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Special offer. Joubert: Jane Eyre
April Fredrick (Jane Eyre), David Stout (Rochester), Mark Milhofer (St John Rivers/Mr Mason), Gwion Thomas (Mr Brocklehurst), Clare McCaldin (Mrs. Fairfax/Hannah), Lesley-Jane Rogers (Diana Rivers), Lorraine Payne (Mary Rivers/Leah), Charles Humphreys (Rector’s Clerk), Alan Fairs (The Rev. Wood),...
April Fredrick’s passion and clarity rings out from every register, and David Stout’s searing cries during Act II are hard to forget. Kenneth Woods and his orchestra revel in the opera’s melodic... —
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From folky Moeran to the more intense demands of sonatas by Britten, Rodney Bennett and James MacMillan, this is an excellent introduction to British cello music. —
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Elgar Rediscovered: An Anthology of Forgotten Recordings
May Grafton (narrator & piano), Alfredo Campoli (violin), Harold Pedlar (piano), Stanley Roper (organ), Baker (piano), Fred Taylor (baritone), Frederic Austin (baritone), Maartje Offers (contralto), Albert Sammons (violin), Gerald Moore (piano), May Grafton (piano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra,...
Copiously detailed presentation and judicious transfers grace a fascinating issue that all experienced Elgarians are sure to appreciate. —
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These transfers from 78rpm discs made in 1939 and 1940 are fascinating evidence of Lambert as one of the great ballet conductors. —
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wonderfully performed, but with some unnecessary fussing, and superbly recorded. —
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warmly played by the Gould Trio, who are particularly sensitive to the lyrical minuet-like third movement of [Op. 70 No. 2]...the Goudl Trio's playing is unfailingly musical...All fine performances,... —
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This is the first volume in a series in which the sequels cannot arrive too soon. The principal joy resides in Billy Mayrel's music - British piano pieces that are syncopated and melodious...Martin's... —
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This pair of one-off live performances relives and condenses the battle over music in the second half of the 19th century...The dryness of the first violin-playing in Verklärte Nacht belongs... —
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When first thine eies unveil
Choral Music by Herbert Howells
Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Paul Spicer
Expertly performed by Spicer’s 24 hand-picked singers: their musicianship, excellent intonation, balance and fresh tone are a constant pleasure in this delightful disc. —
