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Handel in Hamburg / Peter Holman, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-01-10

Works: George Frederick Handel: Suite from the opera Almira, HWV 1; Suite for keyboard in G minor, HWV 453; Concerto for Oboe no 3 in G minor, HWV 287; Suite from Florindo and Daphne, HWV 336, 352-4; Overtu...
Performers: Bruine, Frank de
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Handel arrived in Hamburg in 1703, aged eighteen. He spent four years in the city and wrote several works for the town's opera house. Hamburg...continue...
Recording information: 12/03/1997-12/05/1997....continue...

Praetorius: Christmas Music / Choir of Westminster Cathedral, David Hill

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-10-11

Works: Michael Praetorius: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; Nun singet und seit froh, for chorus; Dances from Terpsichore; Puer natus in Bethlehem; Quem pastores laudavere, hymn (Puericinium); Musae Sioniae, Bk...
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Michael Praetorius was a hugely versatile German composer. His 1603 post as Kapellmeister in Wolfenbüttel necessitated extensive travel throughout Germany, enabling him to establish widespread...continue...
Recording information: Westminster Cathedral (01/22/1986-01/24/1986)....continue...

Vivaldi: Music for Lute and Mandolin / O'Dette

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-10-12

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93; Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G major, RV 532; Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425; Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Bas...
Performers: O'Dette, Paul
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

In celebration of their thirtieth birthday, Hyperion is re-issuing thirty landmark titles from the back catalogue at mid-price. These discs include benchmark recordings of great...continue...
Recording information: 12/01/1984-12/02/1984....continue...

Stanley: Six Concertos in Seven Parts

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-09-14

Works: John Stanley: Concerto in Seven Parts, for strings no 1 in D major, Op. 2/1; Concerto in Seven Parts, for strings no 2 in B minor, Op. 2/2; Concerto in Seven Parts, for strings no 3 in G major, Op. 2...
Conductors: Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'An attractive record' (Gramophone)

'Great sound and warmly recommended' (Fanfare, USA)

'The players are technically superb, but also play with a grace and lightness which are wholly...continue...
Recording information: 11/25/1988/11/26/1988....continue...

Music for St Paul's / Rogers Covey-Crump; Robin Blaze

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-07-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Te Deum in A major, canticle, HWV 282; Jubilate (Utrecht), canticle for soloists, chorus & orchestra, HWV 279; John Blow: I was glad when they said unto me, for chorus; Willi...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Forbes, Andrew Dale; Le Brocq, Mark
Conductors: Holman, Peter; Music], John Scott [Choral
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

This collection from the Choir of St.Paul's Cathedral was made to mark the tercentenary of the formal opening in 1697 of St. Paul's, rebuilt by...continue...
Recording information: St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England (10/13/1997-10/17/1997)....continue...

William Boyce: Trio Sonatas / Parley of Instruments

2 CD / Hyperion / 2010-07-13

Works: William Boyce: Trio Sonata no 1 in A minor; Trio Sonata no 2 in F major; Trio Sonata no 3 in A major; Trio Sonata no 4 in G minor; Trio Sonata no 5 in D major; Trio Sonata no 6 in B flat major; Trio ...
Performers: Holman, Peter
Conductors: Holman, Peter;
Ensemble: ; Parley of Instruments

Peter Holman's Boyce offers over two hours of varied and inspiring listening....continue...
Recording information: 10/15/1995-10/21/1995....continue...

Lachrimae

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-06-08

Works: John Dowland: Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares, for 5 viols/violins & lute; Captain Piper his Galiard, for 5 viols/violins & lute (from "Lachrimae"); The King of Denmarks Galliard, for 5 viols/violins & l...
Performers: O'Dette, Paul
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Outstanding' (Early Music)

'The unique features, superb playing, recording and annotation make this an issue of unusual interest and irresistible attraction' (Gramophone)

'Excellently r...continue...
Recording information: 11/12/1992-11/14/1992....continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-03-09

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Su le penne de' venti (Prologue to "La Maddalena" by Gio. Battista Andreini), for tenor & 5 instrume; Confitebor tibi, Domine II, motet for 3 voices & 2 violins (from Salve morale...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]
Conductors: Holman, Peter; Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Music of exhilarating inspiration, superbly performed. A recording as near as may be to the ideal ... a very remarkable recording indeed. For audiophile and...continue...
Recording information: Parish Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, London NW 11, En (02/02/1981-02/03/1981)....continue...

Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes / Catherine Bott, Philippa Hyde, Christopher Robson, Roy Goodman, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2009-11-10

Works: Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Campbell, Colin; Edgar-Wilson, Richard; Gibbs, Charles; Hyde, Philippa; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Robson, Christopher [Counter Tenor Vocals]; Spence, Patricia
Conductors: Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Thomas Arne's 'Artaxerxes' was the first opera seria libretto in English. Arne's work was a huge success in large part because it was an excellent...continue...

