Since you are interested in Samson (Complete oratorio), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
J.S. BACH
Mass in B minor BWV232 Catherine Dubose, John Mark Ainsley, James Bowman / The Sixteen. Christophers [ Coro / 2 CD - released 12/Sep/2006 ] "a fresh direct performance, marked with well-chosen speeds, and bright choral singing." - Penguin Stereo guide |
J.S. BACH
Cantatas 34, 50, 147 Gillian Fisher, David James, Ian Partridge, Michael George / The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 11/Nov/2006 ] "The Sixteen are, as usual, in excellent form here… Recording and remastering are top-notch; notes and texts are complete. Thanks to CORO, many choral collectors who never got around to taking their full pick of this legendary group's old Collins... |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Weihnachts Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio) (sung in German) Lynda Russell, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Mark Padmore, Michael George, The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 2 CD - released 25/Oct/2003 ] The Sixteen is one of the jewels in the musical crown of Britain. Internationally recognised as one of the finest choirs of our time, it is admired for performances combining clarity and precision with beauty and dramatic intensity |
HANDEL
Heroes and Heroines (arias from Solomon, Alcina, Ariodante & Hercules) Sarah Connolly (soprano) / The Symphony of Harmony and Invention. Harry Christophers [ Coro The Sixteen 30th Anniversary / CD - released 20/Oct/2009 ] "Handel singing of a very high order from two very fine singers" - Editor's Choice Gramophone November 2004 |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa Corona Spinea The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'A superb disc and an astonishing bargain' (Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
The Victoria Collection [4 CD set] The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / 4 CD Box Set - released 5/May/2011 ] "Harry Christophers's love of Victoria suffuses this sumptuous recording...the seamless plainsong, searing climaxes, subtle dynamic shading and responsiveness to text is captivating." (BBC Music May 2011 Five Stars) |