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Turnage: Twice through the Heart, etc / Alsop, Finley, et al

1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2008-02-26

Works: Mark-Anthony Turnage: Twice Through the Heart, dramatic scene for voice & orchestra; Hidden Love Song; The Torn Fields, song cycle for voice & orchestra
Performers: Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)]; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Robertson, Martin
Conductors: Alsop, Marin
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Here three works by London Philharmonic Orchestra Composer in Residence Mark-Anthony Turnage offer strikingly different glimpses of the human interface: a chilling first-person account of...continue...

corea.concerto / Chick Corea, Origin, London Philharmonic

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1999-10-26

Works: Chick Corea: Spain for Sextet and Orchestra; Concerto for Piano no 1
Performers: Ballard, Jeff; Cohen, Avishai [Bass]; Corea, Chick; Davis, Steve [Trombone]; Sheppard, Bob; Wilson, Steve [Saxophone]
Conductors: Mercurio, Steven; Corea, Chick
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Origin (Metal)

Martin: Ballades / Bamert, London Philharmonic

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1995-08-22

Works: Frank Martin: Ballade for piano & orchestra; Ballade for trombone or tenor sax & small orchestra (arr. from "Ballade for trombone or tenor sax &; Ballade for cello & small orchestra (arr. from "Balla...
Performers: Bending, Adrian; Bousfield, Ian; Chambers, Celia; Dixon, Peter; Dukes, Philip; Elms, Roderick; Gledhil, Rachel; Masters, Rachel; Millar, Keith; Robertson, Martin
Conductors: Bamert, Matthias
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

"...Each Ballade is very enjoyable. Their attraction lies in the expertly scored virtuoso solo parts and imaginative orchestrations...The soloists are among Britain's leading musicians, and...continue...