trade catalogue 2015

March edition

Divine Art Recordings Group

divine art | diversions | métier | athene | pilgrim’s star

1 Notes and Ordering Information

This catalogue contains recordings on these labels: Divine Art, Diversions, Athene, Métier, Historic Sound, Pilgrim’s Star, RP Music.

Our recordings have received international acclaim and critical praise for the quality of production as well as the choice of unusual and refreshing repertoire.

Full track details, artist profiles and extended review extracts can be seen on our website which contains a full catalogue in much more detail than we can give here. The site also has a regularly updated news page and information about future releases.

Web: www.divine-art.co.uk

UK TRADE DISTRIBUTION: Select Music and Video Distribution Ltd. 3 Wells Place, Redhill, Surrey RH1 3SL (01737 644056)

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Divine Art, Métier, Diversions, Pilgrim’s Star, Athene and Minerva are trading names of Divine Art Limited. Registered in England, no. 2003292. Registered office: 2 Lady Hamilton Drive, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9HH

Licensed for use in the Americas to Diversions, LLC, Brandon, Vermont, USA

2 If the catalogue number is printed red the CD contains first or only recordings of at least one work

PRINCIPAL SERIES

DDA Cantatas from the Georgian Drawingroom Concert 25001 Royal 18th century vocal gems

"refreshingly unfamiliar and pleasant listening" - BBC Music Magazine

DDA “A Celebration of Cellos” Cello 25002 Spice Romantic music for 3 or 4 cellos

“If you like cellos. Cello Spice is for you... buy it!” – Musical Opinion

DDA “The Scottish Romantics” Murray 25003 McLachlan Rare piano music by MaCunn, McEwen & Mackenzie

”a revelation... to be highly recommended” – British Music Society

DDA “My Song is Love” Total 25004 Aberdeen New, old and beautiful sacred choral music and Youth traditional Scots songs of love Choir, Director "A very fine recording... and above all sheer Christopher entertainment in the best sense" - Musical Opinion Bell

DDA Bach transcriptions and modern Trevor 25005 Australian piano music Barnard

Famous arrangements and splendid new Music inspired by Bach “Eloquent and skilful advocacy” – Gramophone

DDA Baldassare Galuppi Peter 25006 Complete Piano Sonatas, vol. 1 Seivewright Highly acclaimed, seminal work and first of ten CDs of rediscovered gems “A revelatory disc…. Highly recommended.” - Yorkshire Post

DDA Baldassare Galuppi Peter 25007 Complete Piano Sonatas, vol. 2 Seivewright Highly acclaimed, seminal work and second of ten CDs of rediscovered gems

"Absolutely immaculate execution matched by the clarity of the recorded sound " - International Piano

3 DDA Elegy: 20th century British Guitar Music Jonathan 25008 Richards Tavener, Rawsthorne, Williamson etc

“Highly accomplished performances, one and all” – Gramophone

DDA Beethoven, Brahms, & Wood – Clarinet Trios Trio 25009 Gemelli World premiere of Hugh Wood trio

"This is a richly rewarding programme, beautifully played and recorded … [it] held this listener spellbound" – International Record Review

DDA “The Isles of Greece” Donald Swann; 25010 Soloists Very special – only recording of song cycle by Orchestra Donald Swann with bonus features conductor: John Jansson “Bewitching” – Classic FM Magazine Modern Music CLASSIC FM RECORD OF THE MONTH

DDA Busoni: 24 Preludes Trevor 25011 Bliss: Piano Sonata Barnard

Very rare work by Busoni

“this is indispensable, and you are best advised to pick it up.” - Fanfare

DDA “Celestial Harmonies” Murray 25012 McLachlan Piano Music by Charles Camilleri

“Clear sound, committed performances” – Gramophone

DDA Ronald Stevenson: Murray 25013 Passacaglia on DSCH McLachlan An acknowledged modern masterpiece “I am a very lucky composer to have this splendid recording of a truly superlative performance” – Ronald Stevenson

DDA Brahms & Hindemith: Colin Bradbury 25014 Clarinet Sonatas & Bernard “these are excellent readings and as impressive as any I Roberts have heard.” – BBC Music Magazine

4 DDA Baldassare Galuppi Peter 25015 Complete Piano Sonatas, vol. 3 Seivewright Eight fine baroque sonatas – first recordings “The music is attractive…delightful and little known pieces” –BBC Music Magazine

DDA Aaron Copland: Piano Music Raymond 25016 Clarke “My recording of the month.. For anyone who has yet to experience the wonders of Copland’s music for piano, here is the place to start.”- MusicWeb

DDA “Blue Wrens” Trevor 25017 Modern Australian Piano Music Barnard

“Superbly interpreted by Trevor Barnard, who plays with feeling, sensitivity and enormous conviction… a splendid recording” – The Studio

DDA Shostakovich and Panufnik Raymond 25018 Music for Piano Clarke First recording of the complete works for piano by Sir A. Panufnik

" another magnificent offering from this fine performer". – MusicWeb

DDA “Woodworks” – music for recorders Tamara 25019 Gries th st Music from the 17 to 21 centuries & chamber ensemble "a marvellous showcase disc for the formidable talents of Tamara Gries… an interesting, stimulating and ultimately moving selection of works" - MusicWeb

DDA “Tchaikovsky for Four Hands” Goldstone 25020 and 4th Symphony, Romeo & Juliet, etc. Clemmow

"a tour-de-force… really wonderful…pristine presentation, copious notes and stunning recording…. A superb disc" - ClassicalNet

DDA “Decoding Skin” Philip 25021 Howard Piano music by Finnissy, Xenakis, etc.

“Every piece is superbly played with total belief by this most gifted pianist.”- Musical Opinion

5 DDA “Piano Music for Children” Raymond 25022 Clarke Khachaturian, Bartók, Webern, Copland, Stravinsky, Prokofiev & Stravinsky

“A collection of very fine music…highly enjoyable… a recording to savour” – The Pianist

DDA “Heaven’s Happiness” Voces 25023 Oxonienses Sacred choral music by James Cook

“sincere, accomplished and assured music…strongly recommended” – MusicWeb

DDA “Explorations” – British music for one and Goldstone 25024 two pianos: and Clemmow Holst, Leighton, Stevenson & Hedges

“a stimulating collection, splendidly presented by a first- class piano duo… Excellent recording throughout.” – Gramophone

DDA “The Obbligato Clarinet” Eirian James, 25025 Robert Murray, Songs with clarinet by Schubert, Spohr and Colin Bradbury, many others Oliver Davies

“These performances are excellent… this CD can be wholeheartedly endorsed” – Spohr Society

DDA Schubert: The ‘Unauthorised’ Piano Duos Goldstone 25026 volume 1 and Trout Quintet and other gems – brilliant Clemmow

“Goldstone & Clemmow play with unflagging brio and style, artistry and commitment. An invaluable disc” – Gramophone

DDA The Way to Heaven Voces 25027 Oxonienses Second volume of new choral works by James Cook

“Sincere and moving settings … sung with total professional commitment” – MusicWeb

DDA Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony Goldstone 25028 Dvořák: New World Symphony and Clemmow Composer’s own two-piano versions

“Recommended. One does not have to say more. The disc recommends itself.” - MusicWeb

6 DDA Beethoven: Favourite Piano Music Anthony 25029 Goldstone Great performances of loved pieces and a couple of surprises

“a name to be reckoned with arrives at a new stature” - Glasgow Herald

DDA Bach: Four Keyboard Concertos Peter 25030 Seivewright, “A wealth of inventive and frequently very melodic Scottish listening.” – UK Regional Press Baroque Soloists “The textures have a delightful and appropriate lightness.” – Music & Vision

DDA “The Everlasting Habitations” Myles 25031 Hartley Organ music by James Cook

“Nicely produced... worth picking up. [Myles Hartley’s] playing can hardly be faulted” – MusicWeb

DDA “Orientale” – Music inspired by the East Goldstone 25032 and Exotic and fascinating music for 2 pianos Clemmow

“startlingly effective. I really enjoyed this." - Andrew McGregor (BBC Radio 3)

DDA “Tzigane” – music inspired by Gypsy Anthony 25033 Dance Goldstone

Several world premieres of major works “a sparkling display of the highest quality” – New Classics. Pianist Magazine Editor’s Choice CD

DDA “Five-Fifteen” Bel-Etage 25034 A Tribute to the BBC Dance Orchestra Swing the best of 30s soft swing Swindlers

“delicious” – Musical Opinion (Christmas Choice CD)

DDA The Return of Odysseus City of Glasgow 25035 Malcolm Arnold’s fabulous cantata Chorus, Scottish Opera PREMIÈRE RECORDING Orchestra

“An essential purchase… not to be missed” – MusicWeb MUSICWEB RECORDING OF THE MONTH

7 DDA Live at Restoration House Jill 25036 Crossland Rameau, Bach and Mozart on an 1824 fortepiano

“Lucid phrasing emphasized by crisp articulation ” – International Record Review

DDA Graham Whettam: Piano Music Goldstone 25038 and Fine works for one or two pianos Clemmow

“gifted pianists play with a total commitment – excellent record” – Musical Opinion

DDA Schubert: ‘Unauthorised’ Piano Duos Goldstone 25039 Vol. 2 – the Gahy Friendship and Transcriptions by Schubert’s close friend Joef Clemmow von Gahy “Beautiful playing, sympathetic recording, illuminating presentation… roll on Volume 3.” – International Record Review

DDA “The Voice of the Clarinet” Cristo 25040 Barrios Art-song and lieder arranged for clarinet & Clinton “There is no shortage of beautiful moments, and even Cormany surprises.” – International Record Review

DDA Buxtehude: Organ Music David 25041 Hamilton Fine recital of baroque gems

“fine new performances… this album makes an excellent introduction to a composer who paved the way for the great J S Bach.” – New Classics

DDA Grieg for Piano Duo Goldstone 25042 and Surprises and first-ever recordings Clemmow

“A fascinating disc, the musicianship of these two players being particularly and consistently impressive.” – International Record Review

DDA “Forbidden Voices” Judith 25044 Sheridan Songs by composers banned by Nazis & Craig Combs “Driven by sensitive historical awareness, this disc tells of past tragedy and future hope… never wanting soul.”  - Classic FM Magazine

8 DDA Elgar: Symphony No. 2 National 25045 Hoddinott: Investiture Dances Youth Orchestra “the youngsters acquit themselves splendidly” - Of Wales Classic FM Magazine

DDA “Mozart on Reflection” Goldstone 25046 and More wonderful discoveries never before Clemmow recorded

“this is a valuable release, with fine recorded quality” – International Record Review

DDA Fortmann: Reqiuem for an Unborn Child Accademia 25047 and other works Amiata

intriguing and thoughprovoking

“Fascinating work” – All-Music

DDA “Gossiana” Giles 25048 Davies Lieder and song recital in tribute to the 1920s & star baritone John Goss Steven Devine “This is a really delightful CD, which is wholeheartedly recommended.” – Musical Opinion

DDA “The Far Country” James 25049 Gilchrist 26 English songs by John Jeffreys & Anna “Jeffreys could be counted among the great Tilbrook songwriters of the second English Renaissance” – International Record Review

DDA “Fantasie” – music for horn Etienne 25050 Cutajar Major world premieres included & John Reid “his technique, especially in the modern works, leaves little to be desired.” – MusicWeb

DDA “Unheard Mozart” Anthony 25051 First ever recordings of Mozart’s great Goldstone unfinished works, expertly completed

BBC MUSIC CHOICE OCTOBER 2007 “this is a fascinating and significant issue” – International Record Review

9 DDA American Piano Sonatas, vol. 1 Peter 25052 Seivewright Carter, Rosza and Macdowell 4

“brilliantly brought off. Throughout, Seivewright exhibits a prodigious technique” – Gramophone

