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Barber, S: | Three Songs, Op. 45 Now Have I Fed and Eaten up the Rose (J.Joyce) A Green Lowland of Pianos (C.Milosz) O Boundless, Boundless Evening (Ch. Middelton) | Brahms: | Wie rafft' ich mich auf Op. 32,1 (v.Platen) Die Mainacht, Op. 43 No. 2 Unbewegte laue Luft (No. 8 from Acht Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 57) Wie bist du, meine Königin Op. 32 No. 9 Von ewiger Liebe, Op. 43 No. 1 | Schubert: | Lieder nach Gedichten von Goethe: Der Sänger, D149 Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) Ganymed, D544 (Goethe) Wandrers Nachtlied I 'Der du von dem Himmel bist', D224 Erlkönig, D328 | Vaughan Williams: | Songs of Travel |
Ernst Buscagne (baritone), Tom McGrath (piano) | |
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“There's a touch of genius about Bryn Terfel.
To those who've known most of these songs since childhood and heard them well performed innumerable times, it will come not quite as a revelation but more as the fulfilment of a deeply felt wish, instinctive rather than consciously formed. As in all the best Lieder singing, everything is specific: 'Fly away, breath' we recite, thinking nothing of it, but with this singer it's visual – we see it in flight, just as in Sea Fever we know in the very tiniest of gaps that in that second he has heard 'the seagulls crying'. As in all the best singing of songs, whatever the nationality, there's strong, vivid communication: he'll sometimes sing so softly that if he'd secured anything less than total involvement he'd lose us. There's breadth of phrase, variety of tone, alertness of rhythm.
All the musical virtues are there; and yet that seems to go only a little way towards accounting for what's special.One after another, these songs are brought to full life. There's a boldness about Terfel's art that could be perilous, but which, as exercised here, is marvellously well guided by musicianship, intelligence and the genuine flash of inspiration. Malcolm Martineau's playing is also a delight: his touch is as sure and illuminating as the singer's.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Shura Gehrman (bass), Adrian Farmer (piano) Recorded at Wyastone Leys on 12th June 1980, 12th May 1981 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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anon.: | Willow song Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) | Balfe: | Come into the garden, Maud Robert Tear (tenor), André Previn (piano) | Bishop, H R: | Home, Sweet Home Robert Tear (tenor), André Previn (piano) | Brahe: | Bless this house Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Sir Philip Ledger (piano) | Britten: | The foggy, foggy dew Robert Tear (tenor), André Previn (piano) The Plough Boy Robert Tear (tenor), André Previn (piano) Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Op. 31 Robert Tear (tenor), Alan Civil (horn) Northern Sinfonia, Sir Neville Marriner Les illuminations, Op. 18 John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Pauline Lowbury (violin) Britten Sinfonia, Nicholas Cleobury | Butterworth, G: | Loveliest of Trees Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) Love Blows As The Wind Blows Robert Tear (tenor) Vernon Handley | Byrd: | Lullaby, my sweet little baby Michael Chance (countertenor) Fretwork Elegy on the death of Thomas Tallis Michael Chance (countertenor), Christopher Wilson (lute) | Carter, S: | Down Below Ian Wallace (bass-baritone), Donald Swann (piano) | Delius: | Sea Drift John Noble (baritone) Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves | Dibdin: | Tom Bowling Robert Tear (tenor), André Previn (piano) | Dowland: | Sorrow, stay Dame Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute) Can she excuse my wrongs? (First Booke of Songes, 1597) Dame Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute) Awake, sweet love Dame Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute) Woeful heart Dame Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute) Shall I sue? Charles Daniels (tenor), David Miller (lute) Me, me, and none but me Charles Daniels (tenor), David Miller (lute) Flow my teares (Lacrimæ) Charles Daniels (tenor), David Miller (lute) | Elgar: | Sea Pictures, Op. 37 Dame Janet Baker (mezzo) London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli Two Songs Op. 60 (The Torch; The River) Robert Tear (tenor) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley | Finzi: | Since we loved Ian Bostridge (tenor), Julius Drake (piano) Rollicum-rorum Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano) Dies natalis, Op. 8 Wilfred Brown (tenor) English Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Finzi | Gurney: | Down by the Salley Gardens Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) Black Stitchel Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) | Ireland: | The Salley Gardens Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Gerald Moore (piano) Sea Fever Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano) | Johnson, R: | Where the bee sucks Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) Full fathom five Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) | Keel: | Trade Winds (No. 2 from Three Salt-Water Ballads) Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano) | Morley: | It was a lover and his