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Miklós Rózsa: Orchestral Works 2 / Gamba

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-06-28

Works: Miklós Rózsa: Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song, for violin & orchestra, Op. 4; The Vintner's Daughter, variations on a French song for orchestra, Op. 23a; Hungarian Nocturne, for orch...
Performers: Pike, Jennifer; Watkins, Paul [Cello, Conductor]
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Best known for his film music, (A Double Life, Ben Hur, Spellbound) many fans are surprised to learn that Miklós Rózsa wrote many pieces for...continue...
Recording information: Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester....continue...

Arnold: Ballet Music / Rumon Gamba

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-10-27

Works: Malcolm Arnold: Homage to the Queen, ballet (and suite), Op. 42; Rinaldo and Armida, ballet, Op. 49; Sweeny Todd, ballet (and suite), Op. 68; Electra, ballet, Op. 79
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: ; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

This unique anthology of ballet music should be quite popular, for the music is illustrative and entertaining. Few of the ballets here are available elsewhere...continue...

Matthews: Music of Dawn, Concerto in Azzurro, etc / Gamba, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-02-24

Works: David Matthews: The Music of Dawn, symphonic poem for orchestra, Op. 50; Concerto in Azzurro, for cello & orchestra, Op. 87; A Vision and a Journey, symphonic fantasy for orchestra, Op. 60
Performers: Johnson, Guy
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"The reputation of David Matthews has risen steadily over the last few years... among his contemporaries he has few rivals in the creating and sustaining...continue...

Rózsa: Orchestral Works Vol 1 / Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2008-10-28

Works: Miklós Rózsa: Overture to a Symphony Concert, Op. 26; Hungarian Sketches (3), Op. 14; Tripartita for orchestra, Op. 33; Hungarian Serenade for orchestra, Op. 25
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Miklos Rozsa is one of the giants of the film world with scores for Hollywood films such as 'Ben Hur', 'Quo Vadis', and 'El Cid'....continue...

The Film Music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold Vol 2 / Gamba

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-11-06

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Sea Hawk, film score
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Released in July 1940, 'The Sea Hawk' was Korngold's last swash-buckler, and is arguably the finest film ever made in the genre. One of the...continue...

The Film Music of Ralph Vaughan WIlliams Vol 3

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2006-06-27

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Story of a Flemish Farm; The Loves of Joanna Gooden; Bitter Springs
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Ladies of Manchester Chamber Choir

"...As on previous installments these are handsomely groomed performances from the BBC Philharmonic under Rumon Gamba in superbly natural and vivid sound. Michael Kennedy's notes...continue...

The Film Music of William Alwyn Vol 3 / Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2006-01-24

Works: William Alwyn: The Music Box; The Million Pound Note; The Way Ahead; Swiss Family Robinson; The Rocking Horse Winner; Geordie; The Cure for Love; Penn of Pennsylvania; The True Glory; The Running Man
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Rumon Gambas recordings with the BBC Philharmonic in Chandos popular Film Music series are regarded as top choices in the repertoire, as much for the...continue...

Bear Essentials - Great British Orchestral Classics

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-09-20

Works: William Walton: Prelude and Fugue "Spitfire"; Façade, Suite no 2, for orchestra; Coronation March "Crown Imperial"; Ralph Vaughan Williams: The lark ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; Gustav H...
Performers: Davis, Michael [Violin]; Kirshbaum, Ralph
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Thompson, Bryden; Hickox, Richard; del Mar, Norman; Latham-Koenig, Jan; Gamba, Rumon; Handley, Vernon; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Willcocks, David; Turovsky, Yuli; Garforth, David...
Ensemble: ; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Bournemouth Sinfonietta; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; English Chamber Orchestra; I Musici de Montr&eacut...

Arnold: Overtures / Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-04-26

Works: Malcolm Arnold: A Grand, Grand Overture, for orchestra, Op. 57; Peterloo Overture, Op. 97; The Smoke, Op. 21; Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51; A Flourish, for orchestra, Op. 112; The Fair Field, Op. 1...
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"Gamba makes [these] works strangely compelling..." - The Sunday Times "...with sharply defined performances from the BBC Philharmonic, this recording deserves a very hearty endorsement."...continue...

The Film Music of Ron Goodwin / Rumon Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-01-25

Works: Ron Goodwin: 633 Squadron; Frenzy, film score for orchestra; Lancelot and Guinevere, film score for orchestra; Deadly Strangers, film score; Battle of Britain, Suite from the film score; Whirlpool, f...
Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Gamba, Rumon
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"Rumon Gamba's spirited, enthusiastic conducting and the spectacular playing of the BBC Ensemble are beyond cavil." - Koldys, American Record Guide...continue...
Recording information: Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester, England (03/10/2004/03/11/2004)....continue...

