classical music: Malcolm Arnold

classical music: Malcolm Arnold

classical music:

Malcolm Arnold

Barbara Bonney

Decca, 2001

Simply Stunning
Radiant aptly describes the voice of Barbara Bonney. Her silvery tones, the effortless highs, and the quality of her pianissimo are simply stunning. Her voice shimmers with life, and love, and color. The music selections are varied and a grand example of the beauty of ...

British Horn Concertos

Malcolm Arnold, Edwin) York Bowen, ...

Lyrita, 2007

Fantastic Horn Playing
I bought this cd on a whim with a gift card, so I had no idea what to expect. The main draw for me was the Malcolm Arnold horn concerto. I had never heard it but I am a huge fan of Arnold. I had never even heard of Pyatt by name, even though I have been ...

Arnold: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6

Malcolm Arnold, Andrew Penny, ...

Naxos, 2001

Fine Renditions of Flamboyancy!
The thing I greatly admire about Sir Malcolm Arnold is his everlasting quest to uphold his personal voice. Take the set of English Dances, for instance. I always feel that his orchestration takes that of Ravel a step further in modern music. Therefore, not only is ...

Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces

Essential Guitar: 34 Gtr Masterpieces

Decca, 2002

Two-and-a-half hours of bliss
This may be the best money I've ever spent. I got 2-1/2 hours of bliss for less than what I'd usually pay for one CD -- and you know how it is with music. You buy an album because of a song or two that you love, and you find that you like maybe half the songs on it. ...

Rule Britannia and Other Music from Last Night of the Proms

Malcolm Arnold, Edward Elgar, ...

Naxos, 1998

The British and their music
This CD offers an excellent sampler of traditional British music. If you have watched Chariots Of Fire you will recognize Jerusalem By Parry(the final scene at Harold Abraham's funeral). This is a beautiful selection. The Tam O'Shanter Overture dispells the often ...

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Greatest Hits

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

Decca, 2001

Welcome Back PJBE
It is ironic that London/Decca waited until many of the important members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble were dead before finally releasing this collection of highlights from the ensemble's considerable catalog. Don't misunderstand me! I am thankful for this ...

Tutti!, Orchestral Sampler

Malcolm Arnold, Anton Bruckner, ...

Reference Recordings, 1998

Tutti
Although a compilation of various pieces, this CD has the drama and sonic impact which will test the limits of your system. The orchestral presentations are first class. The sound stage presentations with the left to right width and the front to back depth give the ...

London Philharmonic Orchestra 75th Anniversary, Vol. 1 [Box Set]
Malcolm Arnold, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

London Philharmonic, 2007

The Ultimate Recorder Collection

Malcolm Arnold, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

RCA, 1999

More than the sum of the parts.
I bought this as wallpaper music - and got a very pleasant surprise! Several of the pieces stopped me in my tracks, made me sit down and forced me to listen. Michala Petri demonstrates a masterly control of her instrument and a high level of musicianship in a wide ...

Alexa Still, Flute

Malcolm Arnold, Ernest Bloch, ...

Koch Int'l Classics, 1994

Exquisite Esoteric Flute Masterpieces
Alexa Still has a more pleasing tone than some of the other flutists concertizing today and this comes through on the CD. Bravo. I wonder who made her flute because she doesn't seem to have the edgy tone favored by most contemporary flutists. Ms Still's tone is lush ...

English Guitar Concertos

Malcolm Arnold, Lennox Berkeley, ...

Chandos, 2002

Excellent sound and performance
I bought this out of curiosity. It is wonderful. The music is very modern, angular at times, othertimes sumptuous and contemplative. Always beautiful. Sound quality is ultra audiophile and the mix between orchestra and guitar is about the best I've heard. The ...

The 20th Century Album
Malcolm Arnold, Richard Rodney Bennett, ...

Decca, 2002

Arnold: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

Malcolm Arnold, Andrew Penny, ...

Naxos, 2001

a new favorite
A little over a year ago, I knew almost nothing about Malcolm Arnold or his music. Then I encountered Naxos' CD of Arnold's symphonic dances. I was very impressed. Since Naxos really doesn't take too much of a bite out of your wallet, I moved on to Andrew Penny's ...

Arnold: Symphony No. 9

Malcolm / Penny, Andrew Arnold, Andrew Penny, ...

© 1996 HNH International Ltd. / Naxos, 1996

One of the greatest symphonies of the 20th century.
Malcolm Arnold (b. 1921) is one of Britain's most popular and distinguished composers. Best known in the US for his "Bridge on the River Kwai" soundtrack, he has written distinguished works in virtually every serious genre except opera. Unfortunately, Arnold's ...

Malcolm Arnold: Overtures

Malcolm Arnold, Rumon Gamba, ...

Chandos, 2005

Exuberant and vibrant works by Sir Malcolm Arnold
The musical style of British composer Sir Malcolm Arnold (b. 1921) is rather unique. Listeners may detect some similarities with the music of Walton or, to a lesser degree, Sibelius. However, Arnold is one of those composers that can be identified from just listening ...