lass Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) O mistress mine Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) | Mortimer: | The Smuggler's Song Owen Brannigan (bass), Gerald Moore (piano) | Parry: | O Mistress Mine Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Gerald Moore (piano) | Peel: | Bredon Hill Sir Thomas Allen (baritone), Geoffrey Parsons (piano) In Summertime on Bredon orchestral version Frederick Harvey (baritone) George Weldon | Purcell: | Fairest Isle (from King Arthur) Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nigel North (lute) Music for a while, Z583 Nancy Argenta (soprano), John Toll (harpsichord) I attempt from love's sickness to fly in vain (from The Indian Queen) Nancy Argenta (soprano), Paul Nicholson (harpsichord) If music be the food of love, Z379 Nancy Argenta (soprano), Richard Boothby (lute), John Toll (harpsichord) An Evening Hymn 'Now that the sun hath veiled his light', Z193 Nancy Argenta (soprano), Paul Nicholson (harpsichord) | Quilter: | Love's Philosophy, Op. 3 No. 1 (Shelley) Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Gerald Moore (piano) Now sleeps the crimson petal, Op. 3 No. 2 (Tennyson) Sir Thomas Allen (baritone), Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Come away, death Ian Bostridge (tenor), Julius Drake (piano) | Sanderson, W: | Devonshire Cream and Cider orchestral version Frederick Harvey (baritone) Philharmonia Orchestra, George Weldon | Stanford: | Drake's Drum Robert Lloyd (bass), Nina Walker (piano) The Old Superb Robert Lloyd (bass), Nina Walker (piano) Songs of the Sea, Op. 91 Benjamin Luxon (bass-baritone) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Norman Del Mar | Swann, D: | A Transport of Delight (The Omnibus) Ian Wallace (bass-baritone), Donald Swann (piano) The Wart Hog Ian Wallace (bass-baritone), Donald Swann (piano) The Hippopotamus Song (Mud, mud, glorious mud) Michael Flanders & Donald Swann | trad.: | Greensleeves Alfred Deller (countertenor), Desmond Dupré (lute) | Vaughan Williams: | Linden Lea Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Gerald Moore (piano) The Lamb Ian Partridge (tenor), Janet Craxton (piano) The Shepherd Ian Partridge (tenor) Silent Noon Ian Bostridge (tenor), Julius Drake (piano) Songs of Travel Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) Sir Simon Rattle Five Mystical Songs John Shirley-Quirk (bass-baritone) Choir of King's College Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks On Wenlock Edge orchestral version Ian Bostridge (tenor) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink | Walton: | Popular Song from 'Façade' Fenella Fielding, Michael Flanders Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Sir Neville Marriner | Warlock: | My Own Country Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) Passing By Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) Pretty Ring Time Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), David Willison (piano) Balulalow Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), Sir Philip Ledger (piano) Yarmouth Fair Owen Brannigan (bass), Ernest Lush (piano) | Woodforde-Finden: | Kashmiri Song Frederick Harvey (baritone), Jack Byfield (piano) |
Ranging from Shakespeare’s contemporaries to the Victorian school and beyond, this fine box set calls on some of the greatest artists—including a wealth of British talent—to celebrate the diversity and longevity of English song. From simple melodic expression to the textural sophistication of orchestral settings, with the sea and landscape assuming a prominent role throughout, the songs included here comprise a fitting tribute, simultaneously revealing the rich cultural legacy of English poetry. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Adès: | Asyla | Arnold: | Guitar Concerto, Op. 67 Julian Bream (guitar) | Debussy: | Estampe No. 1 - Pagodes (arr. Grainger) | Elgar: | Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Grania and Diarmid, Op. 42 - Incidental Music Falstaff - Symphonic Study in C minor, Op. 68 Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 Nigel Kennedy (violin) The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 Dame Janet Baker (mezzo), John Mitchinson (tenor), John Shirley-Quirk (bass-baritone) CBSO Chorus Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G major, Op. 39 No. 4 | Grainger: | In a Nutshell, suite Train Music Country Gardens Lincolnshire Posy The Warriors Malcolm Wilson, Roderick Elms and Wayne Marshall (pianos) | Holst: | The Planets, Op. 32 | Knussen: | Flourish with Fireworks | Matthews, C: | Pluto, the Renewer | Maw, N: | Odyssey | Ravel: | La Vallee des Cloches (Miroirs No. 5) (arr. Grainger) | Turnage: | Drowned Out Kai Ulrich Heinen (cello) Three Screaming Popes Momentum Ceres | Vaughan Williams: | The Lark Ascending Nigel Kennedy (violin) On Wenlock Edge Robert Tear (tenor) Songs of Travel Thomas Allen (baritone) | Walton: | Cello Concerto Lynn Harrell (cello) Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor Belshazzar's Feast Thomas Hampson (baritone) |
