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Brahms: Complete Chamber Music / Hamelin, King, Power, New Budapest String Quartet, et al

12 CD / Hyperion / 2008-10-14

Works: Johannes Brahms: Sextet for Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 18; Sextet for Strings no 2 in G major, Op. 36; Quintet for Strings no 1 in F major, Op. 88; Quintet for Strings no 2 in G major, Op. 111...
Performers: Benson, Clifford; Crawford-Phillips, Simon; Evans, Peter [Piano]; Hamelin, Marc-Andre [Piano]; Hosford, Richard; Hugh, Timothy; Isserlis, Steven; King, Thea; Lane, Piers; Lester, Richard [Cello]; Oso...
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Ensemble: Florestan Trio; Leopold String Trio; New Budapest String Quartet; Raphael Ensemble

This deluxe, mid-priced boxed set of twelve discs contains some of the finest recordings ever made of the chamber music masterpieces of Johannes Brahms. Containing...continue...

Vaugham Williams: Choral Works / Best, Corydon Singers, et al

4 CD / Hyperion / 2008-06-10

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Serenade to music; Mystical Songs (5) for baritone, chorus ad lib & orchestra (or organ); Fantasia on Christmas Carols; Flos campi; Dona nobis pacem; Hymns (4) for Tenor, Viol...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Allen, Thomas; Barratt, Christine; Best, Jonathan; Bowen, John; Connell, Elizabeth; Connell, John; Davies, Arthur [Tenor Vocal]; Davies, Maldwyn; Dawson, Anne; Dawson, Lynne; Dobi...
Conductors: Best, Matthew
Ensemble: Corydon Orchestra; Corydon Singers; English Chamber Orchestra

Issued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Vaughan Williams' death, this collection is tantalizing: it starts with one of the best-selling discs in the Hyperion...continue...

Spohr: Clarinet Concertos no 3 & 4 / O'Neill, Collins, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-05-13

Works: Louis Spohr: Concerto for Clarinet no 3 in F minor, WoO 19; Concerto for Clarinet no 4 in E minor, WoO 20
Performers: Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]
Conductors: O'Neill, Robin
Ensemble: Swedish Chamber Orchestra

Here at last is the long-awaited sequel to Hyperion's disc of Spohr's Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, recorded by the same forces. It was...continue...

Bantock: Orchestral Music [Box Set]

6 CD / Hyperion / 2007-10-09

Works: Granville Bantock: A Celtic Symphony, for string orchestra & 6 harps; The Witch of Atlas (Tone Poem for Orchestra, no 5); The Sea Reivers, Hebridean Sea Poem, no 2; Hebridean Symphony; Pagan Symphony...
Performers: Begley, Kim; Bickley, Susan; Jowitt, Roy; Lloyd Webber, Julian
Conductors: Handley, Vernon

"The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs magnificently from beginning to end, coupling elegance, eloquence, passion, and power with Hyperion's fastidious sound in a way that compels...continue...

Hook, J.C. Bach, Mahon: Clarinet Concertos / Lawson, Harris

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-01-09

Works: John Mahon: Concerto for Clarinet no 2 in F major; Duet for 2 clarinets (or 2 basset horns) no 4 in B flat major; Duet for 2 clarinets (or 2 basset horns) no 1 in F major; Johann Christian Bach: Symp...
Performers: Harris, Michael [Clarinet]; Lawson, Colin
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"This is a really delightful collection of pieces. Both Lawson and Harris play superbly throughout, blending well together and displaying immaculate intonation" -(BBC Music Magazine)....continue...

Beethoven: Serenade Op 25, etc / Gaudier Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-06-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for Piano, Clarinet/Violin and Cello no 4 in B flat major, Op. 11; Quintet for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn in E flat major, Op. 16; Serenade for Flute, Violin a...
Performers: Blankestijn, Marieke; Boyd, Douglas; Hosford, Richard; Juda, Iris; Marks, Christoph; Martin, Jaime; Robin O'Neill [Bassoon/Conductor]; Tomes, Susan [Piano]; Williams, Jonathan
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Ensemble: Gaudier Ensemble

Beethoven clearly had Mozart's quintet K452 in mind when writing his quintet in E flat for piano and winds. However, despite the instrumentation and structure...continue...

