Divine Art Records

Period: 20th Century

  • Orientale

    Orientale

    In their fifth CD for Divine Art, Britain’s leading piano duo explore the east from Israel to Siberia, from Persia to Bali. The influences are diverse. McPhee spent much time in Bali, while John Mayer was in effect one of the founders of the “world music” genre. Anthony Goldstone has newly arranged Achron’s “Hebrew Melody” for piano duo and prepared a performing edition of Holst’s wonderful “Beni Mora” suite from the transcription made by Holst’s pupil Nora Day.

    Most of these splendid pieces are recorded here for the first time.

  • Tzigane

    Tzigane

    A dazzling display of fireworks from the keyboard, this new recording by Anthony Goldstone shows to best effect both his virtuosity and musicianship. Featuring four world première recordings and three superb arrangements by the pianist, a piano showcase of the highest standing.

    The cover image for this CD is the painting “Gypsy Dancer” by the remarkable artist Nina Mikhailenko whose work is full of vitality and passion: see her website.

  • Piano Music for Children

    Piano Music for Children

    Written to be played by children perhaps, but not all these pieces are as simple as the title may suggest! Miniature modern masterpieces by some of the 20th century’s greatest composers.

    Raymond Clarke is an acknowledged master of the 20th century repertoire and his previous recordings have received immense praise. He has been described as “a staggering pianist of exceptional gifts”.

  • Explorations

    Explorations

    Until Anthony’s untimely passing in 2017, Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow were Britain’s top piano duo, and have an extensive discography, which is exceptionally popular and critically acclaimed. On this CD they play both together and individually, to present for the first time major piano works by British composers.

    ALL TRACKS ARE WORLD PREMIÈRE RECORDINGS

  • Aaron Copland: Piano Music

    Aaron Copland: Piano Music

    This is a very important release for lovers of 20th century music, featuring the major solo piano works of one of America’s most revered composers, and includes all of Copland’s major piano works.

    Pianist Raymond Clarke is one of Britain’s leading exponents of modern music. He has recorded 5 other CDs for our Divine Art, Diversions and Athene labels, feauring highly acclaimed performances of outstanding modern masterpieces.

  • Shostakovich & Panufnik Piano Music

    Shostakovich & Panufnik Piano Music

    This is a very important release for lovers of 20th century music, featuring the world première recording of the entire solo piano music of Sir Andrzej Panufnik (born in Poland but naturalised a British citizen), and some lesser-known miniature masterpieces by Dmitri Shostakovich.

    Pianist Raymond Clarke is one of Britain’s leading exponents of modern music. His seven recordings for Divine Art, Diversions and Athene have all been highly acclaimed.

    With thanks to the Music Department, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Brahms, Beethoven & Wood – Clarinet Trios

    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)

  • Hail Mary

    Hail Mary

    Reflections on the Rosary including traditional Russian Catholic chants, and poems by Regina Derieva. Performed by Regina Derieva, Fr. Abraham of the Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour, Ekaterinburg, Russia and the Akathistos Choir, conducted by Pauls Putnins.

  • Franciscan Road

    Franciscan Road

    An anthology of hymns and chants, celebrating the story of salvation, and the work of the Franciscans who have been custodians of the sacred shrines of the Holy Land since the 13th century.

    Performed by the choir and community of St Saviour’s Monastery, Jerusalem.

    Tracks include the Marian Litanies, hymns by Kunc, Bourget, Fortunatus and Iaccarino and 14 traditional and Gregorian chants.

  • The Isles of Greece

    The Isles of Greece

    As a composer Donald Swann was more prolific, more varied, than might be imagined from those who only know him as half of the Flanders and Swann comedy duo. Fascinated by the Greek islands and particularly Casos, on which he found both peace and disquiet, he used Greek folksong and popular melodies as the basis for these joyful yet thoughtful songs, orchestrated by John Jansson.

    BONUS: The Casos Sonnets, which form a separate subset, were never performed in Donald’s lifetime. We are very fortunate to have secured a tape of these pieces, made by Donald for his own use on his beloved Bluthner piano at his Battersea home, and this CD includes this rare and valuable recording.

  • A Celebration of Cellos

    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.