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Vaughan Williams: | Symphonies Nos. 1-9 Joan Rogers (soprano), William Shimell (baritone), Alison Barlow (soprano) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Oboe Concerto in A minor Jonathan Small (oboe) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Serenade to Music choral version Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Partita for double string orchestra Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley The Wasps - Aristophanic Suite London Philharmonic Orchestra & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Prelude and Fugue in C minor London Philharmonic Orchestra & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Piano Concerto in C major Piers Lane (piano) London Philharmonic Orchestra & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley Piano Concerto in C for two pianos Vitya Vronsky & Victor Babin London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Serenade to Music 16 soloists London Symphony Orchestra & New Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult English Folk Song Suite (orchestral) London Symphony Orchestra & New Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 London Symphony Orchestra & New Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult The Lark Ascending London Symphony Orchestra & New Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis English Folk Song Suite (band) Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra Tuba Concerto in F minor Serenade to Music (orchestral) Northern Sinfonia of England, Richard Hickox Old King Cole Northern Sinfonia of England, Richard Hickox Five Mystical Songs Northern Sinfonia of England, Richard Hickox Sea Songs Northern Sinfonia of England, Richard Hickox Variations for Brass Band (orchestral) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Northern SInfonia of England, Richard Hickox String Quartet No. 1 in G minor Britten Quartet Violin Concerto in D minor 'Concerto Accademico' Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Northern SInfonia of England, Richard Hickox Violin Sonata in A minor Music Group of London String Quartet No. 2 in A minor Music Group of London Toward the Unknown Region London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Dona Nobis Pacem London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Magnificat London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult An Oxford Elegy Kings College Cambridge & London Symphony Orchestra, David Willcocks Flos Campi Kings College Cambridge & London Symphony Orchestra, David Willcocks Whitsunday Hymn Kings College Cambridge & London Symphony Orchestra, David Willcocks Sancta Civitas Kings College Cambridge & London Symphony Orchestra, David Willcocks Five Tudor Portraits Bach Choir, New Phil Orch & LSO, David Willcocks Benedicite Bach Choir, New Phil Orch & LSO, David Willcocks Five Variants of ‘Dives and Lazarus' Bach Choir, New Phil Orch & LSO, David Willcocks Hodie (A Christmas Cantata) (w/strings & organ) Janet Baker Bach Choir & LSO, David Willcocks Fantasia on Christmas Carols (w/orch) In Windsor Forest Songs of Travel On Wenlock Edge Mass in G minor Kings College Cambridge, David Willcocks The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune 'All people that on earth do dwell' Kings College Cambridge, David Willcocks Te Deum in G Kings College Cambridge, David Willcocks Preludes (3) on Welsh Hymn Tunes (Bryn Calfaria, Rhosymedre & Hyfrydol), for organ Kings College Cambridge, David Willcocks Four Hymns Ian Partridge Music Group of London Merciless Beauty Ian Partridge Music Group of London Ten Blake Songs Ian Partridge Music Group of London On Wenlock Edge Ian Partridge Music Group of London The House of Life Anthony Rolfe Johnson & David Willison Songs of Travel (piano) A Song of Thanksgiving London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Epithalamion Meredith Davies London Philharmonic Orchestra & Orchestra Nova of Londo, David Willcocks Riders to the Sea Meredith Davies London Philharmonic Orchestra & Orchestra Nova of Londo, David Willcocks Hugh the Drover Robert Tear / Sheila Armstrong / Michael Rippon & Robert Lloyd Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral & RPO, Charles Groves Sir John in Love Felicity Palmer / Robert Tear / Robert Lloyd & Helen Watts New Phil Orchestra, Meredith Davies The Pilgrim's Progress (complete) & rehearsal sequence Ian Partridge / John Shirley-Quirk / Jean Temperley & John Noble LPC / LPO, Adrian Boult Job - A Masque for Dancing London Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Boult |
Celebrated as the musical poet of the English landscape, Vaughan Williams was also a visionary composer of enormous range: from the pastoral lyricism of The Lark Ascending and the still melancholy of Silent Noon to the violence of the Fourth Symphony and the grand ceremonial of All people that on earth do dwell, he assumed the mantle of Elgar as our national composer. This edition, released to mark the 50th anniversary of his death, presents all the major orchestral, chamber, vocal and stage works, as well as many lesser pieces and rarities, in the finest interpretations. All your favourite Vaughan Williams is here, in over 34 hours of music on 30 CDs “A convincing and deeply moving showcase… exceptional value… it’s scope breathtaking. This is the essential set, and if you're at all drawn to VW you might as well buy the whole damn show now - because sooner or later you're going to anyway.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2008 ***** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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