With CDs numbering over forty and a busy concert schedule, the British piano duo Goldstone & Clemmow was firmly established as a leading force until the untimely passing of Anthony Goldstone. This CD, the first recorded by the duo for Divine Art, presents the only available recordings of 3 fantastic works. The disc has received great critical acclaim and has been one of our best selling discs. See their complete list of fine recordings here
Genre: Chamber Music
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Woodworks
For those who think the recorder is just a boring instrument for young schoolchildren, here is the proof of the opposite!
This CD contains classic works by Handel, Vivaldi and Couperin but also new and exciting works by contemporary composers. Accompanied by a fine chamber ensemble, Australian performer Tamara Gries shows, in the words of Prof. David Tunley (University of Western Australia) that “the recorder is truly a fine and expressive instrument that finds a deserved niche in music of our own century as well as in that from earlier times”.
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Brahms, Beethoven & Wood – Clarinet Trios
The Trio made its debut in Madrid in 1994, and its first, acclaimed appearance at the Wigmore Hall in 1997. The Trio has appeared on BBC Radio 3 and 4 and has recorded the music for several BBC TV documentaries. John Bradbury is principal clarinet of the BBC Philharmonic and his identical twin Adrian appears with the London Sinfonietta and other highly regarded chamber groups. Emily Segal made her concerto debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. The work by Hugh Wood was commissioned by the Trio for the Cheltenham International Music Festival and this is its first recording.
Trio Gemelli are: John Bradbury (clarinet) – Adrian Bradbury (cello) – Emily Segal (piano)
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Brahms & Hindemith Clarinet Sonatas
Bradbury and Roberts were two of the most respected British instrumentalists of the modern age (Roberts has now passed on). They renewed their working relationship, following previous collaborations, in this very fine performance of three great German works.
Recorded at St. George’s, Brandon Hill , Bristol.
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A Celebration of Cellos
This was probably the first CD anywhere totally devoted to original works for three or four cellos, wonderful music which has been shamefully neglected. Cello Spice is a group of Scotland’s finest cellists, namely Alison Lawrence, Gillian Copp, John Davidson and Mark Bailey.
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Cantatas from the Georgian Drawing room
Rediscovered gems from the 18th Century, these secular (or “profane”) cantatas tell of nymphs and shepherds cavorting around the fields of ancient Greece. Concert Royal are one of Britain’s longest-established “authentic performance” ensembles, playing period instruments, and this was their (and Divine Art’s) first CD.
“refreshingly unfamiliar and pleasant listening” – BBC Music Magazine
“excellently performed … first class recording … I recommend it without reservation” – Bulletin of The Federation of Recorded Music Societies