DDA The Testament of Dr. Cranmer Christopher 25053 and other vocal and choral works by Watson, Robert Hugill. 8:15, Chameleon “Hugill’s style is attractive and accessible, though far Arts from anodyne… an original, yet highly personable voice.” – Classical Choice Orchestra

DDA “Enchantment” Kenneth 25054 Smith Romantic French flute music & Paul “Playing so ravishing that I need… to find new Rhodes superlatives. Simply beautiful… greatest virtuosity… terrific performance” - Pan, The Flute Magazine

DDA “Burlesque” – Brian Chapple Piano Music Goldstone 25056 and New music for piano solo and duo. Clemmow

“Certainly a find for those that love to discover the new. Tasty” – Midwest Record

DDA “Dedication” – Kristofer 25058 Piano music by Kris Lennox Lennox

A new collection of British works

Gentle, melodic, powerful, artful, traditional tonality and nothing shocking or challenging

DDA John Garth – Six Cello Concertos Richard 25059 Marvellous baroque music – first Tunnicliffe recordings. Our best selling CD & 2CD “This is a very fine achievement. Memorable music, The Avison persuasively performed, richly recorded and among the Ensemble most rewarding releases of the year.” – International Record Review

DDA David Earl: Cello Sonata/Piano Suite 3 George 25060 Corbett Fine modern but powerfully lyrical works & James ”The ambitious Cello Sonata… is a moving work and this Sherlock performance is movingly done. The Third Suite is music that shimmers and flames. - MusicWeb

10 DDA “The English Flute” Celia 25061 Redgate English music played on the wooden flute & Michael “One of the most distinguished flute discs to have Dussek come my way in a long time.” – International Record Review

DDA Grandi: Motetti a 5 voci Musica 25062 Premiere recordings and bonus tracks – Secreta Award winning CD

“Overall this is beautifully refined music-making – sonorous, soulful and sincere.” – International Record Review

DDA “Violin Songs” Madeleine 25063 Mitchell Elgar, Bridge,Prokoviev etc: & Andrew “This is an album of charming music, brought to Ball shimmering life by Madeleine Mitchell’s spirited yet sensitive virtuosity.” – New Classics

DDA “Protégé” – Liszt and Reubke Piano Anthony 25064 Sonatas Hewitt Sparkling master and pupil works

“This is a valuable and enterprising release… to be able to listen to two such fine performances lends this release a compelling authority.” – MusicWeb

DDA “Apostle of Ireland” Canty 25065 with 15th century Irish plainchant – first recordings William Taylor "This is a major addition to the early sacred music (clarsach) repertoire." - Classical Net

DDA “To Pan and Syrinx” Kenneth 25066 Smith Romantic music for flute and piano & Paul “Exemplary performances – highly recommended” – Rhodes The Flute Magazine

DDA “A Night at the Opera” Anthony 25067 Goldstone Piano transcriptions and fantasies

An outstanding collection performed with exemplary grace and style.” –International Piano

11 DDA “Cello Diverse” Susanne 25068 Stravinsky, Brahms, Debussy from one of the Beer UK’s top cellists & Gareth “Susanne Beer is a fine artist and we should hear much Hancock more of her.” – Musicweb MUSICWEB RECORDING OF THE MONTH

DDA “By the River in Spring” Kenneth 25069 Smith Delightful and varied British flute music & Paul “The whole disc is a delight and I cannot imagine anyone Rhodes willingly being without it.” – Light Music Society

DDA “Chopin for Piano Duo” Goldstone 25070 and Unimissable; several premiere recordings! Clemmow

“A remarkably gifted husband-and-wife team... admirable musicianship” – Music and Vision

DDA Guido: “The Four Seasons” The Band of 25072 Instruments Little known Baroque masterpiece “This is a very fine performance of an attractive composition which is potentially of great significance. Divine Art is to be commended for bringing to us this little-known music, which is both historically important and beautiful.” – The Consort

DDA “The Piano at the Ballet” Anthony 25073 Fascinating transcriptions from Tchaikovsky to Goldstone Scott Joplin “A scintillating recital....exquisite poise and timing – beguiling finesse and tonal subtlety” – International Piano

DDA “Unaccompanied” George 25074 Zacharias Ultimate virtuosity in solo works for violin: Paganini, Bartók, Ysaÿe & Skalkottas “A formidable solo recital from a highly accomplished musician” – MusicWeb(MusicWeb Recording of the Month)

DDA Music from Armenia Heather Tuach 25075 & Patil Programme of Armenian music for cello and piano Harboyan “A real breath of fresh air and let us have some of the major works of Stepanian. A CD of real joy!” – Wrightmusic

12 DDA “The Piano at the Carnival” Anthony 25076 Goldstone a fantastic flurry of fun and virtuosity

“excellent performances by this admirable artist. This is strongly recommended.” – Musical Opinion

DDA “Sacred Hearts, Secret Music” Musica 25077 16th plainchant and polyphony : companion to Secreta Sarah Dunant’s novel ‘Sacred Hearts’ & Celestial “Compelling... irresistible... strongly recommended” – Classic FM Magazine Sirens GRAMOPHONE EDITOR’S CHOICE CD October 2009

DDA Mahler: Symphony No. 10 Christopher 25079 Piano transcription by Ronald Stevenson & White Chris White

“White plays with dedication and great eloquence. An utterly absorbing release” – International Record Review

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 1 Murray 25080 Shostakovich and Comrades McLachlan

and Kabalevsky, Myaskovsky & Shchedrin

“A fine demonstration of McLachlan’s virtuosity and stamina. Recommended.” – Musical Pointers

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 2 Anthony 25081 Vladimir Rebikov Goldstone

Stunning and individual – first recordings

“Divine Art has struck gold with this release... I cannot recommend this disc highly enough” - Fanfare

DDA “Idylls and Elegies” Jonathan 25082 Veira lyrical orchestral and vocal music by John & Jeffreys Philharmonia “Gentle passions and distinctive craftsmanship” – Orchestra Music and Vision Etc.

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 3 Anthony 25083 Reinhold Glière Goldstone

superb late-romantic works

“Goldstone’s formidable playing is technically superb and articulate” – New Classics

13 DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 4 Anthony 25084 Sergei Lyapunov Goldstone Full blooded Romanticism and a Lisztian Sonata “Consummate artistry and sheer virtuosity. One of the highlights of piano recordings this year” - ClassicalNet A MusicWeb Recording of the Year 2010

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 5 Anthony 25085 Anton Arensky Goldstone Little known but exquisite treasures “Many of the pieces acquire the status of gems. Unflagging musical energy and brio, admirably recorded and presented” - Gramophone

DDA “Inspiration: Homage to Maria Curcio” Anthony 25086 Goldstone Lovely recital of works associated with the renowned piano teacher

“All one could ask for... strongly recommended” - Amazon

DDA John Ellis Organ Music, vol. 2 Robin 25087 Walker Traditionally styled but distinctive and new

“Robin Walker is a convincing advocate, both of the organ and the music.” – Choir & Organ

DDA J S Bach: Organ Music David 25088 Hamilton “Beautifully recorded CD. Most strongly recommended” – ClassicalNet

“A fine meeting of instrument and performer. HHHHH” – Classic FM Magazine

DDA The Jazz Age for Piano Duo Goldstone 25089 Great music and fun too: Gershwin, and Milhaud,and much more from the Roaring Clemmow Twenties

“Particularly impressive... a delightful new record” – BBC Radio 3

DDA “Venice in Mexico” Soloists, 25091 The Mexican Baroque concertos by Facco and Vivaldi Baroque Orchestra “The Mexican players and their performances on this disc cond. are outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed this disc and recommend it” – Fanfare M. Lawrence

14 DDA Music by John Rose The 25092 Edinburgh Two fine string quartets and major piano works Quartet; Robert “This new recording may well be your cup of tea.” – Melling Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Tchaikovsky: Rare Transcriptions and Anthony 25093 Paraphrases, vol. 1 Goldstone

“A revelation from start to finish” – ClassicalNet

DDA Madrigali: Fire and Roses Con Anima 25094 Wonderful choral music old & new including Chamber Mealor’s 2011 Royal Wedding music Choir cond. by “A luminous collection... impressive. The blend of voices Paul Mealor is in perfect equilibrium.” - Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 6 Sergei 25095 Sergei Rachmaninov Dukachev

“Trademark Russian pianistic technique ... meticulous attention to the structural elements of the music.” - ConcertoNet

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 7 Sergei 25096 Sergei Prokofiev Dukachev

Including the 2nd and 7th sonatas

“A far reaching overview of Prokofiev’s output. You can’t do much better than this.” –Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Bach: The Art of Fugue Diana 25097 Boyle Intriguing and powerful performance on 2CD modern piano

“Irresistible – I can see it becoming a cult version” - MusicWeb

DDA Hans Gál – The Complete Piano Duos Goldstone 25098 and Superb romantic music! Clemmow

“Sheer joy ... delightful music whose time has come” – Musical Pointers

15 DDA Terzetti The Debussy 25099 Ensemble Bax, Debussy, Ravel, Mathias & Dubois Trios for flute, viola and harp

“ the playing is excellent and all three soloists respond to each other sympathetically. A great CD.” - MusicWeb

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 8 Anthony 25100 Modest Mussorgsky Goldstone

“ It’s like receiving a picture postcard from Russia.” – Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Delicias – Spanish Delights Goldstone 25101 For piano duo and Clemmow “This is a CD that you actually want to listen to over and over again.” – Concerto Net

DDA Romantic Piano Trios Trio Anima 25102 Includes works by Hurlstone, Hyde, d’Ollone Mundi and Wirén 2CD “As to chamber music this has to be the CD of the year and, perhaps, many years to come.” – Wrightmusic A MusicWeb Recording of the Year 2013

DDA Magical Places Goldstone 25104 and Atmospheric Tone Poems for Piano Duo Clemmow

“Playing of astonishing brilliance from Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow” – TheClassicalReviewer

DDA Russian Piano Music, vol. 9 Murray 25105 Mieczyslav Weinberg I McLachlan

“It may very well set the bar high for future Weinberg interpreters.” – Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Tchaikovsky: Rare transcriptions and Anthony 25106 paraphrases, vol. 2 Goldstone Music from three great ballets [Goldstone] evokes… an age of outsize virtuosity... formidable command and eloquence ... you will find yourself irresistibly swept forward by such relish and exhilaration.” – Gramophone

16 DDA Russian Piano Music, vol.10 Murray 25107 Mieczyslav Weinberg II McLachlan

“Weinberg is all the rage now. A tremendous disc, one fully worthy of investigation.” – Fanfare

DDA Stephen Beville in Karlsruhe Stephen 25108 Music by Chopin, Beethoven,Schumann and Beville Boulez 2CD “From the outset we feel the presence of an intelligent, controlled and searching pair of hands quite capable of imparting power as well as finesse.” – Audiophile Audition

DDA “Of Times and Seasons” – songs and Lesley-Jane 25109 anthems by Peter Lea-Cox Rogers, etc.

