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Peter Varley <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 1 Jul 1999 14:30:21 +0100
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I wrote, re Lyrita:

>>They still are, AFAIK, the only label to have recordings of Grace
>>Williams or Daniel Jones.

Don Satz pointed out:

>Chandos has issued one recording each
>of Jones and Williams.  The Jones string quartets are on a 2-cd set, and
>a disc of Williams vocal works with orchestra is also in circulation.  I
>have not heard either one.

I stand corrected.  Thanks for the information.  Both recordings look
interesting.

Dave Lampson added:

>[There was also an EMI release of Grace Williams music.  The release
>includes Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes, Concerto for Trumpet,
>Carillons, and Fairest of Stars performed by the London Symphony lead
>by Sir Charles Groves and recorded in 1974.  ...

These appear to be the same performances as are on the two Lyrita CDs,
which are not simple reissues of Lyrita LPs but add performances where
EMI owns the copyright.

Peter Varley
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