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HERBERT HOWELLS
Howells: Cello Concerto / An English Mass Guy Johnston (cello), Stephen Cleobury (organ) Britten Sinfonia, King's College Choir Cambridge, King's Voices, Christopher Seaman [ King's College Cambridge / 2 CD - released 7/Jun/2019 ] "All told, a hugely rewarding issue, and absolutely not to be missed." Gramophone Editor's Choice August 2019 |
HANDEL
Judas Maccabaeus (Complete oratorio) Jamie MacDougall (tenor) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Catherine Denley (mezzo soprano) / Choir of New College Oxford / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / 2 CD Box Set - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'A profusion of colourful delights ... persuasive evidence indeed that what may seem mediocre on the page can spring to life, given the artistry and conviction of performers of this... |
JACQUES OFFENBACH
Jacques Offenbach; Walter Felsenstein: Ritter Blaubart Hanns Nocker (Sire de Barbe-Bleu), Anny Schlemm (Boulotte), Werner Enders (King Bobèch), Ruth Schob-Lipka (Queen Clémentine), Ingrid Czerny (Princess [ Arthaus Blu-Ray / Blu-ray - released 29/Jan/2021 ] Brandnew remastering in 4k The legacy of legendary stage director Walter Felsenstein is available with new audiovisual material for the first time New remastered and digitalised from the original 35mm film in 2020 Cultural-historical... |
JACQUES OFFENBACH
Jacques Offenbach; Walter Felsenstein: Ritter Blaubart Hanns Nocker (Sire de Barbe-Bleu), Anny Schlemm (Boulotte), Werner Enders (King Bobèch), Ruth Schob-Lipka (Queen Clémentine), Ingrid Czerny (Princess [ Arthaus DVD / DVD - released 21/Jan/2021 ] Brandnew remastering in 4k The legacy of legendary stage director Walter Felsenstein is available with new audiovisual material for the first time New remastered and digitalised from the original 35mm film in 2020 Cultural-historical... |
Harp Consort, Lawrence-King
Gautier de Coincy-Miracles of Notre-Dame [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 16/Jul/2003 ] "A brilliant and well informed presentation of tricky 13th-century repertoire… A haunting instrumental CD from the time of the troubadours.. remarkably convincing and satisfying. It is easy to agree that this is musicianship on a very high level."... |
PENDERECKI / DUFAY / PART / DE MONTE / SCHUTZ / BACH / etc
Magnificat Hilliard Ensemble, Ambrosian Singers, Rheinische Kantorei, Choir of King's College, Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, etc [ Erato Warner Classics / 7 CD Box Set - released 22/Aug/2017 ] Song of Mary: The Evangelist Saint Luke describes how the pregnant Mother of God intones a prayer of thanks which in Latin begins with the words "Magnificat anima mea Dominum", and in the King James version "My soul doth magnify the Lord". This... |
GIOVANNI GABRIELI
1615 Gabrieli in Venice His Majesty's Sackbutts & Cornetts & The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury [ King's College SACD CD + Blue-ray audio / 2 CD/Blu-ray Disc - released 20/Nov/2015 ] "The effect is to reproduce the fine acoustics of the chapel, with the gloriously rich and pungent brass of His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts enveloping the pristine choir in enhanced surround sound. It's like taking a gondola on the Cam." (Guardian) |
FAURE / MOZART / BACH / VERDI / PERGOLESI / HANDEL / MAHLER
In Paradisum: Spiritual Classical Music Holland Boys Choir / Choir of King's College / Pro Cantione Antiqua and many more [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Mar/2011 ] The most moving, serene, peaceful and comforting choral classics: In Paradisum, includes a breathtaking selection of well-loved spiritual classical melodies. |
HANDEL
Sings Handel Heroic Arias James Bowman (counter Tenor) / The King’s Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] "A supreme achievement" (Classic CD) |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Leçons de Ténèbres James Bowman (countertenor), Michael Chance (countertenor), Robert King (organ) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Dec/2013 ] 'I ... enthusiastically urge you to obtain this recording ... an outstanding recording by any standards, all four artists contributing to a truly memorable experience' (CDReview) |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas 54, 169, 170 James Bowman (countertenor) / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Nov/2008 ] "(Bowman's) voice, not the most tender, is beautiful in many ways, but with a tinge of artifice and having the tonal qualities 'characteristic' of counter-tenor voices." (MusicWeb Jan 2009) |
HANDEL / VIVALDI / PURCELL
Dido's Lament - Famous Baroque Arias John-Mark Ainsley / Gillian Fisher / Michael George / James Bowman / Robert King / King's Consort [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] Essential Baroque arias with period instrument accompaniment |
HANDEL
English Arias James Bowman (counter Tenor), Susan Gritton (soprano) The King'S Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 8/Dec/2007 ] 'This beautiful collection of songs and duets from Handel oratorios finds the 52-year-old English countertenor in quite amazing form ... His voice remains phenomenally agile. Unmissable' (The Sunday Times) |
J. S. BACH
Bach, J S: St John Passion, BWV245 James Gilchrist, Neal Davies, Sophie Bevan, Iestyn Davies, Benedict Kearns / Academy of Ancient Music & King's College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Cleobu [ King's College SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 15/May/2017 ] "The Academy of Ancient Music retains it standing as one of the best period music ensembles in the world, King's College nonpareil among contemporary sacred music bands, and the recording gorgeously captured in a venue most of us are quite familiar." |
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Beethoven,
Fidelio, Lohengrin, Parsifal, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Die Frau ohne Schatten, Otello James King, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Eichhorn, Wallberg [ ORFEO / CD - released 28/Apr/2005 ] |
MARTIN LODGE
Toru: chamber music James Tennant, Richard Nunns, Peter Scholes, William Dowdall, Edward King, Jeremy Mayall, etc [ Atoll Records / CD - released 1/Apr/2012 ] Brilliantly performed chamber works by Martin Lodge |
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J.S. BACH
St John Passion [complete oratorio recorded in 1996] John Mark Ainsley / Stephen Richardson / Catherine Bott / Michael Chance / Paul Agnew / Stephen Varcoe / Choir Of King'S College, Cambridge [ Brilliant Classics Musica Sacra / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] 'There are fine contributions especially from Stephen Varcoe, and an exceptionally immediate and affecting 'Es ist vollbracht' from Michael Chance.' Gramophone |
VIVALDI
Cello Concertos Jonathan Cohen (cello) Sarah McMahon (cello) / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Aug/2006 ] "This appealing Hyperion recording is warm and clear with excellent balance. The liner notes from Michael Talbot are written to a high standard which enhances the appeal." (MusicWeb July 2006) |
DIEGO ORTIZ
Recercadas del Tratado de Glosas Jordi Savall, Ton Koopman, Rolf Lislevand, Andrew Lawrence-King [ Alia Vox Heritage Series SACD / CD - released 10/Sep/2013 ] Published in Rome in 1553 and re-discovered during the 20th Century, the "Tratado de Glosas" by Spanish composer Diego Ortiz offers - through many variations called "recercadas" - an unmatched panorama of the instrumental music of its time. |
MARIN MARAIS
Suite d'un Gout Etranger (Pieces de viole du IV Livre 1717) Jordi Savall (viol) / Pierre Hantai (harpsichord) / Andrew Lawrence-King (harp) / Pedro Estevan (percussion) [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 SACD - released 1/Nov/2006 ] BBC Music Magazine Award Finalist 2008 (Best Chamber Recording) 'Jordi Savall's pioneering musical and scholarly contributions culminate in this disc. His performance suggests a spiritual connection with Marin Marais. Savall animates the poetry of... |
