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Beautifully illustrated CDs that make music a discerning gift 1 The Way We Were The twentieth century in music The Way We Were The twentieth century in music

CDG 1293 CDG 1253 CDG 1276 CDG 1288 All Clear Puttin’ on the Ritz Keep the Home Era Favourite songs from World Songs from Hollywood movies Fires Burning Music from the 30s - 50s War II Songs from the golden age of Songs from The First Immerse yourself in the golden era An uplifting nostalgic collection of Hollywood movies (1920s-50s) by World War of jazz. Discover three decades of songs from the war with humour some of the most famous stars. Original recordings from the wireless classics from some of the and silliness mixed in with courage, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Fred period. Humour, irony and superb great jazz singers and composers, love and longing. Every citizen was Astaire, Gene Kelly, Marilyn Munroe, musicianship abound in these including , Ella involved in the war effort whether in Doris Day, and others lovingly restored recordings from Fitzgerald and Glen Miller. Your uniform or in the home or the fields – from Puttin’ on the Ritz and Singin’ a century ago. Iconic artists such foot is sure to start tapping to these or the factories and these original in the Rain to High Society and as John McCormac and Al Jolson infectious rhythms from a variety songs reflect their experiences South Pacific. keep the home fires burning in both of jazz styles. beautifully. England and the United States.

CDG 1145 CDG 1080 CDG 1280 CDG 1176 Cheek to Cheek The Way We Were in I Got Rhythm The Way We Were Dance music from the the 40s Music from the 20s & 30s in the 60s twenties & thirties Memorable melodies of a Music from the swinging twenties Our favourite tunes and songs Classic songs with sophisticated dramatic decade and thirties, perfect for cocktails Memories of Twiggy and the mini tunes, sung by some of the most A scrapbook of cherished tunes, and dancing. Broadway hits and recalled by a wonderfully nostalgic famous names in the business, make recalling the changing mood of the unforgettable melodies by Gershwin, selection of favourite hits from the up this album of splendid music 1940s, from the comradeship of the Cole Porter, ‘Fats’ Waller, Scott Joplin crazy decade of fun and new-found which will make those toes itch to be war to the peace of the late 40s. and others invite us to sit back and freedoms. Famous artists from dancing! Astaire, Ellington, Crosby This album is brimful of music enjoy or even get up and shake The Supremes to Gerry and the and Fitzgerald are just some of the and memories. Glenn Miller, Vera a leg or two! Pacemakers in a programme of major stars to be heard in beautifully Lynn, Frank Sinatra, , light-hearted fun. restored original recordings. and more.

CDG 1248 CDG 1191 CDG 1144 CDG 1285 Sunday Morning Jazz Music! Music! Music! Ain’t Misbehavin Unforgettable Relaxing jazz classics Favourite songs of the 50s Songs from the 50s iconic classics of Some of the best of 1950s jazz, it wasn’t rock’n’roll in the 50s, it twenties & thirties Nat King Cole chosen to be both cool and cheerful was great ballads and tunes! If it Classic love songs by the best singers Nat ‘King’ Cole owed his stellar – ideal for a lazy Sunday morning. wasn’t rebellious, it was cheeky and in town merge with some great dance international reputation to his soft Dave Brubeck, Herbie Steward, Chet witty or romantic. We’ve chosen a favourites for more foot-tapping baritone. This album of his later Baker and many more in a hour long selection from the great records of fun and frolics! Famous bands and vocal hits, from ‘Unforgettable’ to programme of fine melodies and the day: Doris Day, Dean Martin, famous stars from Dietrich to Crosby ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Million-dollar baby’ rhythms. Put your feet up, have a Nat King Cole and other stars singing and from Armstrong to Dorsey create reveals a wonderful musician at work. coffee, read the paper and enjoy! songs like ‘Whatever will be, will be’, a sophisticated mood of elegance A film star and idol of the 50s, he was Unforgettable’ and ‘Memories are and style. feted by public and politicians alike, made of this’. not least for his pioneering TV shows.

CDG 1218 CDG 1227 CDG 1125 CDG 1084 As Time Goes By Fascinatin’ Rhythm Churchill The Way We Were Sophisticated songs from the 40s Favourites from the 20s A celebration in in the 50s A set of gentle standards which sound Frolics for flappers and fun-filled words and music Favourite songs and as slick and sophisticated today as songs from the roaring 20s! The The voice of the great man himself golden memories they did when they were first heard rhythms, melodies, witty lyrics in a selection of his most famous The 50s saw a new age of optimism, and played during the decade of the and inspired orchestrations are speeches, combined with music of the with music that was carefree and Second World War. Imperishable captured afresh in these beautifully period: songs of hope, and cheerful happy. With this album we remember ballads and artists lit up the dark restored original recordings of artists little numbers in amongst the stirring hits that we sang to, danced to and days of the war and brought joy to including , Josephine words of Britain’s most famous romanced to. What great stars there millions of listeners around the world. Baker and George Gershwin. Put on Prime Minister. were: Nat King Cole, Doris Day, Guy your dancing shoes and take to the Words Mitchell and a host of others. dance floor! Musici

2 3 The Way We Were The twentieth century in music The Way We Were The twentieth century in music

