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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, London Wind Orchestra, Athena Ensemble, BBC National Orchestra Of Wales

Born: 29th October 1941 Oxford, England.
Died: 21st September 2007.
British flautist and educator. He was a founder member of the London Sinfonietta and taught at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.

ALBUMS

London Sinfonietta - William Attwood / Joanna Bailie / Richard Causton - Nicholas Kok, Sebastian Bell

The Jerwood Series 4

2008, CD, Album, London Sinfonietta Label,

Takemitsu* Played By John Williams (7), Esa-Pekka Salonen, London Sinfonietta, Sebastian Bell, Gareth Hulse

To The Edge Of Dream / Toward The Sea / Vers, L'Arc-En-Ciel, Palma / Folios / Etc.

APPEARANCES +

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop*

Four Albums 1968 - 1978

Abstract/Ambient/Experimental

The Space Movie (The Full Original Unreleased 103 Minute Soundtrack)

Soundtrack/Prog Rock/Classical/Art Rock

Esa-Pekka Salonen

The Complete Sony Recordings

2018, 61xCD, Comp + Box, Sony Classical,

Baroque/Modern/Impressionist/Opera/Classical/Romantic/Score

Decca Sound - The Piano Edition

2017, 55xCD, Album, Mono, RE, RM, Car + Box, Comp, Ltd, Decca,

Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Impressionist/Modern/Contemporary

Henryk Górecki

A Nonesuch Retrospective

2016, Box, Comp + 7xCD, Album, Nonesuch,

Benjamin Britten

Orchestral Works

2013, 8x CD, Box Set,

Britten*, Bartók*, Oliver Knussen, Franz Welser-Möst

Prince of the Pagodas / The MIraculous Mandarin

2011, 2xCD, Comp, EMI Classics, EMI Classics,

2009, CD, CD, Box Set,

Art Rock/Folk/Ambient

Benjamin Britten

The Collector's Edition - The Masterpieces - The Greatest Artists

BBC Radiophonic Workshop

A Retrospective

Soundtrack/Theme/Musique Concrète/Experimental/Ambient

Elgar* - Athena Ensemble

Complete Works For Wind Quintet

2006, 2xCD, Comp, RE, RM, Chandos,

Britten* - London Sinfonietta · Oliver Knussen · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra · Uri Segal

The Prince Of The Pagodas • Gloriana - Symphonic Suite

2006, 2xCD, Comp, EMI Classics, EMI Classics

Adagio Collection Volume 2

2005, 5xCD + Box, Comp, Decca, Universal Classics & Jazz,

Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Modern

Cesare Cremonini

Elliott Carter – Nicolas Hodges / Fred Sherry, London Sinfonietta / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Asko Ensemble – Oliver Knussen

Dialogues / Boston Concerto / Cello Concerto / Asko Concerto

Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Art Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock

2004, CD, Album, CP² Recordings

Janáček*, Paul Crossley (2) · Gabrieli String Quartet*, London Sinfonietta · Atherton*, Wiener Philharmoniker, Chailly* · Mackerras*

Chamber Music • Orchestral Works

Modern/Romantic

Hook, Mesh, Stub, Cud, Log, Line Loud, Hard Fairy

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Decca,

Modern/Contemporary

Richard Dubugnon, Nicholas Daniel, Royal Academy Wind Soloists

Piano Quartet, Incantatio, Frenglish Suite

Baccalauréat 2002

2001, CD, Comp, Virgin Classics

Takemitsu*, Oliver Knussen, Stomu Yamash'ta, Seiji Ozawa

Rain Spell / Water-Ways / Rain Coming / Tree Line / Casseopeia

2000, CD, Comp, HMV Classics, HMV Classics,

The John Adams Earbox

1999, 10x CD, Box Set,

Modern/Contemporary

Takemitsu* : Paul Crossley (2) · Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta · Oliver Knussen

