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James P Johnson, Art Tatum, Fats Waller
The Gods Are In The House [ Avid / CD - released 3/Sep/2001 ] This production represents the highest level of achievement in the art of re-creating the music from classic, historic piano solo recordings to 21st century audio clarity. Its basis is the unique work of John Farrell, who has transcribed the music... |
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J. S. BACH
Bach: St. John Passion (complete oratorio recorded in 1986) Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Stephen Varcoe, Cornelius Hauptmann, Nancy Argenta / The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner [ Deutsche Grammophon Archiv / 2 CD Box Set - released 10/Apr/2000 ] "Gardiner conducts an exhilarating performance. Speeds are regularly on the fast side but, characteristically, he consistently keeps a spring in their rhythm. Chorales are treated in contrasted ways." Penguin Guide |
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EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Caractacus / Severn Suite Judith Howarth (Soprano), Arthur Davies (Tenor), David Wilson-Johnson (Baritone), Alastair Miles (Bass), Stephen Roberts (Bass) London Symphony Chorus [ Chandos 241 Hickox Legacy / 2 CD - released 12/Aug/2016 ] "Another classic Hickox recording from the early '90s; an uneven work, but well worth hearing when done as brilliantly as this." (MusicWeb) |
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KABALEVSKY
Piano Pieces for Children Young and Old Kirsten Johnson [ Nimbus Alliance / CD - released 5/Sep/2014 ] |
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ARTHUR FOOTE
Complete Piano Music Kirsten Johnson (piano) [ Delos / CD - released 15/Jan/2014 ] With this remarkable three-CD collection of Arthur Foote's complete piano music (much of it recorded here for the first time), Ms. Johnson has filled a long-standing gap in the global discography of this very worthwhile American composer's music. |
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KABALEVSKY
A Recital of Concert Pieces Kirsten Johnson (piano) [ CD - released 5/Sep/2014 ] A prolific composer, Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky (1904 - 1987) wrote four piano concerti, three piano sonatas, four symphonies, five operas, a violin concerto, two cello concerti, songs and other works, including many pieces for piano. Born in St... |
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Laurie Johnson
Noises In The Head (+Book/Dvd) [ Vocalion / CD - released 21/Nov/2005 ] |
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ATTILIO ARIOSTI
Ariosti: 6 Cantatas (with Trio Sonatas by Locatelli & Vivaldi) Laurie Reviol, soprano / Truike van der Poel, contralto / Musica Solara [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Sep/2005 ] "Excellent performances of six cantatas which make one understand why Ariosti was a successful opera composer" (MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
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ROGER QUILTER
O Mistress Mine / To Daisies / Julia's Hair / Go, Lovely Rose and other songs Lisa Milne (mezzo-soprano) Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) Graham Johnson (piano) Duke Quartet [ Naxos The English Song Series / CD - released 25/Aug/2003 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - Roger Quilter was born in Hove in 1877 into comfortable family circumstances. His father was Sir Cuthbert Quilter, who in 1881 founded the National Telephone Company and was for... |
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W. A. MOZART
'Gran Partita' K361 London Mozart Ensemble Winds, Jane Glover (conductor), New York Philomusica Winds, Robert Johnson [ Alto / CD - released 16/Sep/2013 ] |
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Lonnie Johnson
Four Classic Albums (Blues By Lonnie Johnson / Idle Hours / Blues And Ballads / Losing Game) [ Avid / 2 CD - released 5/Aug/2016 ] Born into a large musical family in New Orleans, Lonnie Johnson was always much more than just the bluesman that he became known as during his long and intermittent career. He began learning to play music from a very young age tackling and mastering... |
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Lonnie Johnson / Victoria Spivey
Lonnie Johnson / Victoria Spivey: Four Classic Albums Plus (Blues / Lonesome Road / Woman Blues / Another Night To Cry) [ Avid / 2 CD - released 8/Mar/2024 ] AVID Roots presents the latest release in our Four Classic Albums series with a re-mastered 2CD second release from Lonnie Johnson & Victoria Spivey, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details |
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Felicity Lott (soprano) / Graham Johnson (piano)
Schubert: Favourite Songs [ Alto / CD - released 10/May/2010 ] An acclaimed recording of essential Schubert lieder |
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Marc Johnson
Overpass [ ECM / CD - released 29/Nov/2021 ] With Overpass, Marc Johnson makes a decisive and intriguing contribution to ECM's solo bass tradition. Johnson's experiments with the bass and its potential as a lead voice began during his tenure with the Bill Evans Trio, where his nightly solo... |
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Marc Johnson's Bass Desires
Second Sight [ ECM Touchstones / CD - released 13/Nov/2008 ] Recorded in March 1987, the 'Second Sight' album from Marc Johnson's Bass Desires has now been re-issued on CD at this special price, and packaged in a stylish digipak cover - to coincide with ECM's 40th Anniversary. |
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SCHUMANN
Kerner Lieder & Liederkreis Margaret Price (soprano) / Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'An outstanding Helios CD … singing and playing of the highest order' (Gramophone) |
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PETER MAXWELL DAVIES
Taverner (opera in two acts) Martyn Hill, David Wilson-Johnson / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen [ NMC / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] "conductor Oliver Knussen keeps the goals in view and the climaxes in proportion, with the strings of the BBC SO tirelessly eloquent in the searing final stages." Gramophone Awards 2010 Finalist - Opera |
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Marv Johnson
You Got What It Takes - The Marv Johnson Story 1958 - 1961 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 14/Mar/2014 ] The Most comprehensive collection of Marv Johnson's early work ever released. Comprises all of his international chart hits and three complete original albums plus both sides of many of his singles released from 1958-1961. Hits include: "You've... |
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Händel, Ge
Acis und Galatea Mathis, Johnson, Gambill, Lloyd, Spiri, ORF Chor; ORF Symphonieorchester, Schreier [ ORFEO / 2 CD - released 5/Jan/1988 ] |
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JOHN IRELAND
The Songs of John Ireland Lisa Milne, John Mark Ainsley, Christopher Maltman / Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 20/May/2015 ] "Ireland was a songsmith to rival the finest this country has produced, and Hyperion's generous anthology will hopefully encourage others to explore this rewarding and rapt repertoire" (Hi-Fi News) |