Purcell: The Complete Ayres for the Theatre / Roy Goodmanm, Parley of Instrunments

3 CD / Hyperion / 2009-09-08

Works: Henry Purcell: Music in "The Prophetess; Or, The History of Dioclesian" (after John Fletcher and Philip Massinger,; King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Indian Queen, Z 630;...
Performers: Goodman, Roy; Keavy, Stephen; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The Parley of Instruments up to their usual stellar form' (Stereophile, USA)

'Highly enjoyable!' (Early Music Review)

''Ayres for the Theatre' is a wonderful collection of rich...continue...

18th Century Keyboard Concertos / Paul Nicholson

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-07-14

Works: George Frederick Handel: Air and Variations for Harpsichord; Organ Concerto Movement in D minor (Adagio); Thomas Roseingrave: Concerto for organ & orchestra in D major; Thomas Chilcot: Keyboard Conce...
Performers: Nicholson, Paul [Harpsichord, Organ]
Conductors: Nicholson, Paul
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

This recording is, in effect, a miniature history of the English keyboard concerto from its origins to the 1770s. Indeed the first item, the orchestral...continue...

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...

Thomas Linley Jr: The Song of Moses, Let God arise / Holman, Gooding, Daneman, King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-08-12

Works: Thomas Linley: The Songs of Moses, oratorio; Let God Arise, anthem
Performers: Daneman, Sophie; Forbes, Andrew Dale; Gooding, Julia; King, Andrew [Tenor]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Another indispensable release in the English Orpheus series. The adventurous will find their curiosity amply rewarded' (Classic CD)

'One of the best finds yet in Hyperion's...continue...

Sound the Trumpet / Mark Bennett, Michael Laird, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-07-08

Works: William Corbett: Suite for 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & harpsichord in D major (from Op. 3); Henry Purcell: Indian Queen, Z 630; Of old when heroes thought it base (Yorkshire Feast Song), ...
Performers: Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Bruine, Frank de; Holman, Peter; Laird, Michael; Tarling, Judith
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'A thoughtfully planned disc with plenty of variety ... Expertly directed and stylishly played, this well-filled disc is highly recommended' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Universally full of...continue...

German 17th-Century Church Music / Robin Blaze, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-05-13

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Erbarm dich mein, O Herre Gott, SWV 447; Christoph Bernhard: Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele; Johann Rosenmüller: Christum ducem, qui per crucem; Sonate (12) à...
Performers: Blaze, Robin
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'For its combination of excitingly new repertoire and luminous instrumental textures this CD is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the early baroque'...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)

'I heard this...continue...

Odes to Saint Cecilia - Draghi, Blow / Holman, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-05-08

Works: Giovanni Battista Draghi: From harmony, from heav'nly harmony; John Blow: The Glorious Day is Come, ode for St. Cecilia's Day (1691), for soloists, chorus & ensemble
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Chance, Michael; Cornwell, Joseph; Koc, Jozik; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'As ever, the disc is a revelation ... Once heard this infectious music is not easily forgotten, which is a tribute to the enthusiasm and...continue...

Hook, J.C. Bach, Mahon: Clarinet Concertos / Lawson, Harris

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-01-09

Works: John Mahon: Concerto for Clarinet no 2 in F major; Duet for 2 clarinets (or 2 basset horns) no 4 in B flat major; Duet for 2 clarinets (or 2 basset horns) no 1 in F major; Johann Christian Bach: Symp...
Performers: Harris, Michael [Clarinet]; Lawson, Colin
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"This is a really delightful collection of pieces. Both Lawson and Harris play superbly throughout, blending well together and displaying immaculate intonation" -(BBC Music Magazine)....continue...

Thomas Linley the younger / Nicholson, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-09-12

Works: Thomas Linley: Music for The Tempest; Overture to The Duenna; In yonder grove, cantata; Ye nymphs of Albion's beauty-blooming isle, cantata; Daughter of heav'n, fair art thou!, cantata
Performers: Gooding, Julia; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; Nicholson, Paul [Harpsichord, Organ]
Conductors: Nicholson, Paul
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Parley of Instruments Choir

"An outstanding disc in a trail-blazing series: highly recommended." -BBC Music Magazine...continue...

Locke: The Broken Consort / Holman, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-07-11

Works: Matthew Locke: Suite, for 3 viols, 3 theorbos & continuo no 1 in G minor (Broken Consort I/1); Suite, for 3 viols, 3 theorbos & continuo no 2 in G major (Broken Consort I/2); Duos (4), for 2 bass vio...
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"Essential listening for anyone interested in 17th century chamber music." -Goldberg...continue...

Blow: Anthems / David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir

2 CD / Hyperion / 2006-06-13

Works: John Blow: God Spake Sometime in Visions for soloists, chorus & orchestra; How Doth the City Sit Solitary; The Lord is My Shepherd; God is our Hope and Strength; I Beheld, and Lo! A Great Multitude; ...
Performers: Alder, Stephen; Bealby-Wright, Sarah; Blaze, Robin; Butterfield, Peter; Campbell, Richard; Chateauneuf, Paula; Childress, Richard; Cochrane, Lisa; Cornwell, Joseph; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]...
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Winchester Cathedral Choir

"Performances that are not likely to be bettered soon. The sound is marvellous." -Fanfare...continue...

