EDMUND RUBBRA
Rubbra: Tenebrae Nocturns Op. 72 Three Motets Op. 76 Five Motets Op. 37 Missa Cantuariensis Op. 59 The Sixteen & Harry Christophers, Robert Quinney (organ) [ Coro / CD - released 23/Sep/2016 ] The distinctive style of Edmund Rubbra's music is unmistakable - his love of counterpoint, his sense of tonality, and his clever working of melody make him stand out from many of his contemporaries. His writing, whilst harmonically challenging and... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
40: The Anniversary Collection. Album by The Sixteen The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 2 CD - released 8/Nov/2019 ] '40 favourite recordings from the extensive catalogue. The personally-written introductions to each track are a thoughtful touch.' BBC Music Magazine ★★★★ |
SAMUEL BARBER
Agnus Dei: An American Collection The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 7/Jul/2005 ] " the whole programme is delivered with polish." GRAMOPHONE |
J. S. BACH
Bach: The Six Motets The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/Oct/1990 ] "Splendid. A wonderful achievement, one that only renews our admiration for Bach. It has been six, maybe twelve months since I heard a record that impressed me as much as this one. Don't pass it by" (American Record Guide) |
BERTOLUSI / ANERIO / PACELLI
The Blossoming Vine: Italian Maestri in Poland The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Nov/2014 ] The Sixteen and Associate Conductor, Eamonn Dougan, follow up the success of the first disc in their new Polish series with a new recording devoted to music from the court of Sigismund III Vasa. The second disc in the series explores a selection of... |
PURCELL / MACMILLAN
Bright Orb of Harmony The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] "Throughout, the choral sound is rich yet unfailingly transparent… the solo work is equally impressive." (Gramophone) |
ALLEGRI / ANERIO / JOSQUIN / VICTORIA
The Call Of Rome: Music by Allegri, F. Anerio, Josquin and Victoria The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] Rome - the 'Eternal' City. Once the capital of a republic and empire which defined the Western world in ancient times and left indelible imprints thereafter both physically and spiritually. A city of unparalleled beauty, a source of learning, and a... |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
The Call of the Beloved The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 21/Sep/2010 ] "this is a beautifully prepared and rewarding recording that deepens our appreciation of one of the greatest masters of the renaissance." - Gramophone |
WILLIAM MUNDY
Cathedral Music The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] 'For a wallow in the richest cream of English Reformation church music you couldn't do much better than this' (Early Music Review) |
TALLIS / BYRD / SHEPPARD
Ceremony and Devotion: Music of the Tudors The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] "The singing is pure, yet overlaid with an emotional intensity that takes the music far beyond supine devoutness." Sunday Times, 7th February 2010 **** |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
A Ceremony of Carols / Missa Brevis in D / etc The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 13/Apr/2006 ] ".. a disc of exceptional quality, reinforcing The Sixteen's reputation as one of the finest choirs of our day . this is a performance that works to extraordinary effect ." THE GRAMOPHONE |
TRADITIONAL
The Christmas Collection: 3 classic CD recordings The Sixteen. Harry Christophers [ Coro / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Dec/2010 ] "A sublime Gloria by Sheppard ... and, finest of all, Byrd's Lullaby in a masterly performance." Gramophone on Christus Natus Est |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Coronation Anthems / Excerpts from Messiah / etc The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Mar/2009 ] Gramophone Award WINNER 2009 - Baroque Vocal - "Fresh, spontaneous Coronation Anthems that leap to the top of the heap" Recording of the Month Gramophone April 2009 |
ETON CHOIRBOOK
The Crown of Thorns: Eton Choirbook Vol II The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 14/Jul/2003 ] "Foreigners were astonished at the quality of English choirs. Theirs were 'the voices of angels', a tribute which The Sixteen deserves no less today." - Classic CD |
ARVO PART / WILLIAM BYRD / THOMAS TALLIS
The Deer's Cry: The Sixteen sing Pärt, Byrd & Tallis The Sixteen & Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Nov/2016 ] "it's hard to wish greater restraint of such glorious singing." Gramophone |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Devotion to our Lady The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 13/Apr/2006 ] "...a wonderful opportunity to hear previously unrecorded repertoire and to gain a much fuller understanding of a single renaissance master." THE GRAMOPHONE |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232 (with Steffani - Stabat Mater) The Sixteen. Harry Christophers [ Coro The Sixteen Edition / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] "The Sixteen's sincere and nourishing performance does glorious justice to Steffani's profoundly moving and lovely setting...dramatically astute, plenty of weight in the dramatic G minor opening, and unbridled (yet never unfocused) choral singing..." |
CORNYSH / CARVER / RAMSEY / MacMILLAN
An Eternal Harmony The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 14/Jul/2003 ] "This 25th Anniversary CD is a delight, and like all great recordings it gets better the more you listen to it." - BBC Radio 3, CD Review |
ETON CHOIRBOOK
The Eton Choirbook Collection [5 CD set] The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 5 CD Box Set - released 1/Mar/2012 ] "It is difficult to believe that any 15th or 16th century choir could have sung this music with the refined blend, the rich tone, or the shapeliness shown by The Sixteen, under the direction of Harry Christophers." THE TIMES on Vol 3 |
ETON CHOIRBOOK
Eton Choirbook Vol III: The Pillars Of Eternity The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Apr/2008 ] "It is difficult to believe that any 15th or 16th century choir could have sung this music with the refined blend, the rich tone, or the shapeliness shown by The Sixteen, under the direction of Harry Christophers." THE TIMES |