Fletcher, Percy

Golden Age of Light Music: Salon, Light and Novelty Orchestras

1 CD / Guild Import / 2013-05-28

Works: Montague Ewing: Fairy on the Clock; Vincent Scotto: La petite tonkinoise (a.k.a. My Chin Chin Lou); John W. Bratton: Parade of the Pirates, for pops orchestra; Italian Traditional: Neapolitan Serenad...
Performers: Rudy Starita; Sandler, Albert
Conductors: Noble, Ray; Campoli, Alfredo; Wilbur, Jay; Crean, Richard; King, Reginald; ; Ricardo, Victor; Pursglove, Reg; Sandler, Albert
Ensemble: ; International Novelty Quartet; J.H. Squire Celeste Octet

Rejoice! Christmas at The Sage Gateshead / Northern Sinfonia - Simon Halsey

1 CD / Avie Records / 2012-09-11

Works: Roderick Elms: Fanfare da Festa, for orchestra; Christmas Traditional: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; The First Nowell (English); O Little Town of Bethlehem; In dulci jubilo ...
Performers: Courtney, Scarlett [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Halsey, Simon
Ensemble: ; Northern Sinfonia

Recording information: Hall One, The Sage Gateshead (12/12/2009-12/13/2009)....continue...

Douglas Cleveland plays the EM Skinner organ of Rockefeller Chapel / works by Louis Vierne, Pamela Decker, David Briggs

1 CD / Loft Recordings / 2012-06-26

Works: Percy Fletcher: Festival Toccata for organ; Louis Vierne: Pièces de fantaisie, for organ, Suite 2, Op. 53; Pamela Decker: Jesu, dulcis memoria, for organ; David Briggs: Concert Etudes (4), for o...
Performers: Cleveland, Douglas

This is the first recording on the newly restored E. M. Skinner organ of Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago, featuring several world premiere...continue...
Recording information: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, Ill (05/19/2011-05/21/2011)....continue...

Malcolm Archer plays English Organ Music from Wells Cathedral

1 CD / Regent Records / 2012-04-10

Works: Herbert Howells: Rhapsodies (3) for Organ, Op. 17; Rhapsody for organ No 4; Herbert Sumsion: Elegy, for organ; Percy Fletcher: Festival Toccata for organ; Malcolm Archer: Variations on King's Lynn, f...
Performers: Archer, Malcolm

Malcolm Archer was appointed organist and director of music at St. Paul's Cathedral in 2004. He previously held similar appointments at Wells Cathedral and Bristol...continue...
Recording information: Wells Cathedral, England (02/03/2004-02/04/2004)....continue...

Church Street Promenade: Reflections for Organ

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2011-08-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 29, "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir," BWV 29; Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543; Orchestral Suite no 2 for Flute & Strings; Fugue for organ in G major, BWV...
Performers: Lamb, David Kevin

The Golden Age of Light Music: A First A-Z of Light Music

1 CD / Guild / 2010-12-14

Works: Vivian Ellis: Alpine Pastures, for orchestra; George Forrest / Robert Wright: Baubles, bangles and beads, song (from Kismet); David Rose: The Christmas Tree, song; Aldo Von Pinelli: Durch dich wird d...
Performers: Dolf van der Linden Metropole Orchestra; Farnon, Robert & His Orchestra; Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra; Gould, Morton & His Orchestra; Grosvenor Studio Orchestra; Hans-Georg Arlt Orchestra; Jenki...
Conductors: Torch, Sidney; Barker, Warren; Rose, David; Arlt, Hans-Georg; Trotter, John Scott; Börschel, Erich; van der Linden, Dolf; Freedman, Michael; Farnon, Robert; Morley, Angela; Mooney, Hal; Jenkins,...

Guild has assembled 26 tracks of light music covering all letters of the English alphabet. There are works created for light orchestras in the concert...continue...

Christmas with the Bands

2 CD / Spectrum Import / 2010-09-07

Works: James P. Carrell: Amazing Grace (Tune; William Henry Monk: Abide with me; Terry Brien: Yuletide Fanfare, for band; Christmas Traditional: Christmas Festival; Medley; Christmas Medley; We Wish You a M...
Conductors: Jones, Aled

Historic Organs of Buffalo

4 CD / Raven Records / 2009-11-10

Works: Traditional: I sing the mighty power of God, hymn for organ (Tune; Go to Dark Gethsemanem hymn for organ (Tune; Rock of Ages, hymn for organ (Tune; Round the Lord in Glory Seated, hymn for organ (Tun...
Performers: Alcorn, Allison [Violin]; Alden, Jason; Archer, Gail; Balduf, MaryAnn Crugher; Bigham, James; Blazer, David [Organ]; Bond, David [Organ]; Bourne, Randy [Organ]; Cowan, Ken; Daniels, J.R.; Digiampaolo...
Conductors: Cantrill, Andrew

More than 30 pipe organs located in Buffalo, New York, spanning 150 years of American organbuilding are heard in live performances featuring varied repertoire by...continue...
Recording information: 07/13/2004-07/20/2004....continue...

