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CD of the Month: Telemann 12 Solo Fantasias, TWV 40:2-13

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Howarth of London

Supplier Code: CC2036 (Oboe Classics) Our C.D. of the month is a new release from Oboe Classics of Telemann’s ‘12 Solo Fantasias’, which were composed in Hamburg in the 1720s. Although the fantasias were originally written for the flute, they … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Phoenix

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Howarth of London

Phoenix | Nicola Hands (Oboe) and Jonathan Pease (Piano) Supplier Code: EMR CD066 Following on from their debut album Light and Shade is Nicola Hands’ and Jonathan Pease’s second C.D., Phoenix. Phoenix features a collection of music by English composers … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Voyage of a Sea-God

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Howarth of London

Voyage of a Sea-God | Laurence Perkins Laurence Perkins – Bassoon, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Willliam Goodchild – Conductor, Michael Hancock – Piano, Carducci String Quartet Hyperion CDA68371/2 Laurence Perkins’ new CD, Voyage of a Sea-God (released on 2nd … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: The French Accent

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Howarth of London

The French Accent | Original performances of Poulenc, Auric and other French composers Oboe Classics CC2025 The French Accent is a delightful compilation of varying styles of music by French composers and performers. All the recordings were made between 1928-1958 … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: The World of the Oboe

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Howarth of London

The World of the Oboe | An introduction to the music, players, reeds and instruments. Oboe Classics CC2026 The World of the Oboe takes the listener on a guided tour around the best of what the oboe has to offer. … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Oboe Sonatas

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Howarth of London

Oboe Sonatas | Catherine Tanner Williams Catherine Tanner Williams – Oboe, Christopher Williams – Piano Willowhayne Records WHR063 The album combines music from three composers: Arnold Cooke, Richard Elfyn Jones, and Catherine Tanner Williams herself. Each linked by the premiering … Continue reading →

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New Nigel Treherne C.D.: Announcement and Review

Posted on December 18, 2019 by bethanyhncraft

Howarth of London are excited to announce the release of a new C.D. featuring the compositions of Nigel Treherne. Performed by the Orchestra of St. John’s and conducted by Gwendolyn Phear, Treherne’s new C.D. includes his Concerto for two Oboes– … Continue reading →

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Gift Guide 2019

Posted on November 27, 2019 by bethanyhncraft

GIFT GUIDE 2019 Looking for inspiration for seasonal gifts? Look no further than our Gift Guide! From stocking fillers priced as low as £1.95 to unique homeware pieces, at Howarth of London we stock the perfect presents for musicians of … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Music for Nine Winds

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Howarth of London

Music for Nine Winds | Atéa Quintet Atéa Quintet – Chris Beagles Horn, Anna Hashimoto Clarinet, Philip Haworth Oboe, Ashley Myall Bassoon, Alena Walentin Flute …and friends – Jordan Black Clarinet, Paul Cott Horn, Jennifer Melville Oboe, Andrew Watson Bassoon Coviello Classics COV 91912 Following the success of their debut album the Atéa … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Blue Bamboo

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Howarth of London

Blue Bamboo, Jazz and Other Improvisations | Melinda Maxwell Oboe and Cor Anglais Mark Pringle Piano, Sebastian Dessanay Bass, Liam Halloran Vibes and Drums Oboe Classics CC2033 Since the early 90s Melinda Maxwell has been expanding the contemporary oboe repertoire with … Continue reading →

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