“... sensitive fusion of words and music. Explore slowly and enjoy the diversity on offer here.” – MusicWeb

DDA David Jennings – Music for Piano James 25110 Individual yet traditionally styled new-Romantic Willshire music “...a CD of piano music that is inspiring and challenging.” – MusicWeb A MusicWeb Recording of the Year 2013

DDA Mozart, Beethoven & Bach/Busoni Jill Crossland 25111 Stunning accounts of the Moonlight Sonata and more classical masterpieces “Her interpretations reflect deep thought and superb technique. Excellent, conveying real sensitivity. 4.5 stars out of five.” Epoch Times

DDA “Absolutely” Uwe Steinmetz 25112 Music for jazz soloists and string quartet & Fitzwilliam “Superb playing .. this is an incredible success, String Quartet combining jazz and classical ... all brilliantly played... terrific jazz improvisations over the Purcellian sounds of the Fitzwilliam Quartet.” – The Classical Reviewer

DDA The Operatic Pianist Andrew Wright 25113 Dramatic transcriptions and fantasias by Verdi, Bellini, Wagner and Meyerbeer “Impressive playing as Andrew Wright walks in the footsteps of the 19th century pianist-composer giants, including some no-holds-barred-creation of his own.” – BBC Music Magazine

17 DDA Remembering Alfred Deller James 25114 Music for countertenor and recorders from the Bowman, 17th to 20th century Robin Blaze, John Turner & “Alfred's family will be very pleased to hear this Laura imaginative CD. I warmly recommend it.” – The Consort Robinson

DDA John Garth: Accompanied Keyboard Gary Cooper & 25115 Sonatas, OPP. 2 & 4 The Avison Superb baroque works akin to Trio Sonatas Ensemble “This is a highly desirable issue that will give endless enjoyment.” – The Classical Reviewer

DDA Litany – Organ Music by Carson Cooman Erik Simmons 25116 A superb recital of substantial but very approachable and tuneful music “I believe Divine Art have released a benchmark recording. Recommended for everyone and definitely not to be missed by pipe organ fans.” – Classical Music Sentinel

DDA ‘In Beauty Walking’ – Orchestral Music by Leah Crane, 25117 Carson Cooman Chloe Trevor, Bohuslav A perfect example of modern lyrical and beautifully tuneful composition Martinu Philharmonic “A fresh, invigorating album, with a crisp, modern sound.” Orchestra – The Chronicle

DDA Rimsky-Korsakov for Piano Duo Goldstone and 25118 The most colourful and exotic of Rimsky’s Clemmow works: ‘Scheherazade’ and ‘Antar’ (aka Symphony No. 2) “…so good and refined, so brilliant and colorful, that we easily forget the lack of an orchestra.” – Pizzicato

DDA David Ellis – Concert Music Manchester 25119 Sinfonia, Orchestral works showing Ellis’ ability to write Northern in a thoroughly modern, yet ‘audience-friendly’ Chamber style Orchestra, RNCM Sinfonia, “This is exciting, fresh and imaginative music.” – Manchester MusicWeb Camerata

DDA ‘Beyond the River God’ Assi Karttunen 25120 Harpsichord works by acclaimed contemporary composer Graham Lynch and the great François Couperin “Stunning performances of stunning music, stunningly recorded” – Fanfare

18 DDA Flowing Waters: Music by Luke Whitlock Various Artists 25121 A program of new works in lyrical and post- romantic style by British composer Whitlock New Release – July 2015

DDA ‘The Harmonious Thuringian’ Terence 25122 Charlston A very fine harpsichord recital of music from the early years of Bach and Handel

“…extremely pleasant and satisfying exploration of works written by Bach and Handel…” – MusicWeb

DDA Three Generations of Mazurkas Alexander 25123 Kostritsa A unique look at the development of the mazurka in formal music.

“…I enjoyed the pianist's interpretation of these delightful numbers.” - MusicWeb

DDA Handel’s Recorder Ruth 25124 Four of Handel’s Sonatas and a rare recording Wilkinson, of the Fireworks Music in a special 1740 edition Miriam Morris, for flute John O'Donnell “This is an excellent disc and will be in demand for all Handel enthusiasts. It is stunningly played and beautifully presented.” – MusicWeb

DDA Cantilena II Patricia 25126 Romero and Virtuoso lyrical performances from the flute & Odinn piano duo Baldvinsson

New Release – April 2015

DDA Masque: Music for organ by Carson Erik Simmons 25127 Cooman

Cooman’s superb set of Preludes and Fugues and the major Organ Symphony New Release – March 2015

DDA J S Bach: Keyboard Concertos Lucia Micallef 25128 and the Superb account of four Concertos (BMV 1052, European 1054, 1056, 1058) Union Chamber Orchestra New Release – April 2015

19 Multi-channel SACD: CD Compatible

DDC JS Bach: Keyboard Works Burkard 25751 Schliessmann A recital of major works, all with Schliessmann's refreshing, unaffected and distinctive interpretation “A fantastic Bach recital all around… This earns the strongest of recommendations.” – Fanfare MULTI-CD SERIES

DDA Sullivan: Haddon Hall The 21201 Prince masterful opera: full libretto Consort 2CD Edinburgh “the whole score is masterly… most recommendable” – International Record Review PENGUIN GOOD CD GUIDE ROSETTE WINNER

DDA Schubert: Piano Masterworks, vol. 1 Anthony 21202 Goldstone "a Schubertian of the first rank… imagination, 2CD intellectual grasp and alert keyboard command… a thoroughly rewarding listening experience." - International Piano

DDA Schubert Piano Masterworks, vol. 2 Anthony 21203 Goldstone "one of the finest recordings ever made of [A major 2CD sonata]… I have not heard a more impressive Schubert piano recording in recent years" - International Piano

DDA Schubert Piano Masterworks, vol. 3 Anthony 21204 Goldstone “…outstanding readings that easily compete with the 2CD best available… a recital that cannot be praised too highly..” – American Record Guide

“Splendid recording” – Klassik.com

DDA Louis Glass: Piano Music Peter 21205 Seivewright Rare and fascinating Danish Romanticism 2CD “Music from a pianist who feels every note. The double- CD is one of the finest to appear in recent times.” – The Calcutta Statesman

DDA “Exequy and Elysium” Samuel 21206 Organ Music by James Cook – First recordings Hudson & 2CD “Cook obviously knows his way around the organ, and Samuel can conjure an attractive and varied palette.” – Hayes Music Web

DDA “Voice of Brazil” Anna-Maria 21209 Bondi, Vocal music by Villa-Lobos Les 2CD Solistes de “An extraordinary and impressive interpretation... a Paris remarkabkle record” – Klassik.com GRAND PRIX DU DISQUE 1973 (original LP)

21 DDA Avison: Concerti Grossi after Geminiani The 21210 Acclaimed première recordings of Avison 18th century masterpieces Ensemble 2CD “spirited performances… beautifully characterised playing” – The Daily Telegraph Goldberg Magazine Five-Star award

DDA Avison: Concerti Grossi, op. 9 & 10 The 21211 Avison Magnificent discoveries Ensemble 2CD “Utterly delightful... it is hard to see how these concertos could be better played” – Audiophile Audition Classic FM Disc of the Week and Goldberg 5-star award

DDA Haydn: Stabat Mater + Libera Me Les 21212 Symphony 44: Double Concerto Solistes De 2CD “a most welcome disc. Sound is crisp and lithe, tempi Paris are kept moving and the overall sound is slim and not overblown” - MusicWeb

DDA Avison: Concerti Grossi after Scarlatti The 21213 Avison The pinnacle of baroque invention Ensemble 2CD “The playing is uniformly superb. The recorded sound is excellent.... Fascinating and colourful works.” – International Record Review

DDA Avison: Keyboard and Trio Sonatas Robert 21214 Howarth, Exquisite and all first recordings The 2CD Avison “Outstanding... brilliant, even dazzling. Superb, well- Ensemble balanced sound” – The Consort

DDA Avison: Harpsichord Sonatas, op. 5 & 7 Gary 21215 Cooper, Another set of remarkable masterpieces Members of 2CD The “Gloriously melodic peices of great imagination. Avison Wonderful” – Audiophile Audition MusicWeb Recording of the Month Ensemble

DDA J.S. Bach – The Six Partitas Judith 21216 Lambden Scholarly, impressive and thoughtful 2CD intepretations on modern piano

“Lambden’s Bach is conceptually of a weighty dignity. Good keyboard command” – Gramophone

22 DDA Antony Hopkins – A Portrait Various 21217 Artists Chamber, vocal and piano music by a living legend, much recorded for the first time 2CD “Altogether, this is a delightfully entertaining anthology, vividly recorded, and can be especially recommended” - Gramophone

DDA “Live in London” Christopher 21218 Langdown Superb live Wigmore Hall recital 2CD “Langdown seems to feel right at home no matter which composer he tackles... is enough to satisfy any piano lover’s appetite” – Classical Music Sentinel

DDA Handel: Harpsichord Suites, vol. 1 Gilbert 21219 Rowland The master, interpreted by top UK artist 2CD “His clear-sighted and purposeful delivery maintain a strong feeling of cohesion.” – International Record Review

DDA Handel Harpsichord Suites, vol. 2 Gilbert 21220 Rowland Volume 2 of Baroque keyboard masterpieces 2CD “It is impossible to praise this new release too highly. Fabulous playing. – ‘The Classical Reviewer'

DDA Haydn: “Notturni and Scherzandi” Jessop 21221 Little known chamber works by the father of Ensemble/ Classicism Trinity 2CD “This is an unusual CD of music by Haydn which is Ensemble rarely heard. Congratulations to Divine Art Recordings for bringing another page of musical

DDA The Expressive Voice of the Flute Kenneth Smith 21222 Favorite concert works for flute and piano & Paul Rhodes 2CD “This is a most enjoyable compilation, beautifully played.” – Pan - The Flute Magazine

DDA From the British Isles: Music for flute and Kenneth Smith 21223 piano and Paul Rhodes 2CD A perfect compilation of major works from the leading flute & piano duo

New Release – March 2015

23 DDA Sounds of the Chionistra: Various Artists 21224 Songs & Chamber Music by Cilia Petridou “In both the songs and the chamber music included in 2CD this two-disc set there is a melodic and harmonic language that recalls 18th or 19th Century European classical traditions.” – American Record Guide

DDA George Frideric Handel: Suite for Gilbert 21225 Harpsichord, Vol. 3 Rowland

2CD The final instalment in the highly praised series New Release – May 2015

DDA “A Song without Words” - Kenneth 21371 The Legacy of Paul Taffanel Smith Amazing collection of Romantic gems & 3CD Paul “Flute playing does not get any better than this. My Rhodes recording of the Year” – Flute Magazine A MUSICWEB RECORDING OF THE MONTH

DDA Ronald Stevenson Piano Music Murray 21372 Original works, transcriptions, and McLachlan arrangements by the Scottish genius 3CD “One of the very most important and entertaining piano recordings of the year.” – Musical Pointers IRR OUSTANDING CD AWARD

DDA Szymanowski – Complete Piano Music Sinae 21400 Lee Stunning, and the only totally complete set 4CD “essential purchase… makes other complete sets seem amateurish by comparison” – MusicWeb. “GRAMOPHONE” RECOMMENDED RECORDING.

