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) |
W. A. MOZART
Fritz Busch at Glyndebourne - Mozart Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender, Audrey Mildmay, Heddle Nash, John Brownlee, Ina Souez, Sena Jurinac, Alexander Young, Richard Lewis / Fritz Busch (cond) [ Warner Classics / 9 CD Box Set - released 8/Jul/2017 ] Fritz Busch (1890-1951) was one the greatest German conductors of the first half of the twentieth century, noted for his illuminating performances and his ethical principles. |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Orchestral Works, Cello Concerto, Sea Pictures, Dream of Gerontius Jacqueline du Pre (cello) Dame Janet Baker (mezzo) Richard Lewis (tenor) / Halle Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli [ EMI British Composers / 7 CD Box Set - released 25/Mar/2022 ] Born in London of Italian-French parents, Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970) trained as a cellist and played in theatre and café orchestras before joining the Queen's Hall Orchestra under Sir Henry Wood in 1916. |
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Monteverdi - L'Incoronazione di Poppea / Madrigals Magda Laszla, Richard Lewis, Frances Bible, Carlo Cava, April Cantelo, Robert Tear, etc / Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, Royal Philharmonic, John Pritc [ EMI Double Forte / 2 CD - released 16/Jun/2000 ] Original recordings from 1964 & 1967 |
The Modern Jazz Quartet (John Lewis / Milt Jackson / Percy Heath / Connie Kay)
European Concert [ Poll Winners / CD - released 13/Feb/2012 ] European Concert is a live album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances recorded in Sweden in April 1960 and originally released on two consecutive volumes on the Atlantic label. (Wifi) |
PURCELL / ARNE / MUNRO / BOUGHTON / BUTTERWORTH / QUILTER / etc
English Song Album (Rec 1948-54) Astra Desmond, contralto, John Heddle Nash, baritone, John Cameron, baritone, Richard Lewis, tenor [ Dutton Epoch / CD - released 25/Aug/2005 ] "This is a fascinating disc, and includes some wonderful performances ...I would definitely recommend this disc for both historical reasons, and for those songs here that really are gems - to any lover of English music, or to anyone interested in... |
FRANCK
Les Baatitudes / Die Seligpreisungen Diana Montague (soprano) Keith Lewis (tenor) Gilles Cachemaille (baritone) John Cheek (bass) / Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart / Helmuth Rilling [ Hanssler / 2 CD - released 10/Jan/2004 ] "the present performance is first rate and…anyone with a particular interest in the composer, in choral music of the period, or indeed in this kind of curiosity should …purchase this admirable set right away." - William Hedley - MusicWeb UK |
Eric Dolphy, John Lewis
Play Kurt Weill [ Lonehill / CD - released 10/Oct/2008 ] |
John Lewis
European Windows [ American Jazz Classics / CD - released 26/Oct/2009 ] |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Dream of Gerontius Op 38 (Complete oratorio) Richard Lewis (tenor) Dame Janet Baker (mezzo) Kim Borg (bass) / Halle Choir and Shieffield Philharonic Chorus / Sir John Barbirolli [ Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 15/Sep/2003 ] "Barbirolli's red-blooded reading of Gerontius is the most heart-warmingly dramatic ever recorded" *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide |
GILBERT and SULLIVAN
Essential Gilbert & Sullivan Glyndebourne Opera with George Baker, Owen Brannigan, John Cameron, Richard Lewis, Monica Sinclair [ EMI Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2012 ] "A very well sung recording indeed....Exceptionally good singing....Loaded with atmosphere" |
HARUKI MURAKAMI
The Elephant Vanishes (Unabridged) John Chancer, Rupert Degas, Tim Flavin, Teresa Gallagher, Mark Heenehan, Walter Lewis, Jeff Peterson [ Naxos Audiobooks / 8 CD Box Set - released 29/May/2006 ] A collection of off-the-wall short stories by Japan's leading contemporary novelist. An elephant vanishes; hunger drives a couple to rob McDonalds; an insomniac wife wakes in a different world. Murakami is a cult figure throughout the world with an... |