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The Complete Songs of Francis Poulenc Volume 4
John Mark Ainsley, William Dazeley, Sarah Fox, Magdalena Molendowska, Ann Murray, Thomas Oliemans & Malcolm Martineau
The programme has been thoughtfully chosen here to provide...contrasts between the perky Poulenc and the one who could cosset himself in his luxuriantly purple harmonies. The range of voices... —
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Mozart: Horn Concertos
Roger Montgomery (horn) & Margaret Faultless (director/violin)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Montgomery slips into their varying moods through affecting phrasing, resilient changes in tempo, accentuation and dynamics, partnered by the OAE at its best. Well worth owning. —
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Their warmly engineered release of three of the Russian master's quartets is undoubtedly a fine achievement, boasting excellent ensemble, musical insight and sensitive attention to detail...cellist... —
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Surrender: Voices of Persephone
Ilona Domnich (soprano) & Leo Nucci (baritone)
Southbank Sinfonia, Simon Over
Interesting and unusual selection of solos and duets. —
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Mahler: Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection'
Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano), Sally Matthews (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus, Lorin Maazel
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Mahler: Symphony No. 3
Sarah Connolly (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Voices, Tiffin Boys' Choir, Lorin Maazel
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Given the instrument's historical context, the Lunar Saxophone Quartet operate where classical shades into jazz...James Williamson's In Memoriam is achingly contemplative, while the title of... —
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Handel: Messiah
Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Catherine Wyn-Rogers (alto), Mark Le Brocq (tenor) & James Oldfield (bass)
Huddersfield Choral Society & Northern Sinfonia, Jane Glover
their collective experience, wholehearted spirit and total commitment return handsome compensation for occasional rough ensemble edges, especially so in the 'Hallelujah Chorus' and final 'Amen'.... —
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In the Adagio [BWV564], Goode brings a supple poise which is occasionally missing in the chorale preludes - though 'Vater unser' exudes a galant jauntiness. Best of all is the disc's crowning... —
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A Festival of Psalms
Sally Pryce (harp), Robert Millett (percussion) & Greg Morris & Ian Le Grice (organ)
The Choir of the Temple Church, James Vivian (director)
this anthology links the liturgies of Jewish and Christian traditions...
The organ can sometimes hang too heavily over the pieces by Wesley and Parry. But the highlight is the beautiful version... —