DIVERSIONS

DDV “The Organ in the Hills” Henry 24101 Wallace Varied recital on a fine Walker organ in rural Northern England

“A Gem!” – Organist’s Review

DDV “Classic and Romantic” Terry Johns, 24102 Music for horn and piano from Beethoven to Brian Kellock, Gershwin Julia Lynch "marvellous and memorable performances.. thoroughly recommended" - Bulletin of the Federation of Recorded Music Societies

24 DDV “Soft Core Horn” Terry Johns, 24103 Light jazz classic standards in new Barry Booth arrangements for horn and piano

“A must for fans of the French horn…stunningly inventive…Terry Johns gives the melody a vocal quality” – The Musician

DDV Sullivan: “Cox and Box” Donald 24104 Francke, Only recording of the original full length Leon Berger, version in its original form. Full libretto Ian Kennedy, Kenneth “Professionally performed and comically expert” - BBC Barclay Music Magazine

DDV “A Society Clown” Leon Berger, 24105 The comic songs of original Savoyard George Selwyn Tillett Grossmith

“If you like Gilbert & Sullivan, you will most likely enjoy the songs of George Grossmith. The music is well recorded and well performed” - In the Groove (USA)

DDV Sir Arthur Bliss: Piano Concerto Trevor 24106 The pioneering 1962 EMI recording which shot Barnard, Trevor Barnard to fame Philharmonia Orchestra, “Barnard plays with scintillating brilliance.. some of the Sir Malcolm most precious minutes I have spent in recent months” – Fanfare Sargent

DDV “The Jane Austen Collection” Margarette 24107 Music from the Austen family personal Ashton, collection: historic instruments Concert Royal “This is a delightful idea for a recording…The performers are excellent.” –MusicWeb

DDV Avison: Concertos from Op. 9 Simon Jones, 24108 The Alternative string quartet versions – the first Georgian ever recordings Concert

"an especial pleasure… utterly natural sound… Highly recommended." - Early Music Review

DDV “The Grossmith Legacy” Leon Berger, 24109 Selwyn Tillett Second volume of music hall and operetta numbers

“Very nostalgic and enjoyable – go and buy this wonderful CD”. - For the Record

25 DDV “The Monckton Album” Theatre 24110 Extracts from three superb operettas: Bel-Etage best selling album Directed by Mart “Delicious music…sheer joy. Full of gems, brilliant CD” – Sander Musical Opinion GRAMOPHONE “CRITICS’ CHOICE” 2004

DDV Mathias and Pickard Piano Sonatas Raymond 24111 Clarke Impressive 20th century British works

“superb performances… a very fine recording. The recording is spell-binding; the performances are staggering. Unreservedly recommended.” - MusicWeb

DDV Schubert: Impromptus Peter 24112 All eight Improptus, D. 899 and D.935 Katin on a period 1823 square piano

“… you could be sitting around the piano at a Schubertiad, melted by yet fresh wonders from the composer’s own hands… “ – Gramophone

DDV “Clementi on Clementi” Peter 24113 Six Clementi sonatas on a Clementi piano – the Katin perfect period recital

One of BBC Music Magazine’s “Best CD’s of 1994” ”This disc is a delight. Katin’s playing is a treat to hear” – MusicWeb

DDV “Teresa Cahill Sings..” Teresa 24114 Cahill, Fine recital of songs by R. Strauss and Roger Rachmaninov Vignoles

“glorious singing… excellent presentation... recommended with great enthusiasm” –MusicWeb

DDV “Sarabande” Jonathan 24115 Richards J S Bach famous gentle dance movements newly arranged for guitar

“Delightful new album… he plays with grace and passion” – New Classics

DDV “Chopin – First and Last” Peter 24116 Katin Early and late Chopin works played on period square piano

“A first class disc on all counts… “ - Early Music Review

26 DDV Haydn and Stamitz: Music for Flutes Lesley 24117 Holliday & Popular Haydn and little known Stamitz Peter on period instruments Harrison With “ delightful period instrument performance” – Rachel Grey American Record Guide

DDV “Britten: Resonances” Anthony 24118 Goldstone Piano music by Britten, his inspirers and followers

“performances.. excellent; sound quality… great. I recommend this disc” - MusicWeb

DDV “Forever” Jonathan 24119 Richards 30 Romantic guitar miniatures: some rare and several first recordings

“Gifted classical guitarist... highly accessible recital... excellent” – Stirling News)

DDV “The Art of Peter Clinch” Peter Clinch, 24120 West Australia Australia’s greatest Saxophonist plays Symphony Sonatas, Concertos and other works Orch, Astra Quartet “a compendium of saxophone marvels” - Oz Arts Review

DDV “Empyreum – Heroines in Heaven” Tacye 24121 Phillipson Music for organ and harp by James Cook & Samuel “what is apparent is a sincerity of expression and a real Hudson desire to communicate… will prove both comforting and enjoyable.” – International Record Review

DDV The Rosslyn Motet Members of 24122 Decoded from ancient carvings in Rosslyn The Chapel. Amazing discovery. Companion book Tallis available Chamber Choir “A hauntingly beautiful composition… the music literally shines from the recording.” – Caduceus

DDV “From Wonderland to Heaven” Kathryn 24123 Music for voices, organ and harp by James Copeland, Cook Elizabeth Scorah, “Gives choral music fans something well out of the Rufus ordinary to enjoy. An interesting diversion for old music ears” – Midwest Record Frowde

27 DDV “Splendour and Magnificence” Guy 24124 The glory of the baroque trumpet with organ Touvron & “Such good listening… sheer technical brilliance and Wolfgang wizardry… A delicious blend of purity and fun.” - Karius Musical Opinion

DDV “A Piano Odyssey” Trevor 24125 A retrospective on the pianist’s career and on Barnard the history of piano music

“a varied microcosm of piano writing...interpreted and performed by a master. Highly recommended” – The Studio

DDV Charles Camilleri – Orchestral Music Micallef-Inanga 24126 Piano Duo, A real find – light, joyous and superb. Bournemouth (Proceeds to Charity) Symphony Orchestra/ “Not to be missed." – Gramophone B. Schembri A Gramophone Recommended Recording

DDV Piano recital: Ravel, Schumann and Berg Catalina 24127 Butcaru Exciting and talented pianist’s debut CD

“A richly comprehensive programme... suits this pianist’s serious and reflective style” - Gramophone

DDV “Northumberland and Beyond” Ian 24128 Partridge Lyrical English songs by John Jeffreys & Jennifer “an engaging and rewarding program” – Partridge American Record Guide

DDV Alicia Fiderkiewicz plays Chopin Alicia 24129 Fiderkiewicz Superb recital by Polish pianist

“Her style is admirable – her playing is totally convincing – MusicWeb

DDV David Snell: Chamber Music for Harp Skaila 24130 Kanga Première recordings of music for harp and various instruments

“Kanga is a skilful and fine interpreter. Hot Stuff.” – MidWest Record

28 DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 1 Murray 24131 McLachlan Individual and brilliant – essential piano music

“A superb series of discs that will act as a splendid introduction to Chisholm’s intriguing music” - Fanfare

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 2 Murray 24132 McLachlan More outstanding discoveries in this seminal series

“One of the musical discoveries and revelations of the twenty-first century” – Music Web

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 3 Murray 24133 More first recordings of the unique music of McLachlan Chisholm

“one of the most important single contributions to British piano music..the Sonata is an undoubted masterpiece” - MusicWeb

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 4 Murray 24134 Both major works and miniatures often based McLachlan on Scots traditional ‘pibroch’ tunes

“At his best Chisholm’s piano music can hold its own among that of the first half of the twentieth century. It simply demands to be heard.” – MusicWeb

DDV Vaughan Williams: ‘London’ Symphony National 24135 Mathias: Celtic Dances Youth Orchestra “a world class reading, this is simply a good recording Of that was made to tickle your ears... the talent might Wales astound you” – MidWest Record

DDV Piano Recital: Chopin, Schubert, Haydn Anja 24136 German Debut from winner of 2007 Manchester Concerto Competition

“This is a CD which I wholeheartedly recommend.” – Musical Opinion

DDV “Cantilena” Odinn 24137 Baldvinsson Popular romantic flute music showcase & Patricia “Enchanting disc... Both soloists offer crisp and agile Romero performances and their playing is continually arresting.” - ClassicalNet

29 DDV “Awake O Harp” Rachel 24138 Beautiful recital for harp (two items with organ) Dent including some classical rarities & Ronald The recording of the harp solo is admirable....a Frost winningly offbeat collection of pieces, very well played.”- MusicWeb

DDV “Blow the Wind Southerly” Margarette 24139 A collection of songs of love and longing from Ashton, North-East England Peter Harrison, Rachel Gray, “The sound of the ensemble is exquisite. I recommend John Treherne this Divine Art disc as a lovely musical experience“ – New England Regional Press

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 5 Murray 24140 Superb pianism and the most intriguing and McLachlan interesting music “This album maintains the standard of this series, one of the most worth-while integrales in recorded history of pianist/composers. A fine recital programme.” – Musical Pointers

DDV John Ellis: Music for Organ, vol. 1 Ronald 24141 Frost Strongly constructed works in the English cathedral tradition but also very original

“This truly is organists’ music… Ronald Frost is superb” - MusicWeb

DDV “Nuages” Panayiotis 24142 Demopoulos Music of storms and clouds from Liszt, Beethoven and Demopoulos

“a high category of excellence...notes clothed in golden tone... a tour-de-force” – Ozarts Review

DDV John R Williamson: Piano Music, vol. 1 Murray 24143 McLachlan Another fine English composer demanding more recognition

“Eloquently persuasive performances of Williamson’s unusual and finely crafted works” – New Classics

DDV John R Williamson: Piano Music, vol. 2 Murray 24144 A major Sonata and many other uniquely McLachlan crafted pieces “Nobody can fault the musical brilliance of the performance. Williamson ‘s mastery of the sonata form is unquestioned. Grab [the three CDs] with the hope of many volumes to follow.” – Pianist

30 DDV John R Williamson: Piano Music, vol. 3 Murray 24145 McLachlan The conclusion (so far) of a true magnum opus of piano music

“Powerful music and committed performances... remarkable” – MusicWeb

DDV “A Touch of Class” Rachel 24146 & Lively piano duo recital with emphasis on jazz- Vanessa inspired works Fuidge

“An outstanding CD full of joy. Very highly recommended” – MusicWeb

DDV Mozart & Beethoven Piano Sonatas Jill 24147 Crossland Masterful recital of great classics

“clear definition of inner parts and exemplary articulation of melodic lines. Altogether, this is a recital that engages the listener's attention” – Classical Source

DDV Aspirations: Piano Music by Marcus Blunt Murray 24148 First recording of masterful piano solo works McLachlan including three Sonatas “A most enjoyable recital, attractively recorded and played with typical sensitivity by a pianist fully in sympathy with the music's demands and nature-mystic moments.” – MusicWeb, on original Dunelm release

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 6 Murray 24149 McLachlan Inspired composition and virtuoso performance

“One of our great musical sherpas, McLachlan is always worth checking out” – MidWest Record

DDV “Smile” Carol 64150 Beautiful, soft jazz classics for trombone and Jarvis, orchestra. Silky smooth Orchestra (Proceeds to Charity) conducted “Beautifully played... a wonderful testimony to the talent By and spirit of a very remarkable musician” – Roderick Manchester Evening News Dunk

DDV “Composés par Mr. Hayden” The 24151 Fitzwilliam Superlative live performances of three Haydn String quartets Quartet

“Delightfully upmarket... listeners will find this hard to resist” – MidWest Record

31 DDV “Strings in the Earth and Air” Paul 24152 Martyn-West Quintessential song from Moeran, Warlock and & Geoffrey Stern Nigel Foster

“An essential addition to the library of everyone who loves the English school of lieder” - MusicWeb

DDV “Lads of Love and Sorrow” Mark 24153 Rowlinson Fine English songs of war and trouble by John & R Williamson David Jones

‘Strongly recommended’ - MusicWeb

DDV English Piano Duos Goldstone 24154 and The Planets and works by Holst, Elgar, Bainton Clemmow and Bury – a delight

“This is musicianship at its best, in ear opening interpretations.” – Classical Music Sentinel

DDV Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, vol. 7 Murray 24155 Unfettered brilliance and inspiration McLachlan

“This is the authoritative edition of Erik Chisholm’s music. We are fortunate to have such an exemplary production.” - MusicWeb

DDV Flute Vocalise Kenneth Smith 24156 & Beloved concert classics for flute and piano Paul Rhodes

The title, ‘Beloved Concert Classics' speaks for itself. [Smith and Rhodes] deliver a veritable lesson in style.” – Tempo Flute

DDV Johannes Brahms Piano Works Peter 24157 Katin Masterful account of lesser-known pieces

“this is an attractive performance... satisfying too and beautifully recorded.. splendid value at mid-price and nearly 80 minutes of music.” – Gramophone

