Holst, Gustav > Birch, John

Holst: Choral Music / Wetton, Holst Singers, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-03-01

Works: Gustav Holst: Psalm CXLVIII (Lord, Who hast made us); Choruses (6) for male chorus & strings (or organ or piano), Op. 53, H. 186; The Evening-watch, for chorus, Op. 43/1, H. 159; Partsongs (7) for so...
Performers: Birch, John; Collyer, Isobel; Logan, Joya; Mercer, Chris
Conductors: Wetton, Hilary Davan
Ensemble: Holst Singers

Holst: Choral Symphony & Fantasia / Dawson, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2002-03-01

Works: Gustav Holst: A Choral Fantasia, for soprano, chorus, organ, strings, brass & percussion, Op. 51, H. 177; First Choral Symphony, Op. 41/H 155
Performers: Birch, John; Dawson, Lynne
Conductors: Wetton, Hilary Davan
Ensemble: Guildford Choral Society; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Holst was an accomplished choral composer, and these fine performances of the 'Choral Fantasia' and the First Choral Symphony confirm that. The vivid fragrance of...continue...