Quotation Of Dream

Anders Nordentoft, London Sinfonietta, Elgar Howarth

1997, CD, Album, Dacapo (4), Marco Polo,

Kevin Ayers, Mike Oldfield, Robert Wyatt, David Bedford, Lol Coxhill, Six Beautiful Girls

The Garden Of Love

Avantgarde/Experimental

Janáček* - Mackerras*, Marriner*, Huybrechts*, Atherton*

Sinfonietta • Taras Bulba • Suite • Lachian Dances • Mládí • Capriccio • Concertino

Kleines Requiem Für Eine Polka / Harpsichord Concerto / Good Night

Contemporary Composers: The New Tradition (An Encore Extra: A Special Preview Disc)

1995, CD Paper Sleeve,

Modern/Post-Modern/Contemporary

Colin Matthews, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen

Broken symmetry / Suns dance / Fourth Sonata

Sinfonie Nr. 1 / Vier Fantasien Für Klavier / Mahler/Skizze Für Ensemble / Drei Gesänge Aus Carmen Von Wolf Wondratschek (Sinfonie Nr. 2)

1994, CD, Album, WERGO, Deutscher Musikrat,

Neo-Classical/Contemporary

Modern Classical/New Age/Ambient/Downtempo/Soft Rock/Theme

Graham Fitkin - Ensemble Bash / Icebreaker (5) / Delta Saxophone Quartet / John Harle Band

Hook ∙ Mesh ∙ Stub ∙ Cud

Contemporary/Minimal

The Seville Concert (From The Royal Alcázar Palace)

Elgar* - Athena Ensemble

Complete Music For Wind Quintet Vol. 1

1992, CD, Album, RE, RM, Chandos

Elgar*, Athena Ensemble

Complete Music For Wind Quintet Vol. 2

Schoenberg* - London Sinfonietta, David Atherton

Suite, Op.29 / Wind Quintet, Op.26

Modern/Twelve-tone

Alexander Goehr, Jeanine Thames, London Sinfonietta Conducted By Oliver Knussen

...A Musical Offering (J.S.B. 1985) / Behold The Sun / Lyric Pieces / Sinfonia

1991, CD, Unicorn-Kanchana,

Modern/Contemporary

Saint-Saëns*, Hurford*, Ortiz*, Rogé*, Dutoit*, Montréal*

Symphony No. 3 / Carnaval Des Animaux

Soundtrack/Abstract/Score/Downtempo/Ambient

Leoš Janáček - Jiří Zahradníček, Ivo Žídek, Václav Zítek, Vienna State Opera Chorus*, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra*, Sir Charles Mackerras

From The House Of The Dead • Aus Einem Totenhaus • Souvenirs De La Maison Des Morts • Z Mrtvého Domu

Takemitsu* Played By John Williams

To The Edge Of Dream / Toward The Sea / Vers, L'Arc-En-Ciel, Palma / Folios / Etc.

Toru Takemitsu, Paul Crossley (2), The London Sinfonietta*, Oliver Knussen

Riverrun - Water-Ways Etc

Benjamin Britten - London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen

The Prince Of The Pagodas

George Benjamin - Pierre Boulez, Jonathan Harvey, London Sinfonietta

Antara / Dérive • Memoriale / Song Offerings

Leoš Janáček - Elisabeth Söderström · Petr Dvorský* · Naděžda Kniplová · Wiener Philharmoniker · Sir Charles Mackerras

Káťa Kabanová

Saint-Saëns*, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique De Montréal, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Peter Hurford

Symphony No.3 "Organ" / Danse Macabre / Le Carnaval Des Animaux

Luciano Berio / John Cage / Henri Pousseur / Cathy Berberian - Linda Hirst / London Sinfonietta / Diego Masson

Songs Cathy Sang

Saint-Saëns* · Cristina Ortiz · Pascal Rogé · Charles Dutoit · London Sinfonietta · Philharmonia Orchestra

Carnaval Des Animaux, Danse Macabre, Etc.