CDG 1197 CDG 1195 White Tie & Tails Late Night Jazz Romantic hits of the 30s Smooth classics The 1930s were golden years for This jazz collection is deliberately popular music as the Roaring easy listening; relaxing and enjoyable, Twenties made way for the Tranquil with strong melodies and a gentle Thirties. Our selection of standards swing. Sinatra, Holliday, Ella, Nat concentrates on the songs and ballads and many more stars in possibly that characterize the wealth of lovely the ultimate fantasy night club material that was popular during programme! Relax into the small those years. wee hours with numbers like Sweet Lorraine, or enjoy April in Paris, and CDG 1264 CDG 1226 CDG 1249 CDG 1200 dream a little dream with Armstrong. Bless ‘em All Housewives’ Choice Jeepers Creepers In the Mood Humorous songs from Popular hits of the 50s 1930s dance Big band magic World War II Essential Blues CDG 1247 CDG 1291 This new collection brings together some of the most famous songs and musicians from the blues tradition. Blues music, from the Deep South of America, is one of our oldest Words popular musical types and its influence spread into many fields, from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. i BB King, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker and many others sing of troubles and heartache Music Laid Back Jazz Anything Goes through a series of wonderful tracks which have a remarkably uplifting feel. 1 Every Day I Have The Blues BB King 12 When I’ve Been Drinkin’ Big Bill Broonzy 2 CC Rider Chuck Willis 13 The Things That I Used To Do Guitar Slim Lazy day rhythms 1950s iconic classic jazz songs 3 I’m A Man Bo Diddley 14 Pinetops Boogie-Woogie Pinetop Smith 4 Farther Up The Road Bobby Bland 15 Come On In My Kitchen Robert Johnson 5 Queen Bee John Lee Hooker 16 I Hear You Knocking Smiley Lewis ‘Time on My Hands’ and ‘Easy This collection of hits of the 50s 6 Ain’t That Loving You Baby Jimmy Reed 17 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 7 Mannish Boy Muddy Waters Muddy Waters Living’: wouldn’t we all like a bit of from Ella Fitzgerald, ‘The First Lady 8 I Can’t Quit You Baby Otis Rush 18 Black Snake Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson 9 Are You Out There? 19 Boom Boom (Out Goes The Lights) Percy Mayfield Little Walter that?! Maybe we’ll have ‘A Ghost of of Song’, epitomises that era. She 10 Keep It To Yourself Sonny Boy Williamson 20 Ain’t Got No Home 11 They Call It Stormy Monday Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry a Chance’ with this lovely album of was one of the most remarkable T Bone Walker 21 Evil Howlin’ Wolf ESSENTIAL timeless, super-cool jazz from the likes singers of her age and an icon of

For our complete range of high quality of George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, the twentieth-century jazz scene. CCL CDG1274 CDs, please ask for a catalogue or visit Cover image: High Notes ii our website: t: +44(0)1865 882920 1998 Deceus Francks Private Collection/ Bridgeman Art Library www.thegiftofmusic.com Errol Garner and many more names Passionate, expressive and fun her P & C 2013 Classical Communications Ltd Classical Communications lues Made in Great Britain Worton, Oxfordshire OX29 4SZ, UK B from the decade or so of jazz post- voice and these songs will effortlessly CDG 1262 CDG 1274 CDG 1224 CDG 1082 World War II. transport you back to that time. Flying High Essential Blues Far Away Places Some Corner of a Foreign Field Songs of flight from the 40s & 50s Famous songs from the Nostalgic songs of travel Poetry and music of the blues tradition Great War 1914-1918

CDG 1286 CDG 1228 Boogie Woogie Big Band Classics Bugle Boy Legends of the big band era! Favourite wartime songs Enjoy the legends of the big band A lot of the music from World War era! This selection of some of the II was cheerful and fun, including finest bands of the twentieth century the tracks chosen for this special is designed to inspire and relax in album featuring all the musical stars equal measure, from ‘Boogie Woogie’ of the period. There’s an emphasis to ‘Stardust’ and from ‘Moonlight Serenade’ to ‘Tuxedo Junction’. The here on the end of the war and the CDG 1240 CDG 1261 CDG 1239 CDG 1131 celebrations which naturally followed. album highlights the incomparable Glenn Miller with some of his most Vera Lynn Good Sport! Bing Crosby Essential Jazz Classics famous numbers. Hits from “The Forces Sweetheart” Nostalgic music for the Hits from the famed “Old Crooner” Iconic performances from the armchair athlete best of the best

CD 222 2 CD SET CD 230 3 CD SET Ain’t Misbehavin’ Their Finest Hour Songs and dance music Churchill and the music and from the 1920s and 30s sounds of the war Foot-tapping fun and frolics. This George Formby, Gracie Fields collection will make those toes and Vera Lynn – the iconic voices itch to be dancing. Classic love of World War II – combine with songs and sophisticated dance the famous voice of Sir Winston tunes are performed by original Churchill. Stirring words from his artists – Fats Waller, Marlene speeches combine with music that CDG 1171 CDG 1217 CDG 1254 CDG 1196 Dietrich, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke kept the home fires burning including The Original Charleston Drivetime Jazz Essential Ragtime Rock Around the Clock Ellington, Louis Armstrong and “Their Finest Hour’, ‘The Unknown Rhythms of the roaring twenties Rhythms for the road Hits from Scott Joplin and other Rock ‘n’ roll hits of the 50s more. Warriors’ and ‘The Last All Clear’. American composers

4 5 Songs of Praise Music for meditation and worship Songs of Praise Music for meditation and worship

CDG 1294 CDG 1051 Gloria Music for Great Timeless choral music Cathedrals Glorious music from the great The soaring sounds of choral tradition of the fifteenth and choral music sixteenth centuries. Beautiful and Soaring anthems and motets from the expressive music by Taverner, Lambe, golden age of English choral music, Fayrfax, Cornysh and other great by Byrd, Taverner, Gibbons, Tallis English composers of the day to lift and others, composed in the sixteenth the spirits. Perfect for relaxation and and seventeenth centuries to be sung meditation during any quiet moment in the glorious acoustics of Britain’s Words CDG 1150 Musici CDG 1026 CDG 1287 CDG 1260 of the day. greatest cathedrals and churches. Evensong Meditation Ancient & Modern Solace A meditation for the Ancient chant for quiet contemplation A favourite collection Music for quiet meditation close of the day

