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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Jan DeGaetani and Gilbert Kalish in Concert
Beethoven: | Songs (3) , Op. 83 Abendlied unter'm gestirten Himmel, WoO 150 | Crumb: | Three Early Songs The Sleeper | Debussy: | Fêtes galantes - Set 2 | Frazelle: | Worldly Hopes | Haydn: | Arianna a Naxos, cantata, Hob.XXVIb/2 | Poulenc: | Chansons villageoises: Les gars qui vont à la fête A sa guitare Métamorphoses: C'est ainsi que tu es Main dominée par le coeur Amoureuses | Strauss, R: | Zueignung, Op. 10 No. 1 Ich trage meine Minne, Op. 32 No. 1 Ruhe, meine Seele!, Op. 27 No. 1 All mein Gedanken ... Op. 21 No. 1 Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4 | Walden, S: | Three Ladies |
To many observers, no artist has ever replaced the great mezzo-soprano, Jan DeGaetani, as an interpreter of contemporary song. Writing of her, New York Times critic Harold C. Schonberg called her “the finest song recitalist that the United States has ever produced.” DeGaetani, with her magnificent duo-partner, Gilbert Kalish, performed together for thirty-years, the partnership ending with DeGaetani's death in 1989. This two-CD set gives us one of their final recitals together, and includes the wide-ranging repertoire that these two artists were known for. “her voice here retains all of the qualities that made it so special, and her artistry remains undiminished...The generosity of the programme mirrors the same quality in DeGaetani's musical nature...Unreservedly recommended.” International Record Review, November 2011 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Poulenc: Voyage à Paris
“Interpretation of Poulenc's songs never stands still. But this recording reminds us of the impetus these artists gave to this repertoire, both in sound and imagination.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2011 ***** “This record will enchant you. Best of the Month” Hi-Fi News | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Hommage a Francis Poulenc
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| |  | The Complete Songs of Francis Poulenc Volume 1
Composed over a period of 44 years the 150 works for piano and voice of Francis Poulenc remain consistently popular to concert audiences the world over. Varying in their individual style and character in a way that defies generalisation, Poulenc set music to a wide range of different French poetry – both ancient and modern, from the serious to the surreal. This release marks the first in a new series charting the complete songs of Francis Poulenc, performed by some of the greatest singers of the day and accompanied by the exceptional Malcolm Martineau. Future releases will feature several works that have never before been recorded. “The best performances... - Murray in the early Cocteau cycle Cocardes, Maltman in the Chansons Gaillardes, Milne in Fiançailles pour Rire – are very fine, even if it remains a disc to sample piecemeal rather than as a whole” The Guardian, 17th March 2011 *** “This is a delightful project...Plus factors include national treasure Felicity Lott, divine in the 1960 cycle La Courte Paille. There’s also the masterly accompaniment of Malcolm Martineau, who helps to confirm Poulenc’s belief that his songs contained better piano music than any of his solo pieces.” The Times, 26th March 2011 *** “Poulenc's singular mix of whimsy, religiosity and cool wit guarantees plenty of variety, and each song has a characteristically elaborate, note-rich piano part. Malcolm Martineau accompanies with judicious, sharp-eared facility and experience.” The Observer, 3rd April 2011 “Alongside Malcolm Martineau's searching piano, the singers find a consistent character: considered, spacious, unaffected but cumulatively intense, to the extent that you may need to pause and catch your breath every so often...Anderson finds a deadpan, butter-wouldn't-melt character for Vilmorin's more suggestive lines, while Maltman brings good humour and a poker face to the earthy Chansons galliardes” BBC Music Magazine, June 2011 ***** “these are songs that benefit greatly from the kind of musical intelligence Lott has in abundance...The early Chansons gaillardes are eloquently sung by Christopher Maltman...Lorna Anderson gives straightforward and very attractive readings...Lisa Milne is similarly excellent in the cycle Fiancailles pour rire and the slightly later group of three Metamorphoses” International Record Review, May 2011 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Isabelle Moretti & Felicity Lott - Cantare