Vivaldi: The Complete Sacred Music / King, King's Consort

11 CD / Hyperion / 2005-11-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Magnificat, for 2 vocal soloists, 2 choruses, 2 oboes, 2 strings & 2 continuo in G minor, RV 610a; Lauda Jerusalem in E minor, RV 609; Kyrie, for double vocal soloists, double chorus...
Performers: Atkinson, Lynton; Auchincloss, Daniel; Bellamy, Alexandra; Bickley, Susan; Blackadder, David; Blaze, Robin; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brown, Jonathan; Brown, Rachel; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'King has given us the ultimate Vivaldi anthology, abundant in energy, rich with emotion, animation, and color, and enshrined in Hyperion's fabled, warm, and incomparable...continue...

Weber: Piano Quartet, etc / Gaudier Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-07-12

Works: Carl Maria von Weber: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B flat major, J 182/Op. 34; Trio for flute, cello & piano in G minor, J. 259 (Op. 63); Quartet for Piano and Strings in B flat major ("Grand ...
Performers: Blankestijn, Marieke; Hatfield, Lesley; Hosford, Richard; Juda, Iris; Marks, Christoph; Martin, Jaime; Tomes, Susan [Piano]
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Ensemble: Gaudier Ensemble

This new recital brings together all of Weber's chamber works to employ more than two musicians. The Gaudier Ensemble is among the foremost of chamber...continue...

Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartet, etc / The Nash Ensemble

2 CD / Hyperion / 2005-06-14

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Septet for piano, trumpet, string quartet & bass in E flat major, Op. 65; Tarantella for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra, Op. 6; Sonata for bassoon & piano, in G major, Op. 16...
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Davies, Philippa; Hosford, Richard; Hulse, Gareth; Leveaux, Ursula
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

"What effortless, nimble virtuosity the Nash Ensemble members consistently serve up, both collectively and individually! Hyperion's warms, spacious sonics significantly add to the immense listening...continue...

Spohr: Clarinet Concertos no 1 & 2 / O'Neill, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-05-10

Works: Louis Spohr: Concerto for Clarinet no 1 in C minor, Op. 26; Potpourri on themes from P. von Winter's "Das unterbrochene Opferfest" for clarinet & orchestra (or; Concerto for Clarinet no 2 in E flat m...
Performers: Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]
Conductors: O'Neill, Robin
Ensemble: Swedish Chamber Orchestra

'An outstanding disc, excellently recorded' (Gramophone)

'Michael Collins ... has all the requisite showmanship and panache for Spohr's gymnastic extravagances, [he] colours his tone imaginativ...continue...

Crusell: Clarinet Concertos / King, Francis, London Symphony

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-02-08

Works: Bernhard Henrik Crusell: Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 1 in E flat major, Op. 1; Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 2 in F minor, Op. 5; Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 3 in B flat majo...
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"The most rewarding clarinet concertos of the early 19th century. Strongly recommended." - BBC Music Magazine...continue...

Tausch: Double Clarinet Concertos; Süssmayr / Thea King

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-10-12

Works: Franz Tausch: Concerto for 2 clarinets no 1 in B flat major, Op. 27; Concerto for 2 clarinets no 2 in B flat major, Op. 26; Franz Xaver Süssmayr: Concerto Movement for basset clarinet in D
Performers: Bucknall, Stephen; King, Thea
Conductors: Hager, Leopold
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

'Again Hyperion has come up with a really excellent programme, and the works are given performances out of the top drawer... there can be no...continue...

Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas 1 & 2 / Thea King, Clifford Benson

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-03-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 120/1; Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 120/2
Performers: Benson, Clifford; King, Thea

Bartók: Sonata for Violin, etc / Osostowicz, Tomes, Collins

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-01-01

Works: Béla Bartók: Sonata for Violin solo, Sz 117; Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, Sz 111; Romanian Folkdances (6) for Piano, Sz 56; Rhapsody for Violin and Piano no 1, Sz 86; Rhapsody ...
Performers: Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Osostowicz, Krysia; Tomes, Susan [Piano]

'Go out and buy a copy' (Classic CD)

'Enthralling programme ... a riveting account of Bartók's Sonata ... fiery intensity, commanding technique and perfect intonation' (The...continue...

Clarinet Quintets / Thea King, Britten Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2003-05-01

Works: Herbert Howells: Rhapsodic Quintet, for clarinet quintet, Op. 31; Arnold Cooke: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings; Elizabeth Maconchy: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings; Benjamin Frankel: Quintet for C...
Performers: King, Thea; Lale, Peter; Manning, Peter; Pascoe, Keith; Shulman, Andrew

'Yet another super disc from this company. Thea King is no stranger to Hyperion but I think this may be her best disc to date...continue...

