Announcement,
Unicorn Records
We're pleased to announce that several batches of the best-selling titles from Unicorn will be made available over the next few months, starting with seven discs this Friday.
Unicorn Records was founded in 1968 with the aim of making available interesting material and artists in recordings of the highest standard. The label specialises in classical music and film soundtracks. Artists signed to the label include the late Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Andrzej Panufnik, Jascha Horenstein, Jennifer Bate, Henry Herford, and Peter Hill.
The label also released several recordings of lesser-known British composers, including Havergal Brian, George Dyson, Cipriani Potter, and Bernard Hermann.
The first seven titles - released on Friday
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - A Celebration of Scotland
Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
'Davies is a master story-teller in this vividly detailed tone painting.'(Gramophone)
Available Format: CD
'[Potter’s music] is very attractive and rewarding and the playing of the Milton Keynes Chamber Orchestra….. is admirable – they respond splendidly to the rhythmic vitality and the sharp ear for colour…….shown by the conductor.' (Gramophone)
Available Format: CD
'The performances by the Milton Keynes Chamber Orchestra are first rate: polished, poised, vital of rhythm and fully alive to the unusual warmth of Wesley’s lines and textures………… The recording is exemplary in its clarity and spaciousness.' (Gramophone)
Available Format: CD
'The very capable orchestra from Milton Keynes, under Hilary Davan Wetton's eager and enthusiastic direction, gives a sympathetic account of the music, with some good, clean direct playing and well-chosen tempos.' (Gramophone)
Available Format: CD
'Horenstein is the most intensely committed……..the result has the sort of frisson-creating quality one knew from Horenstein’s live performances and the recoding quality is both full and brilliant.' (Penguin Guide)
Available Format: 2 CDs
'Horenstein’s version has a freshness and concentration which put it in a special category among the many rival accounts. Fine recording'. (Penguin Guide)
Available Format: CD
'This is one of Peter Hill’s great moments as a Messiaen interpreter, finely recorded as ever…… sets an impressive seal on a most distinguished project.' (Gramophone).
Available Format: 3 CDs
Chris O'Reilly - Chief Executive
