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GEORGE DYSON
Quo Vadis: a cycle of poems Cheryl Barker (soprano) Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) Philip Langridge (tenor) / BBC National Chorus of Wales ; BBC National Orchestra of Wales ; Richar [ Chandos Classics / 2 CD - released 26/May/2003 ] 'All four soloists are in superb voice, each of them strong, firm and characterful; and both choruses sing with fresh, incandescent tone... the result will delight all devotees of the English choral tradition.' - Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine... |
JANACEK
The Makropulos Case (complete opera in English) Cheryl Barker (soprano) Neal Davies (bass-baritone) John Graham-Hall (tenor) / English National Opera / Sir Charles Mackerras [ Chandos / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] "This electrifying performance has been captured in sound that is exceptionally clear and full-bodied, and it also has great immediacy. I very much welcome a recording in English." (International Record Review March 2007) |
DVORAK
Rusalka (complete opera in English) Cheryl Barker (soprano) / Rosario La Spina (tenor) / Bruce Martin (baritone) / Elizabeth Whitehouse (soprano) / Opera Australia / Richard Hickox [ Chandos Opera in English / 3 CD Box Set - released 28/Feb/2008 ] "Cheryl Barker's voice opens up excitingly on the top notes, but in the medium-high range her timbre has no especial qualities. She gives a committed performance" (MusicWeb March 2008) |
FRANZ SCHMIDT
Schmidt - Complete Symphonies Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / 4 CD Box Set ] "The Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Neeme Jarvi play with a freshness and enthusiasm that are totally persuasive. They almost sound Viennese, and the recordings are very good indeed." Penguin Guide |
McEWEN
String Quartets Nos 3, 6 & 13 Chilingirian Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] 'The Chilingirian Quartet does McEwen proud. Production values too, are first-rate, with Snape Maltings' acoustic lending an agreeable bloom to proceedings. A hearty recommendation.' (Gramophone) |
McEWEN
String Quartets, Vol. 3 Chilingirian Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 14/Apr/2004 ] 'From the French flavours of No. 8 to the Scottish stylings of No. 15, this is interwar British music at its very best: breathing native tradition but fully aware of Continental developments... beautifully played by the Chilingirians.' Independent |
ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT / VERNON DUKE
Bennett / Duke: Violin Concertos etc. Chloë Hanslip (violin), Andrew Litton (piano), Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 17/Oct/2025 ] Both these violin concertos have been long-neglected for the same reason: their composers were much better-known for their achievements in musical theatre rather than for their works for the concert hall. Robert Russell Bennett studied... |
SAMUEL SEBASTIAN WESLEY
Ascribe unto the Lord: Sacred Choral Works Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] "One of the best [canticle-settings] is Wesley in E...Nethsinga directs splendidly, the performance as broad and grand as one could wish...this is a disc to uplift the spirits." Gramophone Magazine, April 2013 |
JOHN SHEPPARD
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: Sacred Choral Works Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Dec/2014 ] "This is a very nice disc: beautifully sung; a well-balanced recording in both stereo and a warmly inclusive surround sound, and with a rich selection of John Sheppard's superb music." (MusicWeb) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Hear My Words: Choral Classics from St John's Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] "The boy treble voices bring lustre and freshness to the sonority, and the singing throughout is stirring and polished." The Daily Telegraph |
IRELAND / GUEST / MENDELSSOHN / DOVE / PARRY / etc
The Call - More Choral Classics from St John's Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Oct/2015 ] The pieces brought together on this CD range widely, from ceremonial works associated with affairs of state to intimate compositions addressing moments of great personal significance. Two of the three pieces by Parry best exemplify this contrast: if... |
VIERNE / POULENC / LANGLAIS / MESSIAEN
O Sacrum Convivium!: French Sacred Choral Works Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Feb/2015 ] "This disc offers high-quality French sacred music in very accomplished and satisfying performances. The sound and documentation are both up to the usual high Chandos standard." (MusicWeb April 2015) |
HERBERT HOWELLS
St John's Magnificat: Choral works Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 20/Apr/2010 ] "If you are at all interested in Howells's church music this disc is an obligatory purchase" BBC Music Magazine, April 2010 ***** |
THOMAS TOMKINS
When David Heard Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, with Freddie James (organ) [ Chandos Chaconne / CD - released 20/Aug/2014 ] Thomas Tomkins, born in 1572, was one of the most accomplished and versatile English composers of his era. A total mastery of contrapuntal technique and expressive intensity are hallmarks of his style. Here the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge,... |
MENDELSSOHN / GRUBER / RUTTER / WARLOCK / TRADITIONAL / etc
On Christmas Night: Carols from St John’s College, Cambridge The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha, with John Challenger (organ) [ Chandos Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] "This is a warming disc, eloquently sung by the choir of St John's. There are some core Christmas hymns, but the bulk of the 24-track programme comprises some of the modern classics of the repertoire such as Elizabeth Poston's Jesus Christ the Apple... |
CHARPENTIER
Messe de minuit pour Noel (with Poulenc-Quatre Motets) Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / City of London Sinfonia / George Guest [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 14/Dec/2007 ] This much-admired disc of French sacred music from the seventeenth and twentieth centuries, beautifully performed by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge under George Guest, is now available at Chandos Classics price for the first time. |
WILLIAM BYRD
Cantiones Sacrae Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Apr/2007 ] "If you like Byrd motets well upholstered and tightly shaped, generous in dynamic contrasts, this CD will do nicely." (MusicWeb May 2007) |
PETER PHILIPS
Cantiones Sacrae 1612 Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] "Philips is so skilful in writing antiphonal and echo effects that you could easily think you were listening to pieces for double choir...In this recording from 2002, Richard Marlow and his mixed-voice choir are excellent." (Gramophone Oct 2010) |
PALESTRINA
Offertoria Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] Comprehensive collection of one genre of Palestrina's liturgical works - repertoire rarely recorded. |
DURUFLE
Complete Choral Works Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge / Richard Marlow, conductor [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 18/Oct/2005 ] This disc forms one of the few comprehensive collections of Duruflé's choral music in the catalogue. Duruflé is most famous for his exquisite Requiem, included here, but his other choral works are equally appealing and they complete this unique... |
