Albany Records (UK) specialises in recordings of British orchestral and choral music, particularly the music of George Lloyd. This part of the website contains the complete Albany Records (UK) catalogue, together with detailed reviews of recordings and sound samples. George Lloyd (1913 - 1998) wrote 12 Symphonies, 7 Concertos, 3 Operas, various miscellaneous orchestral works and many other works for Brass Band, Wind Band, Brass Ensemble, as well as Choral and Chamber pieces. His music is romantic in inspiration and lies firmly in the tradition of Elgar and Vaughan Williams, although it is indisputably contemporary music. The audience reaction at the premiere of his Symphonic Mass was described by The Times as 'monster raving loony ecstasy' and the work itself was described as 'one of the finest choral works of the 20th century.' The website of the George Lloyd Society includes biographical details, and a newsletter with items of interest. Albany Records (US) specialises in 20th century American music, although the catalogue contains a diverse range of musical styles and periods. The Albany (US) catalogue of over 800 CDs may be found at albanyrecords.com. In the UK, the Albany Records (US) catalogue is available from Priory Records. (See How to Order link.) Contact Details: PO Box 137 Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0XD Tel: 01539 824008 Email For Trade Distribution, Albany USA, Overseas Distribution and Project Proposals, see How to Order page.