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John Sheppard - Cantate Mass
Recommendedand other sacred choral music
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Sixteen consistently convey the rapturous beauty of Sheppard's writing, above all in the ethereal passages in the highest register, very characteristic of him. There are not many more beautiful... — More…
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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John Blow - Anthems
Richard Collins, Christopher Hill, Julian Kaye, Nathaniel Lippiett, Gavin Mccormick, Robin Blaze, Richard Childress, Joseph Cornwell, William Kendall, Peter Butterfield, Stephen Varcoe, Stephen Alder & Donald Sweeney
Winchester Cathedral Choir & The Parley Of Instruments, David Hill
Though overshadowed by his pupil Purcell, John Blow's church music is highly distinguished. Here are 14 of his richly scored anthems in skilful and idiomatic performances. — More…
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The organ of St Paul's Cathedral might not be the most idiomatic of instruments for this generous compilation, but John Scott produces entrancing colours to complement the authority of his awesomely... — More…
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Berlioz: L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25
RecommendedJean Rigby (mezzo soprano), Alastair Miles (bass), Gerald Finley (baritone), John Aler (tenor), Gwynne Howell (bass), Peter Evans (tenor) & Robert Poulton (baritone)
Corydon Singers & Orchestra & St Paul's Cathedral Choristers, Matthew Best
The recording is surely the best available — More…
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Building a Library, December 2001, First Choice
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First-class performances and superb recording. An indispensable issue for lovers of Martinu's music — More…
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Britten - Purcell Realizations
Felicity Lott, Susan Gritton, Sarah Walker, James Bowman, John Mark Ainsley, Ian Bostridge, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Richard Jackson, Simon Keenlyside & Graham Johnson
Two irresistible discs—typically painstakingly produced and documented—and would deserve four stars if only they were there to give — More…
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Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232
Manuel Mrasek, Matthias Ritter, Maximilian Fraas, Matthias Schloderer (boy soloists), Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor), Michael George (bass)
The King’s Consort, Tölzer Knabenchor, Robert King
Robert King's rationale for using boy trebles and altos here is theoretically convincing, but both choruses and arias have some awkward or strained moments. Otherwise a good performance. — More…
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This is a bright and clean choral performance, freely expressive and forthright in style without being aggressive, and perhaps the most successfully realised meeting between the work and the... — More…
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Handel: Messiah Lynne Dawson (soprano), Catherine Denley (contralto), David James (countertenor), Maldwyn Davies (tenor), Michael George (bass)
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
One of the most attractive ever on disc — More…
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Handel: The Triumph of Time and Truth
Gillian Fisher (soprano), Emma Kirkby (soprano), Charles Brett (counter-tenor), Ian Partridge (tenor), Stephen Varcoe (bass)
The London Handel Choir & Orchestra, Denys Darlow
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