Tag: Francis Poulenc
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Sonatas for Flute
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Poulenc: Les Biches, Organ Concerto, Gloria
“The racy style of the orchestral playing is instantly infectious in the opening rondeau with catchy trumpet solo” (Gramophone) “Like so many of his religious works, it finds the composer at his best: behind its joyous, lucid facade lies a deep sincerity, which in the Domine Deus attains real beauty. Rosanna Carteri floats her octave…
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Classics for Choir
“The choir of Trinity College, Cambridge under Richard Marlow add substantially to their reputation … strong in rhythm as in full-bodied tone … skilful in shaping, secure in intonation, sensitive in balance.” (Gramophone) “Marlow gets good results from his singers; anthems are eloquently done and beautifully recorded.” (Penguin Guide)
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Poulenc — Pascal Rogé et ses amis
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A Century of French Songs
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Twentieth Century Flute Concerti: Poulenc, Nielsen, Ibert, Honegger
“A very enjoyable disc, which deserves three stars.” -Penguin Guide “A very enjoyable disc, which deserves three stars.””Stinton and Geoffrey Browne play with great sympathy… good, thoroughly expert performances of the popular Ibert Concerto and Berkeley’s transcription of the Poulenc… an enjoyable disc”” -Gramophone
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Steal Away to Jesus – Spirituals and Prières
This collection includes the highly successful & interesting arrangements of popular spirituals, plus the lovely Four Prieres for St Francis of Assisi by Poulenc, amongst a good variety of music ideal for varied male voice harmonies
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The Virgin Mary’s Journey
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French Choral Jewels
This chosen collection was recorded over a 12 year period, during which time the Cathedral Choir built up an enviable repertoire of French Church Music. Naturally the personnel of the choir changed, and the organ tone was improved, but the commitment and sincerity of the performances remained consistent, and this will be conveyed to the listener in what may be an unfamiliar repertoire including then several first recordings, yet very refreshing…
