CLAUSEN / FISSINGER / WILLAN / PAULUS / GJEILO / etc
Beyond all mortal dreams: American a cappella Trinity College Choir Cambridge / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] "These are gorgeous pieces--and this Trinity College choir sings them to the manner born." (10/10 ClassicsToday.com July 2011) |
ERIKS ESENVALDS
Ēriks Ešenvalds: Northern Lights Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] "Trinity College's choir sounds as though its members relish the experience of recording his music. The sonority is secure from top to bottom" Gramophone Magazine Award Nomination 2015 - Choral |
CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD
Stanford: Choral Music Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Jul/2017 ] "Tea cups are shattered along with prim liturgical proprieties in a recording that reclaims this repertoire as the full-blooded Christian battle cry that it is." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice, July 2017 |
VARIOUS
Yulefest! Trinity College Choir Cambridge / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/Oct/2015 ] There are few choirs around today who can match the unbridled excellence of Trinity Cambridge. On this new album we find great carols both old and new. Add some astonishing fresh arrangements and we have twenty-one tracks of pure festive indulgence! |
DAVID BRIGGS
Briggs: Mass for Notre Dame David Briggs (organ) / Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Layton (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Jun/2010 ] "I can confidently say that this recording is one of the finest CDs of sacred choral and organ music you'll ever hear." Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine August 2010 |
OWAIN PARK
Park: Choral Works Anita Monserrat (soprano) Owain Park (bass) Karolina Csáthy (alto) / Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Layton (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 31/Aug/2018 ] As John Rutter (Owain Park's erstwhile teacher) shrewdly notes in the booklet, Park is one of a new generation of composers whose voice has been informed by music of many styles, traditions and periods. This is indeed music 'for us all to enjoy as... |
ALAN HOVHANESS
Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 7, 14, 23 Trinity College of Music Winf Orchestra / Keith Brion [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] Dedicated to the memory of Lady Evelyn Barbirolli, widow of Sir John Barbirolli, a noted oboist, and Honorary Fellow of Trinity College of Music, this disc brings together three of Alan Hovhaness's most fascinating scores. |
STANFORD / FINZI / WALTON / BRITTEN / TAVENER / etc
English Choral Music (Incls the Coronation te Deum & Song for Athene) Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] "At Naxos's bargain price these performances should be snapped up and relished. Better still, get yourself to Cambridge during Advent or Easter and hear the choir for yourself...All texts are provided." -- Gary Higginson, MusicWeb |
J. S. BACH
St Matthew Passion [complete oratorio] Rogers Covey-Crump, Michael George, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Martyn Hill & David Thomas /Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Brandenburg Consort [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 31/Aug/2009 ] 'The choir of King's College are on top form throughout…so, too, are the excellent obbligato performances from the Brandenburg Consort.' Gramophone 2003 |
VIVALDI / BACH / COUPERIN / HANDEL / LOCATELLI / TELEMANN
The Baroque Collection (Includes the complete Messiah, Water Music, Brandenburg Concertos & The Four Seasons) Various performers including Academy St Martins-in-the-Fields, The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Il Gardino Armonico, Concerto Italiano [ Brilliant Classics / 25 CD Box Set - released 25/Nov/2008 ] Energetic performances and thoroughly researched interpretations by ensembles like La magnifica Communitá and The Netherlands Bach Ensemble. And some big names such as the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the King's College Choir, Cambridge. |
ELGAR / WALTON / ARNOLD / HOLST / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / etc
Best Of British Various artists incls Maria Kliegel, Maggini Quartet, Oxford Camerata, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Choir of St. John's College, etc [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 5/Feb/2019 ] A selection of stirring music from the best of British composers, performed by the elite of British artists. CD 1 features powerful and rousing classics, while CD 2 boasts some of the most serene and beautiful music ever written |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classical 2010 Various artists including Angela Gheorghiu, Rolando Villazon, Maria Callas, Nigel Kennedy, David Daniels & King's College Choir [ EMI / Virgin / 2 CD - released 2/Nov/2009 ] With 40 tracks, and over 2½ hours of classical music, this double album features the best and most popular names from the world of classical music, ranging from the newest arrivals on the operatic scene as well as many present day superstars to... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classical Meditation (Incls 'Agnus Dei' by Barber & 'The Lark Ascending' by Vaughan Williams) Various performers incls St. John's College Choir, Ormond College Choir, Elora Festival Singers, English Northern Philharmonia, Maggini Quartet [ NAXOS / 2 CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] The perfect antidote to these troubled times, this MEDITATION set from Naxos will help you calm down and unwind after a stressful day. |
GEORGE DYSON
Choral Music by George Dyson David Willcocks, Nettle and Markham Piano Duo, Osian Ellis, Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Roberts [ Somm / CD - released 25/May/2009 ] Dyson's music is akin to Parry's in vocal colour and texture with exciting, sonorous climaxes and a rich orchestral harmony indebted as much to Richard Strauss (Dyson's idol), as to Delius. Dyson brings his choral work to life in music of rare charm... |
TRADITIONAL
Evensong and Vespers at King's The Choir Of King's College / Stephen Cleobury [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 25/Mar/2008 ] EVENSONG & VESPERS AT KING'S Vespers for the feast of the blessed Virgin Mary Evensong for advent |
HANDEL
Handel Jubilee set Various artists incls Academy of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Lynne Dawson, John Mark Ainsley, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Brandenburg Consort [ Brilliant Classics Masterworks / 10 CD - released 16/Dec/2006 ] Handel highlights must contain the Music for the Royal Fireworks, and the Water Music. In this set a large helping of concerti grossi (3 CD’s) and some flute concertos are added. The oratorio Israel in Egypt is combined with the Messiah and the... |
BARBER / MOZART / FAURE / BORODIN / RACHMANINOV / RAVEL / BACH / etc
Choral Adagios Various Artists Including The London Voices, The Choir of Kings College, Choir of New College Oxford, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, etc [ Decca Records / 2 CD - released 29/Aug/2004 ] Choral Adagios is the perfect CD for those who love choral music and are seeking a collection of beautiful and relaxing choral music. |
MATTHEW MARTIN
Jubilate Deo: Sacred Choral Works Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Daniel Hyde, with Stephen Farr (organ) [ Opus Arte Royal Opera House Collection / CD - released 20/May/2015 ] Matthew Martin's fresh and vibrant style has established him as one of today's leading sacred choral composers. Here the renowned Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford perform a selection of his works, celebrating liturgical music in all its variety -... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
In Pastures Green: A meditatrion in Psalms, Poems and Music The Victoria Singers / English Renaissance / The choir of Magdalen College / The choir of Norwich Cathedral [ Songs of Praise / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] A treasury of favourite psalms, poetry and music, from the immortal 23rd psalm to Thomas Hardy's poignant evocations of English country churches, complemented by music such as Vaughan Williams' magnificent 'Tallis' fantasia. |
GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: Requiem Op 48 / Messe Basse / Motets Westminster Cathedral Choir, David Hill, St John's College, Cambridge, Robinson [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] Top recordings at a special price |