Apr 24, 2021 | CD reviews
RTE Concert OrchestraAndrew Penny conductor NAXOS 8.555180 This intriguing CD allows the interested listener some insights into what might be termed ‘the lost Sullivan’ comprising as it does material from what is a little known, and still less frequently performed,...
Apr 24, 2021 | CD reviews
Jane Ford Lever Clarsach PRIMA FACIE PFCD139 This CD is specifically issued as a ‘balm for this troubled (Covid) era’ – or, the notes say – to send ‘a message of hope and comfort, and to be a light in the darkness during a difficult time’. Ronald Stevenson (1928-2015)...
Apr 24, 2021 | CD reviews
Geoffrey Poole composer and pianist PrimaFACIE PFCD150/151/152 I Ching is the most ancient of the classical Chinese texts, thought to be 3,000 years old. It contains the writings of many authors. It is intended to help individuals and...
Apr 24, 2021 | CD reviews
Soloists from the Halle and BBC Philharmonic orchestrasPaul Jones piano Naxos: 8.574224 Edward Gregson made his name a with a stunning series of highly original, tuneful works for British brass band, and latterly for orchestra. This CD of instrumental works, featuring...
Apr 24, 2021 | CD reviews
Duncan Honeybourne piano PrimaFACIE PFCD108 Richard Francis, born in 1946, spent much of his musical life as a church organist in the picturesque Shropshire town of Ludlow. In addition, he was director of music at a school in the town. This CD of his 21st...
