Since you are interested in Not no faceless Angel, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
MORTEN LAURIDSEN
Lux aeterna Polyphony / Britten Sinfonia / Stephen Layton (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 13/Apr/2005 ] 'It is clear that Lauridsen's score is, if nothing else, a virtuoso exploration of choral singing technique. As such he could not hope for a more assured or polished performance; or, for that matter, a more luscious recorded sound." Gramophone |
JOHN RUTTER
Christmas Music Polyphony / City of London Sinfonia / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 15/Oct/2001 ] "A christmas treat for fans of Rutter's choral music, perhaps best taken in small doses." - Gramophone Magazine (Dec 2001) |
JOHN RUTTER
Gloria and other sacred music Polyphony / City of London Sinfonia / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Jun/2001 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Aug 2001)- 'Delicious performances of Rutter's wonderfully approachable and finely crafted vocal writing. The sound, too, is outstanding. |
MORTEN LAURIDSEN
Nocturnes Polyphony / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 22/Jan/2007 ] This new disc by Polyphony is certainly a worthy successor to the Grammynominated Lux aeterna (CDA67449). The popular cycles Mid-Winter Songs and Les chansons des roses are joined by four premiere recordings: two early Psalm settings, and two new... |
BRITTEN
Sacred And Profane / Five Flower Songs Polyphony / Stephen Layton [ Hyperion / CD - released 21/Sep/2007 ] 'After hearing their latest CD of choral works by Britten, nothing will dissuade me from the conclusion that Polyphony under Stephen Layton is the best chamber choir in the country' (The Evening Standard) |
ARVO PART
Berliner Messe / Magnificat / De Profundis Polyphony / Stephen Layton (cond), with Andrew Lucas (organ) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 28/Aug/2014 ] 'Polyphony's singing is immensely cultivated; bright, clear, immaculately phrased, and gorgeously balanced' (American Record Guide) |
JOHN TAVENER
Tavener: The Second Coming and other choral works Polyphony. Stephen Layton, conductor [ Hyperion / CD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] 'The power of Tavener at his best is fully unlocked by Polyphony and Stephen Layton, whose sensitivity to the sacred and human in his music communicates in every work on this disc' - Classic FM Magazine |
JOHN TAVENER
The Second Coming and other choral works Polyphony Stephen Layton, conductor [ Hyperion SACD / SACD - released 3/Nov/2004 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in full 5.1 surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM - 'The power of Tavener at his best is fully unlocked by Polyphony and Stephen Layton, whose sensitivity to the sacred and human in his music... |