DDV Alicja Fiderkiewicz plays music by Alicja 24158 Schumann Fiderkiewicz Live concert recording re-issued by demand, a Celebrity Recital given in 2007 “Her playing tends to the wistful rather than cheery. A good investment for all piano music enthusiasts.” – MusicWeb

32 DDV Alicja Fiderkiewicz plays music by Franck, Alicja 24159 Chopin, and Hindemith Fiderkiewicz Live concert recording re-issued by demand, a Celebrity Recital given in 2004 “Her Chopin Impromptus, Nocturne and Barcarolle are well played and reinforce the critical assessment of her as an accomplished Chopin interpreter.” – MusicWeb

DDV Alicja Fiderkiewicz plays music by Alicja 24160 Szymanowski and Chopin Fiderkiewicz Live concert recording re-issued by demand, a Celebrity Recital given in 2005 “Alicja Fiderkiewicz presents both facets of Szymanowski's musical personality here with skill and engagement.” – MusicWeb

DDV “Little Pieces” Otto 62401 A true blend of classical, country and jazz

“This is a delightful new side to one of the hardest working men in show business.” – MidWest Record

DDV The Finck Album Principals and 62402 Orchestra of Orchestral and vocal works by the Theatre Herman Finck Bel-Etage “Spirited Estonian performers, charming British theatre music: a delightful mix... Hermann Finck at his best.” - BBC Music Magazine

33 ATHENE

ATH “Three Square” – Nocturnes by John Field Joanna 23001 Leach 16 Nocturnes played on three period pianos

“Leach coaxes poetic sounds and plays this repertoire very sensitively” – Penguin Guide to Compact Discs

ATH Haydn: Keyboard Sonatas Joanna 23002 Leach Rare period instrument recording – on four square pianos

“The performances are thoughtful and reliable... expert skill in communication” - MusicWeb

ATH “Four Square” Joanna 23003 Leach Fortepiano recital of classical works by Schubert, Soler, Bach, Soler, etc.

There is no more convincing fortepiano recital than this.”- Penguin Guide to Compact Discs

ATH Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin Richard 23006 Unique performance with period square piano Edgar-Wilson Authentic early 19th century sound & Joanna Leach “it is rare that a singer can cope with the technical demands, and yet still sound so convincingly surprised by the turn of events”- Early Music Review

ATH Schubert: Piano Music Peter 23007 Katin Moments Musicaux, Klaverstücke, etc on piano of (almost) Schubert’s time

“… among the best I have ever heard” - Early Music Review

ATH Schumann: Piano Music Andreas 23008 Boyde Carnaval, Waldszenen and more in a stunning live broadcast recital

“… wonderful performance!” - BBC Music Magazine

ATH “Peter Katin in Recital” Peter 23009 Major works by Liszt (inc. Sonata) and Brahms Katin

“… the demonic rage of Katin’s astonishing interpretation [is] something to hear and wonder at” - Classic CD

34 ATH J.L. Dussek: Sonatas and Duos Derek Bell 23010 Concertants & Joanna Period piano and harp blend perfectly Leach “… the timbres of the Grecian harp and square piano interweave and complement each other beautifully. The playing is excellent throughout…” - Early Music Review

ATH Havergal Brian: Complete Piano Music Raymond Clark 23012 with Includes vocal and piano works, stunning and Tessa Spong unique inspiration & Esther King “outstanding recording… an acutely sensitive response to this very beautiful music.” - Tempo

ATH “Titanic: 12-15 April, 1912” Ronan 23013 An awesome tone-poem for piano by Ronan Magill Magill following the story of the ill-fated liner and her passengers

“This is an extraordinary piece… strongly recommended” - Musical Opinion

ATH Derek Bell : Symphony No. 2 and other Soloists, 23014 works Bulgarian Tremendously good large scale Romantic National works: plus pieces by Beinsa Duono Choir, “There is much to enjoy here… there is something Vratza about that symphony which intrigues me and I would Philharmonic very much like to hear more by Bell.” – MusicWeb Orchestra

ATH Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 Andreas 23016 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 Boyde, Freiburg Exceptionally briliiant live broadcast performances Philharmonic Orchestra, “One of the best interpretations I have yet heard” - Johannes Fanfare Fritzsch

ATH “Pictures and Reflections” Andreas 23017 Boyde Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures’ and Ravel’s ‘Miroirs’ in world class performances

“almost awesome perfection” - Nürnberger Zeitung

ATH Shostakovich: Sonatas, Preludes and Raymond 23018 Fugues Clarke

A masterclass in technical mastery

“the best piano sound I have heard on CD, … electrifying pianism… a towering achievement.” – Fanfare

35 ATH Szymanowski: Piano Sonatas Raymond 23019 Clarke The three sonatas – enthralling

“Raymond Clarke is a staggering pianist of exceptional gifts … Raymond Clarke’s performances are almost breathtaking … irresistible.”- MusicWeb

ATH Dvořák & Schoenfield Piano Concertos Andreas 23021 Boyde, “Boyde’s performance is breathtaking” - HiFi News and Freiburg Record Review Philharmonic, “breathtaking… magnificent” - Dresdner Neueste Dresdner Nachrichten Sinfoniker

ATH Haydn: Keyboard Sonatas & Capriccio Joanna 23022 Leach Five sonatas and the Capriccio on period square piano

“Joanna Leach brings true joy to this great music.” - MusicWeb

ATH Schumann and Brahms: Variations Andreas 23023 Sets of Variations by the two great Romantics Boyde Including a première performance

Boyde again shows himself to be of the very top rank of pianists in Romantic repertoire

ATH Chopin: Complete Scherzi & Impromptus Bernard 23024 D’Ascoli Stunning performances by the blind pianist

“solid, stylish and communicative mastery” – Gramophone

ATH D. Scarlatti: 16 Keyboard Sonatas Joanna 23025 Leach Stylish performances on period square piano

“outstanding musical and technical quality” – Klassik.com

ATH A Century of Domestic Keyboards Joanna 23026 Music and keyboards from the time of Bach to Leach Mendelssohn. Authentic!

“This unique recital of elegantly played music vividly brings to life the sounds of another age” – New Classics

36 ATH Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes Bernard 23201 Among the best recordings of Chopin – a D’Ascoli seminal recording 2CD “assured and brilliant technique – a joy to hear” – Musical Opinion GRAMOPHONE “EDITOR’S CHOICE” MARCH 2006

ATH Schumann, Franz and Brahms – Lieder Stephan 23202 Loges, A very fine recital. Includes Dichterliebe Alexander Schmalcz “exceptional performances, enhanced by excellent recordings” – Musical Opinion

ATH The Great Violins, Vol. 1 Peter Sheppard 23203 Skærved 1st in a historical series. Telemann’s Violin and Flute 2CD Fantasies played on a 1570 Amati New Release – May 2015

37 RE-APPRAISAL SERIES

MSVCD J.S. Bach – complete Toccatas Katharine 2001 Durran Relatively little known but masterful pieces on modern piano

“All in all, this is a wonderful disc…superbly engineered to audiophile standards.” – Musey Room

MSVCD Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier book 2 Diana Boyle 2002 The second set of ’24 Preludes and Fugues’ – 2CD modern piano

“There is so much to enjoy in her playing.” - MusicWeb

MSVCD Beethoven Explored, vol. 1 Peter Sheppard 2003 Skærved The Violin Sonatas and music by Beethoven’s circle & Aaron Shorr “The playing is articulated with beautiful clarity, (enhanced by a notably clean recording); it’s a well-lit musical landscape in which all kinds of harmonic and textural details achieve prominence” –Gramophone

MSVCD Beethoven Explored, vol. 2 Peter Sheppard 2004 The second in this series of acclaimed Skærved investigations into Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas and & their musical and cultural context. Aaron Shorr “...Beethoven's Sonata in A Major and 6 Deutsche Tanze are fascinating harmonic works.” - Shropshire Star

MSVCD Beethoven Explored, vol. 3 Peter Sheppard 2005 Skærved Beethoven’s op. 30 Violin Sonatas, and the & “Barbe Bleu” Variations by Franz Clement Aaron Shorr “Sterling and polished accounts. I greatly enjoyed the Rise Sonata” – ClassicalNet

MSVCD Beethoven Explored, vol. 4 Peter Sheppard 2006 Beethoven’s op. 23 and 24 sonatas, and the Skærved very fine Violin Sonata, op. 38, by Ferdinand & Ries. Aaron Shorr

“Highly interesting series. The recordings are quite excellent on all counts” – ClassicalNet

MSVCD Beethoven Explored vol. 5 Peter Sheppard 2007 The three Opus 12 sonatas and the B flat major Skaerved sonata by Andreas Romberg & “The velvet-toned violin of Peter Sheppard Skaerved Aaron Shorr has found an inspired partner in Aaron Shorr.” – Sinfini Music

38 MSVCD Beethoven Explored, vol. 6 Peter Sheppard 2008 Powerful transcription of the Third Symphony Skærved, Dov for piano quartet, made at Beethoven's request Scheindlin, Neil by an unknown hand Heyde, Aaron “In many ways, this recording is more than a mere Shorr transcription: it is a ‘masterful chamber work' in its own right.” – MusicWeb

39 DVD

MSVDX Quartet Choreography The Kreutzer 101 Quartets by Stravinsky, Finnissy, Quartet Lutoslawski and Ligeti, brilliantly performed and masterfully instructive as to the players’ communication.

“The performances of all this music are riveting and have captivated listeners who would normally find engagements with some of this music far from easy. Recommended for essential purchase.” – Musical Pointers

HISTORIC MASTERS

DDH Sibelius: Symphonies 5&6, Tapiola London 27801 Symphony/ The first ever recordings: 1932/1934 Kajanus Finnish “worthy of the highest praise… a real pleasure to listen National/ to”- Radio Belge Schneevoigt

DDH Mendelssohn: Elijah Isobel Baillie, 27802 Harold Williams, First ever complete recording (1930) Parry Jones, 2CD Clara Serena. “first rate standards of production and repertoire… BBC National astoundingly good quality” – Classic Record Collector Orchestra/ BEST CHORAL CD of 2005 – CRC Awards S. Robinson

DDH Beethoven: Piano Trios Trio 27803 Santoliquido Brilliant performances from superb ensemble (1942-1952)

“delectable……unreservedly recommended” – Classic Record Collector

DDH Bach: The Art of Fugue The 27804 Pioneering string quartet arrangement by Roy Roth Harris plus the ‘completion’ by Sir Donald Quartet Tovey – first recording (1934) & Donald Tovey “Feelingly played… fine transfers and excellent annotations” – Gramophone

DDH Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci British 27805 National Still among the best ever: in English (1927) Opera 2CD with the top soloists of the day Company

“Fine singing… startlingly good transfers” – Gramophone DDH Coates & Moeran Violin Concertos Colin Sauer/ 27806 Unique recording of only performance of the BBCNorthern Coates work, since lost (1950/51) Orchestra/ Charles Groves “Divine Art have done an amazing job in producing such a lifelike, gripping sound.”  (outstanding) – Campoli/ BBC Music Magazine BBC Symphony/ RUNNER-UP CRC AWARDS 2006 Adrian Boult

DDH Milhaud: Orchestral & Chamber Works Paul 27807 Badura-Skoda, Marvellous, and some real rarities not recorded San Francisco much since. (1936-53) Symphony, Vienna S.O., “a fascinating and valuable collection… all very nicely etc. transferred” – Gramophone

DDH Moeran: Collected 78rpm recordings Halle 27808 Orchestra/ All of the known per1950 commercial Leslie recordings, including the Symphony Heward etc. “blistering account… wonderful” – Gramophone RUNNER-UP CRC AWARDS 2007