CDG 1233 CDG 1278 Great Organ Classics Gregorian Chant Well-loved works for the King of Calm music for meditation Instruments Timeless sounds from an earlier Virtuoso sounds from the King age. Men’s voices sing a selection of Instruments! Famous toccatas of ancient plainchant to soothe the by Bach and Widor frame an distractions of the modern age. album of fast and furious organ Single lines of melody build up an music interspersed with gentle almost hypnotic effect which calms melodies from great organists of and quiets the busy mind. The music the past. Martin Souter presents the is taken from some of the earliest- CD 511 CDG 1275 CDG 1216 CDG 1120 magnificent organ of Winchester known settings of words used in the Songs from Sunday School Great Choral Anthems Magnificat Voices of Tranquillity cathedral in a thrilling sonic early centuries of the church. Old-fashioned songs and hymns In quires and places Beautiful and calming Music for the Sherborne Missal spectacular. where they sing choral music

CDG 1107 CDG 1027 Sanctus All Things Bright Music for quiet contemplation and Beautiful Haunting and evocative words and A collection of favourite hymns music that bring us echoes from the Favourite English hymns from world of the monks of Lindisfarne, Sunday school days, taken from the Saxon monastery on Holy Island Victorian books. A traditional off Northumbria, with early choice of hymns including many English church music and which will be remembered from Northumbrian pipes. occasions such as weddings CDG 1180 CDG 1121 CDG 1050 CDG 1030 and christenings. Kyrie Hymns for all Seasons Music for a Country Church Music for a Church Wedding Chant for quiet meditation Hymns for the Church’s year Music for quiet contemplation Well known music to choose for a church wedding

CDG 1282 CDG 1289 Vespers Music for a Timeless music for contemplation Medieval Abbey Vespers is the ancient office of prayer, Chant for calm reflection celebrated every evening throughout Timeless music evokes the tranquillity Christendom. Here, in this beautiful of a medieval abbey. Sung mainly by and reflective recording, plainsong girls’ voices accompanied by medieval chants are sung in praise and instruments, this music creates an contemplation and contrast with the atmosphere of calm reflection and magnificent organ works of Dupré showcases the extraordinary creativity CDG 1273 CDG 1162 CDG 1177 CDG 1163 and the splendour of choral music by of Europe’s cloistered orders. Bach Great Organ Works In Ages Past Sacred Agnus Dei David Bevan, John Sheppard Finest organ classics A new collection of favourite Music for the Christian Faith Plainchant for meditation and John Duggan. hymns ancient & modern 6 7 Heritage of Music Capturing six centuries of English music-making Heritage of Music Capturing six centuries of English music-making

CDG 1192 CDG 1117 CDG 1111 CDG 1062 Good Companye Flower of Chivalry Music for a Making Merrye Great music from a Tudor court Tranquil medieval music Great Castle Joyful medieval songs A musical journey back in time – to featuring The Hilliard Colourful medieval music and dances Ensemble the world of the jesters and music Raise the drawbridge! Music for Lively medieval music from England, makers of the royal chamber. Stately An emphasis on peace and calm dancing in the keep, for meditation France and Italy, from ‘Mi very joye’ dances, gentle lute music and wistful in this selection of medieval music, in the chapel and for feasting in the and the ‘Agincourt Carol’ to the love songs make up this programme including gentle songs by one of great hall. A collection of medieval ‘Montard Brawl’. Period instruments of beautiful and elaborate sixteenth- the greatest composers of the age, and renaissance music which presents and voices combine to create a century music from the Tudor courts Guillaume Dufay, whose music a musical tour of a great castle. complete musical portrait of the late of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. charmed the ears of the Burgundian Trumpets, drums, , , medieval world. court in the fifteenth century. Plus recorders and lutes provide a rich and music by King Henry VIII. colourful programme.

CDG 1148 CDG 1010 CDG 1259 CDG 1283 Great Music from the Music for the Six Wives The Medieval Muse Magna Carta Court of Henry VIII of Henry VIII Ancient music for voices & harp Music of medieval England Tudor music for voices & lute Tudor songs and dances Haunting and sensuous songs from A special CD celebrating the famous Superb singing from one of Henry VIII was a musician and the first millennium and the early Magna Carta, a turning point in England’s exceptional vocal music lover. This album of cheerful Middle Ages include the uplifting English history. The plainchant ensembles, alongside music for lute songs and dances brings together visions expressed in music by the first and carols on this recording are and clavichord, in a programme of some of Henry’s own compositions known woman composer, Abbess some of the greatest glories of the music from the court of Henry VIII, with the best Renaissance music Hildegard of Bingen, the voice of the medieval world. Their origins in the bringing to life the pages of a musical from England and the Continent, ninth-century lyric poet Notker and oral tradition make the surviving manuscript which belonged to the reflecting the taste of each of Henry’s the magnificent tenth-century ‘Song manuscripts, much like Magna Carta, King himself, and which includes wives and giving a lively impression of the Sybil’. especially precious. many of his own compositions. of Tudor court life.

