John Wilson
Born: 1972, Gateshead, England
Nationality: English
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.
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Guys and Dolls from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London
18th Sep 2026
John Wilson and Sinfonia of London continue their series of recordings of classic musicals with an incredibly stylish, joyous performance of Frank Loesser’s Broadway hit, featuring a cracking cast led by Louise Dearman, Sierra Boggess, and Nathaniel Hackmann.
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French orchestral favourites from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London
1st May 2026
A beautifully chosen and vividly performed collection of popular French pieces including Dukas's L'Apprenti sorcier, Saint-Saëns’s Danse macabre, suites from Bizet's Carmen, and Wilson's own orchestral transcription of Debussy's Clair de lune.
Recent Best Sellers: John Wilson
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New. Frank Loesser: Guys and Dolls
Sierra Boggess (Sarah Brown), Nathaniel Hackmann (Sky Masterson), Louise Dearman (Miss Adelaide), David Seadon Young (Nathan Detroit), Sir Thomas Allen (Arvide Abernathy), Damian Humbley (Nicely-Nicely Johnson) Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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Gramophone Magazine, October 2026, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, October 2026, Opera Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 18th September 2026, Recording of the Week
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Special offer. Respighi: Pines, Fountains & Festivals of Rome
Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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Presto Recording of the Week, 31st January 2020
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BBC Music Magazine, October 2020, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, October 2020, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2021, Winner - Orchestral
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Gramophone Awards, 2021, Shortlisted - Orchestral
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Special offer. Copland: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1 - Ballets
BBC Philharmonic, John Wilson
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Presto Recording of the Week, 29th January 2016
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2016, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2016, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2016
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Special offer. Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady
Scarlett Strallen (Eliza Doolittle), Jamie Parker (Henry Higgins), Alun Armstrong (Alfred P. Doolittle), Malcolm Sinclair (Colonel Pickering), Laurence Kilsby (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Julia McKenzie (Mrs Pearce), Penelope Wilton (Mrs Higgins) Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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Presto Recording of the Week, 26th September 2025
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Limelight Magazine, November 2025, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2025
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2026, Shortlisted - Opera & Stage
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New Releases: John Wilson
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New. Frank Loesser: Guys and Dolls
Sierra Boggess (Sarah Brown), Nathaniel Hackmann (Sky Masterson), Louise Dearman (Miss Adelaide), David Seadon Young (Nathan Detroit), Sir Thomas Allen (Arvide Abernathy), Damian Humbley (Nicely-Nicely Johnson) Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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Gramophone Magazine, October 2026, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, October 2026, Opera Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 18th September 2026, Recording of the Week
2 SACDs: Original price $40.50 Reduced $37.26Download from $16.00 -
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New. Saxophobia - Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920s
Chad Smith (saxophone), Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
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