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Jones: Symphonies 6 & 9, etc / Groves, Thomson, et al

1 CD / Lyrita / 2007-03-13

Works: Daniel Jones: Symphony no 6; Symphony no 9; The Country Beyond the Stars, for chorus
Conductors: Groves, Charles, Sir; Thompson, Bryden; Hose, Anthony
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Welsh National Opera Chorus

Daniel Jones (1912 -1993) was an outstanding composer from Wales. He was also a friend of the poet Dylan Thomas from childhood, and wrote a...continue...

Mathias: Ave Rex, Elegy, This Worlde's Joie / Atherton et al

1 CD / Lyrita / 2007-02-13

Works: William Mathias: Ave Rex, a carol sequence for chorus & organ (or orchestra), Op 45; Elegy for a Prince, Op 59; This Worlde's Joie Op 67
Performers: Bowen, Kenneth; Evans, Geraint [Baritone]; Price, Janet; Rippon, Michael
Conductors: Atherton, David; Willcocks, David
Ensemble: ; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Welsh National Opera Chorus

William Mathias (1934-1992) was a leading Welsh composer, especially noted for his choral works. His church music is performed and loved all over the world....continue...