRA
Rubbra: English Choral Music: Nine Tenebrae Motets Choir Of St John's College, Cambridge, Christopher Robinson [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Apr/2006 ] "Another winner from the Naxos/St. John's Cambridge stable-nourishing repertoire, captivated and captivating performances....a bargain of the first order." Gramophone Editor's Choice |
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HERBERT HOWELLS
Howells: Requiem / Magnificat and Nune dimittis Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "The finely nuanced performances are impressively controlled. This disc is a must-have for connoisseurs of English cathedral music and a great introduction to Howells for the novice." - American Record Guide, May 2000 |
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BACH / MOZART / PALESTRINA / MENDELSSOHN / LOTTI / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The World of St John's Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, with Alastair Roberts (treble), April Cantelo (soprano), Stephen Cleobury (organ) [ Decca / CD - released 10/Apr/1994 ] A great introduction to a world of beautiful choral music. |
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VARIOUS
Complete New English Hymnal (Vol 1) The Choir of York Minster Conducted by Philip Moore (Organist: John Scott Whiteley) [ Priory / CD - released 2/Feb/2001 ] Recorded in York Minster February 2000 |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis Vol 9 Choir of York Minster, Philip Moore, with John Scott Whiteley (organ) [ Priory / CD ] "Everything on this disc is performed to a consistently high standard musically and technically." Organists Review |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: Violin Concerto / Romance in F minor (with Suk - Fantasy in G minor) Christian Tetzlaff (violin) / Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgårds [ Ondine SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 27/Mar/2016 ] "John Storgårds inspires energetic playing from the Helsinki Philharmonic…once into the fray Tetzlaff draws on an exceptionally wide range of colours and nuances…individual but utterly persuasive…excellent, full-bodied sound." (Gramophone) |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Complete Schubert Edition: An 1826 Schubertiad Christine Shafer (soprano) John Mark Ainsley (tenor) Richard Jackson (baritone) / The London Chorale / Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion Schubert Edition Vol 26 / CD - released 2/Feb/2002 ] GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE 'A wondrous addition to this unique venture, it is hard to know where to begin in its praise' (Gramophone) |
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JOSEPH HAYDN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Haydn: Schöpfungmesse / Harmoniemesse Christoph Prégardien, Ruth Ziesak, Susanna Spicer, Bernarda Fink / Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner [ Philips / 2 CD - released 7/Oct/2002 ] Gramophone Magazine July 2002 - Editor's Choice |
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GLASS / RUTTER / FRANCAIX
Harpsichord Concertos Christopher D. Lewis (harpsichord) / West Side Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon, with John McMurtery (flute) [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Nov/2013 ] "The sound ensures due definition between soloist and orchestra, while the booklet-note is neatly succinct. If the programme appeals, then there is no need to hesitate." (Gramophone) |
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PARRY / ELGAR / HANDEL / LLOYD WEBBER / WEIR / JENKINS et al
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla The Coronation Orchestra, Bryn Terfel, John Eliot Gardiner, Antonio Pappano & more [ Decca / 2 CD - released 9/Jun/2023 ] A life-long music enthusiast and champion of the arts, His Majesty has overseen, influenced and been personally involved in the commissioning process and the detail of the music programme, which will showcase and celebrate musical talent from across... |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Motets Corydon Singers, Matthew Best with John Scott (organ) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Jun/2010 ] 'A must for any serious collector' (Organists' Review) |
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EDWARD ELGAR
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Elgar: Starlight Express Suite Op.78 / King Arthur Suite Cynthia Glover (soprano) John Lawrenson (baritone) / Bournemouth Sinfonietta; George Hurst [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 20/Sep/2002 ] Recorded in: Guildhall, Southampton |
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WILLIAM CONGREVE / GEORGE FARQUHAR / RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: An 18th Century Comedy Album: The Way of the World; The Beaux' Stratagem; The School for Scandal Dame Edith Evans / Sir John Gielgud / Pauline Jameson / Ralph Truman / Miles Malleson / Anthony Quayle and others [ EMI Classic English Drama / CD - released 17/Sep/2006 ] A demonstartion of Edith Evan's matchless prowess in Restoration comedy. |
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DONALD SWANN
Swann: Songs Dame Felicity Lott (soprano), Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone), Christopher Glynn (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 7/Jul/2017 ] "this is a continually fascinating and diverse selection...The real star of the show is Christopher Glynn, for whom the project has evidently been a labour of love." Gramophone |
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FREDERICK DELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Delius: A Mass for Life / Songs of Sunset / Songs of Sunset / An Arabesque Dame Janet Baker, John Shirley Quirk, Heather Harper, Helen Watts / Royal Liverpool Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves, etc [ EMI Classics / 2 CD Box Set - released 28/Mar/2011 ] "Groves is very good indeed and richly enjoyable" MusicWeb |
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BEETHOVEN / BRAHMS / LISZT / MOZART / WAGNER/LISZT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Daniel Barenboim Daniel Barenboim (piano) / New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli [ EMI / Philips / Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 20/Jan/2018 ] Daniel Barenboim ( 1942 ) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Barenboim's output includes all of Beethoven and Mozart's Piano Sonatas and Piano Concertos. As a chamber musician he recorded frequently with Jacqueline du Pré and Itzhak Perlman. |
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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / MENDELSSOHN / WOOD / PARRY / STAINER / MOZART / etc
Songs of Praise (Includes Let all the world in every corner sing Praise My Soul and Hear My Prayer Darius Battiwalla, organ / Michael Thompson, tenor; Halifax Choral Society; John Pryce-Jones, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Oct/2003 ] With this instruction the Book of Common Prayer of 1622 motivated several centuries of English composers to focus their creativity into the huge collection of short choral works that are the English Anthems. |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Handel: Oratorio Arias David Daniels (alto) / Paris Ensemble Orchestral, John Nelson [ Virgin Records / CD - released 4/Sep/2002 ] "His really is a beautiful voice, far removed from the traditional 'churchy' countertenor timbre." -Editor's Choice (Gramophone Magazine Sept 2002) |
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BERLIOZ / RAVEL / FAURE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: David Daniels recital David Daniels (counter-tenor) / Ensemble Orchestral de Paris / John Nelson [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 27/May/2004 ] This disc features the world premiere recording of Berlioz's Les Nuits D'été sung by a countertenor. The decision to record this work was David Daniels' own, and comes from his desire to stretch the boundaries of the countertenor repertoire. |