CDG 1052 CDG 1221 CDG 1081 CDG 1114 Great Music from the A Gift for a King Canterbury Tales Travels with my Lute Court of Elizabeth I Music for Henry VIII Chaucer’s world in words Fine renaissance music and music Music of the Golden Age A collection of glorious sacred The gentle lute played by Lynda The lively and colourful world of Glorious music from the rich and music which was presented as a gift Sayce, one of Britain’s leading Chaucer’s pilgrims is captured in glamorous court of Queen Elizabeth to Henry VIII at the Field of the virtuosos. The best lute music of extracts from the Prologue to the I, mostly composed by her favourite Cloth of Gold in 1526 by the city the Renaissance, contrasting the Canterbury Tales, intermingled with musician, William Byrd. Viols, flutes, of Florence. Music by the great different regional musical styles which atmospheric music of the period: recorders, lutes and voices combine European composers of the day emerged during the golden period of songs, dances and instrumental in an evocative programme of songs which was known to Henry and lute composition. Played on a variety pieces complement the and dances reflecting the tastes of heard in his great chapels throughout of different lutes. compelling rhythmical Words England’s first golden age. the land, in an atmospheric recording Musici by Oxford’s finest mixed-voice choir. language of the master poet.

CDG 1123 CDG 1006 CDG 1059 CDG 1241 Sonnets by William Songs for William Songs from the Taverne A Pageant of Shakespeare Shakespeare Ballads and songs from the time Medieval Music Music to hear Songs from his plays of Chaucer Cheerful dances & songs Subtle, clever, witty and deeply The finest songs from Shakespeare’s Lively and cosmopolitan, these Cheerful dances and songs from all profound, Shakespeare’s sonnets plays, from Johnson’s arrangement songs and ballads are performed over Europe of the middle ages and have captured the imagination of of ‘Where the bee sucks’ in ‘The in an authentic style using period early renaissance. From bear dances readers for generations. Here they Tempest’ to Morley’s famous version instruments. The songs including to Spanish songs, from brawls to are brought to life, with suitable of Feste’s song, ‘O mistress mine’, ‘Sumer is icumen in’ and ‘Angelus revels, here is a happy, cheery album musical interludes, by broadcaster from ‘Twelfth Night’. Carefully ad Virginem’ would have been of dynamic medieval music recorded Margaret Howard and researched and played on instruments familiar to Chaucer’s pilgrims as they using instruments and playing Bernard Palmer. Words of the period. journeyed to Canterbury. techniques of the period. Musici

8 9 Heritage of Music Capturing six centuries of English music-making Obsidian Records Bringing historical music to light

CDG 1234 CDG 1187 Jane Austen Jane Austen Entertains Piano Favourites Music from her own library Popular pieces of the day ‘Aunt Jane began her day with ‘The Piano Forte often talks of you; music...much that she played from - in various keys, tunes & expressions was manuscript, copied out by I allow – but be it Lesson or Country herselff...’ Her manuscripts survive, dance, Sonata or , You are and this programme is drawn from really its constant theme.’ (From a them: a mixture of the light and letter by Jane Austen to Caroline fashionable music of the day for , Austen, 1817.) A selection from Jane voice and piano, recorded in her CD 718 CD716 CD 715 2 CD SET CD 712 2 CD SET Austen’s music library plus other home at Chawton in Hampshire. popular piano pieces of the day. The Emperor’s Fiddler Queen Katherine Parr & Anne Boleyn’s Songbook The Spy’s Choirbook Virtuosic violin sonatas by Johann Songs Of Reformation Music & passions of a Tudor Queen Music from the court of Henry VIII Heinrich Schmelzer Thomas Tallis GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER

CDG 1048 CDG 1104 Classical Harp Music for a Harp music to inspire Great House Great classical tunes played by that Handel, Telemann & Mozart most seductive of instruments, the The splendours of a great house, beautiful concert harp. A programme its vistas and grand entrances, are designed to uplift and inspire, as captured in this programme of music the sonorous tones of this superb from the to the Romantic, instrument sound out. Recorded in a from ceremonial trumpets to drawing generous acoustic, the programme is room virtuosity, including Handel, a careful blend of famous tunes and Telemann, Schubert, Mozart and CD 707 CD 706 2 CD SET CD 711 CD 713 original music for the harp which others. John Taverner Tallis & Byrd Motets Handel Coronation Anthems Vivaldi The Four Seasons & demonstrate its full potential. Sacred English choral music Choral music for Elizabeth I Music for peace and celebration String Concerti

CDG 1198 CDG 1149 CDG 1199 CDG 1235 CD 709 CD 708 CD 702 CD 717 Fantasias & Variations Pax Romana Suites & Solos Upstairs, Downstairs Deo Gracias Anglia Grant the King a long life Thomas Tomkins Lucrezia Borgia’s Daughter Keyboard music by Haydn, Peaceful music from the Handel’s Water Music Music from the servants’ hall Medieval English carols for The music of Thomas Weelkes These Distracted Times Motets from a 16th century convent Mozart and Beethoven age of Rome Christmas

CDG 1110 CD 807 CD 832 CDG 1159 CD 703 CD 704 CD 705 CD 714 All the World’s a Stage Georgian Splendour Music for Virginals A Musical Moment Philippe Verdelot Senfl Missa Paschalis Henry’s Music Williams Croft Music for William Shakespeare Music for elegant living 1670 Leversidge virginals Profound music for contemplation Madrigals for a Tudor King Motetten and leider Motets from a royal choirbook Burial Service and Anthems

10 11 Music of the British Isles Britain’s musical heritage England, This England Music for a green and pleasant land

CDG 1024 CDG 1270 CDG 1213 CDG 1126 Sea Shanties The Celtic Muse O, to be in England Rule Britannia Rousing songs from the Harp, pipes & voice Music for a green and Stirring songs & patriotic music age of sail Fine traditional music from the pleasant land Music chosen for its thrill factor: from The armchair sailor will find plenty farthest reaches of the Celtic lands. A fine collection of moving and wistful trumpets and drums to soaring choral to fire the imagination in this cheerful Authentic, atmospheric and relaxing orchestral works which celebrate the voices, this programme has a ‘Last collection of songs from the sea. Sea melodies for harp, pipes and voice English landscape and its natural Night of ’ feel. It features shanties were often sung to help with express tales of love, nature, home beauty. English composers have always the great and the good of English the repetitive and back-breaking and heroic deeds. excelled at pastoral music with a hint of music of the past including Handel, tasks needed to sail a big ship – good nostalgia: from ‘’ Holst, Elgar and Walton. rhythms, good tunes and good words. to the strains of ‘Tintagel’ this evocative selection features some of this pleasant land’s finest music.

