The West End - West End - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé present the completion of their Sibelius Symphonies Cycle with inspiring performances of two of his most personal and characteristic works, both regarded as indispensable to an understanding of the composer. Sibelius began his Symphony No.4 at a time of personal crisis and the resulting work, noted for it's depth of expression and intellectual originality, contains some of the darkest and most unsettling music he ever wrote. It is a piece of marked originality and striking imaginative power, captured to great effect in this recording. In contrast, the elusive Symphony No.6, has been described as being full of music that Inchseems to be almost constantly singingInch. The orchestration is particularly haunting; throughout, the string section in particular captivates the listener, in one of the most beautiful and original pieces of music Sibelius wrote.

This power trio from Down Under dominated Australian airwaves and charts in 1998 with it's breakthrough double-sided hit InchSecond SolutionInch/InchPrisoner of SocietyInch and their melodic pop/punk self-titled album. The Living End not only debuted at #1 on the charts but was quickly certified platinum in it's homeland. Carrying on the raucous spirit of the Clash and the attitude of Green Day, spiced up with a dash of rockabilly, The Living End is just beginning. Be there.

Experience the drama and passion of Eva Perón's life with The West End Orchestra featuring Marti Webb & Carl Wayne, as they perform the iconic songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's InchEvita.Inch