Arnold, Britten, Maconchy: Clarinet Concertos / Thea King

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-11-01

Works: Malcolm Arnold: Concerto for Clarinet no 1, for clarinet & strings, Op. 20; Concerto for Clarinet no 2, Op. 115; You Know What Sailors Are, film score; Elizabeth Maconchy: Concertino for clarinet & o...
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

"An exceptionally attractive disc, beautifully recorded and superbly performed." -Gramophone...continue...

Stanford, Finzi: Clarinet Concertos / Thea King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-07-01

Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Concerto for Clarinet in A minor, Op. 80; Gerald Finzi: Concerto for Clarinet & String Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 31
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

Romberg, Fuchs: Clarinet Quintets; Stanford / King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-06-01

Works: Andreas Romberg: Quintet for clarinet, violin, 2 violas & cello, Op. 57; Robert Fuchs: Quintet for clarinet & strings in E flat minor, Op. 102; Charles Villiers Stanford: Fantasies (2) for clarinet a...
Performers: King, Thea

Neglected masterpieces? Not quite, though Andreas Romberg's undisguised homage to Mozart has something of the master's charm, as does the Brahms-saturated Quintet of Robert Fuchs;...continue...

Arnold: Chamber Music Vol 3 / Nash Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-02-01

Works: Malcolm Arnold: Quintet for flute, violin, viola, horn & bassoon, Op. 7; Duo for flute & viola, Op. 10; Divertimento for flute, oboe & clarinet, Op. 37; Quartet for oboe & strings, Op. 61; Sonata for...
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Chase, Roger; Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Hulse, Gareth; Pearce, Judith
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

"This collection is a marvellous one... superbly played." -Gramophone...continue...

Villa-Lobos: Music for Flute / William Bennett, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-11-01

Works: Heitor Villa-Lobos: Quinteto em forma de Chôros, W 231; Modinha, W 534; Bachiana brasileira no 6 for Flute and Bassoon; Distribuiçao de flores, W 381; Assobio a jato (The Jet Whistle), f...
Performers: Bennett, William; Black, Neil; King, Thea; Robin O'Neill [Bassoon/Conductor]; Tunnell, Charles; Wynberg, Simon

William Bennett is one of the finest flautists of the present day - and on this disc, he is in excellent company with some leading...continue...

Bliss: A Knot of Riddles, etc / McGreevy, Spence, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2000-02-01

Works: Arthur Bliss: A Knot of Riddles, song cycle (7) for baritone & 11 instruments, Op. 97, F. 159; Three Romantic Songs, song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 25, F. 179; Four Songs, for voice, violin & pian...
Performers: Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Herford, Henry; Lenehan, John [Piano]; McGreevy, Geraldine; Phillips, Leo; Spence, Toby; Sturrock, Kathron
Conductors: Brabbins, Martyn
Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

'This double album is a revelatory document and a source of ever unpredictable delight ... These songs beg to be performed more often.' (BBC Music...continue...

Poulenc: The Complete Chamber Music / Nash Ensemble

2 CD / Hyperion / 1999-12-01

Works: Francis Poulenc: Sextet for wind quintet & piano in C major, FP 100; Sonata for violin & piano, FP 119; Sonata for 2 clarinets, FP 7; Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone; Sonata for Cello and Piano...
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Davies, Philippa; Harris, Michael [Clarinet]; Hosford, Richard; Hulse, Gareth; Leveaux, Ursula; Ogden, Craig [Guitar]; Phillips, Leo; Purser, David; Wallace, John [Trumpet]; Watki...
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Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

'Thirteen pieces lovingly brought to life by the Nash Ensemble. For once, the word 'jewel-box' for the CD container sounds about right.' (BBC CD Review)

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Crusell: Clarinet Quartets / King, Allegri String Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-11-01

Works: Bernhard Henrik Crusell: Quartet for Clarinet and Strings no 1 in E flat major, Op. 2; Quartet for Clarinet and Strings no 2 in C minor, Op. 4; Quartet for Clarinet and Strings no 3 in D major, Op. 7
Performers: Carter, Peter; King, Thea; Pacey, Prudence; Schrecker, Bruno

"Crusell's compositions for the clarinet are generally acknowledged today as the finest from the early years of the 19th Century...The generally relaxed approach of Thea...continue...

W. Lloyd Webber: Piano Music, Chamber Music, Songs / Brown

1 CD / Hyperion / 1998-09-01

Works: William Lloyd Webber: Spring Miniatures (3) for piano; A Song for the Morning for piano; Country Impressions; Sonatina for flute & piano; The Gardens at Eastwell (A Late Summer Impression); Air and V...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Brown, Ian [Piano]; Kampen, Christopher van; Pay, Antony [Clarinet]; Phillips, Leo; Snowden, Jonathan

'These modest miniatures reveal a composer who was able, not only to invent memorable ideas, but to do some artful things with them. Conspicuously Ireland-like...continue...

