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John Wilson

John Wilson

Born: 1972, Gateshead, England

Nationality: English

Artist's website: https://johnwilsonconductor.com/

John Wilson's fame rests on his orchestra, who have become enormously popular with audiences for their glorious evocations of the sound of Hollywood and Broadway. Discs featuring Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Cole Porter have been roaring successes, and their concerts are always among the top-sellers at the BBC Proms.

Further Reading: John Wilson

Recording of the Week, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London

Myriad details abound in this luxury recording of the duo's second hit musical, given in all its uncut glory with Don Walker's original orchestrations and a powerhouse central performance from Nathaniel Hackmann as the volatile carnival-barker Billy Bigelow.

Recording of the Week, Eric Coates from John Wilson and the BBC Philharmonic

Replete with memorable melodies and piquant orchestral detail, this delightful series of Coates's orchestral works continues today with a fourth instalment including a zany symphonic fantasy on Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the dance-inspired Four Centuries Suite.

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