ELIZABETH POSTON
Poston: Carols and Anthems Alexandra McPhee (soprano) Nina Vinther (mezzo) Ciaran Yeo (bass), etc / St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir, Lay Clerks of St Albans Cathedral [ Naxos / CD - released 24/Nov/2023 ] Elizabeth Poston's long and distinguished career included significant work for the BBC during the Second World War, where she performed as a respected pianist and later composed scores for numerous radio and television productions. Describing herself... |
EDINO KRIEGER
Krieger: Ludus Symphonicus / Variações Elementare / Canticum Naturale / etc Flavia Fernandes (soprano), São Paulo Symphony Choir, Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra • Neil Thomson [ Naxos The Music of Brazil / CD - released 10/Nov/2023 ] Edino Krieger was a leading figure in Brazilian music as both composer and arts director who influenced a generation of his compatriots during his long life. |
PHILIP W. J. STOPFORD
Stopford: Sacred Choral Music Grace Davidson (soprano) / Choir of St Luke's Chelsea, Chelsea Camerata, Jeremy Summerly [ Naxos / CD - released 16/Feb/2024 ] Philip Stopford is admired in Britain and America for his beautifully crafted music, rooted in the Anglican tradition. His works are memorable and colourful, as these world premiere recordings demonstrate. The biggest piece on this album is the Missa... |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Complete Masses Vol. 2 Katharina Konradi (soprano) Sarah Romberger (mezzo) Martin Mitterrutzner (tenor) Mikhail Timoshenko (bass) / Cologne Radio Choir & Orchestra, Christop [ Naxos / CD - released 25/Nov/2022 ] This second album of Mozart's complete Masses pairs one work of exceptional dimensions and ambition with a miniature example. The 'Great' Mass in C minor is one of Mozart's most spectacular. |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
A Ceremony Of Carols / Friday Afternoons / Three Two-part songs New London Children's Choir, Ronald Corp [ Naxos / CD - released 1/May/2012 ] "Ronald Corp directs bright, refreshing performances of a delightful collection of Britten choral pieces... A splendid bargain." - The Penguin Guide |
ELISABETTA BRUSA
Brusa: Requiem Op.25 / Stabat Mater Op.24 Réka Kristóf (soprano) Dorottya Láng (alto) István Horváth (tenor) Marcell Bakonyi (bass) / Hungarian radio Symphony and Choir, Riccardo Frizza [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Apr/2024 ] Most of Elisabetta Brusa's compositions have been written for orchestral forces, with four volumes currently available on Naxos. The two new choral pieces in this fifth volume offer a revealing look at the composer's response to spirituality and her... |
JOSE ANTONIO de ALMEIDA PRADO
Almeida Prado: Pequenos funerais cantantes / Sinfonia dos Orixás São Paulo Symphony Choir / São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Neil Thomson, with Clarissa Cabral (mezzo) & Sabah Teixeira (bass-baritone) [ Naxos The Music of Brazil / CD - released 12/May/2023 ] José Antônio de Almeida Prado was one of the most admired Brazilian composers of his time. The two stylistically diverse works featured on this album exemplify different creative periods in the composer's life. The prize-winning Pequenos funerais... |
PAVEL CHESNOKOV
Chesnokov: Sacred Choral Music St John's Voices, Cambridge University Chamber Choir, Graham Walker [ Naxos / CD - released 12/May/2023 ] "To my knowledge, this is the first recording dedicated exclusively to Chesnokov's work by British singers, and it provides an excellent showcase for his work, in chronological order." Gramophone Editor's Choice Gramophone July 2023 |
ALEXANDER BORODIN
Borodin: Prince Igor (Highlights) / In the Steppes of Central Asia Angelina Shvachka (mezzo-soprano) Dmytro Popov (tenor) Mykola Koval (baritone) Taras Shtonda (bass) / Kiev Chamber Choir / Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Sep/2005 ] "With such excellent performances in clear, well-balanced sound, full texts of the vocal numbers and a handy plot synopsis, this disc is a bargain. Get to know Borodin a bit better" (MusicWeb Oct 2005) |
GEORGE DYSON
Dyson: Choral Symphony ' St paul's Voyage to Melita The Bach Choir / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill [ Naxos / CD - released 5/Jun/2017 ] "Karabtchevsky and his Sao Paulo forces drive through the thick and teeming turmoil with panache. But they also cherish the tender and thinner moments when Villa Lobos's pulse slackens and lyricism peeks through" BBC Music |
Bach Choir/Southern Sinf/Hill
Rütti: Requiem [ Naxos / CD - released 5/Oct/2009 ] Carl Rütti's choral music is "sensuous and exuberant by turns, combining dazzling rhythms and soaring melodies with distinctively lush harmonies" Choir & Organ magazine Of his Requiem, immense in scale yet often intimate in tone, the composer... |
SAMUEL BARBER
Barber: Choral Music (Incl. Agnus Dei, vocal arr. for Adagio for Strings) Ben Dickson / Deborah Kayser / Grantley McDonald / Len Vorster / Ormond College Choir / Douglas Lawrence (Conductor) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 14/Sep/2006 ] "Barber's growing band of supporters will relish this well sung Naxos release which is certainly worth exploring" (MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
HERBERT HOWELLS
Howells: Stabat Mater / Sine Nomine, Op. 37 / Te Deum Benjamin Hulett (tenor) Alison Hill (soprano) / The Bach Choir & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2014 ] "The Bach Choir has a palpable vibrancy in its range and layers of dynamics which are complemented by the extensive and highly sensitive palette of Howells's orchestra...and the incisive solo tenor role of Benjamin Hulett." Gramophone Editor's Choice |
Bratislava City Choir/Krechek
Handel:messiah Choruses [ Naxos / CD ] |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb / Te Deum in C / Jubilate Deo / Antiphon / etc Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 30/May/2009 ] "This disc will make an excellent introduction to Britten's choral music-and will satisfy Britten aficionados who just can't resist adding another top drawer compilation to their collection." - Classics Today |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Part-Songs Cambridge University Chamber Choir / Christopher Robinson / with Iain Farrington (piano) [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 10/Apr/2008 ] "Highly recommended!" (ClassicsToday.com 9/9 April 2008) |
TARIK O'REGAN / DAVID FENNESSY
O'Regan: A Letter of Rights / Fennessy: Triptych (Letters) Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Hillier [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] Letters brings important writings to humanity in a musical setting. |
S.S. WESLEY
Anthems Choir of Clare College, Cambridge [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Apr/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2007 - Choral - "The fine Clare College choir sings them with appropriate fervour" (Sunday Times) |
JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Requiem and other Sacred Music Choir of Clare College, Cambridge / Timothy Brown (director) [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Jun/2003 ] Rosette Recording (highest rating) Penguin Stereo Guide - "If your tooth inclines to the sweet, this is one for you." (Gramophone Magazine, May 2003) |