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John Wilson and Sinfonia of London perform Respighi's Roman Trilogy
31st Jul 2020
For his third album with Sinfonia of London, John Wilson turns to Respighi's dazzling triptych of orchestral works depicting the city of Rome through the ages.
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Massenet's Cendrillon from Glyndebourne
19th Jun 2020
Danielle de Niese and Kate Lindsey bring real psychological depth to Cinderella and Prince Charming's relationship in Fiona Shaw's astute and sparkling production, with John Wilson supplying fairy-dust aplenty from the pit.
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Korngold's Violin Concerto from John Wilson, Andrew Haveron and the RTE Concert Orchestra
3rd Apr 2020
A bracing, unsentimentalised take on the composer's most popular work, plus an exuberant account of the youthful String Sextet from the Sinfonia of London Chamber Ensemble.
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John Wilson on Sinfonia of London
30th Jan 2020
The British conductor talks to James about his new ensemble and their first two recording projects of music by Korngold plus a selection of French orchestral works.
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John Wilson conducts Korngold's Symphony in F sharp
30th Aug 2019
John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London show their impressive credentials when it comes to the music of Korngold, with a thrillingly-performed account of the Symphony in F sharp.
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John Wilson conducts Copland's Third Symphony and Connotations
9th Nov 2018
Chandos's superb survey of the American composer's orchestral music with the BBC Philharmonic continues to raise the roof as the Fanfare for the Common Man returns transformed.
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John Wilson conducts music by Gershwin
6th May 2016
Katherine enjoys the John Wilson Orchestra's latest album, featuring film music by George Gershwin.
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John Wilson on Gershwin in Hollywood
2nd May 2016
Katherine talks to the conductor about his new disc, recorded live at the Albert Hall and released on Warner Classics this week.
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John Wilson conducts music by Aaron Copland
29th Jan 2016
Katherine listens to the first volume of John Wilson's Copland project with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Copland: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1
BBC Philharmonic, John Wilson
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Cole Porter in Hollywood
6th Oct 2014
Katherine listens to the John Wilson Orchestra's sparkling new collection of Cole Porter songs for the big screen.
