Kelly, Frederick

Songs of Cricket / The London Quartet

1 CD / Signum UK / 2011-09-02

Works: Peter Warlock: The Cricketers of Hambledon, for voice & piano; Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Summer Game, song (from the musical "Cricket; Richard Stilgoe: Lillian Thomson, song; The Barmy Army, song; And...
Performers: Hatt, Chris; Lumley, Eliza; Rice, Tim; Stilgoe, Richard

Featuring guest performances from the likes of Richard Stilgoe, Rory Bremner and Tim Rice, this album should prove a must-buy for cricket- and music-fans alike.

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Recording information: Air Studios, London (02/24/2011-02/25/2011); Floating Earth, London, England (02/24/2011-02/25/2011); Air Studios, London (02/28/2011); Floating Earth, London, England (02/28/20...continue...

Elgar: The Spirit of England / Lloyd-Jones, BBC SO

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories / 2007-03-20

Works: Edward Elgar: The Spirit of England, songs (3) for soprano/tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 80; Frederick Kelly: Elegy for Strings "In Memoriam Rupert Brooke"; Ivor Gurney: War Elegy, for orchestra; Hu...
Performers: Farrington, Iain; Gritton, Susan; Vocal], Andrew Kennedy [Tenor
Conductors: Lloyd-Jones, David
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

"For me, the outstanding item is Ivor Gurney's War Elegy. Remembered for his haunting songs and poetry, and the tragic story of his mental health...continue...

War's Embers

2 CD / Hyperion / 2006-05-09

Works: Gerald Finzi: Requiem Da Camera; Ivor Gurney: The Twa Corbies, for voice & piano; Black Stichel for voice & piano; Blaweary, for voice & piano; The Fiddler of Dooney; Goodnight to the Meadow, for voi...
Performers: Benson, Clifford; George, Michael; Hill, Martyn; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]

'If you enjoy English song, this set is a must ... The singers are Britain's best, and their excellence is matched by the accompaniments of...continue...