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'The Dream of Gerontius' is probably Edward Elgar's masterpiece and certainly one of the glories of the English oratorio tradition. A setting of Cardinal Newman's poem about a man's death and the journey of his soul toward heaven, it is one of the most heartwarming affirmations of faith and salvation in all of music and also a work of great intensity and passion, influenced by both Mahler and Italian opera. Several great British conductors have left their mark on 'Gerontius,' but none was more strongly associated with it than Sir John Barbirolli, who directed it many times before making this famous recording, which he regarded as a testament of his own faith, in 1964. While Barbirolli's Halle Orchestra and the combined choirs distinguish themselves mightily, the crowning asset of this vividly dramatic reading is Janet Baker's glowing performance as the Angel, a breath of life which makes an already powerful experience unforgettable.

In the 25 years since 1978, Varese Sarabande Records has released well over 1000 albums. Of those, nearly 900 are film scores. Averaging over fifty new soundtrack releases a year, Varese Sarabande's catalog features virtually every great name in film music: Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, John Barry, Thomas Newman, Alan Silvestri, Howard Shore, Randy Newman, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, James Newton Howard, Mark Isham, Graeme Revell, Trevor Rabin, Georges Delerue, Henry Mancini, Patrick Doyle, James Horner, Carter Burwell, Rachel Portman, Randy Edelman and Marc Shaiman along with countless others and all the legendary composers of Hollywood's Golden Age. This four CD set features a total of five hours of music and becomes the biggest compilation we've ever assembled.

"This September, Universal Music launch the next batch of budget range titles in the 101 series. 101's careful compiled across 5 discs presenting some of the finest repertoire ever available at this price point. 101 No.1 Hits features the most iconic tracks from the biggest names, including the likes of Florence and the Machine, UB40 and many more."

In Randy Newman’s musical version of Faust, not even God is safe from the poison baton. Newman has rounded up a bunch of his friends to sing the parts — James Taylor, Don Henley, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt and Linda Ronstadt. And that’s pretty close to the roster of the band playing in my idea of hell. Yet Faust turns out to be the best work in years for all involved.

The Greatest Musicals of the 20th Century, a Various Artists Compilation Album. Released in 2001 on Reader's Digest.

There has always been a piano at the heart of Irma Thomas's music, and she is accompanied here by twelve of the best pianists around, including Dr. John, Norah Jones, Randy Newman, and many more. The Grammyr-winning Soul Queen of New Orleans has never sounded better than in this all-acoustic setting. From the soul-searing passion of 'Cold Rain' to the bittersweet intimacy of 'This Bitter Earth,' Irma's enduring warmth and soulfulness prevail, never straying far from the blues. Included are many new songs (including one from Burt Bacharach and Steve Krikorian) and a previously unrecorded Doc Pomus-Dr. John composition.

In the 25 years since 1978, Varese Sarabande Records has released well over 1000 albums. Of those, nearly 900 are film scores. Averaging over fifty new soundtrack releases a year, Varese Sarabande's catalog features virtually every great name in film music: Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, John Barry, Thomas Newman, Alan Silvestri, Howard Shore, Randy Newman, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, James Newton Howard, Mark Isham, Graeme Revell, Trevor Rabin, Georges Delerue, Henry Mancini, Patrick Doyle, James Horner, Carter Burwell, Rachel Portman, Randy Edelman and Marc Shaiman along with countless others and all the legendary composers of Hollywood's Golden Age. There are far too many titles to assemble any compilation even remotely comprehensive, but we did want to pause in our release schedule to take a moment to remember just a few of our favorites. This four CD set features a total of five hours of music and becomes the biggest compilation we've ever assembled.

The NOW series is back with NOW That’s What I Call Music! 110. The legendary compilation continues with two discs of massive hits including Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bad Habits’, Elton John & Dua Lipa’s ‘Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)’ and The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber’s ‘STAY’. Enjoy 49 tracks by your favourite artists including Lil Nas X, CKay , Westlife, Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Sting, Billie Eilish, Anne-Marie x Little Mix, The Weeknd … and for the first time ever BTS are appearing on a NOW album with their fantastic collaboration with Coldplay ‘My Universe’. The perfect Christmas gift or treat for yourself. Make sure to get your copy today!

The late 60s was a golden age for pop, bubblegum, psychedelia and lounge. The summer of love was in full swing, England had recently won the world cup, man was landing on the moon, people were starting to travel overseas and there was definitely something in the air. This soundtrack, hand-picked by Pete Lawrence reflects and revives that golden age, a superlative double CD set of tracks from the likes of The Mamas and Papas, The Cowsills, Thunderclap Newman, Traffic, Warm Sounds, The Box Tops and The Association. This music made a profound impression on Pete as a pre-teen adolescent and here, he re-assesses a golden age in music at a time when everything seemed that little bit more utopian and magical. The sentiments, inevitably about love, peace and nature, retain their relevance with an added resonance today, given the trajectory of the last 40 years and the adoption of many values from the hippy era by a large majority today, and the music, remastered here with love and care, sounds as vibrant and contemporary as anything else on offer at the moment. 40 years since `summer of love' - all tracks from around 1967 2-CD collection of sixties tracks - hits and rare gems, compiled by Pete Lawrence of the Big Chill.

"Driven By Power Ballads gathers 100 of the most popular power ballads from some of the biggest artists of all time. The collection combines the greatest classics of the genre plus newer contemporary hits with no less than 60 air grabbing top ten singles. The classic fist-pumping rock ballads are brought to you by 4 Non Blondes, Cher, Rod Stewart, Asia, Rainbow, Kiss, Bonnie Tyler, Simple Minds, T’Pau plus many more incredible names. The excellent line-up of newer bands includes OneRepublic, Puddle Of Mudd, 3 Doors Down, Hoobastank, Hozier, Blink-182. Also included are the big pop ballads that reigned the charts from Emeli Sandé, James Bay, Ellie Goulding, Jessie Ware, Amy Winehouse, John Newman, Maverick Sabre, the list goes on. An irresistible collection of ballads that will always resonate. Includes 10 Number 1s. Over 40 Top 10s and 15 Top 20 singles. All in their original versions."