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Linn Records: The Super Audio Collection, Vol. 4

Linn Sacd Sampler 4 / Various Release Date: 03/01/2010
Label: Linn Records Catalog #: 357 Spars Code: n/a
Composer:  Maeve O'Boyle ,  Claire Martin ,  Ian Shaw ,  Carol Kidd  ...  Performer:  Maeve O'Boyle ,  Claire Martin ,  Ian Shaw ,  Carol Kidd  ...  Orchestra/Ensemble:  Gareth Williams Power Trio ,  Phantasm (Viol Consort) ,  Hebrides Ensemble  ...  Number of Discs: 1
Recorded in: Mixed Length: 0 Hours 55 Mins.

Linn Records' fourth volume in its popular sampler series features a mouth-watering selection of tracks from its catalogue of award-winning artists. 'The Super Audio Collection Volume 4' is a stunning new collection of Hi-Fi demonstration quality tracks chosen from the bestselling albums of 2008-09. Enjoy brand new tracks from jazz legends Carol Kidd and 2009 British Jazz Award-winner, Claire Martin, whose album 'A Modern Art' was named one of the 'Best Albums of 2009' by Record Collector. Discover the melodic blend of rock, pop and folk from the talented emerging Scottish singer/songwriter Maeve O'Boyle. Her debut album was named 'Album of the Month' in The Music Critic: 'The best album of the year so far.' The cool, 'new swing' from Read more acclaimed actor-turned vocalist, Mark Moraghan generated widespread national radio play and television coverage and won the singer some famous fans, notably Sir Michael Parkinson and Bob Harris. Phantasm and Retrospect Trio released critically acclaimed Linn débuts, the latter's Purcell recording was a 'Finalist' in the 2009 Classic FM Gramophone Awards. The Dunedin Consort's Matthew Passion was named a 'Benchmark Recording' by BBC Music Magazine and received many five star reviews, from publications such as The Observer, The Guardian and The Herald. The multi-award-winning team of Sir Charles Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra contribute two tracks, including one from 'Mozart Symphonies 38-41' which was named 'Disc of the Year' by BBC Music and won the 'Critics' Award' at the 2009 Classical BRITs. 'The Super Audio Collection Volume 4' provides a taste of the exceptional quality and diversity of Linn recordings, from classical and jazz, to folk and pop. Read less