TRADITIONAL
Spirituals Barbara Conrad (mezzo) / Convent Avenue Concert Choir, New England Symphonic Ensemble, Gregory Hopkins [ Naxos / CD - released 4/Apr/1997 ] When asked to personalize an introduction to this recording, the soloist, Barbara Conrad reflected: Imagine a small southwestern rural black community, rich-red soil, beautiful fields of cotton, corn, potatoes, and such clear blue skies, and hot sun. |
Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York (choir); Sara Cutler (harp); John Scott (conductor)
Dancing Day: Music for Christmas [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 1/Oct/2015 ] Sent to press just days before his untimely death in August 2015, John Scott's last recording is Dancing Day, a programme of works for Christmas, made with his beloved Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys of Fifth Avenue, New York. Recorded in the... |
HOIBY / SOWERBY / NESWICK / ROREM / FRIEDELL / DIRKSEN
Great Cathedral Anthems Vol.11 The Choir of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York, USA / Judith Hancock [ Priory / CD - released 21/Aug/2006 ] The Choir of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue |
Every Avenue
Bad Habits [ Fearless / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] Giving their sound of euphoric rock a sharper, slicker edge, Every Avenue explores themes of lust, temptation and self-acceptance in their album 'Bad Habits.' |
HENRY PURCELL
O Sing Unto The Lord: Sacred Music By Henry Purcell Frederick Teardo (organ) & John Scott (conductor/solo organ) Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York, Concert Royal [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 17/Mar/2017 ] Fifth Avenue, New York and conductor John Scott release this compelling programme of choral works by Henry Purcell which also features the acclaimed New York period ensemble Concert Royal. Recorded on period instruments, this collection of sacred... |
GERRE HANCOCK
The Music of Gerre Hancock Jeremy Filsell (organ) The Choir of St Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York, Saint Thomas Brass [ Signum Classics / CD - released 23/Apr/2021 ] The renowned Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys record a fitting tribute to their former Choirmaster and Organist Gerre Hancock (1934-2012). In this post for over 30 years, he was a pivotal figure in the choir's rejuvenation and created a wealth of... |
Laurin/Parnassus Avenue Baroqu
Corelli: Recorder Music [ Bis / CD - released 10/Mar/2003 ] |
Parnassus Avenue/Laurin
Airs And Graces [ Bis / Hybrid SACD - released 28/Jul/2008 ] |
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Rachmaninoff: Vespers (All-Night Vigil, Op. 37) Ory Brown mezzo (soprano) & David Vanderwal (tenor) / Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York (choir); John Scott [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 1/Jul/2016 ] "It is a magnificent rendition, showing just how this masterpiece has been convincingly absorbed into the wider choral tradition, and I recommend it very highly indeed.' - Gramophone Award Nomination 2017 - Choral |