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Déjà Review: this review was first published in September 2007 and the recording is still available.

“…One of the very best of Chandos’s British film music series with Gamba and the BBC Concert Orchestra on top form.”

Ian Lace – Musicwebinternational.com – 25 September 2024

"... This is a well-stocked tribute to a versatile composer who hadn’t until now received his due."

Adrian Edwards - Gramophone magazine - July 2007

"... Gamba gets his usual dazzling and dynamic playing from the BBC Concert Orchestra, and the Chandos sonics have never sounded more all-embracing. An outstanding addition to the distinguished Chandos film music series. Let’s hope a second volume is gestating, as well as a possible survey of Addison’s concert work."

Paul A Snook - Fanfare (USA) - November/December 2007

"... There’s something infectiously uplifting, almost jovial about the music of John Addison, and its presence can be felt throughout this marvellous compilation of newly recorded themes and suites, among them five premieres… All told, a triumphant tribute to the late composer." *****

Howard Maxford - Film Review - Summer 2007

"... Another fine film music CD from the enterprising Chandos label… Bravo Chandos!"

David Ades - Journal into Melody - June 2007

"I have very much enjoyed listening to this CD. Yes, it is definitely film music – dramatic, colourful, brooding, stirring, romantic – but it is of a very high quality indeed, many of the pieces ranking as fine concert pieces. John Addison did not merely have a good theme which he expanded by dull material into something a bit longer, but made the works into pieces of music of satisfying length and construction..."

WA - Light Music Society Newsletter 30 - Summer 2007

Rip-roaring fun, fine playing and great sound. What more can you ask for?

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