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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 |
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FRANCISCO GUERRERO / ALONSO LOBO
Flight of Angels The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Feb/2015 ] The Sixteen takes a trip back to 16th-century Spain and more specifically to one of the biggest, richest and most cosmopolitan cities on earth - Seville. It was during this 'golden age', when arts and culture flourished, that Francisco Guerrero and... |
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JOAO LOURENCO REBELO / DIOGO DIAS MELGAS
The Golden Age of Portuguese Music The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD ] "All the music is of a high quality, and it is excellently performed... The Singers are quite superb ... one of the best and most interesting discs by The Sixteen in recent years, and the sound is excellent." GRAMOPHONE |
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NAYLOR / MAXWELL DAVIES / MacMILLAN / CHILCOTT / CORNYSH / STANFORD / etc
Good Night, Beloved The Sixteen. Harry Christophers, with Mark Dobell, George Pooley, Rob Macdonald, Jeremy Budd, and, Ben Davies [ Coro / CD - released 2/Apr/2021 ] "The disc's title track is a highlight: 'Good night, good night, beloved' by 19th-century Italian composer Ciro Pinsuti is a melodious part song which receives a gloriously unbuttoned reading here." BBC Music |
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HANDEL / LASSUS / BRAHMS / POULENC / BACH / etc
Great European Choral Works The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Jul/2012 ] This disc provides a superb collection of works from some of Europe's most celebrated composers and, alongside the first disc in this set, Great British Choral Works, is the perfect introduction to The Sixteen's wonderful music. |
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TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Hail, Mother of the Redeemer The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] "This is a must for every serious choral music library--and makes an excellent introduction to Victoria for those looking to explore the work of this inimitable Renaissance master." (10/10 ClassicsToday) . |
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GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI da PALESTRINA
Hodie Christus Natus Est [Christmas Mass] / etc The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro Palestrina Edition Volume 2 / CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] Following the success of the first volume in their Palestrina series which won the International Classical Music Award for Early Music, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen release the second recording in the series which has a Christmas... |
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HENRY PURCELL
The Indian Queen (with Daniel Purcell - The Masque of Hymen) Julie Cooper, Kirsty Hopkins, Jeremy Budd, Mark Dobell / The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Jul/2015 ] "Christophers leads a trim, affectionate performance of Purcell's last (unfinished) semi-opera. The musical forces are small and flexible, and though some previous recordings bring more star power to bear among the soloists," (Financial Times) |
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ALLEGRI / ANERIO / PALESTINA / MARENZIO / SCARLATTI / HANDEL
The Italian Collection [5 CD set] The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 5 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/2012 ] "It's great to see The Sixteen taking their large fanbase on a daring journey of discovery. They come up trumps with works, and performances, which reflect the majesty and artistic ambition of the august venue from which this music was drawn." ... |
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JOLIVET / MESSIAEN / DANIEL-LESUR
La Jeune France The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 13/Apr/2006 ] ".. a disc of “This disc is something not far from a revelation ... elaborately sonorous, radiantly glowing ... as usual from this fine group, the performances are immaculately detailed, and, especially in the Messiaen, they have a very un-English... |
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J. S. BACH
Lutheran Masses Volume 1 The Sixteen Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Nov/2013 ] Following a series of concerts at London's newest music venue, Kings Place, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen recorded two new CDs of the Masses. Each volume also features a Cantata. The fact that The Sixteen has not performed or recorded such a... |
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J. S. BACH
Lutheran Masses Volume 2 The Sixteen Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 3/Mar/2014 ] There are surely few other chamber ensembles that are capable of achieving such equality of line between the vocal and the instrumental...On this second disc, which completes The Sixteen's mini-series, the orchestra is joined by just eight singers. |
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FRANK MARTIN
Choral Works (Includes 'Mass for Double Choir') The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 8/Apr/2005 ] "...a marvellous demonstration of Martin's gifts as a composer of vocal music." bbc music magazine |
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The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Masters of Imitation [ Coro / CD - released 1/Mar/2024 ] Imitation is the ultimate compliment. To take inspiration from someone else's work, to borrow and rework it to form another piece…what could be more flattering? This technique, known as 'parody', was hugely popular in late 16th-century Europe and... |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Messa a Quattro voci et salmi of 1650 Vol I The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Apr/2016 ] "The Sixteen's complete recording of the Selva morale collection has been praised in these pages, and the qualities of ensemble are certainly worth noting here also. They are heard to best effect in the more richly scored pieces: the five-voice Laeta |
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ALLEGRI / LOTTI / PALESTRINA
Allegri: Miserere The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Oct/2009 ] 1001 Classical Recordings you must hear before you die (Pre 1700) - "Christophers draws brilliant performances from his singers, both technically assured and vividly impassioned." - The Guardian. |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi in Mantua: the Genius of the Vespers The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ BBC / Coro DVD / DVD - released 10/Jul/2016 ] The BBC's Sacred Music journey continues with Monteverdi in Mantua - the story of a Renaissance duke and the composer who worked for him and how their volatile relationship would create one of the most revolutionary and beautiful collections of music |
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Selva Morale e Spirituale Volume 1 - 3 The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Sep/2017 ] "these are some of the most spirited and individual performances of this repertory available" Five Stars BBC Music Magazine |
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ALLEGRI / ANERIO / PALESTINA / MARENZIO
Music From the Sistine Chapel The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Apr/2007 ] "Roman double-bill on wich Palestrina himself gets a run for his money" Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine May 2007 |
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BRITTEN / CARVER / GIBBONS / HANDEL / TALLIS / TURGES
Music of the Kingdom The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 28/Mar/2014 ] This new compilation from The Sixteen brings together some of the finest works written for, and in celebration of, Monarchs and the Kingdom. From Turges in the 1400s to Britten in the 20th century, whether for magnificent state occasions or private... |