RECORDINGS
All of the commercial recordings are available direct from Volante Opera Productions (link below) along with Vocal and Full Scores of certain works . Digital versions are only available to purchase direct from your preferred platform (iTunes etc.)
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE RECORDINGS
Akallabêth and other Tolkien works (Prima Facie 2017)
Featuring Tara Mcswiney (soprano), Andrew Henley (tenor), Adam Jondelius (baritone), Nicola Loten (flute), Niamh Ferris (viola), Immanuel Carl Maria Vogt (piano), and Connor Fogel (piano).
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Track Listing:
1. Daeron (Op. 45)
2. Strider (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
3. Song of the Eagle (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
4. Alive Without Breath (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
5. Drinking Song (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
6. In Western Lands (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
7. Roads go ever ever on (Tolkien Songs, Op. 9)
8. Shadow-Bride (Op. 33)
9. The Mystery (Mysteries of Time, Op. 44)
10. Cywydd (Mysteries of Time, Op. 44)
11. Graveyard (Mysteries of Time, Op. 44)
12. The Seven Woods of Coole (Mysteries of Time, Op. 44)
13. The Queen of Air and Darkness (Mysteries of Time, Op. 44)
14. Akallabêth (Op. 42)
The Fall of Gondolin (Prima Facie 2018)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast:
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Ulmo, Lord of the Waters (Bass): Martin Lloyd
Turgon, the King of Gondolin (Bass): George Newton-Fitzgerald
Aredhel, his sister (Mezzo-Soprano): Louise Ratcliffe
Eöl, a dark Elf (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Maeglin, son of Eol and Aredhel (Bass-Baritone): Stephen Wells
Ecthelion, Captain of the Guard of Gondolin (Baritone): Philip Lloyd-Evans
Tuor son of Huor, a mortal man (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Voronwë, a mariner of Gondolin (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Idril Celebrindal, Daughter of Turgon (Soprano): Anitra Blaxhall
Morgoth, the enemy (Bass): Laurence Cole
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Chorus of unseen voices and people of Gondolin:
Anitra Blaxhall/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Louise Ratcliffe/Helen Greenaway/
Michael Clifton-Thompson/Simon Crosby Buttle/Julian Boyce/Laurence Cole
Beren and Lúthien (Prima Facie 2019)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast:
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Finrod Felagund, the King of Nargothrond (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Sauron, servant of Morgoth (Bass): Jasey Hall
Gorlim, follower of Beren (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Beren, son of Barahir (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Lúthien Tinúviel, daughter of Thingol (Soprano): Angharad Morgan
Thingol Greycloak, King of Doriath (Bass): Martin Lloyd
Melian, his queen (Mezzo-Soprano): Helen Jarmany
Morgoth, the enemy (Bass): Laurence Cole
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Chorus of unseen voices: Anitra Blaxhall/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Helen Jarmany/Helen Greenaway/
Michael Clifton-Thompson/Simon Crosby Buttle/Julian Boyce/Jasey Hall
The Children of Húrin (Prima Facie 2020)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast:
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Morgoth, the enemy (Bass): Laurence Cole
Húrin Thalion, Lord of the House of Hador (Spoken): Julian Boyce
Túrin, his son (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Morwen Eledhwen, wife of Húrin (Mezzo-Soprano): Helen Greenaway
Saeros, a councillor of Doriath (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Mablung of the Heavy Hand, a Captain of Doriath (Bass): Stephen Wells
Beleg Cúthalion, a Captain of Doriath (Baritone): Philip Lloyd-Evans
Gwindor, a Lord of Nargothrond (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Finduilas, daughter of the King of Nargothrond (Soprano): Emma Mary Llewellyn
Glaurung, first and greatest of dragons (Bass): George Newton-Fitzgerald
Niënor, daughter of Húrin (Soprano): Angharad Morgan
Dorlas, a woodsman of Brethil (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Brandir, Lord of the men of Brethil (Baritone): Philip Lloyd-Evans
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Chorus of unseen voices and peoples of Doriath, Nargothrond and Brethil:
Angharad Morgan/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Louise Ratcliffe/Helen Greenaway/
Michael Clifton-Thompson/Simon Crosby Buttle/Julian Boyce/Jasey Hall
Fëanor (Prima Facie 2022)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast:
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Melkor (later Morgoth) the Enemy (Bass): Laurence Cole
Fingolfin, Son of King Finwë (Baritone): Philip Lloyd-Evans