CDG 1175 CDG 1277 CDG 1127 CDG 1053 Olde Irish of the Changing the Guard Music for Royal and Reels British Isles Great military band music Occasions Foot-tapping melodies Traditional folk music ‘They’re changing the guard at Stirring classics for royal Sparkling performances from some Some of the best of British folk music Buckingham Palace...’ and this is ceremonial of our leading folk musicians in representing each country of the what they might play: a superb mix The monarchy remains as popular as medleys of great Irish tunes. Feet British Isles. England is represented of marching tunes and popular songs, ever. Here is a programme of music will be tapping within seconds, in a by various countryside traditions played here by a mighty tour de force for royal occasions, from coronations powerful evocation of the spirit of such as hunting and poaching! Then of virtuoso bandsmen chosen from to weddings. Choirs, orchestras, expressed through its music. follow some of Ireland’s best-known amongst the best bands from Her military bands, organs and fanfare Jigs, reels, and and tunes and some vigorous Scottish Majesty’s Armed Forces. trumpets perform stirring music with a selection of Irish songs. dances. From we have lullabies plenty of good cheer, in a hearty and ballads. programme of great British tunes.

CDG 1047 CDG 1118 CDG 1272 CDG 1263 Celtic Airs and Ballads Trafalgar Spirit of England A Royal Fanfare Haunting folk songs A celebration of Horatio, A musical landscape Music for coronations & Haunting songs of love and life, of Lord Nelson From Greensleeves to Jerusalem this royal ceremonial lands and seas, of heroes and saints, ‘England expects that every man will selection of music in celebration of Grand music for coronations, for full of the mystery of our Celtic past. do his duty’. Robust and hearty music England’s green and pleasant land ceremonial occasions and for matters With authentic instruments and the for a national hero taken from the sea will evoke fond memories of summer of state is brought together here. voices of the greatest folk musicians songs and concert hall favourites of holidays, end-of-term assemblies and 400 years of quintessentially British in the British Isles. Admiral Lord Nelson’s time. Music listening to the wireless alongside a music, from Matthew Locke to Eric by Boyce, Handel, Vaughan Williams, nostalgic pride in our country and its Coates, centred around the peerless Holst and more. unique heritage. style of Sir Edward Elgar, whose ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ marches are familiar to us all.

CDG 1019 CDG 1016 Folk Music of Wales Folk Music of England Welsh folk tunes Uplifting English folk melodies Lullabies, legends and country dances A selection of England’s rich heritage mix with genteel drawing room music of folk music sung by top artists from on this album. Harp, voices, dulcimer Oxford, one of England’s leading folk and bring a richness of sound to music centres. Foot-tapping tunes and largely instrumental versions of many rhythms will keep you smiling long Welsh folk songs. after the disc has ended! CDG 1189 CDG 1129 CDG 1108 CDG 1109 Music for Bandstand Forever England Country Living CDG 1018 CDG 1017 The musical sounds of a great city A musical walk in the park Music for a green and A musical tour of rural memories Folk Music of Folk pleasant land 12 13 A Feast of Music Classics for relaxing and entertaining A Feast of Music Classics for relaxing and entertaining

CDG 1038 CDG 1151 CDG 1256 CDG 1244 Classics for Cats Night Owl Music for Ballet Lovers Music for Opera Lovers Musical feline favourites! Late night classics Dance classics Classic arias A selection of classical music, At the end of a long day, and on Great classics from the world of The greatest operatic arias from including Rossini’s incomparable into the night, this lovely album of ballet and a celebration of elegant historic performances of the ‘Cat Duet’, created with cats in relaxing music will help banish those dance. Includes musical highlights twentieth century. Tetrazzini, Caruso mind, and capturing in music the cares and worries and promote a from Lake, The Nutcracker, and Björling are just a few of the differing personalities of our feline calm and tranquil atmosphere. A La Boutique Fantasque, Sleeping incomparable artists that can be companions. Town Cat and Country Nocturne, some Moonlight and Beauty, Romeo and Juliet and other heard in music ranging from ‘Your Cat, Sleeping Cat and Dreaming Cat some gentle adagios, harp, piano well-known works. tiny hand is frozen’ from Puccini’s can be found here along with and orchestra, create a peaceful La Bohème to Bizet’s unforgettable many others. world of sound. ‘Pearl Fishers’ duet.

