This recording of duets by the great composers of the Restoration is one of the gems of Hyperion’s catalogue. It features the celebrated countertenors James Bowman and Michael Chance at the peak of their powers, and the combination of their two voices with the sympathetic accompaniment of The King’s Consort creates something uniquely glorious. Purcell was a countertenor himself and in his writing for the voice produced some of his most felicitous music. John Blow, Purcell’s predecessor and successor as organist of Westminster Abbey, reached his compositional zenith with the extended duet (almost a small cantata) on the subjects of Purcell’s tragic early death and inextinguishable influence.
Mike Oldfield’s iconic “Tubular Bells” took the world by storm when it launched in 1973, and nearly 50 years later continues to sell over 100,000 albums per year, with a total of 17.5 million copies sold worldwide and 18 million streams. In honor of the 50th anniversary of this ground-breaking album, Cleopatra Records will be releasing a new studio album entitled Tubular Bells - 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The final installment completing the entirety of Buck Owens’ historical Capitol singles.
Eleven O' Seven is the debut release from Grace Fox with the Grace Fox Big Band (GFBB). Comprised entirely of women, The GFBB was an idea that was inspired to Grace by her studying of The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and The Diva Band. This album showcases the next generation of women in jazz, flown in from around the country to record standards, originals, and arrangements.