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  • Schubert Unauthorised Piano Duos, Vol. 2

    Schubert Unauthorised Piano Duos, Vol. 2

    This CD contains music by Schubert, arranged for piano duo by the composer’s close friend and duet partner Josef von Gahy, all recorded for the first time, as well as Schubert’s “Friendship” Rondo. See Volume One and Volume Three.

  • Graham Whettam Piano Music

    Graham Whettam Piano Music

    Graham Whettam’s music has been praised highly for its skillful construction, drama and atmosphere. Here we have two pieces for piano duet and several solo pieces in superb performances by the late Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow.

  • Jill Crossland Live at Restoration House

    Jill Crossland Live at Restoration House

    This CD is a recording of a live concert given at Restoration House, Rochester, on the 1824 Jirikowsky fortepiano. A fine recital by a recognised baroque specialist.

  • Arnold: The Return of Odysseus

    Arnold: The Return of Odysseus

    THE WORLD PREMIÈRE RECORDING of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s wonderful humorous dramatic cantata. With a fine performance of Vaughan William’s beautiful choral work (a Classic FM Hall Of Fame composition) and a rare chance to hear Milhaud’s Suite Française in its full orchestral version.

  • [rout]one

    [rout]one

    Presenting cutting edge contemporary sonic art [rout] has become one of the UK’s leading contemporary-music ensembles. In this, their début recording, they present three very different pieces written by the group’s core members. This CD-single (25 minutes) is co-produced with the British Music Information Centre and financially supported by the Arts Council for England.

  • Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci (2 CD set)

    Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci (2 CD set)

    Perhaps among the greatest performances ever made in English of these two short operas. Sung in English by Heddle Nash, Miriam Licette, May Blyth, Dennis Noble, Harold Williams, Frank Mullings, Marjorie Parry and Justine Griffiths with the Chorus and Orchestra of the British National Opera Company conducted by Eugene Goossens (Cav) and Aylmer Buesst (Pag)…

  • Bach: The Art of Fugue

    Bach: The Art of Fugue

    THE ROTH QUARTET play the string quartet arrangement of Bach’s finest masterpiece composed by Roy Harris and M D H Norton. This historically important document also includes the conjectural completion composed and played by Sir Donald Tovey. Recorded 1934/1935 and digitally re-mastered by Pristine Audio.

  • Beethoven: Piano Trios

    Beethoven: Piano Trios

    TRIO SANTOLIQUIDO present immortal performances of Piano Trio No 3 in C minor (rec.1942) Piano Trio no 5 in D (“Ghost Trio”)(rec 1952) Piano Trio no 11 in G (“Kakadu Variations”)(rec 1952)

  • Mendelssohn: ELIJAH

    Mendelssohn: ELIJAH

    The first ever complete recording of this favourite oratorio from 1930. Cast includes: HAROLD WILLIAMS as Elijah ISOBEL BAILLIE as an Angel PARRY JONES as Obadiah CLARA SERENA as an Angel TOM PURVIS as Ahab, with BERKELEY MASON (organ), THE WIRELESS SINGERS, BBC NATIONAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA conducted by STANFORD ROBINSON Superb vintage performances and…

  • Sibelius Symphonies 5 & 6, Tapiola

    Sibelius Symphonies 5 & 6, Tapiola

    Both conductors on this CD knew Sibelius and their interpretations (in each case the earliest recordings) are considered by many still to be definitive. Kajanus was engaged by The Gramophone Company (HMV) to produce their Sibelius Society sets; however after his death Schneevoigt was brought in to conduct the magnificent Sixth in 1934. The “Finnish…

  • Five-Fifteen

    Five-Fifteen

    A Tribute to the BBC Dance Orchestra In 1930s Britain, the biggest “pop star” was Henry Hall, leader of the BBC Dance Orchestra, whose daily broadcasts were heard by millions. Now tunes he made famous are introduced in brand new recordings by Mart Sander and the Swing Swindlers! This is a great way to hear…

  • Tzigane

    Tzigane

    A dazzling display of fireworks from the keyboard, this new recording by Anthony Goldstone shows to best effect both his virtuosity and musicianship. Featuring four world première recordings and three superb arrangements by the pianist, a piano showcase of the highest standing. The cover image for this CD is the painting “Gypsy Dancer” by the…