Jonathan Miller - Bound for Glory - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Herbert von Karajan established himself as one of the 20th century' greatest conductors, both in live performances and on recordings. Taken from the first of Karajan' four Beethoven symphony cycles, made in the splendid acoustic of London' Kingsway.

Toronzo Cannon is the most exciting bluesmen to emerge from Chicago in decades, playing brawny, rock-inspired guitar and singing original, slice-of-life lyrics that speak to today's listeners. The Preacher, The Politician Or The Pimp finds Toronzo raising the ante on his modern day blues vision, with 12 distinctive new songs that skillfully blend witty, Inchain't it the truthInch anthems with searing topical observations. Through it all Toronzo burns on guitar and brings his lyrics to life with spirited, soul-drenched singing.

Debut solo from organist Jonathan Hope, Assistant Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral. Played on the stunning organ of Gloucester Cathedral, this recording includes the world premiere recording of John Hosking's Hommage à Paris.