Fëanor, Son of King Finwë (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Mandos, Ruler of the Dead (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Elbereth, Queen of Light (Soprano): Emma Mary Llewellyn
The Elder King, Lord of the Valar (Bass): George Newton-Fitzgerald
Maedhros, Son of Fëanor (Bass-Baritone): Stephen Wells
Maglor, Son of Fëanor (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Celegorm, Son of Fëanor (Tenor Baritone for this recording): Philip Lloyd-Evans
Curufin, Son of Fëanor (Tenor Baritone for this recording): Julian Boyce
Caranthir, Son of Fëanor (Baritone Bass for this recording): George Newton-Fitzgerald
Amrod, Son of Fëanor (Bass): Laurence Cole
Amras, Son of Fëanor (Bass): Jasey Hall
Olwë, King of the Teleri (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Chorus of unseen voices and the voice of Ungoliant:
Paula Greenwood/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Sophie Yelland/Helen Greenaway
Michael Clifton-Thompson/Simon Crosby Buttle/Julian Boyce/Jasey Hall
The Nightingale and the Rose, The Sphinx & Hymnus Mysticus (Prima Facie 2022)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE
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Cast (in order of singing):
The Student (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
The Nightingale (Soprano): Angharad Morgan
The Green Lizard/The Yellow Rose Tree (Baritone): Julian Boyce
The Butterfly/The White Rose Tree (Mezzo): Helen Greenaway
The Daisy/The Red Rose Tree (Bass): Jasey Hall
The Beloved: Sophie Yelland
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Chorus:
Paula Greenwood/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Sophie Yelland/Helen Greenaway/Simon Crosby Buttle/
David Fortey/Julian Boyce/Jasey Hall
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THE SPHINX
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Baritone Solo: Julian Boyce
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HYMNUS MYSTICUS
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Soprano Solo: Emma Mary Llewellyn
Baritone Solo: Julian Boyce
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Chorus for these two works:
Angharard Morgan/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Sophie Yelland/Helen Greenaway/Simon Crosby Buttle/
David Fortey/Julian Boyce/Jasey Hall
The War of Wrath (Prima Facie 2023)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast:
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Elbereth, Queen of Light (Soprano): Emma Mary Llewellyn
Círdan, a mariner (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Ulmo, Lord of Waters (Bass): Martin Lloyd
Melian, Queen of Doriath (Mezzo Soprano): Helen Jarmany
Galadriel, sister of Finrod Felagund (Soprano): Angharad Morgan
Thingol, King of Doriath: Martin Lloyd
Maglor, Son of Fëanor (Tenor): Michael Clifton-Thompson
Curufin, Son of Fëanor (Tenor): Huw Llywelyn
Elwing, wife of Eärendil (Mezzo Soprano): Sophie Yelland
Maedhros, Son of Fëanor (Baritone): Stephen Wells
Eärendil, Son of Tuor and Idril (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Eönwë, Herald of the Valar (Baritone): Philip Lloyd-Evans
The Elder King (Bass): George Newton-Fitzgerald
Mandos, Lord of Death (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Sauron, Lieutenant of Morgoth (Bass): Jasey Hall
Morgoth, the Enemy (Bass): Laurence Cole
Elrond, Son of Eärendil and Elwing (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
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Chorus of unseen voices:
Rosie Hay/Emma Mary Llewellyn/Stella Woodman/Helen Greenaway
Huw Llywelyn/Michael Clifton-Thompson/Simon Crosby Buttle/Philip Lloyd-Evans
Julian Boyce/Stephen Wells/Jasey Hall/George Newton-Fitzgerald
The Complete "Epic Scenes from The Silmarillion" (Prima Facie 2023)
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All five works of The Silmarillion collected together with a 128 page booklet contain the complete texts and a guide.
Blithe Spirit (Prima Facie 2023)
A complete demo recording of the work produced by Volante Opera Productions.
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Cast (in order of singing):
​Ruth Condomine (Soprano): Rosie Hay
Edith (Soprano): Emma Mary Llewellyn
Charles Condomine (Baritone): Julian Boyce
Dr. Bradman (Tenor): Simon Crosby Buttle
Mrs. Bradman (Mezzo): Stella Woodman
Madame Arcati (Mezzo): Helen Greenaway
Elvira (Mezzo): Helen Jarmany
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AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
During the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020/21 Volante Opera Productions, with the extra down time afforded by the numerous lockdowns, began work on recording from home and releasing an archive of Paul's works on youTube. With the gradual easing of restrictions Volante's primary attention is back with the large scale works but this archive will continue to grow as time and availability allows.