DDH Bizet: Carmen Georges 27809 Thill, Definitive classic performance (1928) Paris 2CD with top French cast and orchestra Opera Company “excellent transfers… I recommend it” – Opera Magazine

DDH Gounod: Faust (in Italian) Soloists, 27810 Fabulous La Scala recording (1920) Chorus & With incredibly good sound Orchestra 2CD of La Scala “A truly world class performance on all counts... conducted by stunning remastering. This is an essential historical Carlo document”- ClassicalNet Sabajno

DDH Warlock: Collected 78rpm recordings Peter Pears, 27811 (1923-51) Peter Dawson, Treasure trove of vintage Warlock: Curlew, Nancy Evans, 2CD Serenade, Capriol and many songs John Goss, “Exemplary - an important historical document” – John Barbirolli, Classical Source Constant “Gramophone” Reissue of the Month January 2010 Lambert

41 MODERN JAZZ

MJ Ambiguous Dialogues Philip Clemo 0401 A most wonderful piece – both jazz and contemporary art-music

“A very beautiful CD… hints at jazz, classical and World Music…sounds great.” – BBC Radio 3

MJ Mystery Lights / Nightflower Clive Bell & 0402 Unique and spontaneous music from British David Ross composer/performers

“This is a lovely record. Intimate and unassuming, it sounds like nothing else and imparts a warmth that deepens with each listen.” – The Wire

MJ Macroscopia Claire 0403 On the edge, improvised free jazz from top DeBrunner, New York performers Daniel Carter, Ken Silverman, “A thought-provoking work of powerful improvisation that TomZlabinger draws on various influences to create a unique identity” – All about Jazz

MJ Borderlands Jonathan 0404 This is a fabulous album by one of New York’s Lorentz Trio finest young jazz men. + Teri Roiger “Jonathan Lorentz has really got it. A great style, this + Suzanne one will stay with you for a long long time” – Fanfare Kantorski

WORLD MUSIC

MW Sweet Nomad Girl Folk Music 36001 from "Baily's fingerwork – on dutars of different kinds – is Afghanistan superb, and they've roped in Abdul Wahab Madadi, a Herati singer who really is the biz. The lyrics are drenched in youthful sensuality and the melodies have great charm."  - BBC Music Magazine

NEW MUSIC

MSVCD 20th century British Organ Music Andrew 92002 Refreshingly unfamiliar music, all based on the Johnstone passacaglia, by five organ-specialist composers “Cleverly conceived release...a beautifully prepared program” - Fanfare

42 MSVCD Howells: Chamber Music Lyric Quartet. 92003 Andrew West, Invaluable to lovers of English music: Michael Collins Hauntingly evocative music

“It’s all wonderfully handled. An air of warm pastoral spirituality lovingly conveyed” – MusicWeb

MSVCD British Piano Music, vol. 1 Graham Caskie 92004 Tippett sonata no. 3 etc

The first in a series of three CDs featuring a Tippett sonata amongst contemporary works

MSVCD Mathias: String Quartets Medea Quartet 92005 Very popular disc of music by a highly- regarded composer

“masterful and intense performances recorded in vividly immediate sound” –Gramophone

MSVCD Bax, Alwyn, Harty, etc Emily Beynon 92006 British Music for Flute & Catherine The debut CD from Emily & Catherine Beynon, Beynon now leading lights in the musical world

MSVCD British Piano Music, vol. 2 Steven 92008 Tippett Sonata no, 2 etc Neugarten

“First class…I should not underestimate Steven Neugarten. An admirable visiting card for a young pianist of real interpretative gifts” – Gramophone

MSVCD British Piano Music, vol. 3 Nicholas Unwin 92009 Tippett: sonata no, 4 etc

Contemporary classics

“a distinguished debut recording” –Gramophone

MSVCD Folklore: Michael 92010 Music by Michael Finnissy Finnissy

“This is a sublime and vigorously enthralling disc… the beauty of the playing and the music are never in doubt.” - BBC Music Magazine CRITICS’ CHOICE 1998 MSVCD Michael Finnissy: Kreutzer 92011 String Quartets Quartet

“If variety is the spice of life, then this disc is hot. And so are the Kreutzer Quartet. A must for anyone interested in new music, or in the evolution of the string quartet as a genre.” - Gramophone “Critics’ Choice” CD for 1998

MSVCD Roberto Gerhard: Catamen Piano 92012 chamber music Trio

Works from a major modern figure

“the Catamen ensemble play with tenderness and sympathy” - Gramophone

MSVCD Music for Clarinet and Piano Kate Romano 92013 and “The performances are superlative in every way and Alan Hicks should place this duo firmly in the front rank of contemporary music interpreters.” Performance  Sound  BBC Music Magazine

MSVCD Music by Jane Manning 92014 Edward Harper & & Lyall Creswell New Music Group of “finely performed in recordings which make admirable Scotland use of church resonance” - Gramophone

MSVCD Fanny Robin – Jane Manning, 92015 An opera by Edward Harper Nigel Waugh, Scottish Opera “Fanny Robin deserves more frequent performances. Chorus, Scottish Opera's production is captured to telling spatial Scottish CO effect.” - Gramophone

MSVCD Sackman & Nicholson: Bochmann 92016 String Quartets Quartet

“Both quartets are works of a rare and distinctive quality and the Bochmann Quartet's performances are convincing. I would not want to be without this disc.” - MusicWeb

MSVCD The Japan Project Barrie Webb 92017 Trombone Music from Japan

“The trombonist Barrie Webb, who instigated this collaboration with seven Japanese composers, deserves congratulation. Each piece…is uniquely satisfying in its own way.”  - The Sunday Times

44 MSVCD “Plot in Fiction” Firebird 92018 Italian chamber music Ensemble

“The performances by Firebird are accomplished and it is to be hoped that we hear more from them in recordings to come.” – MusicWeb

MSVCD “Venus in Landscape” Ric Graebner 92019 Music for tape by Ric Graebner

“I recommend this disc to introduce people to music for tape. I am sure that the majority will find much to enjoy. The recording is excellent.” - MusicWeb

MSVCD Romanian Trombone Music Barrie Webb, 92021 Romanian An absolutely fascinating and rare glimpse of Radio modern music from Romania Symphony Orch., etc

MSVCD “More Light” Ian Pace 92022 piano music by Christopher Fox

“Ian Pace plays this powerful but almost unfathomable music with great sensitivity. I'm looking forward to the companion volume that Metier has promised.” - Avant

MSVCD Seven Sacred Motets Voces Sacrae 92023 By Michael Finnissy

“This Metier recording offers a crystal clear production. Undoubtedly great value for money at a mid-price range.” – Classical Source

MSVCD Premonitions: Various artists 92024 Music by Nigel Clarke

“This is a fascinating CD of contemporary music by a composer at the cutting edge of his art. Wonderful value and I highly recommend it.” - Pan Magazine

MSVCD Peripheral Visions Alison Smart 92025 Modern British Song & Katharine ”CDs like this do a great service to both singer and Durran song - and therefore music as an art. This CD could well grace many private record collections and brings together 25 imaginative songs.” – Music and Vision

45 MSVCD Catalan String Quartets Kreutzer 92026 Works by Soler, Roger, Sarde, etc Quartet

“This Catalan string quartet disc is a remarkable release. The recording itself… is about as good as they get. The Kreutzer Quartet plays with precision, heart, and soul… marvelous stuff.” - LaFolia

MSVCD Verdi Transcriptions, Piano Concertos 4 Ian Pace 92027 and 6 and other works by Michael Finnissy (piano)

2CD “one of the most ambitious recording projects of our time” - Gramophone

MSVCD “Etude Philharmonique” Peter Sheppard 92028 violin music by Henze, Hakim etc Skærved

“Skaerved demonstrates that, in the right hands, the solo violin can evoke a remarkable range of moods and colors.” - Strings Magazine

MSVCD “Star Preludes” Peter Sheppard 92029 violin music by McCabe and Rawsthorne Skærved, Christine Sohn “playing of passionate intensity in the finest performance & of the [Theme and Variations] that I've yet heard” - Tamami Honma Tempo Gramophone awards nominee

MSVCD Gershwin Arrangements Ian Pace 92030 By Michael Finnissy

“This disc deserves a place on the shelves of every serious collector. Strongly recommended.” – BBC Music Magazine TOP RECOMMENDATIONS August 2000

MSVCD “You, Us, Me” Amanda 92031 Music by Christopher Fox Crawley & “Ian Pace is convincing in all idioms here, while Amanda Ian Pace Crawley conveys the nonsense most entertainingly... a thoroughly entertaining presentation of the work of this quirky and inventive British composer.” -Classic CD

MSVCD Roberto Gerhard: Kreutzer 92032 String Quartets Quartet

“Metier are again to be commended ... Powerful Performances of astonishingly neglected quartets.” Performance  Sound  - Classic CD

MSVCD “Long Journey Back” James 92033 Piano Music by James Clapperton Clapperton

The Scottish composer presents a varied and beguiling programme of his own music

46 MSVCD “Even such is time” Voces Sacrae 92035 British Choral Music

“A disc of real pleasure both in the quality of the singing and the programme which, perhaps surprisingly for such a small group, suits Voces Sacrae to a tee” - Gramophone

MSVCD “Animal Heaven” Alison Wells 92036 New Songs by British composers & other artists “Animal Heaven puts together a rather neat collection of fresh-textured works” – The Scotsman

MSVCD Charles Ives: Philip Mead 92037 Piano Sonatas etc & and other 2CD “Perhaps providing the finest interpretation of the two artists piano sonatas on disc… Philip Mead is in his element, dexterously flying through those glittering.” CLASSICAL CD OF THE WEEK -The Observer

MSVCD “Fast Colours” Psappha 92038 music by Anthony Powers

“Powers is a renowned craftsman … this CD will give a great deal of pleasure.” – MusicWeb

MSVCD “The Nursery” Sandra 92039 Songs by Edward German, Fraser-Simpson, Lissenden Mussorgsky and Thea Musgrave & Katharine Just lovely, simple songs for children – Durran including the Just So songs and a.a.milne series

MSVCD “Invisible Cities” Topologies 92040 music by Alwynne Pritchard

“With formidably well-realised performances, this is an important disc, helping to ensure that Alwynne Pritchard's music can be heard and well discussed.” - Gramophone

MSVCD “Feasibility Studies” The Scottish 92041 Music for Flutes Flute Trio

A splendid programme of music from Musgrave, McGuire, McPherson and the great Django Bates

47 MSVCD “Wind-Up” Ensemble 92042 Chamber Music by Fitch and Archbold Exposé

“Good sound and exemplary performances throughout. An excellent disc well worth exploring.” - Gramophone (Critics’ Choice 2001)

MSVCD “Occasional Music” The 92043 Music by Jane Wells Composers’ Ensemble “The whole CD is a pleasure to listen to, and the compositions must also be a pleasure for the performers to play….” - Women in Music Today

MSVCD “Flowforms” Topologies 92044 Music by Richard Emsley

“Here is a real one-off composer and this intriguing programme is a perfect introduction to his various moods. Excellent playing by Ian Pace and the Topologies ensemble” – Classical London

MSVCD “Night Thoughts” Various 92046 Chamber music by Justin Connolly artists

“…haunted, strange, strangely beautiful music. Nicolas Hodges, the pianist throughout this disc, masters every nuance the musical landscape requires and urges on us the attention this music deserves.” - Music and Vision

MSVCD “Scorpio” Various 92049 Music by Nicholas Sackman artists NIcholas Sackman's music is not limited by particular stylistic lines but within the freedom of contemporary expression uses traditional qualities of harmony, pitch and rhythm to engage with the performer and listener.