CDG 1279 CDG 1194 CDG 1271 CDG 1056 Music for Dog Lovers Music for Book Lovers Lazy Day Classics A Feast of Music Canine classics Gentle classics for reading Relaxing music for an Classical favourites for dining This light-hearted classical collection Gentle music makes a perfect indulgent moment and entertaining will appeal to dog lovers as we accompaniment to reading. This Calm music to help you while away a Handel, Vivaldi, Bach and Rameau: celebrate man’s best friend. Music selection has been chosen with the lazy day and be a little self-indulgent! baroque orchestral works from from the great composers is themed reader in mind. Many of the tracks Put your feet up, read your favourite some of the greatest composers around dogs and some of the things began life with a literary theme taken book, open a box of chocolates and of the eighteenth century make a that they do and some of their typical from old legends, Shakespeare’s tales relax in the company of some of the perfect background of elegant but characteristics and traits. Works by or famous books. These works are world’s greatest composers. unobtrusive music to help create the Vivaldi, Grieg, Bach, Schubert, Satie, interspersed with other pieces right atmosphere at any dinner party. Chopin and more. which reflect a quiet mood or a scene from nature.

CDG 1130 CDG 1214 Sunday Morning Coffee Break Classics Favourites Time out with relaxing music Gentle classical music Put your feet up, pour out a cup of ‘Easy on a Sunday morning ...’ coffee and listen to some beautiful This collection of music is perfect for music! Take a few restorative making a slow start to the day. So get moments of calm in the company of the Sunday papers, put the kettle on some of the world’s finest melodies: and relax with a beautiful mixture of flute, harp and piano combined with piano and orchestral music in a slow, orchestras in concertos by Albinoni, CDG 1137 CDG 1140 CDG 1208 CDG 1229 gentle style. Mozart and Beethoven, plus some lovely Spanish music for guitar duet. The Soul of the Orient Sparkling Classics French Café Greek Taverna Tranquil Japanese music Music for an evening with friends Piaf, Chevalier and more! Traditional songs & dances

CDG 1202 CDG 1266 Music for Wine Lovers Music for Food Lovers Vintage classics Gourmet classics A glug of opera with a twist of piano We all love cooking and eating and and some of the classical world’s we all love listening to music. This best-known drinking songs are placed CD combines both in a scintillating in a soothing ambience of refined programme of fine music for melodies. Not much for the nose dining. Revel in the fine sound of in this CD, but plenty for the other the symphony orchestra, enjoy the senses including Mozart and Strauss sizzle and crackle of great music in CDG 1106 CDG 1135 CDG 1255 CDG 1265 Words and even some Brahms and Liszt. a programme to tickle both the ears A Very Fine Cat Musici More tea Vicar? Late Night Classics Essential Ballroom and the taste buds. A feline celebration Gentle teatime classics Relaxing music for two guitars Well-known ballroom dances in words and music

14 15 Music for Children Rhymes and music to inspire and enjoy Music for Gardeners Music inspired by nature

CD 507 CD 517 CDG 1083 CDG 1128 Words Jack, Jill and all Music for Bedtime England’s Musici A Garden of Music their friends Restful classics Favourite Poems A rich collection of music Good old-fashioned A lovely gentle album of classical Much loved verse and piano from the medieval world nursery songs music featuring a range of classics From the sounds of girls’ voices to Traditional nursery rhymes and instruments and musical styles. An inspiring anthology of classics quiet instrumental moments, songs children’s songs in new, stylish The booklet notes highlight the such as Wordsworth’s ‘Upon of love and devotion fill this album arrangements using traditional instruments used so that grownups Westminster Bridge’, Kipling’s ‘If ’, with the atmosphere of the medieval instruments of the past. Lovely can familiarise children with Masefield’s evocative ‘Sea fever’ and world, and its exotic gardens. tunes, innocent words, and not a them. Composers include Mozart, Eliot’s affectionate portrayal of ‘Gus, The music is taken from medieval synthesiser or artificial drum Beethoven and Debussy and the the Theatre Cat’, interspersed with manuscripts in museums and libraries machine to be heard – just high works are specially chosen for their gentle music. from around the world. quality music-making. peaceful quality, which will hopefully bring rest to baby.

CD 519 CD 506 CDG 1193 CDG 1269 Hush a Bye Teddy Bears’ Picnic Piano Classics for Music for Lovers Soothing songs and Nostalgic children’s Garden Lovers Feathered classics! music for children songs and music Unwind in the garden – whether A beautiful selection of classical Great classical music in gentle Children will love this album! A real or imaginary! – with classical music inspired by our feathered bites for the young musician or the selection of old-fashioned music for piano music chosen with the garden friends! Blue tit, robin, lark, young at heart. Mozart, Chopin children, with more than a hint of in mind. This relaxing programme nightingale, , blackbird and folk music combine in a gentle nostalgic memories for parents and of classics by composers such as and linnet find musical expression programme which gets ever quieter grandparents. Henry Hall and Uncle Mendelssohn and Schumann alongside exotic pelicans, a bluebird as the disc progresses providing a Mac join with radio hits of the 50s includes such masterpieces as and some imaginary . Listen sleepy effect for children and and piano pieces written specially ‘Spring Song’ and pastoral-style too for the dawn chorus expressed in adults alike. for children by some of the great pieces describing spring, flowers music and the thieving magpie! composers. and birds in music.

CD 504 CD 518 CDG 1095 CDG 1094 Classics for Children Ring a Ring o Roses Music for a Songs for a Piano music to inspire Songs & dances for children Lady Gardener Head Gardener Beautiful piano music to excite, Dances and songs from olden Favourite songs for gardening Jolly songs and music inspire and encourage, composed times, plus nursery rhymes with a From ‘Red roses for a blue lady’ to for gardening with children in mind, from Mozart’s traditional and old-fashioned flavour. ‘Come into the garden, Maude’, A light-hearted collection of music variations on ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little Old English music from the past – this collection of timeless musical with a gardening theme. The scene is star’ and evocative children’s pieces famous songs, good rhythms and souvenirs will delight the lady set with ‘The sun has got his hat on’ by Debussy, Schumann and others, fine instrumental playing to get those gardener, and perhaps her husband and continues with some great songs to minuets and other simple pieces young feet tapping! too! Music to take the strain out of of the past, including ‘Floral dance’, which children often learn to play. putting your back into it! ‘Trees’ and ‘Love in bloom’.