Chausson: Poème, Piano Trio, etc / Graffin, Devoyon, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1998-05-01

Works: Ernest Chausson: Poème for Violin and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 25; Trio for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 3; Andante and Allegro for Clarinet and Piano; Pièce for viola (or cell...
Performers: Devoyon, Pascal [Piano]; Graffin, Philippe; Hoffman, Gary; Neidich, Charles

'[The Poème] is a delightful work, in free form, given a provocative, tenderly phrased and sympathetic performance by Graffin and the Chilingirian... charming collection, beautifully...continue...

Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine, etc / Dartington Ensemble

2 CD / Hyperion / 1998-05-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Madrigal Stanzas (5) for Violin and Piano; Madrigals (4) for oboe, clarinet & bassoon, H. 266; Madrigals (3) for Violin and Viola; Madrigal Sonata; Nonet for wind quintet & piano qu...
Performers: Bennett, William; Benson, Clifford; Bryden, John; Butterworth, Oliver; Campbell, David; Canter, Robin; Evans, Michael J.; Ireland, Patrick; Kovacic, Ernst; Osostowicz, Krysia; Sheen, Graham; Tomes, S...
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Ensemble: Dartington Ensemble

'First-class performances and superb recording. An indispensable issue for lovers of Martinu's music' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

'A delightful record, first class performances and...continue...

Simpson: String Quartet, String Quintet, Clarinet Quintet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1997-09-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quintet for clarinet & strings; Quartet for Strings no 13; String Quintet no 2 for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos
Performers: Kampen, Christopher van; King, Thea

'Stern but vigorous, with all the classic virtues of chamber music' (Classic CD)

'Yet another invigorating and thought-provoking disc in Hyperion's invaluable Simpson cycle. Richly...continue...

English Music for Clarinet / Thea King, Clifford Benson

2 CD / Hyperion / 1997-09-01

Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Sonata for clarinet & piano, Op. 129; Howard Ferguson: Short Pieces (4) for clarinet (or viola) & piano, Op 6; Gerald Finzi: Bagatelles (5) for clarinet & piano, Op. 23; Wi...
Performers: Benson, Clifford; King, Thea

"The English clarinet tradition is well documented in this set...The listener unfamiliar with this repertoire will no doubt be taken by the variety of musical...continue...

The Clarinet in Concert - Bruch, et al / Thea King

2 CD / Hyperion / 1997-03-01

Works: Max Bruch: Concerto for clarinet & viola with orchestra, in E minor, Op. 88; Felix Mendelssohn: Concert Piece for Clarinet, Basset Horn and Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 113; Concert Piece for Clarinet,...
Performers: Dobree, Georgina; Imai, Nobuko; King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun; Judd, James; Litton, Andrew
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

Bax: Nonet, Oboe Quintet, Elegiac Trio, etc / Nash Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 1996-03-01

Works: Arnold Bax: Nonet, for woodwinds & strings; Quintet for oboe & strings; Elegiac Trio, for flute, viola & harp; Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in D major; Quintet for harp & strings
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Chase, Roger; Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Davies, Philippa; Kanga, Skaila [Harp]
Conductors: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Brown, Ian [Classical]
Ensemble: Nash Ensemble

"Every performance sounds as if it had all been lived with for years,and it may well be that the music has been as fully absorbed...continue...

Robert Simpson: String Quartets 14 & 15, Quintet / Vanbrugh Qt

1 CD / Hyperion / 1993-04-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings No 14; Quintet for clarinet, bass clarinet & string trio; Quartet for Strings No 15
Performers: Cross, Fiona; Farrall, Joy

'Yet another deeply impressive Quartet from Robert Simpson. Uniquely invigorating music ... superbly recorded' (Gramophone)

'There is true greatness here' (Hi Fi News)...continue...

Brahms: Clarinet Quintet, Clarinet Trio / King, Gabrieli

1 CD / Hyperion / 1983-01-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B minor, Op.115; Trio for clarinet (or viola), cello & piano in A minor, Op. 114
Performers: Benson, Clifford; Georgian, Karine; King, Thea

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Clarinet Quintet / Thea King

1 CD / Hyperion / 1983-01-01

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622; Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K 581
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Tate, Jeffrey;
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra; Gabrieli String Quartet