MSVCD Lost Lands and other works Topologies 92050 by Michael Finnissy

“This is a fascinating disc all round and nowhere near as difficult as Finnissy's previous press might indicate. Give it a go!” - MusicWeb

MSVCD Elliott Schwartz & George Rochberg: Kreutzer 92051 String Quartets Quartet

“How wonderful to hear the Kreutzer Quartet perform [the Rochberg]. Schwartz twists all the knobs, to keep the listener engaged throughout. This is a keeper album.” - 21st Century Music

48 MSVCD “Taking Flight” Kreutzer 92053 Music by Sadie Harrison Quartet

“The title work, the string quartet Taking Flight… [is] I think, a masterpiece. Great performances all, and nicely recorded.” - La Folia

MSVCD “Transparent Things” Philip Mead 92054 music by Katharine Norman (piano)

A composer deserving much more attention. Music played by one of Britain’s leading contemporary music experts.

MSVCD Peter Maxwell Davies: Kreutzer 92055 Chamber Music Quartet

“All the playing is excellent. With realistic, sensitive recording, this is a must for anyone interested in Maxwell Davies.” - Duncan Druce (Gramophone)

MSVCD “No Title Required” Double Image 92056 Chamber music by Priaulx Rainier and Sadie Harrison “The recording is immediate and yet spacious. The performances seem to be to be exemplary, often brilliant. The presentation of this disc is first class.” – Garry Higginson (MusicWeb)

MSVCD “Beginner’s Mind” Ian Pace 92057 Piano Music by Walter Zimmermann

2CD “It is all exquisite, highly poeticised music that deserves to be heard; Ian Pace's performances are typically indefatigable” –The Guardian (Classical CD of the Week)

MSVCD Wilfred Josephs: Linda Merrick, 92058 Clarinet Quintet & Clarinet Sonatas Benjamin Frith, Kreutzer “This CD is a refreshing listening experience. The Quartet pieces presented here are appealing and require and advanced level of music-making ability and ensemble skills.” – The Clarinet

MSVCD “Inner” Anton 92059 solo cello music by Christopher Fox Lukoszevieze

“Inner tells you everything you need to know about the uncharted possibilities of acoustic composition.” - The Wire

49 MSVCD “Septembral” Lindsay 92061 Music by Geoffrey Poole Quartet etc. “All the performances are consistently fine as is the recording quality. This release is most welcome.” - MusicWeb

MSVCD “Letters to the World” Various artists 92062 Music by George Nicholson

“[Nicholson’s] music, as heard here, is always beautifully crafted, technically demanding, certainly not easy to play but eminently accessible” - MusicWeb

MSVCD “Multiplicities” Nancy Ruffer 92063 British Flute Music

“An ambitious survey of late twentieth century pieces for solo flute. This disc will no doubt be essential listening for flautists engaged with the contemporary music scene. The performances are as authoritative as it gets!” - Music Web

MSVCD “Reflections” Okeanos 92064 Chamber music by Nicola LeFanu and Elizabeth Maconchy

“immensely attractive work… superbly idiomatic, inventive writing.” - Tempo

MSVCD “Sacred Physic” Various artists 92066 Music by Julia Usher

“The performances throughout are excellent, as is Metier's sound, clear and crystal like the Mediterranean.” - Tempo

MSVCD George Crumb: Philip Mead 92067 The complete piano music

2CD “This is a remarkable achievement. The recording quality is superb, as is the cover art. Fascinating listening. Another triumph for Metier.” –MusicWeb

MSVCD Wolfgang Rihm: Claire Lesser 92068 Lieder & David Lesser “Clare Lesser is commendably sparing of vibrato. Rapport is of the closest, with Metier's recording and production exemplary.” – Musical Pointers

50 MSVCD “This Church” IXION 92069 A celebration in music by Michael Finnissy conducted by Michael “Texts of endless interest and fascination, the words underpinned with evocative music... an ambitious, but at Finnissy the same time economical and unpretentious, oratorio for our times… utterly compelling” - Musical Pointers ”The Wire” top ten CDs of 2003

MSVCD Tenebrae Tamami Honma 92071 Piano Music by John McCabe

“A splendid release. Make no mistake: Honma is a superb player. Very strongly recommended.” - Gramophone

MSVCD “detours” Psappha 92073 chamber music by Gordon McPherson

2CD “This is an arresting CD which compels listening. Strongly recommended for its originality and vitality.” - Musical Pointers

MSVCD “Contours” Kate Romano 92074 music for solo clarinet Kate Romano (“superlative” – MSVCD92013) plays music by a surprising range of composers from Dillon to Donatoni. Definitive 21st century clarinet.

MSVCD The complete piano music of Paulo Alvares 92075 Gerhard Stäbler

2CD “I can recommend this one to open minded musical explorers.” – Musical Pointers

MSVCD “Night, Fire, Sun, Silence” Various artists 92076 Music by John Casken

2CD “Eight works by a composer whose craftsmanship is as fastidious as his imagination is spirited.” –The Sunday Times

MSVCD “Straight Lines in Broken Times” The Ives 92081 Music by Christopher Fox Ensemble

Fox’s music is different – and always a revelation. Definitely music for our times.

51 MSVCD Feldman and Fox: Roger Heaton 92082 Clarinet Quintets and Quartet “...incredibly well played by Rogers Heaton. Fox is one of England’s most important composers. He evokes whole worlds with little material.” – Anthony Fiumara

MSVCD “Darkness Visible” 92083 Music by Philip Grange Gemini

Music for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and cello; Grange uses literary works as sources of inspiration including novels by Joseph Conrad and William Golding

MSVCD The Light Garden Trilogy The Tate 92084 by Sadie Harrison Ensemble and traditional Afghan Music Etc.

“Not to be missed on any account. This is without question one of my top recordings of the year.” – Musical Pointers

MSVCD Niccolo Castiglioni Sarah Nicholls 92089 Piano music

“There's not enough Castiglioni out on disc, so this one comes warmly recommended.”- Paris Transatlantic

MSVCD Tristan Murail Marilyn Nonken 92097 The complete piano music

2CD “In Marilyn Nonken we are hearing a musician of outstanding qualities. Her mastery of Murail's sonorities and her virtuosity are truly remarkable and demand attention.” - MusicWeb

MSVCD New French Song Alison Smart 92100 Songs by foremost British composers & Katharine "excellent musicians with a strong mutual rapport" - Durran The Independent

MSVCD Judith Bailey The Davey 92101 Instrumental Music Chamber Ensemble “I am sure that Judith Bailey must be grateful to… the Davey Ensemble whose expertise and caring dedication has released this music to the listening world.” - MusicWeb

52 MSVCD Chanticlare Clare Lesser 92102 A phenomenal programme of avant-garde virtuoso vocal music

“Gorgeous voice and terrific technique – an exceptional disc” – Musical Pointers

MSVCD Fox: Catalogue Irraisoné Exaudi 92103 Vocal Premiere recording. Ensemble “The surface might be disarmingly simple, sometimes serene even, but there’s a deeper wisdom at play that keeps these aphoristic statements rewinding in the imagination.” – Gramophone

MSVCD Trajectories Kreutzer 92104 Chamber Music by David Gorton Quartet, First recordings of major new string quartet, etc. piano trio and solo works for cello and violin

“After hearing this beautiful CD, I am keen to discover much more of Gorton’s music” – Musical Pointers

MSVCD Quartet Choreography – The Sound Track Kreutzer 92105 Quartet The sound track to the film of major modern Digital quartets available on DVD download “vivid, technically assured and strongly only characterful throughout” – The Strad

MSVCD ‘The Music of 9/11’ Various artists, 92106 Music by Kevin Malone reflecting the events inc. and emotions of September 11, 2001 Manchester The CD is neither mawkish nor exploitative, but a Sinfonia genuine attempt to create a meaningful art work for a moment that cannot be forgotten.” – Words and Music

MSV Choral Music by Brian Ferneyhough BBC Singers, 28501 Missa Brevis etc. Lontano. Conducted by “This performance generates an intense expressive Odaline de la heat, shot through with passages of icy calm.” - Martinez Performance  Sound  BBC Music Magazine

MSV Chamber Music by Gemini 28503 Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Directed by Ian Mitchell Includes his most important chamber work “Ave Maris Stella” and three other pieces.

“Absolutely superb” –BBC Music Magazine

53 MSV Brian Ferneyhough – Chamber Music Ensemble 28504 Premiere recordings of major works including Exposé Allgebrah, Trittico, and In Nomine Cond. Roger Redgate “Those unfamiliar with Ferneyhough’s chamber output could not hope for a better induction.” – International Record Review

MSV Modern Music for Clarinet Cristo Barrios 28505 Works by Bax, Bernstein, Brotons, Honegger, & Clinton Salonen played with consummate skill Cormany

“A nice balanced programme ... All well played and recorded” – Musical Pointers

MSV Laurence Crane: Michael 28506 20th Century Music Finnissy Solo piano music by Laurence Crane written (piano) between 1985 and 1999.

“The performances by Michael Finnissy seem just right” – David Hackbridge Johnson

MSV Northern Lights Kreutzer 28507 Fine string quartets by fine composers Judith Quartet Weir, John Casken and Robert Saxton

“Very strongly recommended” – Musical Opinion

MSV Edwin Roxburgh – Music for oboe Christopher 28508 Redgate, “Superb performances by Christopher Redgate, the Stephen most distinguished of contemporary oboe players. This Robbings, recording is not only exquisitely performed, but clearly and sympathetically balanced.” – Music and Vision Ensemble Exposé

MSV Paul Whitty: Thirty-nine Pages Darragh 28509 Morgan, A major new work for violin and piano re-working a Mary Dullea sonata by César Franck “Morgan and Dullea’s playing is absolutely perfect here.” – Musical Pointers

MSV “Out of the Cool” Susan Milan, 28510 Music for Flute and Piano Andrew Ball Works by Bennett, Saxton, McDowall, Butterworth, Lock and Heath.

“Milan’s playing is a joy, her musicianship scintillating” – The Sunday Times

54 MSV Bach Plus Ulrich 28511 Music for solo cello including Bach’s Suites 1 -5 and Heinen modern works by Henze, Zimmermann, Holt, Barry 2CD and Skempton “A hugely interesting double CD...all exhilarating stuff, passionately performed and superbly recorded” – ClassicalNet

MSV Fortmann: Sax Music Marco Falaschi, 28512 Intriguing and varied music for saxophones Berlioz Quartet, inspired by serialism, jazz and theatre music. etc Fun.

“a fine sax tour de force - a composer who … deserves a wider audience. A real treat” – MidWest Record

MSV “Greatest Hits of All Time” Christopher 28513 Redgate, New music for Oboe Quintet and similar ensembles, Kreutzer Qt, by top UK performers, with works by Finnissy, Fox Ensemble and other leading contemporary writers. Exposé “A remarkable example of oboe playing for a new age” – Double Reed News

MSV Silence of the Night Caroline 28514 Music by Jeffrey Lewis McPhie, Zheng- Yu Wu, David Beautifully haunting, ‘Silentia Noctis’ is a Jones stunning work.

“Fine and in many ways compelling. Committed and subtle performances” - MusicWeb

MSV Cosmic Light Jeffrey 28516 piano music by Keith Barnard Grossman British composer Barnard produces music of a gentle and spiritual nature, but with plenty of interest too. First recordings by American pianist Jeffrey Grossman.