CDG 1089 CDG 1219 Music for a An English Summer Afternoon Country Garden Favourites for drifting Gentle music for a quiet moment and dreaming A welcome break after a hard The perfect programme of relaxing day’s work! The lark, the ash and music for a lazy summer afternoon, the English country garden are wherever it is spent, indoors or out, celebrated in gentle piano music and in the garden or on the river. What English folk song. The plaintive oboe CD 502 CDG 1101 Words CD 505 CD 514 Words could be more fitting than Coates’ and the haunting sounds of the lute Frosty the Snowman The Christmas Story Musici Childhood Christmas Away in a Manger Musici ‘Summer days’ Suite’ and Stanfords’s and flute add to the atmosphere of Winter songs for the Christmas season Told in great words and music Victorian carols and music A children’s nativity ‘The Bluebird’? calm and contemplation.

16 17 Gift of Music Classical music for all occasions Gift of Music Classical music for all occasions

CDG 1212 CDG 1002 CDG 1058 CDG 1105 CDG 1008 CDG 1009 CDG 1039 CDG 1065 A Royal Pageant Fairy Music Music for a Goddess Gilbert & Sullivan The Romance of the Flute The Romance of the Piano Great Ballet Classics Music for Mothers Music for Pomp and Circumstance Classical music by the great Great opera and orchestral classics D’Oyly Carte Opera Company Well-known tunes for Romantic piano favourites Traditional ballet highlights Gentle music for a quiet moment composers inspired by fairies for an indulgent moment flute and piano

CDG 1037 CDG 1041 CDG 1036 CDG 1061 CDG 1113 Words CDG 1210 CDG 1230 CDG 1209 Impressions Monet Reflections Van Gogh A Fairy Fantasy Musici Bella Italia Timeless India Latin Beat Gentle classical favourites Piano classics from the age of Classical favourites to relax with Musical landscapes of Music & verse of fairyland Traditional Italian songs Traditional Indian music Cuban classics Impressionism Impressionism

CDG 1068 CDG 1071 CDG 1138 CDG 1057 CDG 1136 CDG 1143 CDG 1142 CDG 1139 Flaming June Gainsborough Beautiful Dreamer Constable A Gift to be Simple American Impressions Under an American Sky Americana English songs & music for summer Portraits in music Music of America’s Gilded Age Great music from the age of Music for early America Piano music by American composers Music for the wide open spaces The American dream English landscape

CD 808 CDG 1096 CDG 1153 CDG 1054 CDG 1133 CDG 1190 CD 009 CD 011 Victorian Vision Oriental Garden Time & Tide Spirit of Discovery Music for a Great Cook Egyptian Splendour Handel Suites 1-5 Henry Purcell Suites Music for home and garden The romance of the East in music Calming classics inspired by the sea Music for the armchair traveller Classics à la carte The mystery of Egypt in classical Handel’s 1720 harpsichord 1700 Tisseran harpsichord music

18 19 Christmas Nostalgic Christmas music and carols Christmas Nostalgic Christmas music and carols

CDG 1157 CDG 1021 An English Folk The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas Christmas cheer in Victorian carols and songs and carols Christmas organ music Accordion, and voices: some A seasonal collection of favourite of Britain’s finest folk musicians carols from a Victorian carol book. in hearty songs and music for Plus Christmas organ music and Christmas. Imagine country carol some high quality arrangements of singers of yore stamping their feet well-known Christmas tunes. Feel against the cold as they sing their the warmth of a good Christmas CDG 1222 CDG 1045 CDG 1267 CDG 1290 hearts out in traditional songs celebration, whatever the weather! Words Musici and carols. A Christmas Carol A Family Christmas Glad Tidings O Come All Ye Faithful Victorian carols with Songs and music for the Carols for Christmas Favourite carols for Christmas readings from Dickens festive season

CDG 1284 CDG 1292 Silent Night Carols For a Victorian Traditional carols for Christmas Christmas A programme of music spanning Christmas songs and music centuries of Christmas celebrations, The Victorians established the from evocative medieval music to Christmas celebrations we enjoy the warmth and joy of modern today centred around Christmas trees Christmas carols. Ethereal choirs and carol singing. Enjoy a variety of from Oxford and Cambridge contrast Carols and Christmas music from the with robust organ music and some sounds of street musicians to drawing famous and well-loved carols such as room songs, from mechanical CDG 1141 CDG 1184 CDG 1281 CDG 1258 ‘Away in a manger’. instruments and organs to bells and In Dulci Jubilo A Child is Born Great Christmas Organ Music Great Christmas Classics church choirs. Cheerful Christmas organ music Carols and music for Christmas Joyous classics Messiah highlights & from Magdalen College, Oxford choral favourites

CDG 1042 CDG 1203 Christmas Vespers A Medieval Christmas Plainchant, bells and Only the smallest amount of medieval harp medieval music survives: musicians An album for an evening of calm and composers were largely before the storm! Ages old sounds anonymous and their work often ring around the cloister, of plainchant went unrecorded. But thankfully a sung by the choir, of quiet bells and handful of manuscripts have come a small harp, their beautiful sounds down to us, filled with rich and varied filling the air with tranquillity music for instruments and voices on and calm. touching themes which tell the stories CDG 1077 CDG 1156 CDG 1242 CDG 1079 of the boy Christ and his mother, An English Country Christmas White Christmas Christmas Past Sing Noel! Mary. Traditional carols and seasonal Seasonal hits of the 1930s and 40s Nostalgic Christmas favourites & carols Favourite carols for Christmas Eve folk songs