Minster Spectacular! - Widor, et al / Scott Whiteley

1 CD / Priory / 2008-01-01

Works: Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony for Organ no 5 in F minor, Op. 42 no 1; Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma"; Norman Cocker: Tuba Tune for Organ; Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccat...
Performers: Whiteley, John Scott

Something a little different, technically: since this organ has no hood over the top of the case, the microphone was suspended from the top of...continue...

Christopher Dearnley Plays St. George's Hall, Liverpool

1 CD / Priory / 2007-04-01

Works: Max Reger: Pieces (12) for Organ, Op. 59 "Orgelmesse"; Johannes Brahms: Fugue for Organ in A flat minor, WoO 8; Franz Liszt: Prelude and Fugue for Organ on B-A-C-H, S 260; Percy Fletcher: Festival To...
Performers: Dearnley, Christopher

This is another important re-release by Priory from the renowned audiophile Michael Woodward organ label from the 1980s; previously available as LP MW920. Commissioned by...continue...

British Light Music Classics / Corp, New London Orchestra

4 CD / Hyperion / 2006-11-14

Works: Eric Coates: Calling All Workers, march for orchestra; London (London Every Day), suite for orchestra; Music Everywhere (Rediffusion March); By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; Geoffr...
Performers: Scott, Ruth
Conductors: Corp, Ronald [Composer]

77 tracks of golden nostalgia on 4 compact discs, including the music made famous as the signature tunes to Music While You Work, The Secret...continue...

English String Miniatures Vol 5 / Sutherland, Royal Ballet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-06-20

Works: Pamela Harrison: Suite for Timothy, for string orchestra; Francis Chagrin: Renaissance Suite, for string orchestra; Percy Fletcher: Folksong and Fiddle Dance, suite for string orchestra; Paul Lewis: ...
Conductors: Sutherland, Gavin
Ensemble: Royal Ballet Sinfonia

This fifth volume of 'English String Miniatures' focuses in the main on composers perhaps better known in the worlds of stage, screen and broadcasting or...continue...

Hall of Fame Vol 1 - Rose, Ellis, Anderson, Farnon

1 CD / Guild / 2006-05-01

Works: David Rose: Holiday for Strings; Vivian Ellis: Coronation Scot; Leroy Anderson: Serenata; Robert Farnon: Portrait of a Flirt; Noel Coward: Words and Music; Jack Strachey: In Party Mood; George Melach...
Performers: Black, Stanley; Richardson, Clive
Conductors: Gould, Morton; Williams, Charles; Fiedler, Arthur; Farnon, Robert; Kostelanetz, André; Voss, Louis; Melachrino, George; Faith, Percy; Collins, Anthony; Robinson, Stanford; Riddle, Nelson; ; Ho...
Ensemble: André Kostelanetz Orchestra; Boston Pops Orchestra; Camarata; Columbia Symphony Orchestra; David Rose Orchestra; Harry Horlick Orchestra; Kingsway Orchestra; London Promenade Orchestra; Marek ...

After so many wonderful releases in the Golden Age of Light Music series, it is now time for the awards season. To wit, this particular...continue...

Historic Organs of Pennsylvania

4 CD / Raven Records / 2005-12-01

Works: Georg Böhm: Capriccio for organ in D; Oliver Shaw: Trip to Pawtucket, for organ; Rondo, for organ; The Bristol March, for organ; Johann Pachelbel: Chorale Prelude "Allein Gott in der Höh se...
Performers: Armstrong, Agnes; Bailey, Thomas Lee; Balduf, MaryAnn Crugher; Barney, Robert; Beggs, Sally Cherrington; Britt, Michael; Brombaugh, Mark; Cornely, Bruce; Cowan, Ken; Dahl, David; Darling, James S.; D...

This latest release in the remarkable series goes all over Pennsylvania to capture the sounds of historic organs. It features a wide selection of unusual...continue...

