Eric Clapton & B.B. King
Riding With The King (Limited Edition Double Gatefold Blue LP) [ Warner / Warner / 2 LP - released 26/Jun/2020 ] Two guitar legends - Eric Clapton and B.B. King - first performed together in NYC in 1967. Over 30 years later, in 1999, the two longtime friends joined forces to create a collection of all new studio recordings of blues classics and contemporary... |
Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops / with the King Singers
The Music Of The Beatles [ Telarc Records / CD - released 1/Jan/2003 ] On August 29, 1966, the Beatles gave their final public concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. This recording was released on the 35th anniversary of that singular event. |
King, Evelyn 'Champagne'
Get Loose: Expanded Edition [ Bbr / CD - released 7/Jun/2019 ] |
Hindemith,
Opernszenen 1965-1976 Fischer-Dieskau, Helm, Rysanek, Stolze, Engen, Fassbaender, Tipton, Nilsson, King [ ORFEO / CD - released 2/May/2000 ] |
Fisher/King/Bowman/George/Ains
Handel:music For Royal Occa [ Hyperion / CD ] |
ALESSANDRO & DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Salve Regina, Cantatas & Motets Deborah York (soprano) James Bowman (countertenor) Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (pre 1700) - 'Congratulations to Hyperion on imaginative programming of repertoire, some not otherwise available on disc. Highly recommended ... for repeated enjoyable listening' (BBC Music... |
Freddie King
Larger Than Life [ Bgo / CD - released 29/Sep/2003 ] Originally released in 1975 and produced by Mike Vernon of the Blue Horizon record label fame, Freddie King (no relation to any of the other blues guitarists named King) was one of the lynchpins of modern blues guitar. Along with Otis Rush, Buddy... |
Freddy King
Blues Guitar Hero [ Ace Records U.K. / CD ] |
Freddy King
Blues Guitar Hero Volume 2 [ Ace Records U.K. / CD ] |
Freddy King
Freddy King Sings / Let's Hide Away and Dance Away With Freddy King [ Vinyl Passion / 2 LP - released 12/May/2017 ] |
TOMKINS
Above the Starrs: Verse Anthems & Consort Music Fretwork, Emma Kirkby-soprano, Catherine King-alto, Charles Daniels-tenor, Donald Greig-baritone, Richard Wistreich-bass, Jo [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 22/Sep/2003 ] " Fretwork's considerable experience in this kind of repertoire shows in these faultlessly assured performances. A clear and attractive recorded sound completes a most accomplished release." - Gramophone |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Italian Duets Gillian Fisher (soprano) James Bowman (counter tenor) / The KIng's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Dec/2006 ] "These are top-class performances of sophisticated, stylised pieces by Handel, making for an hour of quite delightful listening" (MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
HANDEL
Music for Royal Occasions (Incls Te Deum for Queen Caroline, 1714 & Birthday Ode for Queen Anne) Gillian Fisher (Soprano) James Bowman (countertenor) / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Nov/2005 ] 'An imaginative programme of infrequently performed music by a great composer is always welcome, and this one should make a wide appeal' (Gramophone) |
PERGOLESI
Stabat Mater / Salve regina in A minor / In coelestibus regnis Gillian Fisher (soprano) Michael Chance (countertenor) / the King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE - 'This is so greatly superior to all previous recordings of Pergolesi's deathbed Stabat Mater as to put the others completely out of the running' (Gramophone) |
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn: Motets & Psalms Gillian Weir (organ) with Felicity Palmer (soprano) / Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury [ Decca Australian SBS Eloquence / CD - released 20/Mar/2016 ] Mendelssohn's 'Hear my prayer' (or, in its English adaptation also known as 'O for the wings of a dove') is a much loved piece of 'Victoriana', made famous by, among others, Master Ernest Lough. Often sung by boy sopranos, it is here performed by... |
Gothic Voices/Page/King
A Song For Francesca [ Hyperion / CD - released 6/Oct/2003 ] |
R. STRAUSS / BRAHMS / SCHUBERT / MOZART / HAYDN / WAGNER / etc
The Gundula Janowitz Edition: A Voice of Silver & Gold Gundula Janowitz (soprano) / with Irwin Gage (piano), James King (tenor), Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 14 CD Box Set - released 6/Mar/2020 ] This box set celebrates the beloved Gundula Janowitz's clear and honest soprano voice through a selection of her opera, oratorio and Lieder recordings. |
HERBERT HOWELLS
Howells: Cello Concerto / An English Mass Guy Johnston (cello), Stephen Cleobury (organ) Britten Sinfonia, King's College Choir Cambridge, King's Voices, Christopher Seaman [ King's College Cambridge / 2 CD - released 7/Jun/2019 ] "All told, a hugely rewarding issue, and absolutely not to be missed." Gramophone Editor's Choice August 2019 |
HANDEL
Judas Maccabaeus (Complete oratorio) Jamie MacDougall (tenor) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Catherine Denley (mezzo soprano) / Choir of New College Oxford / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / 2 CD Box Set - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'A profusion of colourful delights ... persuasive evidence indeed that what may seem mediocre on the page can spring to life, given the artistry and conviction of performers of this... |
JACQUES OFFENBACH
Jacques Offenbach; Walter Felsenstein: Ritter Blaubart Hanns Nocker (Sire de Barbe-Bleu), Anny Schlemm (Boulotte), Werner Enders (King Bobèch), Ruth Schob-Lipka (Queen Clémentine), Ingrid Czerny (Princess [ Arthaus Blu-Ray / Blu-ray - released 29/Jan/2021 ] Brandnew remastering in 4k The legacy of legendary stage director Walter Felsenstein is available with new audiovisual material for the first time New remastered and digitalised from the original 35mm film in 2020 Cultural-historical... |