CDG 1185 CDG 1204 The Magic of Christmas Jazz Christmas Evergreens and old Nostalgic songs and carols Christmas favourites Joy and nostalgia combined: Durbin, A selection of evergreens and old Crosby, Sinatra, Tauber, Glenn Miller favourites from the world of jazz and many others present the sound including Christmas hits from of Christmas past in an indulgent stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Mel programme of our old Christmas Tormé, Louis Armstrong. From favourites. From ‘Joy to the world’ ‘Winter wonderland’ to ‘Zat you, CDG 1220 CDG 1075 CDG 1174 CDG 1172 to ‘Silent night’, they’re all here in Santa Claus’, the wit, charm and A Ceremony of Carols Carols for Christmas Morning Impressions of Christmas Merry Christmas beautifully restored digital sound. musicianship of these great artists Angelic voices and harp The Choir of New College, Oxford Musical footsteps in the snow Doris Day shines as brightly as ever!

20 21 Christmas Nostalgic Christmas music and carols Box Sets Special edition gift box sets

CDG 1268 CDG 1243 Christmas from Santa Claus is Magdalen College, Coming to Town Oxford Nostalgic songs & carols Carols & music for Christmas Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas The sounds of boys’ voices soar in without a visit from Santa! This the warm and resonant acoustics of lovely musical celebration mixes the the fifteenth-century college chapel, velvety tones of Bing Crosby and with wonderful soloists drawn from Nat ‘King’ Cole singing nostalgic the choir in an atmospheric selection songs with choirs and other famous voices singing traditional carols. Perry featuring some of the greatest CD 205 2 CD SET CD 206 2 CD SET CD 207 2 CD SET CD 211 2 CD SET Christmas music of past and present. Como, Judy Garland and Gracie Fields and many more. Gloria Gothic Sanctus A Fairy Fantasy Christmas music from England’s Sacred and secular music from Sacred choral music from the Music and verse of Fairyland choral tradition Gothic Britain Middle Ages to the Renaissance

CDG 1020 CDG 1100 Christmas from Oxford Christmas Meditations The Choir of Worcester College Music for a medieval The dreaming spires of Oxford at Christmas Mass Christmas time evoke the timeless Join the 15th century Benedictine appeal of Christmas carols and monks of Sherborne Abbey as music. Favourite carols, glorious they sing plainchant from the great acoustics and fine organ playing are service book or missal created for to be found. Well-know Christmas the Abbey in 1400-07. This liturgical music, familiar from broadcasts such reconstruction researched by Gift as ‘Nine Lessons & Carols’. of Music was recorded in CD 227 2 CD SET CD 215 3 CD SET CD 219 3 CD SET CD 252 2 CD SET Magdalen College chapel by White Christmas Rule Britannia Songs for A Gift for a King the Magdala Choir. Seasonal hits of the 1930s and 40s Stirring patriotic music William Shakespeare Superb Tudor music Authentic music from Shakespeare’s plays

CDG 1023 CDG 1223 Christmas from Winter Wonderland Cambridge Christmas favourites from The Choir of Queens’ the 30s and 40s College, Cambridge A heady mix of superb recordings, Exquisite medieval carols and a lovely lovingly restored from the early days mix of old and new. Recorded in the of the Christmas hit! Innocence and college chapel. Christmas music from a just a hint of sentimentality were old English plainchant to the best of the musical flavours of the day in Christmas anthems. these lovely arrangements of some of our favourite carols and CD 216 2 CD SET CD 217 2 CD SET CD 218 2 CD SET CD 229 2 CD SET Christmas songs. Westlin’ Winds My Heart’s in Scotland The Fitzwilliam Music for the highlands and islands the Highlands the Brave Virginal Book The Scottish musical spirit A pageant of Elegant 16th century keyboard music

CDG 1098 CDG 1155 A Tudor Christmas Winter Lullabies The Choir of Christ The Boys of Christ Church Church, Oxford Cathedral Choir, Oxford Imagine yourself in the fine An exciting major commission from surroundings of the Great Hall of Howard Goodall, the TV star and Christ Church, with a programme composer of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ of Tudor sacred and secular music theme tune featuring the boys’ voices including music by Henry VIII, one of Christ Church, Oxford with the of Christ Church’s founders, and subtle tones of harpist, Catrin Finch. CD 213 3 CD SET CD 233 2 CD SET CD 255 2 CD SET CD 226 3 CD SET choral works by Taverner and others Beautiful and gentle music for The Twelve Days In Ages Past Royal Pageant Great Music from associated with Christ Church during winter and Christmas. of Christmas Favourite hymns and music Music for pomp & circumstance the Court of Henry Vlll its first century. Favourite carols Music to celebrate a Tudor court 22 23 The Gift of Music® Custom-made CDs for you CD Prices & The Gift of Music® range is created by Classical Communications Ltd, the How to Order leading supplier of bespoke music CDs to many of the leading galleries, museums, heritage and visitor sites in the UK, the USA and around the world. Customers come to us for everything from a single CD for an exhibition or UK Customers event through to a complete range for their gift store. 01865 882920 Pricing is competitive and straightforward with no hidden extras. Our in- E: [email protected] house design team will work with you every step of the way from initial concept T: 01865 882920 through the creative design process and music selection to a final product your organisation will be proud to have its name on. Please contact us to find PRICES out how we can work with you to create a beautifully designed unique CD. Single CDs £4.25 2 CD box sets £6.50 RECENT CUSTOM-MADE CDs 3 CD box sets £8.50 FREE DELIVERY Contact for details

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