Since you are interested in Music for the Coronation of James II, 1685, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
BRAHMS / WAGNER / DUPRE
The Organ of Westminster Cathedral Robert Quinney (organ) [ Signum / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] "This is a great recording - I've no hesitation in saying it's one of the best organ CDs you'll ever hear" The Gramophone |
THOMAS TALLIS
Complete Works Vol 7: Music for Queen Elizabeth Chapelle du Roi / Alistair Dixon [ Signum / CD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] "an exceptionally high standard of singing ... the crowning splendour is a magisterial 'Spem in alium' ... a breath-taking climax ... the Tallis complete works is one of the most exciting projects currently underway on any early music label.... |
HORACE
The Mystery of Do-Re-Mi Christopher Gabbitas (baritone) / David Miller (lute) [ Signum / CD - released 16/May/2007 ] Schubert's 'Wanderer Fantasy' and Schumann's 'Fantasie' are two highly remarkable works: whilst musically embodying the romantic spirit of the age in their unconventional structures and lyrically imaginative styles, they also act as self-portraits to... |
JAMES MacMILLAN
Cantos Sagrados The Elysian Singers / Sam Laughton [ Signum / CD - released 27/Apr/2008 ] "This is an excellent disc ... The performances are exquisite, characterised by great restraint and sensitivity. The perfect blend between parts and ... perfect intonation are also impressive." Simon Smith, Musicweb |
TALLIS / GRIER / CHOPIN / PUCCINI / SCHUBERT
Choral Collection The Rodolfus Choir [ Signum / 3 CD - released 10/Dec/2010 ] Rodolfus Choir, made up of singers aged from 16 to 25 who have been chosen from past and present members of Eton College's summer choral courses for prospective choral scholars. It follows the release in May of a new recording of choral works by... |
JOBY TALBOT
Path of Miracles Tenebrae / Nigel Short [ Signum SACD / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] "Joby Talbot has been making quite a name for himself recently. Path of miracles can only add to that reputation: it's a real achievement" International Record Review |
ALLEGRI / TAVENER / IRELAND / RACHMANINOV / BRITTEN / etc
Miserere: Choral works Tenebrae / Nigel Short (director) [ Signum / CD - released 25/Nov/2006 ] "The disc ends with that locus classicus of English choral singing, Faire is the Heaven, in which one would be forgiven for thinking Spenser's final words,'such endlesse perfectnesse' refer to the choir themselves rather than the state of Heaven"... |
JOHN RUTTER / MOZART / WESLEY / SCHUMANN / PARRY / BURGON / etc
Light of the World Tewkesbury Abbey School Choir / Benjamin Nicholas (director) with Andrew Swait (treble) [ Signum / CD - released 2/Mar/2006 ] Andrew Swait was only ten years old when this disc was made - his voice was the original inspiration for the disc - and it features his outstandingly colourful tone quality and musicianship. |
JONATHAN DOVE / JAMES MacMILLAN / GABRIEL JACKSON / JEREMY FILSELL / etc
Anthems for the 21st Century Vasari Singers / Jeremy Backhouse (director) [ Signum / CD - released 2/Feb/2006 ] "a most stimulating collection of music and it is hard to imagine that it could be performed better than by Jeremy Backhouse and his superb choir" Music Web International |