MSV “Inward” Richard 28517 Contemporary music for flute Craig Frontline music by Ferneyhough, Sciarrino, Karski and others

“Commanding and often beautiful authority, The first essential new music CD of 2011” - The Rambler

MSV White Dawn Lesley-Jane 28519 Songs and Soundscapes by David Rogers, Lumsdaine soloists, 2CD Another Metier release of unique, intriguing Gemini cond. music linked to the songs of nature itself. Martyn Brabbins “Works that any lover of contemporary music should be familiar with” - MusicWeb

55 MSV Chamber music by John Veale Linda Merrick 28520 and Robert Crawford John Turner Exquisite new music for clarinet, recorder and The Adderbury string quartet Ensemble

“Admirable – Metier has done us a fine service” - Classical Music Sentinel

MSV George Rochberg: Peter Sheppard 28521 Violin Sonata and Caprice Variations Skærved “the performance is so compelling that interest never & 2CD wavers; the recording is fine; this magnificent instrument Aaron enjoys every note. “ –Gramophone Shorr (review of previous release as MSVCD92065)

MSV Pipings and Bowings: Richard 28522 Modern lyrical chamber music Howarth, John Turner, “Three English composers who were unfashionably Manchester lyrical last century delight us now.” – Classical Music Chamber Ens.

MSV David Dubery: Adrienne 28523 Songs and Chamber Music Murray, Craig Ogden “Fascinating musical journey... the masterpiece is the etc. Cello Sonata... not a bar that is not interesting, enjoyable and satisfying” - MusicWeb

MSV Voix Voilées Marilyn 28524 Nonken Spectral Piano Music by Joshua Fineberg and Hugues Dufourt

Dense, mercilessly virtuosic writing ... Nonken handles the incremental tension superbly.” – International Piano

MSV SET for Piano by Eric Craven Mary 28525 Fascinating new work by British composer Dullea involving varying degrees of non-prescriptive techniques “Craven's 12 pieces possess more than a modicum of musical interest...” – Musical Opinion

MSV Natural Science (by Christopher Fox) Trio 28526 Scordatura Inspired by the poetry of Ian Duhig, these works take you through an other-worldly soundstage. “...reminder of the clarity of Fox's voice and the depth of his language.” - Tempo

56 MSV Thesaurus of Violinistic Fiendishness Peter Sheppard 28527 Skærved The 'fiendishness' of the title should not 2CD dissuade you - it is far more approachable music than much other virtuoso solo violin music but fiendish in virtuosity and concept.

MSV John Ramsay: The Fitzwilliam 28528 Four String Quartets String Quartet 2CD “Totally committed performances are captured in excellent sound. John Ramsay comes to us as a fully formed composer with something important to say and the technique to say it.” – Bob Shingleton (Overgrownpath.com)

MSV New Music for a New Oboe, vol 1 Christopher 28529 Two major new works written for two brand Redgate, new oboes Michael A monumental work. The research behind this Finnissy, and remarkable CD is well rewarded by music that is as Stephen fascinating and challenging as it is revelatory.” – Robbings Dailyclassicalmusic

MSV Dark Formations New Music 28530 Music by Ed Hughes Players, Complex, yet simple rhythms with dense and Richard Casey, 2CD complex textures New Music “...a powerful statement that reverberates long after the Vocal music finishes.” – Fanfare Ensemble

MSV James Weeks: TIDE - a new work Apartment 28532 A composite of three solo pieces also House presented individually 2CD “For all its superficial simplicity this isn't music that is easily summarised. The more one listens, the more one is impressed at how much variety Weeks has built in to what began as such simple inspiration.” – The Rambler

MSV Karl Fiorini Violin Concertos Emanuel 28533 Salvador, Marta First recordings of two Violin Concertos by up- and-coming Maltese composer Magdalena Lelek, Sudecka “One senses the arrival of an important new talent in Philharmonic Karl Fiorini. This gripping CD should mark a turning point in his career.” – Words and Music

MSV In Dust We Trust - Chamber Music by Various Artists 28534 Thomas Fortmann

“Fortmann shares the rock musician’s fondness for an unstoppable sense of momentum. His style is wildly eclectic ... his music is an invigorating listen.” – International Record Review

57 MSV Tracing Lines The Fidelio 28535 New recordings of very recent works by South Trio, Carla African composer Rees, Patricia Rozario “[This] new disc is everywhere infused with the spirit of [the composer's] home country. The result is a musical surface full of capricious interest.” – Composition Today

MSV Michael Finnissy: Unknown Ground Richard 28536 Two major new chamber works and a song Jackson /New cycle by leading British modernist Music Players “Performances from the New Music Players under director Ed Hughes are all any composer could desire.” – International Record Review

MSV Tapestry: Chamber Music by Elliott Kreutzer 28537 Schwartz Quartet New works by celebrated American composer “Schwartz's compositions are surprisingly accessible. His textures are rich, his harmonies inventive, and every once in a while he includes a bit of humor.” – Fanfare

MSV Rising at Dawn Various Artists 28538 Chamber music with brass (and voice)

“Cooman is clearly not just a talented composer but a genuinely gifted one.” – Fanfare

MSV Say I am You Vocaallab 28539 Vocal A unique new opera based on the legend of Ensemble, Rumi (Mevlana) Hezarfen Ensemble

MSV Grieg & Finnissy Piano Quintet Roderick 28541 Grieg’s Quintet Movement, completed by Finnissy, Chadwick, with Finnissy’s ‘reflection’ on Quintettsatz. Kreutzer “[The completion of Grieg's Quintet] is a creative Quartet transfiguration of academic prowess and critical insight.” – Sunday Times

MSV Jos Zwaanenburg: Grist Jos 28542 Contemporary works for flute or bass flute with Zwaanenburg electronics “These are all works that bear study and close listening. State-of-the-art live and interactive electronics are the order of the day. Well worth hearing.” – Gapplegate Classical Modern Music

58 MSV ‘A Clockwork Operetta’ Emily Howard / 28543 Songs written by Anthony Burgess for ‘A Manchester Clockwork Orange’ and other works by Sinfonia, etc American composer Kevin Malone “Socially engaged music... sophisticated, witty and sometimes deeply moving. Gives the listener much to think about.” – Manchester Sounds

MSV Eric Craven: Piano Sonatas 7, 8, 9 Mary Dullea 28544 Craven’s unique, non-prescriptive composition method. “Eric Craven is a composer who has imagination, a principled compositional technique … a sense of continual development.” – MusicWeb

MSV Michael Finnissy: ‘Mississippi Hornpipes’ Darragh 28545 Morgan, Mary The complete music for violin and piano, Dullea including the Violin Sonata.

New Release – September 2014

MSV Pandora’s Last Gift: Chamber music by Various Artists 28547 Christopher Wright Chamber works for various instruments “‘largely tonal with atonal flavourings' … It is approachable, even if occasionally a little challenging.” – MusicWeb

MSV David Dubery – Observations: Seventeen Cavaleri 28548 Songs and a String Quartet Quartet, James A second program by David Dubery – new Gilchrist, lyrical 'post-modern' music in Britain. Adrienne “If one is a true lover of English music this is the CD for Murray, Michael you. What a feast of music this CD has to offer”. – Cox, David Amazon Customer Dubery

MSV ‘Gothic’ – New Piano Music from Ireland Mary Dullea 28549 New works by seven incredibly talented Irish composers “She is transcendent, powerful and tender all at once. Very highly recommended.” – Gapplegate Modern Classical Music

MSV Orfordness Christopher 28550 Four cutting edge works from leading British Redgate, Neil composer and top virtuoso soloists Heyde, Zubin “Gorton is clearly a clever chap... and uses Kanga, instrumentation, electronics and samples. Discordant Kreutzer and unsettling.” – The Chronicle Quartet

59 MSV Nicholas Marshall: Songs and Chamber James Gilchrist, 28552 Music John Turner, Tim Smedley, Harvey Atmospheric and inspired vocal and chamber Davies and works Manchester Chamber New Release – March 2015 Ensemble

MULTI-CD SERIES

MSV “Mixed Doubles” Manchester 77201 Double concertos for various instruments by Sinfonia, two senior composers – Gordon Crosse and Conducted by 2CD John Manduell Timothy Reynish Manduell has created a diaphanous sound-world that is strikingly beautiful as well as being musically interesting.” – MusicWeb

MSV Anthony Burgess: The Man and His Music Various Artists 77202 Music for recorder including works by the author Anthony Burgess 2CD “This is a major success. From the playing of both the soloists that is perfect, through the liner-notes, and the selection of the programme, I am totally impressed.” – MusicWeb

MSV “When the Flame Dies” New Music 77203 Players A new opera by Ed Hughes

CD & DVD “An absorbing piece and an exciting introduction to Ed Hughes' music.” – Words and Music

MSV Electrifying Oboe Christopher 77204 Pioneering works by Roger Redgate, David Redgate, Gorton, Christopher Fox and more Ensemble 2CD “A Tour de Force, while at the same time functioning as Exposé a self-contained, portable festival” – International Record Review

MSV Michael Finnissy: The History of Ian Pace 77501 Photography in Sound Epic magnum opus in its first complete recording. 5CD “This is a rare musical proposition which surely deserves to stand as one of the great pianistic statements of this or any age.” – International Record Review

60 Sacred Music From Pilgrim’s Star

PSS “Hail Mary” – A Russian Rosary Akathistos 27001 Spiritual poem cycle by Regina Derieva with Russian chants, prayers and choral works from Choir Russian Catholicism & “Hail Mary is a spiritual poem cycle. The effect is Regina Derieva mesmeric” - Northern Echo

PSS Via Crucis – a Cantata Soloists, 27002 This is a most beautiful modern yet totally Aidija traditional cantata by Armando Pierucci. Chamber Choir Gorgeous. Full texts and translations “fascinating.. the singing is excellent.. the acoustic and engineering first class... overall a disc worth buying for the singing alone” - Choir & Organ

PSS “Franciscan Road” Franciscan 27003 A programme of Gregorian and Eastern Chants Friars of sung in a real monastery by real monks. Very St. Saviour, popular worldwide. Jerusalem

“An interesting and genuinely contemplative musical insight” - Northern Echo

PSS De Profundis – a Cantata Gintare 27004 Profound and lyrical cantata from Armando Skeryté, Pierucci plus two extended organ works Aidija Chamber Choir, “The performers do the music and its composer full justice and the whole enterprise shines out like a Vilnius beacon of integrity.” – MusicWeb String Quartet

61 CD SINGLE

DDS “Rout:One” [rout] 29001 Cutting edge avant-garde sonic art CD single from leading UK composers ensemble

“Intriguing…” – MusicWeb

DDS Mealor: Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal Con Anima 29002 The original version of the Royal Wedding Chamber Choir, music! conducted by Digital Paul Mealor “…strongly recommended.” - MusicWeb Download download Roundup DISCOVERY OF THE MONTH only Also included on full CD (DDA 25094)

DDS The Heavenly Anchorage Abigail Smith & 29003 Elizabeth An EP of five songs based on the writings of Scorah 17th century Puritans, written by composer Digital James Cook download only

RP Fifty Years of Music-Making Peter Katin 001 “Katin has ... established himself among the leading British virtuosos, on a plane with Solomon and Clifford Curzon ... the pianism remains direct, inflected and stylistically effective.” **** – Gary Lemco (Audiophile Audition)

RP Peter Katin Plays Chopin Peter Katin 002 Limited edition to celebrate the glittering career of Peter Katin, one of the great names of British pianism.

“A feast for Katin admirers ... most instructive listening.” – MusicWeb

62 diversions books

ROSSLYN CHAPEL: THE MUSIC OF THE CUBES Thomas J. Mitchell This book describes the discovery of the hidden musical code at Rosslyn Chapel which Tommy and Stuart Mitchell decoded, to produce The Rosslyn Motet (recorded on Diversions 24122) and explores the historical and spiritual context. ISBN: 978-0-9554629-0-0

NEGLECTED AREAS OF PIANO TEACHING Trevor Barnard Star of several Divine Art and Diversions CDs, Trevor Barnard has also been an accomplished piano teacher for many years, both in private tuition and at the University of Melbourne. This short booklet collects together several articles on areas of pianistic technique which the author feels are not given enough prominence. ISBN: 978-0-9554629-1-7

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