W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Violin Concertos 3 & 4 Francesa Dego (violin), Francesca Leonardi (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 21/Sep/2021 ] "These performances capture the very essence of Mozart's Salzburg style best, setting up, meticulously matching and weaving in and out of the solo line with captivating suppleness and alertness." Five Stars BBC Music Recording of the Month Nov 21 |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Violin Concertos, Vol. 2 Francesca Dego (violin) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington [ Chandos / CD - released 14/Oct/2022 ] Following their critically acclaimed first volume of Mozart's violin concertos (CHAN 20234), Francesca Dego and Sir Roger Norrington complete the set, once again with outstanding support from a reduced Royal Scottish National Orchestra. |
BIZET / CHABRIER / TCHAIKOVSKY / IBERT / DELIBES / POULENC / etc
Roger Desormiere - The Decca Recordings National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris, Roger Desormiere, with Janine Micheau, soprano [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 4 CD Box Set - released 5/Jun/2020 ] A landmark tribute to Roger Désormière, a great French conductor of the mid-twentieth century, including many recordings new to CD. |
The London Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir with Pete Townshend & Roger Daltry
Tommy [ The Orchard / CD - released 4/Dec/2015 ] An all-star symphonic performance of The Who's famed rock opera Tommy - performed By The London Symphony Orchestra, featuring guests Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwhistle, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Merry Clayton, Richie Havens... |
The London Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir with Pete Townshend & Roger Daltry
Tommy (Double Gatefold LP) [ The Orchard / 2 LP - released 4/Dec/2015 ] An all-star symphonic performance of The Who's famed rock opera Tommy - performed By The London Symphony Orchestra, featuring guests Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwhistle, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Merry Clayton, Richie Havens... |
SIR LENNOX BERKELEY
Berkeley Conducts Berkeley: Mont Juic / Serenade / Divertimenti / etc London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Lennox Berkeley, with Roger Winfield (oboe) [ Lyrita / CD ] "Berkeley was typical of the English composers whom Lyrita championed in the 1970s, and this beautifully planned collection introduces some of the most elegant and enjoyable music that he ever wrote...The recording, from the early 1970s, is first... |
RALF VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending / Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis / Symphony No. 5 in D major / Fantasia on Greensleeves Iona Brown (violin) / Academy Of St Martin In The Fields, Neville Marriner / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Roger Norrington [ Decca Virtuoso / CD - released 14/Jul/2014 ] A delightful disc from Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, neatly encompassing four of Vaughan Williams' most enduringly popular orchestral works. |
BAX / HOLLAND / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / HARVEY
Works for Viola & Orchestra Roger Chase (viola) / BBC Concert Orchestra, Stephen Bell, Richard Harvey [ Dutton / CD - released 12/Nov/2012 ] "There has been talk for decades about a second recording of the Bax Phantasy for Viola and Orchestra. Finally one emerges from the realms of vapour-ware and it is little surprise that it comes from indefatigable and inspired Dutton. The Bax has... |
JOSEF HAYDN
Die Schopfung [The Creation] Christine Oelze (sop) Scot Weir (tenor) Peter Lika (bass) / Chamber Orchestra of Europe / Sir Roger Norrington [ Hanssler Profil / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2008 ] The Creation (1798) and The Seasons (1801) are two works of unique artistic excellence. In them Haydn combined the theatrical gestures of Handel's oratorios with elements of his own symphonic style. Both The Creation and The Seasons represent the... |
TELEMANN
Telemann: Musique de Table (Tafelmusik), Vol. 4 Glenton/Orch.OGavin Edwards (horn), Roger Montgomery (horn) Orchestra of the Golden Agef The Golden Age [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Sep/1994 ] "2010 The Orchestra of the Golden Age bring expressive warmth to this evergreen repertoire. The present disc contains the third of the three 'Productions' that make up Telemann's most comprehensive orchestral/instrumental publication. It's the... |
BETSY JOLAS / SALLY BEAMISH / OLGA NEUWIRTH
Stories - Trumpet Concertos Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet), Roger Muraro (piano), Malmö Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, Martyn Brabbins [ BIS SACD / CD - released 4/Oct/2019 ] Alongside his celebrated performances of the classical repertory, Håkan Hardenberger is also renowned as a pioneer of significant new trumpet works. The three works on this disc were all composed with him in mind, and illustrate his many-facetted... |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
The Very Best Of Beethoven London Classical Player, Roger Norrington / François-René Duchâble / Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste / Dmitry Sitkovetsky / etc [ Virgin / Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 25/Aug/2019 ] "This reissue is greatly to be welcomed as it usefully collects together some very thought-provoking performances at an affordable price and in good, clear recorded sound." (MusicWeb) |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Horn Concertos Roger Montgomery (horn) & Margaret Faultless (director/violin) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Signum / CD - released 31/Dec/2013 ] Under the direction of Margaret Faultless the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment shine on these new recordings of Mozart's Horn Concertos, featuring some astounding performances by Roger Montgomery on the natural horn. |
Anton Bruckner
Symphony 3 Roger Norrington (conductor), Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart [ Hanssler / CD - released 28/Apr/2008 ] |
Roger Roger & His Orchestra
Whimsical Days [ Vocalion / CD ] |
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
The Last Night of the Proms: Land of Hope & Glory Sarah Walker (mezzo) Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) / London Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Roger Norrington [ Australian SBS Decca Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] "A great collection of British favourites that are just right for any time of the year, very well recorded and performed … and at a great price too! You won't be disappointed." (MusicWeb June 2008) |
JOSEF HAYDN
Haydn: Cello Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Sinfonia Concertante / etc Steven Isserlis (cello) / Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Roger Norrington [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 1/May/2011 ] "Cellist Steven Isserlis's playing is alert, sensitive, and joyous." (Highbeam.com) |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Symphony No. 1 (plus Wagner's Overture from Die Meistersinger) SWR Symphony Orchestra / Sir Roger Norrington [ Hanssler / CD - released 15/May/2006 ] Gramophone magazine had this to say: "An honest, intelligent Elgar First from an unexpected source…" |
KURT ATTENBERG
Violin Concerto / Varmlands Rhapsody Ulf Wallin (violin) / Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin / Roger Epple [ CPO / CD - released 20/May/2006 ] "This is a disc not to be missed" (Recording of the Month MusicWeb May 2006) |