Rachel Speirs, Linda Merrick, John Turner, Peter Lawson, Victoria String Quartet – The Fabulous Sir John (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:05:40 minutes | 1,09 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Divine Art
Sir John Manduell (1928-2017) was a pivotal figure in British music – as composer, BBC producer, first principal of the Royal Northern College of Music and founder of the European Opera Centre. Beloved and revered by musicians, yet someone whose name is shamefully little known outside the music and broadcasting professions.
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Leslie Craven & Victoria String Quartet – Romantic Clarinet Quintets (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:22:50 minutes | 1,40 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Musical Concepts
On this new recording by Leslie Craven, he is joined by the wonderful Victoria String Quartet. This CD features clarinet quintets by Brahms, Weber and, as a bonus, Arnold Cooke.
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