Ludovico Einaudi / Leo Einaudi - Einaudi Vs. Einaudi [LP] Experience the captivating sounds of Ludovico and Leo Einaudi in 'Einaudi Vs. Einaudi'. This vinyl release showcases their unique blend of classical music, perfect for both new listeners and longtime fans.
Double vinyl LP pressing. Includes book. A truly historic concert, filmed and recorded in Llangollen, North Wales and released on audio for the very first time. The concert marked 40 years since Pavarotti and his fellow choir members from Modena won first prize in the Choral Competition at the International Eisteddfod in 1955. Featuring 75-minutes of remastered musical glory, a program overflowing with operatic arias from Cavalleria Rusticana, Il trovatore, MacBeth, Manon Lescaut and La traviata, and popular Neapolitan song. Also featured, 2 tracks recorded in 1955 and thought to be the earliest Pavarotti recordings - plus, a special interview with Luciano recalling his choir's competition win. Recorded with the BBC Philharmonic (conducted by Leone Magiera), the Corale Rossini and soprano Atzuko Kawahara. The 2 LP set includes a 100-page, LP-sized book detailing the history of the concert, interviews, rare photos, a new biography of Pavarotti and more.
Luciano Pavarotti - "Novanta". Decca presents NOVANTA - the ultimate greatest hits package of the world's favorite tenor. This release includes his most popular, signature arias and songs, iconic live moments from some of the biggest concerts ever to take place, alongside rarities, new discoveries, and previously unreleased tracks. This 4 CD set includes 3 CDs of hits, presented in chronological order, and charting 45 years of recordings - across opera, Italian song, and sacred music, plus duets with some of the biggest names in pop and rock. An hour-long bonus CD contains 14 tracks, featuring rarities and new discoveries, and including previously unreleased tracks.
John Lunn - "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Introducing the original motion picture soundtrack to the final film in the Downton Abbey series, scored by composer John Lunn. The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigate how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Luciano Pavarotti - "Novanta". Decca presents NOVANTA - the ultimate greatest hits package of the world's favorite tenor. This release includes his most popular, signature arias and songs, iconic live moments from some of the biggest concerts ever to take place, alongside rarities, new discoveries, and previously unreleased tracks. 80 minutes of music: 20 tracks, spanning opera, Italian song, and sacred music, plus duets with Tracy Chapman and Andrea Bocelli, and 2 previously unreleased arias from Llangollen (1995). Also, available for the first time on Decca, "Adeste Fidelis" from the 1978 concert at the Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal.
Dodie - "Not For Lack Of Trying". Not For Lack Of Trying explores Dodie's journey with mental health over the last decade. "I have only been able to deal with parts of life in bite-size pieces. These songs are packaged reflections of those pieces - exploring heartbreak, yearning for meaning, and joy amidst depression."
Stephan Moccio - "Winter Poems". Pianist and composer Stephan Moccio presents his 2020 album Winter Poems - now on vinyl for the first time. A selection of ten peaceful, melodic piano arrangements of timeless holiday favorites. Plus, some seasonal new compositions by Moccio.
Dodie - "Not For Lack Of Trying". Vinyl LP pressing. Not For Lack Of Trying explores Dodie's journey with mental health over the last decade. "I have only been able to deal with parts of life in bite-size pieces. These songs are packaged reflections of those pieces - exploring heartbreak, yearning for meaning, and joy amidst depression."
Alexandra Whittingham - "Letters from Paris". From melancholy miniatures to the soaring melodies of French chansons, this is an album which gives us the space to contemplate, marvel and hope. Letters from Paris features specially commissioned new arrangements and guest appearances from other musical stars of Alexandra's generation.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Soundtrack - Introducing the original motion picture soundtrack to the final film in the Downton Abbey series, scored by composer John Lunn. The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigate how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Braveheart - Mel Gibson's 1995 multi-Oscar-winning tale about 13th century Scottish knight Sir William Wallace, was also nominated for a BAFTA and Golden Globe. Braveheart's soundtrack is one of James Horner's most critically acclaimed film scores and contains some of his most haunting melodies. Horner's stirring score transports us back to the 13th century, drawing heavily on Celtic/Scottish influences to create a melancholic and emotional soundtrack, featuring bagpipes, atmospheric flutes, bodhran drums, orchestra, and a spine-tingling boys' choir. Standard black vinyl 2 LP set with booklet included.
This unique score fits it's unique movie: dreamy tunes from James Newton Howard that match the urban fantasy of M. Night Shyamalan's 2006 LADY IN THE WATER. It also features 4 interesting Bob Dylan covers by Silvertide and Amanda Ghost, making for a truly unusual and exciting film score CD.
Tom Basden/Carey Mulligan - "The Ballad of Wallis Island (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Samuel Marino - "Lumina". Premiere recordings of arias sung by a male voice, featuring Samuel's own arrangements of the traditional Last Rose of Summer and "Bailero" from Joseph Canteloube's folk song collection, Chants d'Auvergne. Famous arias inspired by nature, voice and emotion, recorded alongside Ben Palmer & Covent Garden Sinfonia as well as pianist Jonathan Ware. "I want to open the doors for the next generations of male sopranos and say 'listen, I did it, and so can you.'" - Samuel Marino
Jonas Kaufmann - "The Decca Recordings" [15 CD Boxset] The first boxset anthology chronicling a major chapter in the recording life of supreme tenor Jonas Kaufmann. Encompassing an entire decade of glorious music making from 2002-2012, the collection provides a rounded portrait of Kaufmann as opera star and Lieder recitalist, heard here at the height of his vocal prowess. All recordings unfailingly received rave reviews at the time of release; many of them are standard-setting and are now returned to physical circulation as part of this set. All additional material recorded in sessions for respective albums are included with those albums. Featured among the operatic repertoire is a rare recording of Humperdinck's fairytale opera Konigskinder with the late Armin Jordan. Also included, is a disc devoted to Kaufmann speaking about Wagner's music and the roles he portrays on his Decca recital disc (audio only, in German and English). Presented on 15 CDs with their original jackets. Limited Edition.
Dario Marianelli/Jean-Yves Thibaudet - "Pride & Prejudice (Music From The Motion Picture)". In honor of it's 20th anniversary, the acclaimed soundtrack to Pride & Prejudice makes it's long-awaited return to vinyl. Dario Marianelli's beloved score for Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation - starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen - is performed by acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the English Chamber Orchestra. Nominated for an Academy Award and two World Soundtrack Awards, and newly certified Gold by the RIAA, the soundtrack continues to enchant a new generation of listeners.
