PARRY / STANFORD / WHITLOCK / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / etc
English Hymn Anthems Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, with Alison Balsom (trumpet) [ King's College SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Nov/2013 ] 'I attended these sessions and the glorious union of music-making and atmosphere I witnessed has been captured wonderfully.' Editor's Choice Gramophone June 2015 |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Evensong Live 2016 The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury [ King's College Live / CD - released 20/Jul/2016 ] "There are many subtleties in this set of performances. The intimate interplay between the crystalline solo of treble Tom Hopkins and his fellow choristers in Stanford's Magnificat is one of them" BBC Music |
PHILIPPE ROGIER
Missa Ego sum qui sum: Motets The Choir of King's College London, David Trendell with the English Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/May/2010 ] The much admired choir of King's College London and their director David Trendell appear in their Hyperion debut. |
BYRD / KANER / WILSON / POTT / PITTS / etc
In Memoriam The Choir of King's College London, Gareth Wilson [ Delphian / CD - released 18/Mar/2016 ] "This disc is the result of an outpouring of love and, naturally, of grief, brought together in a splendid collection that stands as a celebration of David [Trendell's] life as much as a memorial" (Gramophone) |
GUSTAV HOLST
Holst: The Cloud Messenger / 5 Partsongs The Choir of King's College London, The Strand Ensemble, Joseph Fort [ Delphian / CD - released 24/Apr/2020 ] "The choir blends well, despite the occasional raw tone from the tenors at their top. In sum, this is an enjoyable disc and a good introduction to an unfairly neglected work" Fanfare |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Coronation Anthems [Zadok the Priest, etc] / Royal Fireworks Music The Choir of New College Oxford / The King's Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'Those two dozen oboes make magnificent and surprisingly clear sound, and the inclusion of the glorious Coronation Anthems composed for George II's coronation makes the disc one of... |
Choir of The King's Consort / The King's Consort / Robert King, director
The King's Consort Collection [ Hyperion / CD - released 13/Apr/2005 ] A release of highlights from the King's Consort's collection celebrating their 25th Anniversary. |
The Choir of The King's School, Canterbury, Directed by Howard Ionascu with Matthew Martin (organ)
The Complete New English Hymnal (Vol 16) (Includes 'Father Eternal Lord of Ages') [ Priory / CD - released 1/Apr/2007 ] Recorded in Sandwich Parish Church on 22&23 April 2003 |
Strauss; M
Highlights 1955-1974, Christa Ludwig Christa Ludwig, Schöffler, Seefried, Panerai, King, Mathis, Crass, Troyanos, Berry; Wiener Philh., Böhm [ ORFEO / CD - released 4/Jul/1994 ] |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Sanctuary Christian Forshaw (saxophone) with Aimee Green (soprano) / The Choir of King's College, London [ Integral Records / CD - released 16/Jun/2005 ] Christian Forshaw is a diverse musician who works in many different musical worlds. He has worked with many of today's leading composers and orchestras and his critically acclaimed new album Sanctuary has been featured on Classic FM. |
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Debussy: Complete Works for Orchestra (Incls 'La Mer', 'Images' & 'Children's Corner') Christopher King (clarinet) Rachel Masters (harp) Gerard McChrystal (saxophone) / Ulster Orchestra / Yan Pascal Tortelier [ Chandos Classics / 4 CD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] 'What a glorious instrument the Ulster Orchestra is in Torteliers hands - eloquent principals in every section and supple consummate ensemble in this most subtle and flexible of repertoire…' American Record Guide |
JOSQUIN DESPREZ
Desprez: Missa D'ung aultre amer Clare Wilkinson / Andrew Lawrence-King / Alamire / David Skinner [ Obsidian Records / CD - released 16/Feb/2008 ] "Early Josquin from a new choir - a winning combination ... the recital is ingenious" The Gramophone |
HANDEL
Acis and Galatea (complete) Claron McFadden (soprano) Robert Harre-Jones (alto) John Mark Ainsley & Rogers Covey-Crump (tenors) Michael George (bass) / The King's Consort / Rober [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 20/May/2007 ] 'McFadden is a loving Galatea, Ainsley a charming Acis, and Covey-Crump a finely polished Damon. Michael George is magnificent - a nimble but ferocious Polyphemus whose every note is absolutely centred' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide) |
TRADITIONAL
Troubadours: Minnesanger & other Courtly Arts (Southern France, 11th & 12th centuries) Clemencic Consort / Rene Clemencic (dir) / Paul Hillier / Theatre of Voices / The Harp Consort / Andrew Lawrence King / Dufay Collective / etc [ Harmonia Mundi Gold / CD - released 20/Sep/2009 ] The programme of this CD, accompanied by full explanatory notes, features the poems and songs of the trouvères, troubadours and Minnesingers. These inventors of an (almost) exclusively secular poetic style were also the first musicians to emerge from... |
TRADITIONAL
Trouveres & Troubadours: Minnesanger & other courtly arias Clemencic Consort / Rene Clemencic (dir) / Paul Hillier / Theatre of Voices / The Harp Consort / Andrew Lawrence King / Dufay Collective / etc [ Harmonia Mundi Century / CD - released 20/Dec/2011 ] A thrilling voyage of discovery of music through the ages. Poems and songs of the Trouveres, troubadours and Minnesingers. |
Cole, Nat King
The Legendary Nat King Cole [ EFOR Films / DVD - released 29/Apr/2004 ] G :- All Regions - Regular 1.33:1 / 4:3 - Mono - Black & White - 44 Minutes - PAL / NTSC Includes :- -Bonus tracks -Clips with special guests -Movie scenes In-depth view into the life and music of one of the most charismatic and... |
Nat King Cole
The Very Best of Nat King Cole [ Not Now Music / 2 CD - released 10/Aug/2009 ] Specially priced double disc set!! Not Now Music titles are good value, high quality CD re-issue and compilation releases, from legendary artists / musicians. |
Cookie & his Cupcakes, Ben E. King, Fats Domino, Little Willie John, Brook Benton, Ray Charles, Fontella bass, LaVern Baker, etc
Please Release Me - The Soulful Side of Country [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 8/Nov/2016 ] The unexpected success of Ray Charles' million selling Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music LP, in the Spring of 1962, led to a flood of soul and R&B artists recording C&W songs. Including Ben E. King, Clyde McPhatter, William Bell, Arthur... |
Curtis King
Music For Dancing - The Twist [ Shout / CD - released 22/Nov/2010 ] |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano), James King (tenor) / Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra /Bernard Haitink [ Philips Australian Eloquence / CD - released 16/Apr/2002 ] "This is the only Das Lied you'll ever need, and the recorded sound is of demonstration quality" - 10/10 ClassicsToday.com |