Tag: Francis Jackson
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11 Famous Cathedral Organs
Bolt down your furniture! Alto’s newest organ anthology brings together superb recordings of eleven of England’s most awe-inspiring instruments played by many of the instrument’s leading artists, captured in spectacular sound, including the first release in any format of Catherine Ennis’s recording of Julius Reubke’s virtuoso Sonata on the 94th Psalm.
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10 Famous Cathedral Organs
Ten of England’s greatest cathedral organs played by some of the most acclaimed organists of the late 20th and early 21st century – plus a bonus track from Royal Albert Hall played by the legendary Simon Preston – are featured on this compilation of great recordings from the Abbey, Alpha, and Griffin catalogues., including spectacular…
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Widor: Symphony No. 5 in F Major, Op.42, No.1: Toccata
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Liszt: Via Crucis; Missa Choralis
“These two remarkable works were originally issued on two separate records, when they were a pioneering enterprise on Saga’s behalf. Via Crucis is one of Liszt’s most extraordinary compositions, laconic, inward, searching and uncompromising. It makes its gestures succinctly, never developing anything, moving forward swiftly yet with a sense of complete timelessness. Some of the…
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The Salisbury Sound
David Halls includes his own rousing version of “Liberty Bell” (Monty Python BBC theme), a lively jig by John Gardner and Fenby’s arrangement of Delius’ “First Cuckoo” is another familiar lighter theme. “David Halls knows how to put together an entertaining programme and get the best sound from this wonderful Willis.” -Graham Hermon, Cathedral Music…
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Organ Classics from York Minster
These famous York Minster demonstration pieces were originally recorded by the legendary EMI engineer Brian Culverhouse, particularly renowned for organ recordings & series over the years. They have never before been issued on CD & feature Dr. Francis Jackson, noted particularly as an interpreter here of the French Romantic school.
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Praise and Thanksgiving: Anthems from Salisbury
This recording celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Friends of Salisbury Cathedral. Locally associated composers, Richard Shephard, Bernard Rose, Jonathan Dove, Simon Lole & David Halls, feature alongside masterpieces by Bruckner, Brahms, Parry & others.
