Rachmaninov Piano Music Rachmaninov Piano Music John Lill Piano Sonata Op.36 Six Moments Musicaux Op.16 Variations on a Theme of Corelli Op.42 Baroque Masterpieces for Harpsichord Baroque Masterpieces for Harpsichord Trevor Pinnock RRC1331 [Bar code 5055031313310] Piano Sonata No. 2, Variations on a theme of Corelli, Six Moments Musicaux Critically acclaimed performances, given by one of the UK s most highly regarded pianists. Lill at his finest Classical CD of Piano Sonata No. 2 RRC1332 [Bar code 5055031313327] Trevor Pinnock, a global figure in the early music movement for more than thirty years, gives critically acclaimed performances of keyboard music by Scarlatti, Rameau, Greene, Arne and Handel. The playing is first rate and the recording outstanding in its presence and clarity. There are few better anthologies of Scarlatti in the catalogue. Penguin Guide of Scarlatti Pinnock chose a mellow instrument here, making his stylish, crisply rhythmic performances even more attractive. Excellent recording. Penguin Guide of Rameau
16th Century Music for Viols including Tallis: Complete Consort Music Dowland: Lachrimae Fretwork Rose Consort of Viols The Songs of England John Potter Lucie Skeaping Jo Freya The Broadside Band 16th Century Music For Viols RRC1333 [Bar code 5055031313334] Two of the UK s finest early music ensembles give performances of Tallis, Dowland, Tye, Parsons, Preston, Ferrobosco, Byrd and Bull. Repertoire includes Dowland s Lachrimae and the complete consort music of Thomas Tallis. Precisely balanced, warm-sounding on splendid form. Gramophone Fretwork play together beautifully Gramophone The Songs Of England RRC1337 [Bar code 5055031313372] A collection of traditional songs from England, including many of England s national songs performed on original instruments. Repertoire includes Greensleeves, The British Grenadiers, Tom Bowling, Home, Sweet Home and many more. "Unadulterated magic, not a disappointing track" Folk Roots "A delightful record" The Gramophone Ravel Piano Music RRC1339 [Bar code 5055031313396] RAVEL Piano Music Jean Yves Thibaudet Highly acclaimed perfomances of Ravel s solo piano music (Jeux d eau, Sonatine, Tombeau de Couperin) by one of the world s most popular pianists. The Piano Concerto in G performed by Helene Grimaud, with the RPO and Lopez-Cobos, provides accomplished bonus material. The Thibaudet performances have not been commercially available since the1990s. 2
Music For Viola Da Gamba English Violin Sonatas English Violin Sonatas Dunhill Bantock Stanford Susanne Stanzeleit Gusztáv Fenyò Music for Viola da GaM ba Wieland Kuij uijken RRC1346 [Bar code 5055031313464] Wieland Kuijken, one of the world s foremost exponents of the viola da gamba, gives a recital which showcases its versatility. Repertoire includes works by Carl Friedrich Abel, Diego Ortiz, Johannes Schenck, Georg Philipp Telemann, Christopher Simpson and Tobias Hume. RRC1376 [Bar code 5055031313761 Susan Stanzeleit plays violin sonatas by Thomas Dunhill, Charles Villiers Stanford and Granville Bantock (No.3), released at super budget price. Essential listening for lovers of British music. Suzanne Stanzeleit... give(s) characterful and committed performances. BBC Music Magazine 3
Forum Children's Nursey Rhymes & Singing Games English Song and Singing Games Children s Nursery Rhymes Forum FRC6143 [Bar code 5055031361434] UK Dealer Price - 2.20 A collection of popular and less well-known nursery rhymes and children s games, licensed from Saydisc, which is notable for its high level of musicianship. As opposed to much competing product, this disc is performed on real instruments. An excellent, wholesome & meticulous production English Dance & Song HTGCD224 [Bar code 5013993888598] Peter Pears voice was undoubtedly one of the finest and most distinctive of the twentieth century and here he collaborates with Julian Bream and Benjamin Britten in performances of English song. Repertoire includes works by Ford, Morley, Rosseter, Dowland, Pilkington, Campian, Bridge, Butterworth, Ireland, Moeran, Warlock, Holst, Berkeley, Oldham and Britten. This splendid record The Daily Telegraph 4
Bliss Conducts Bliss Walton Conducts Walton HTGCD220 [Bar code 5013993888390] Checkmate Suite Miracle in the Gorbals Suite Things to Come Suite Theme and Cadenza for Violin and Orchestra Welcome the Queen London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss The first release in a composer-conductor series from Heritage focuses on the film and ballet music of Sir Arthur Bliss. These definitive recordings are a must buy for lovers of British music. HTGCD223 [Bar code 5013993888499] Facade Suites 1&2 Troilus and Cressida (scenes) Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir William Walton Troilus - Richard Lewis (tenor) Cressida - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano) Evadne Monica Sinclair (contralto) Three Watchmen Geoffrey Walls (tenor), John Hauxvell (baritone), Lewis Thomas (tenor) Walton s own interpretations of the Facade Suites and operatic scenes from Troilus and Cressida provide unique insight into these works. The latter features the incomparable singing of Elisabeth Schwarkkopf and Richard Lewis. Both performances showcase Walton s considerable talents as a conductor. Essential listening for lovers of British music. 5