One of Britain’s most acclaimed and best-loved sopranos, Felicity Lott, collaborates with award-winning harpist, Isabelle Moretti, to create ‘Cantare’ – a celebration of the relationship between the harp and the voice ranging over a very varied and sometimes surprising repertoire. Dame Felicity Lott, a long time friend of Isabelle, brings her experience, charm and charisma to the vocal works chosen by both herself and the harpist. First sung by Judy Garland in the musical film The Wizard of Oz (1939), “Over the Rainbow” has become a universally known tune. Isabelle Moretti calls it her ‘cult song’, and Felicity Lott admits to humming it in the shower. Here, the harp part is an arrangement by the harpist herself. Award-winning artist Isabelle Moretti is one of the most appealing figures in the world of the harp and on today’s musical scene. Her rich and varied discography has been much acclaimed, winning such awards as the Victoire de la Musique, Grand Prix de la Nouvelle Académie du Disque, Prix Charles Cros, Choc du Monde de la Musique, 10 de Répertoire, and fff de Télérama. “…a disc crammed full of various delights, with the harp singing alone in nearly half of the pieces, and acting as radiant accompanist to Felicity Lott in the remainder. …Debussy's 'La Belle au bois dormant' is a magical revelation. Lott is, of course, an ideal accomplice, whether dreamily sophisticated as here or more innocent, as in Martini's 'Plaisir d'amour'. ...Moretti's musicality shines through.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2010 **** “...the harp is exhibited as an instrument of many colours, and of virile strength as well as blushful modesty. Wonders are performed as melodies sing forth in clear-voiced solo or a melisma is woven in the air...Felicity Lott's own singing is as delightful as ever, and the varied selection is well made.” Gramophone Magazine, October 2010 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Songs Without Words: Music for Flute and Harp
anon.: | Who’s put the pub in my way? | Falla: | Nana (No. 5 from Siete canciones populares españolas) Soneto a Cordoba | Fauré: | Chanson d'amour, Op. 27 No. 1 En Priere Après un rêve, Op. 7 No. 1 Ici-bas ! Op. 8 No. 3 | Mascagni: | Cavalleria Rusticana: Siciliana Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo | Massenet: | Don Quichotte: Romanesca Antica | Mendelssohn: | Song without Words, Op. 85 No. 1 in F major Song without Words, Op. 102 No. 4 in G minor Song without Words, Op. 67 No. 6 in E major 'Lullaby' Song without Words, Op. 67 No. 1 in E flat major Song without Words, Op. 38 No. 1 in E flat major Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 2 in B flat major Song without Words, Op. 85 No. 4 in D major Song without Words, Op. 102 No. 2 in D major Song without Words, Op. 30 No. 6 in F sharp minor 'Venezianisches Gondellied No. 2' | Mozart: | Abendempfindung an Laura, K523 Komm, liebe Zither, K351 | Poulenc: | A sa guitare | Rimsky Korsakov: | Scheherazade, Op. 35: Arabian Song after the transcription by Fritz Kreisler | Tchaikovsky: | Pique Dame: Romance |
Andrea Kollé (flute), Jasmine Vollmer (harp) The combination of flute and harp is one that has fascinated composers over the centuries, and this outstanding new recording features some of the best pieces written for these instruments alongside new and rhapsodic transcriptions of music that has been arranged admirably for the natural combination of these beautiful instruments by these very gifted instrumentalists. The album takes its title from the pieces by Mendelssohn which open and interpolate the programme, and here also are two rare but very charming songs by Mozart, and a group of four by Gabriel Fauré, with two by de Falla, alongside music from famous operas by Tchaikovsky, Mascagni and Massenet. There is music from France by Poulenc and from Russia by Rimsky-Korsakov, and this delightful album ends with a group of appealing Romanian folk-songs. A most charming record of wide appeal. All tracks arranged for flute and harp “The flutist has a beautiful, singing tone with a wide range of dynamics just what this music deserves. I admire harpists who play with not only technical skill but also a clear sense of phrase and line, and that is certainly the case here...Their program, all transcriptions, is well conceived and ordered in such a way that you can listen from Start to Finish Without losing interest.” American Record Guide, October 2008 “The performers treat each of the works differently, and perform with sensitivity, intelligence and excellent communication. The programming is interesting and imaginative, and put together with much thought.” MusicWeb International, 23rd May 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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| |  | Erik Satie - Socrateand other French song cycles
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| |  | Voyage à ParisChansons Françaises
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| |  | ‘Le Maître de la Mélodie’
Recorded at Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, 1978 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Poulenc: Un Siècle en France
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