Bear Essentials - British Film Classics

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2003-08-26

Works: Ron Goodwin: The Trap; Battle of Britain; 633 Squadron; Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines; Sir Arthur Bliss: Things to Come, F 131; Alan Rawsthorne: Uncle Silas; The Cruel Sea; William W...
Performers: Carewe, Mary [soprano]; Dukes, Philip; Roscoe, Martin; Wild, Earl
Conductors: Goodwin, Ron; Gamba, Rumon; Marriner, Sir Neville; Hickox, Richard; Stephens, D. S.; Horenstein, Jascha
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Air Force Regiment Band; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Film Music of Richard Addinsell

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2003-03-25

Works: Richard Addinsell: Goodbye Mr. Chips, film score; Warsaw Concerto; Love on the Dole, film score; Blithe Spirit, film score; The Black Rose, film score; Scrooge, film score; Tom Brown's Schooldays, fi...
Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Roscoe, Martin [Piano]
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Chetham's Chamber Choir; Manchester Cathedral Choir Boys

"In works not so familiar Addensell sounds less like Rachmaninov and more like the purveyors of British light music. Bliss and Eric Coates come to...continue...
Personnel: Martin Roscoe (piano).

Recording information: Studio 7, New Broadcasting, Manchester, England (02/12/2002/02/13/2002).

If the public perception were correct, Richard Addinsel...continue...

The Film Music of Vaughan Williams / Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2002-10-08

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Scott of the Antarctic, film score; Coastal Command, suite from the film score for orchestra (arranged by Mathieson); The People's Land, film score (based on traditional melod...
Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Scott, Jonathan
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

This is the first of two volumes of Vaughan Williams film music in Chandos' highly successful Film Music Series. Vaughan Williams film music constituted an...continue...
Personnel: Jonathan Scott (organ).

Recording information: Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester, England (03/12/2002-03/21/2002)....continue...

The Symphonic Eric Coates / Gamba, B.B.C. Philharmonic

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2002-06-25

Works: Eric Coates: Cinderella, phantasy for orchestra; The Selfish Giant, fantasy for orchestra; The Three Bears, phantasy for orchestra; Miniature Suite; London (London Every Day), suite for orchestra; Jo...
Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Gamba, Rumon
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

This recording has already been well-received by the British critical press: "...expertly played by the BBC Philharmonic conducted by rising star baton-Wielder Rumon Gamba." -Classic...continue...

Arnold: Symphonies, Oboe Concerto / Galloway, Gamba, BBC PO

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2001-09-25

Works: Malcolm Arnold: Symphony no 7, Op. 113; Symphony no 8, Op. 124; Concerto for Oboe & strings, Op. 39; Symphony no 9, Op. 128
Performers: Galloway, Jennifer
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

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In No 7 Gamba takes a more urgent approach than does Andrew Penny in his account for Naxos. With weightier orchestral sound,...continue...

The Film Music of Arthur Bliss / Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2001-04-24

Works: Arthur Bliss: Welcome the Queen, march for chamber orchestra, F. 95b; Things to Come, film score for orchestra, Op. 53, F. 131a; The Royal Palaces Suite, for orchestra (from television score), F. 128...
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

The newest release from the popular Chandos Movies series features the music of Sir Arthur Bliss. For those who thought that all film music was...continue...

The Film Music of Malcolm Arnold Vol 2 / Rumon Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2000-11-28

Works: Malcolm Arnold: Trapeze, film score; The Roots of Heaven; Machines, symphonic study for orchestra, Op. 30; No Love for Johnnie, film score; David Copperfield, film score; You Know What Sailors Are, f...
Performers: Bradbury, John; Dyson, Phillip; Janes, Paul
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"...As in his concert music, Arnold can turn his hand from deliberately vulgar material to music of nostalgic sentimentality with almost schizophrenic facility. But despite...continue...

The Film Music of Alan Rawsthorne / Gamba, BBC Philharmonic

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2000-04-25

Works: Alan Rawsthorne: Captive Heart, film score; West of Zanzibar, film score; Cruel Sea, film score; Where No Vultures Fly, film score; Uncle Silas, film score; Dancing Fleece, film score; Burma Victory,...
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Rawsthorne wrote much music for the concert stage, but his popularity with the general public is based on his many film scores. This disc offers...continue...

The Film Music of Georges Auric / Rumon Gamba, BBC PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1999-10-19

Works: Georges Auric: Caesar and Cleopatra, film score; The Titfield Thunderbolt, film score; Dead of Night, film score; Passport to Pimlico, film score; The Innocents, film score; The Lavender Hill Mob, fi...
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"The music proves to be as British as steak and kidney pie, even if a slight French accent does trickle in now and then. For...continue...