Jeepers Creepers

The finest songs from Shakespeare's plays, from Johnson's arrangement of 'Where the bee sucks' in 'The Tempest' to Morley's famous version of Feste's song, 'O mistress mine', from 'Twelfth Night'. Carefully researched and played on instruments of the period.

MUSIC FOR BED TIME

Beautiful Italy: From the vineyards of Tuscany to the waters of the Venetian lagoon, from the scorched landscapes of the South to the great and ancient cities of Rome, Florence and Naples, this selection of Italian songs will guide you in music through the Italian landscape and remind you of one of Europe's most welcoming and fascinating countries.

SOPHISTICATED SONGS FROM THE 1940s (As Time Goes By)

Well-known tunes for flute and piano.

William Byrd's music in a unique recording on the Leversidge virginals of 1670 which was made in the Hill Music Room in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. The music is all taken from 'My Ladye nevells Booke' of 1591.

A selection of hymns for the church's year, from Advent to Trinity, recorded in the churches and chapels of the city of Oxford. A glorious celebration of an English tradition, with reminders of old favourites from times past, and some familiar and heart-warming tunes and words.

Classics la carte. Cheerful music to cook by, featuring some of the best Baroque music ever! Put this album on in the kitchen, and let the inspiration fall upon you as you chop and grind, boil and fry! Twenty-one tasty tracks to add an extra flavor to your methode de cuisine!

ESSENTIAL JAZZ CLASSICS - Iconic Performances from the Best

Read by Margaret Howard. Subtle, clever, witty and deeply profound, Shakespeare's sonnets have captured the imagination of readers for generations. Here they are brought to life, with suitable musical interludes, by broadcaster Margaret Howard and Bernard Palmer.

The 1700 Joseph Tisseran harpsichord; the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford.

A Christmas Carol: Victorian Carols with Readings from Dicke

Our second jazz collection is deliberately easy listening; relaxing and enjoyable, with strong melodies and a gentle swing. Sinatra, Holliday, Ella, Nat and many more stars in possibly the ultimate fantasy night club programme! Relax into the small wee hours with numbers like Sweet Lorraine, or enjoy April in Paris, and dream a little dream with Armstrong.

Sublime and calming plainchant and celebrations of Gloria, Kyrie, Sanctus and Magnificat invoke the glories of the Christian faith. A rich sound, a fine acoustic and expressive music lift the spirits. This release is perfect for meditation and relaxation during a quiet moment of the day. Ensembles featured on this masterful compilation include the Oxford Girls’ Choir directed by Richard Vendome, Magdala directed by David Skinner, Singscape conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers, The Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge directed by David Skinner, The Monks and Novices of St. Frideswide, and more.

Vespers is the ancient office of prayer, celebrated every evening throughout Christendom as the sun goes down. This beautiful and reflective music, plainsong chants sung in praise and contemplation contrast with the magnificent organ works of Marcel Dupré and the splendor of choral music by David Bevan, John Sheppard and John Duggan. David Bevan (b.1951) has worked as a singer, organist, composer and music teacher since 1980 and has held Master of Music, Director of Music and organist positions at churches in England and America. John Sheppard was a 16th c. composer, working in the time of Tallis, Taverner, and the like. His only recent rehabilitation is uncovering a composer of distinction despite the lack of hard knowledge about him. Composer and singer John Duggan has written for a number of choirs, received a number of commissions and is co-founder of Oxford-based choir Sospiri.

Music for William Shakespeare. Music from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries composed for Shakespeare's plays or to celebrate his work. A wide range of instrumental sounds and some splendid singing create a fascinating programme of dynamic and cheerful English music, performed by one of Britain's leading ensembles.

2 CD set in an elegant, book-like package. A refined selection from the best of our Christmas music, performed by the pick of the traditional Oxford choirs on our label. There is music from the Middle Ages to modern times (including some twentieth century favourites), with an emphasis on the English choral tradition. Gloria comes with detailed notes on the history of Christmas music in England.

Rousing songs from the age of sail. The armchair sailor will find plenty to fire the imagination in this cheerful collection of songs from the sea. Sea shanties were often sung to help with the repetitive and back-breaking tasks needed to sail a big ship - good rhythms, good tunes and good words.

Chant for quiet meditation Timeless music from the early church, it's rites and it's rituals, creates an unhurried atmosphere of calm. Vocal plainchant and instrumental music combine to envoke the medieval world in sound with fine performances from groups new to the Gift of Music: The Oxford Clerkes and the stunning musicians of Le Basile.

SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ (1950-1959)

Timeless India

Classical music by the great composers inspired by fairies. Music inspired by fairies and fairy tales from the magical sounds of Mendelssohn's 'Scherzo' to the richness of Rimsky Korsakov's orchestrations and Debussy's piano music.