Poul Ruders / Hans Abrahamsen - London Sinfonietta

Four Compositions / Winternacht, Walden

Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, The Nash Ensemble, Elaine Barry, Linda Hirst, Oliver Knussen

Symphony No.2 / Trumpets / Coursing / Cantata

Stravinsky* - London Sinfonietta, Riccardo Chailly

Divertimento (Le Baiser De La Fée) / Suite 1 & 2 / Octet

Tim Souster - The Nash Ensemble / Lionel Friend / Equale Brass Quintet*

Sonata / Equalisation

BBC Radiophonic Workshop

The Soundhouse: Music From The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Soundtrack/Abstract/Theme/Experimental

Stravinski* - Riccardo Chailly, London Sinfonietta

La Storia Del Soldato (Suite) / Renard

Neo-Classical/Modern

Oliver Knussen - Michael Tilson Thomas, Philharmonia Orchestra / London Sinfonietta, Simon Bainbridge, Walter Trampler

Symphony No. 3 / Ophelia Dances / Viola Concerto

1981, LP, Unicorn Digital (3),

Janáček* - Paul Crossley (2) · London Sinfonietta & Chorus* · David Atherton (2) · Kenneth Sillito · Christopher Van Kampen · Gabrieli String Quartet*

Obra Para Piano Y Obra De Cámara

1981, 5xLP, Comp + Box, Decca

Janáček*, Paul Crossley (2) · London Sinfonietta & Chorus* · David Atherton (2) · Kenneth Sillito · Christopher Van Kampen · Gabrieli String Quartet*

Piano And Chamber Works

1981, 5x Vinyl, Box Set,

Robyn Archer, The London Sinfonietta*, Dominic Muldowney

Robyn Archer Sings Brecht

1979, 2x Vinyl CBS Aston Pressing,

Francis Poulenc, Percy Grainger, Darius Milhaud, London Wind Orchestra, Denis Wick

By Plane From Paris

Elgar* / Athena Ensemble

Music For Wind Quintet

Roberto Gerhard

Astrological Series

1977, LP, Album, Decca, Decca, Decca

Schoenberg*, Mary Thomas, Members Of The London Sinfonietta*, David Atherton

Pierrot Lunaire / Ein Stelldichein / Herzgewächse / 3 Pieces For Chamber Orchestra / Nachtwandler

Schoenberg*, Members Of The London Sinfonietta*, David Atherton

Verklärte Nacht / Chamber Symphony No 1

London Sinfonietta , Dir. David Atherton (2) - Josep Soler, Albert Sarda, Xavier Benguerel, Carles Guinovart

Concierto Para Clave Y Cinco Instrumentos / Isorritme / Cappricio Stravagante / Amalgama

1976, LP, La Voz De Su Amo,

Kurt Weill - David Atherton (2), The London Sinfonietta*

Mahagonny Songspiel / Kleine Dreigroschenmusik . Pantomime / Vom Tod Im Wald . Berliner Requiem / Violinkonzert . Happy End

Luciano Berio, The London Sinfonietta*

The Many Voices Of Luciano Berio

1975, LP, Album, RCA Red Seal,

Stockhausen* / The London Sinfonietta*

Kreuzspiel · Kontra-Punkte · Zeitmasze · Adieu

Schoenberg* - London Sinfonietta, David Atherton

The Complete Works For Chamber Ensemble

1974, 5x Vinyl, Box Set,

Twelve-tone/Modern/Romantic

Berio*, Cathy Berberian, The London Sinfonietta*

Recital 1 (For Cathy)

William Congreve

The Way Of The World

1969, 3xCass, Caedmon Records

The Original Music From The National Theatre Of Great Britain

Elliott Carter - Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, Ole Böhn

Concerto For Orchestra / Violin Concerto / Three Occasions

Modern/Contemporary

Saint-Saëns* - Rogé* • Chung* • Harrell* • Hurford* • Dutoit*

Concertos: For Piano • Violin • Cello / Tone Poems • Organ Symphony

The Soldier's Tale - Suite, Divertimento, Octet, Suites 1 & 2

Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Art Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock

Modern Classical/Psychedelic Rock/Prog Rock

Classic Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock