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A journey through the art of the Baroque Concerto
Recorded in the beautiful Trinity College Chapel in Melbourne, this new organ/trumpet CD presents eight works that take you on a journey through the art of the concerto in the Baroque period. Four of these pieces are performed on trumpet with the orchestral part arranged for the organ. The remainder were transcribed for solo organ by renowned organists of their day.
Musical Celebrations from The University of Sydney
Enjoy the spectacular sound of organ and carillon as you've never heard them before! Recorded at the University of Sydney, this new CD features the talents of organist Amy Johansen and master carilloneur Jill Forrest.
Directed by Douglas Lawrence
Having been associated with the choir since its inception, Move is delighted to celebrate the choir's musical "coming of age" and present this special live retrospective CD featuring many past and recent performances previously unreleased on the label.
Douglas Lawrence, organ
So just what does one play to demonstrate the resources of a large, beautifully voiced new organ? Douglas Lawrence has tried here to show something of the immensely wide tonal palette available on the Rieger organ at The Scots' Church in Melbourne, completed in 1999. Hear a sample in streamed RealAudio or in high quality mp3 format.
Elizabeth Anderson
John Grant, frustrated in love, shot a London lawyer in the buttock and was sentenced to death at the Old Bailey. Granted a reprieve, he arrived at Sydney Cove in 1804, bringing with him Australia's first harpsichord. But what music did he play? Find out on Elizabeth Anderson's new Move CD, The Convict Harpsichordist!
Ian King
One of the world's finest tuba players and the first to give a tuba recital in Australia, Ian King here presents a recital of works ranging from Bach and Vivaldi, to the remarkable Tuba Sonata of Paul Hindemith.
Woof!
One of International Record Review's "Best Discs of 2000". Nominated for Best Classical CD at the 2001 Aria Awards.
Genevieve Lacey
Together, two of Australia's finest young musicians present a unique programme of traditional Irish folk melodies, baroque virtuosity, contemporary Australian works and medieval dance music.
Thomas Heywood
Masterpieces from the concert organ repertoire performed on the magnificent organ at St Johns Toorak, Melbourne.
Music for oboe and harpsichord
Acclaimed historical oboe player Geoffrey Burgess and harpsichordist Ann Murphy have compiled an exploration of the hypothetical voice of the lost Bach oboe.
The Choir of Ormond College directed by Douglas Lawrence
Recorded on their 1997 European tour in Northern Italy and Germany, the Choir of Ormond College sings Kodaly's 'Missa Brevi s' and pieces by Tye, Howell and Bach.
Elizabeth Anderson
Eight Christmas tracks neatly packaged as a Christmas card with a vibrant front cover and room for a personal inscription.
The Choir of Ormond College directed by Douglas Lawrence
This highly acclaimed CD features superb pieces by Gregorio Allegri, Byrd, Poulenc, Britten, Barber and J.S. Bach.
Elizabeth Anderson
Weird, wild, wacky and wonderful! You've never heard the harpsichord like this!
Jacqueline Ogeil
Vibrant young Melbourne-based harpsichordist, Jacqueline Ogeil showcases the virtuosic, dramatic and passionate sides of the harpsichord.
Includes a 20 page booklet giving a history of the organs in the Barossa area, their builders and the music.
Volume 2 in this series of stunning performances by Christopher Dearnley and John Stiller on seven more of the historic church organs of the Barossa Valley.
Flutes of two worlds
An intercourse between two traditions of flute music - European and Japanese.
Little Organ Book BWV 599 - BWV 644
Calvin Bowman presents an expert reading of J.S Bach's 'Little Organ Book' - a microcosm of Bach's compositional and improvisational genius.
Elizabeth Anderson
Rare opportunity to hear the entire 'Goldberg Variations' with all repeats plus the '14 canons' on the Goldbergs and the 'Italian Concerto'.
Works for piano
An eminently listenable collection of piano pieces written for four and six hands. An exciting, romantic, all stops out tour-de-force!
Ronald Farren-Price, piano
Ronald Farren-Price encores his hugely popular "Reflections" CD with this recital of music ranging from the sublime beauty of a Beethoven Adagio to the thundering splendour of Prokofiev's "Toccata".
Stunning performances by Christopher Dearnley and John Stiller on six of the historic church organs of the Barossa Valley. Includes a 16 page booklet giving a history of the organs in the Barossa area, their builders and the music.
Organ Music for a Wedding
A compilation of history's most celebrated organ music which also happens to be popular at weddings. Insert notes for the disc contain a useful tabulation of the tracks into processionals, recessionals and 'signing music'.
Robert Ampt Plays the Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ
Sydney city organist, Robert Ampt plays the spectacular Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ in a program of music spanning over one hundred years of organ music at the Sydney Town Hall.
Douglas Lawrence and the Manila Chamber Orchestra
Manila's suburb of Las Piñas boasts the world's only organ with pipes made from bamboo! As well as demonstrating the full potential of the instrument with different solo pieces and Handel's Organ Concerto in G minor, Douglas Lawrence interviews the organ's restorer.
Nunn, Bach, Poulenc, Josquin
The highly acclaimed recording of the Choir of Ormond College's European tour. Includes the amazing choral soundscape I Heard the Owl Call my Name by Australian composer Philip Nunn.
Thomas Heywood plays the Grand Concert Organ at the Melbourne Town Hall
In the grand concert organ tradition, brilliant young organist Thomas Heywood performs a diverse program of popular organ music specifically chosen for the grand concert organ at the Melbourne Town Hall.
Roger Heagney, Vernon Hill and Jacqueline Johnson
Acclaimed artists present superb performances of the complete Bach Flute Sonatas.
Vernon Hill, Roger Heagney and Jacqueline Johnson
Acclaimed artists present superb performances of the complete Bach Flute Sonatas.
Ronald Farren-Price, piano
Internationally acclaimed pianist Ronald Farren-Price presents superb performances of some of the greatest music ever written for the piano.
Choir of Ormond College, directed by Douglas Lawrence
This disc features works by the great trilogy of choral composers, Bach, Byrd and Britten sung by the magnificent Choir of Ormond College.
Choir of Ormond College, directed by Douglas Lawrence
The Choir of Ormond College presents a wonderfully varied selection of Christmas carols, 28 joyous tracks in all.
Douglas Lawrence plays the organ of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
Includes many of the best loved and frequently played works from the organ repertoire.
Bruch - Concerto for two pianos. Works for piano duet, two & three pianos
'Worlds Apart' features works for piano duet, two and three pianos from both ends of the globe. Includes the first Australian recording of the Bruch 'Concerto for two pianos and orchestra'.
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