Parley of Instruments > Wesley, Samuel

While Shepherds Watched

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-10-14

Works: Michael Beesly: While shepherds watched their flocks by night (A Collection of 20 New Psalm Tunes, 1746); Anonymous, English: Let an anthem of praise (A Collection of Tunes, ii. London, 1762); Hark! ...
Performers: Roberts, Timothy [Keyboardist/Conductor]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Psalmody

This jolly disc revives the little-known tradition of 'gallery music', suppressed in Victorian times because it was too cheerful. All fifteen works vitally capture the...continue...
While Shepherds Watch is a collection of traditional holiday songs from English parish churches and chapels. Covering the years 1740-1830, these songs have a traditional feel about them that even the ...continue...

English Classical Violin Concertos / Wallfisch, Holman

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-02-12

Works: James Brooks: Concerto for Violin no 1 in D major; Thomas Linley: Concerto for Violin & orchestra in F; Thomas Shaw: Concerto for Violin in G major; Samuel Wesley: Concerto for Violin no 2 in D major
Performers: Holman, Peter; Wallfisch, Elizabeth
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'It's good to see this fine recording reissued at mid price ... These concertos are attractive, tuneful and extremely accomplished' (Classic FM Magazine)

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