British Cinema and Theatre Orchestras

1 CD / Guild / 2005-04-01

Works: G. Groitzsch: The Juggler, for pops orchestra; Ernest Bucalossi: Grasshoppers' Dance; Jerome Kern: Show Boat, musical in 2 acts; The Cat and the Fiddle, musical in 2 acts; Felix Arndt: Nola; Percy Fl...
Performers: Bollington, Al; His Majesty's Theatre Orchestra; Maclean, Quentin M.
Conductors: Muscant, Joseph; Anton, Arthur; Pethers, William; Starkey, Emanuel; Tours, Frank; Burston, Reginald; Manning, Charles; Greenbaum, Hyam; Crean, Richard; Dam, Alfred van; Westfield, Frank; Geraldo

Personnel: Quentin MacLean (organ).

Recording information: Paramount Theatre, London, England (1927-1939); The New Hippodrome, Coventry, England (1927-1939); The Plaza Theatre, London, England ...continue...

Edwardian Music for Organ - Bridge, Parry, et al / Ramsey

1 CD / Afka / 1999-03-01

Works: Joseph Rheinberger: Character Pieces (12) for organ, Op. 156; Edwin Henry Lemare: Andantino for organ in D flat ("Moonlight and Roses"), Op. 83/2; Cyril Jenkins: Night, for organ; Dawn, for organ; : ...
Performers: Ramsey, Gordon Clark

Historic Organs of Connecticut - 35 Historic Pipe Organs

4 CD / Organ Historical / 1997-12-01

Works: Dudley Buck: Variations for Organ on The Star-Spangled Banner, Op. 23; Symphony for organ no 6; Gottfried August Homilius: Schmücke Dich, O Liebe Seel for organ & oboe; Choal Prelude for organ "...
Performers: Abbott, Leo; Armstrong, Nancy; Aylesworth, William; Barney, Robert; Birch, Kevin; Crowell, Gregory; Cummins, John E.; Dahl, David; Dwyer, Mark; Fellows, Donald; Headlee, Will; Hill, Richard; Irwin-Br...

From Sonnets to Jazz / Parkes, Grimethorpe Colliery Band

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1997-10-01

Works: Percy Fletcher: An Epic Symphony for brass band; Philip Wilby: Unholy Sonnets, for voice & brass band; Jazz, 4 dances for brass band; John McCabe: Salamander; Howard Snell: Fantasy for cornet & brass...
Performers: Grimethorpe Colliery Uk Coal Band, The; Hindmarsh, Martin; Marshall, Richard
Conductors: Parkes, Peter

Historic Organs of San Francisco

2 CD / Organ Historical / 1996-06-11

Works: Théodore Césare Salomé: Grand Choeur for Organ in C major, Op. 68 no 4; Charles Hubert Parry: O praise ye the lord; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Quartet for Strings no 1 in D major,...
Performers: Balka, John; Bates, Robert F.; Bozeman, George; Carmichael, James; Edge, Jane; Fenstermaker, John; Gehrke, Rodney; Grant, J Michael; Hazleton, Thomas; Matthews, Kenneth; McCarty, Randall Jay; Mohnsen...

A Christmas Fantasy / Huddersfield Choral Society, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1995-11-01

Works: Christmas Traditional: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (English); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English); The Twelve Days of Christmas; Sussex Carol ("On Christmas Night"); Leroy Anderson: A Christmas...
Performers: Anthony Cooke; Black Dyke Mills Band; Keith Rhodes; Society, Huddersfield Choral
Conductors: Newsome, Roy; Rhodes, Keith

Epic Brass / Black Dyke Mills Band

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1992-03-01

Works: Edward Elgar: Severn Suite for Brass Band, Op. 87; Percy Fletcher: An Epic Symphony; Edmund Rubbra: Variations on "The Shining River", Op. 101; Gilbert Vinter: James Cook, Circumnavigator; Eric Ball:...
Conductors: Newsome, Roy; Parkes, Major Peter
Ensemble: Black Dyke Mills Band

Famous Marches / Brand, Newsome, Black Dyke Mills Band

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1991-01-01

Works: Kenneth J. Alford: Colonel Bogey; Giacomo Meyerbeer: Le Prophète; James Ord Hume: Brilliant March, for band; Arthur Sullivan: Onward! Christian Soldiers; Eric Ball: Torch of Freedom; Percy Fle...
Performers: Black Dyke Mills Band
Conductors: Brand, Geoffrey; Newsome, Roy
Ensemble: Black Dyke Band