Since you are interested in Monteverdi: Vespers (1610), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: An Ode for St Cecilia's Day Carolyn Sampson (soprano) James Gilchrist (tenor) / Choir of the King's Consort, The King's Consort Robert King, director [ Hyperion / CD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE CD OF THE MONTH/EDITOR'S CHOICE |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Coronation Anthems [Zadok the Priest, etc] / Royal Fireworks Music The Choir of New College Oxford / The King's Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) |
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: The Sacred Music Vol.1 Carolyn Sampson, Rebecca Outram, Rogers Covey-Crump, Daniel Auchincloss, Charles Daniels, James Gilchrist / The King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Oct/2003 ] ***** Five Stars (Pick of the Month) BBC Music Magazine (Jan 04)"This is life-enhancing stuff" |
MONTEVERDI
The Sacred Music Vol. 4 (Includes 'Beatus vir' & 'salve Regina I') Carolyn Sampson, Rebecca Outram (sopranos) Rogers Covey-Crump (high tenor) Charles Daniels, James Gilchrist (tenors) / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Dec/2005 ] "Textural clarity and beautifully poised interweaving voice lines. The musicians respond to each other with a confidence that is a joy to hear" (MusicWeb Dec 2005) |
HANDEL
Nine German Arias Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Alexandra Bellamy (oboe) / The King's Consort / Robert King, director [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Jun/2007 ] 'With her pure, luminous tone, graceful sense of phrase and discerning musicality, Carolyn Sampson gives enchanting performances of music that is essentially about enchantment … 'Süsse Stille' is exquisitely shaped and savoured, with a rapt,... |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Exsultate jubilate! Carolyn Sampson (soprano) / Choir of The King's Consort, Robert King (director) [ Hyperion 30 / CD - released 1/Oct/2010 ] 'Robert King and his choral and orchestral forces give clean and direct performances in sound that is nicely balanced and benefits from the mellow acoustic of London's Cadogan Hall. The soprano focus of interest is Carolyn Sampson, whose musical... |
ROSSINI
Petite Messe Solennelle Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Hilary Summers (alto) Andrew Tortise (tenor) / King's Consort / Robert King with Mark Williams (harmonium) [ Hyperion / CD - released 25/Sep/2006 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - 'Twelve voices, two pianos, one harmonium: The King's Consort perform Rossini's Mass in its original intimate dimensions, sized to fit a Paris salon. Hardly petite in length, it's... |
MICHAEL HAYDN
Haydn, (M.): Requiem & Mass Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Hilary Summers (alto) James Gilchrist (tenor) Peter Harvey (bass) / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 13/Apr/2005 ] "King and his forces give the Mass a satisfyingly spirited performance, but these discs are memorable for their fine recording of Michael Haydn's astonishing Requiem. This must be one of my records of the year and I do urge you to buy it." -... |
HANDEL
An Ode for St Cecilia's Day Carolyn Sampson (soprano) James Gilchrist (tenor) / Choir of the King's Consort, The King's Consort Robert King, director [ Hyperion SACD / SACD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] MAGAZINE CD OF THE MONTH/EDITOR'S CHOICE |
PURCELL
Hail, bright Cecilia! (Complete Odes & Welcome Songs, Volume 2) The Choir of New College, Oxford / The King's Consort, Robert King, director [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Nov/2011 ] "For those to whom Purcell's unfailing sensitivity and inventiveness in the setting of English texts is a constant miracle, the problem with this series is knowing where to start" - Gramophone |
Choir of The King's Consort / The King's Consort / Robert King, director
The King's Consort Collection [ Hyperion / CD - released 13/Apr/2005 ] A release of highlights from the King's Consort's collection celebrating their 25th Anniversary. |