HERBERT HOWELLS
Howells: Collegium Regale Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton, with Owain Park (organ) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Mar/2016 ] "This is a stunning recording in so many respects. Attention to dynamic detail, especially the hushed quality of the Magnificat, brings out the ethereal, not to say numinous character of this highly original miniature" Gramophone Award Nomination '16 |
TRADITIONAL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Carols From Trinity Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow [ Conifer / CD - released 2/Dec/1989 ] Recorded in the Chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, June 1988 |
SALLY BEAMISH / JUDITH BINGHAM / JOANNA MARSH
Gaudent in Coelis: Choral Music by Sally Beamish, Judith Bingham & Joanna Marsh The Choirs of St Catharine's College, Cambridge [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 3/Mar/2017 ] "These young voices bring a lovely freshness to the quality of the singing" Choir & Organ, May 2017 *** |
DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE
Buxtehude: Complete Organ Works - Volume 4 Christopher Herrick (at the organ of the Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge) [ Hyperion Organ Music / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] 'Christopher Herrick's performances in this series have breathed musical life into the rich repertoire of organ music by Buxtehude and this release is no exception. The expressive and thoughtful interpretations of the repertoire presented on this dis |
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Sacred Choral Music: A Vision of Aeroplanes / Mass in G minor / The Voice out of the Whirlwind Clare College Choir, Cambridge, Timothy Brown [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Mar/2010 ] "There's no doubt [Vaughan Williams] would have doffed his boater to the latest recording…from Clare College…the sweeping energy and rich detail of Tim, Brown's interpretation draw out the best from his young singers, in matters musical and... |
Dutch Swing College Band
The Swing Code - 60 Years [ Timeless / CD - released 6/Jun/2005 ] The world famous Dutch trad jazz band celebrates its 60th anniversary with a brand new studio recording. After performing 8 tracks on their own, DSCB is joined by four stars of traditional jazz, trombonist Chris Barber, clarinetist Acker Bilk,... |
Dutch Swing College Band
Digital Dutch [ Philips / CD - released 9/Aug/2010 ] The Dutch Swing College Band "DSCB" is a traditional dixieland band founded on 5 May 1945 by bandleader and clarinettist/saxophonist Peter Schilperoort. |
PARRY / BYRD / HAYDN / MOZART / TOMKINS / FRANCK / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Eton College Chapel Choir, - Hear my words Eton College Chapel Choir, with David Goode-organ [ Signum / CD - released 30/May/2008 ] "..the chief impression one is left with after hearing this disc is the excellence and polish of the choir ... this is a fine and very enjoyable disc. The performance standard is uniformly very high" MusicWeb International |
CHESNOKOV / HOWELLS / MOORE / DYSON / STANFORD / KELLY / etc
Magnificat Vol. 3 Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, George Herbert (organ), Andrew Nethsingha [ Signum / CD - released 5/May/2023 ] "I can't think of a greater or more apt epitaph to the music director's time at St Johns" Gramophone Editor's Choice May 2023 |
GABRIEL JACKSON
Jackson: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Guy Cutting, Emma Tring, Francesca Millar, Isabelle Blain, Samuel Costello / Choir of Merton College, Oxford, Benjamin Nicholas [ Delphian / CD - released 1/Dec/2019 ] "This outstanding recording of Gabriel Jackson's retelling of the Passion story bursts with energy... Jackson's engaging score is richly colourful and his instrumental writing proves a particular highlight" BBC Music Award WINNER 2020 - Choral |
HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Anthems Inia Te Wiata, Robert Tear, Charles Brett, Paul Esswood / Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, George Guest [ Decca Australian SBS Eloquence / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2015 ] "Vibrant readings of some of Purcell's best loved choral works unalloyed by 'authentic' prissiness" (Gramophone) |
BOB CHILCOTT / ARVO PART / JAMES MacMILLAN / THOMAS ADES / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: On Christmas Day: New Carols From King's The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Directed by Stephen Cleobury [ EMIi Classics / 2 CD - released 14/Nov/2005 ] "…this outstanding issue celebrates 20 years of carols newly commissioned for the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The two CDs are stuffed with memorable settings" BBC Music Five Stars |
BYRD / GIBBONS
Tudor Masters: william Byrd & Orlando Gibbons King's College Choir, Cambridge, David Willcocks [ ALTO / CD - released 12/Nov/2012 ] King's College Choir, David Willcocks |
J. S. BACH
King's College Choir sing Bach King's College Choir, Cambridge, David Willcocks, with Simon Preston, organ [ ALTO / CD - released 12/Nov/2012 ] "It's rather nice to go back to the King's way, to the old firm of Willcocks and Preston, and remember what it was that pleased us then. We were not ashamed in those days to accept Bach as a decent Englishman, and we liked to hear his church music in... |
ANDREA & GIOVANNI GABRIELI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Glory of Venice King's College Choir, Cambridge, Stepen Cleobury / Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Philip Jones [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 20/Sep/2015 ] With Charles Brett (countertenor), Ian Caddy (bass), Thomas Elias (treble), Richard Farnes (organ), Peter Hall (tenor), William Kendall (tenor), Stephen Layton (organ), John Scott (organ) |
HENRY PURCELL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Purcell: Ode for the birthday of Queen Mary / Funeral Anthem of Queen Mary King's College Choir, Cambridge / The Academy of Ancient Music / Stephen Cleobury [ EMI Classics / CD - released 20/Mar/2006 ] The Choir of King's College, Cambridge has collaborated with the Academy of Ancient Music on a richly evocative album of works composed for Queen Mary II by Henry Purcell. |
TRADITIONAL
Carols from King's The Choir of King's College Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury [ BBC DVD / DVD - released 14/Nov/2014 ] 'Carols from King's' is a cornerstone of the BBC's Christmas programming output, traditionally shown on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Along with the live radio broadcast of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, this pre-recorded special... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
After Hours King's College Cambridge, The King's Men [ King's College / CD - released 2/Aug/2014 ] The King's Men is the close harmony group made up of the choral scholars of the choir of King's College Cambridge, and the group regularly tour across the UK and abroad. |
JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Gloria (with Bernstein - Chichester Psalms) John English (tenor), Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor), Rachel Masters (harp) / Choir of Clare College, Cambridge / The Wallace Collection / Timothy Brow [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 10/May/2009 ] "For the pittance of a price this release has a lot going for it...all of the performers are top notch Brits recorded back in 1995. Quite a bargain for those looking for some superb singing at a great price." (**** AudAud.com) |
LENNOX BERKELEY
Berkeley: Sacred Choral Music Choir of St. John's College Cambridge, Christopher Robinson [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 17/Aug/2003 ] "This is an impressive collection which merits repeated hearings. The choir sounds well and boasts fine soloists." Gramophone |