The Film Music of John Addison

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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. 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."