The English Orpheus Vol 3 - Locke: Anthems, Motets, etc

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-11-08

Works: Matthew Locke: Descende caelo cincta sororibus regina, for 4 voices, 3 viols & continuo ("Oxford Ode"); How Doth the City Sit Solitary, verse anthem for 5 voices & continuo; Super flumina Babylonis, ...
Performers: Holman, Peter
Conductors: Higginbottom, Edward
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Stylishly performed and intelligently directed' (Early Music)

'La interpretación es excelente' (Scherzo, Spain)...continue...

William Croft at St. Paul's / John Scott, St. Paul's Choir

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-11-08

Works: William Croft: Te Deum, for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major; Rejoice in the Lord, O Ye Righteous (A Thanksgiving Anthem); Burial Service; Jubilate in D major
Performers: Barnard, Richard; Beavan, Nigel; Burden, Andrew; Collingwood, Benjamin; Collins, Mervyn; Gibbs, Charles; Hall, Peter; Johnson, Robert; Jones, Timothy; Oxenham, Martin; Steele, Francis
Conductors: Music], John Scott [Choral
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The Pauline acoustics are captured to great effect. The notes are helpful and texts are printed. With little competition this will fill a Croft slot...continue...

The English Orpheus Vol 17 - Peter Philips: Motets

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-11-08

Works: Peter Philips: Cantiones sacrae, pro praecipuis festis totius anni et communi sanctorum; O Quam Suavis Est, Dominus (ii), for 8 voices & continuo; Tristitia Vestra, motet or 5 voices; Cantiones sacra...
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Winchester Cathedral Choir

'This is a revelation! This wonderful programme helps to draw him from the limbo of nearly 400 years of near-oblivion... a programme of astonishingly rich...continue...

Muffat: Armonico Tributo / Goodman, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-06-14

Works: Georg Muffat: Chaconne
Performers: Crawford, Timothy; Holman, Peter; Nicholson, Paul [Harpsichord, Organ]
Conductors: Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The best English baroque chamber music record I have ever heard' (Hi Fi News)

'I have always found the music indescribably beautiful' (Fanfare, USA)

'Can one find...continue...

Italian Baroque Trumpet Music / Keavy, Steele-Perkins, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-05-10

Works: Alessandro Stradella: Sonata for trumpet, 8 viols & continuo in D major; Vincenzo Albrici: Sonata a 5 for 2 trumpets, 2 violins & bassoon; Girolamo Fantini: Sonata a due Trombe detta del Gucciardini ...
Performers: Keavy, Stephen; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'A cornucopia of riches' (Fantare, USA)

'Beautiful, newly-presented music. The achievement is quite breathtaking' (Hi Fi News)...continue...

Cavalli: Messa Concertata, etc / Holman, Seicento, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-04-12

Works: Francesco Cavalli: Messa concertata, for 8 voices & instrumental ensemble; Canzona à 6 (from Musiche Sacre); O quam suavis et decora; Canzona à 4 (from Musiche Sacre); O bone Jesu O Jesu am...
Performers: Addison, Susan; Druce, Duncan; Hyde, Philippa; Jackman, Patrick; Jones, Trevor [Viol]; Lane, Carys-Anne; Pozo, Rodrigo del; Roberts, Timothy [Keyboardist/Conductor]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Monteverdi: Il Ballo dell'Ingrate, etc / Holman, Red Byrd

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-08-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigals, Book 8; Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi... Libro ottavo
Performers: Bickley, Susan; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Pierard, Catherine; Potter, John [Tenor Vocal]; Seers, Mary [Soprano Vocals]; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'One of the most perfect CDs ever made. Unsurpassable: glorious music, superb performances and hair-raising sound. The performers, engineers, and Hyperion Records deserve the highest...continue...

Orpheus with his Lute / Holman, Bott, Brown, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-05-01

Works: Jeremiah Clarke: Titus Andronicus, incidental music suite (incomplete); John Weldon: Take, O Take Those Lips Away; Dry those eyes which are o'erflowing, song; John Eccles: Can life be a blessing?, so...
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Brown, Rachel
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The Parley of Instruments, Rachel Brown, director Peter Holman and the Hyperion recording team all deserve applause' (Gramophone)

'With the programme arranged by play rather than...continue...

Nativity - Georgian Christmas Music / Holman, Psalmody, etc

1 CD / Hyperion / 2003-12-01

Works: John Fawcett: Strike! Seraphs, strike your harps of gold; Joseph Stephenson: Arise and hail the sacred day, carol; William Marsh: The branch, the mighty branch behold, nativity; John Hill: The people...
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Rasping, rousing and riveting...the freshness and immediacy of the music and musicians are irresistible' (International Record Review)

'It is beautifully played and superbly recorded. A CD...continue...

The Fam'd Italians Masters / Steele-Perkins, Balsom, Holman

1 CD / Hyperion / 2003-05-01

Works: Ferdinando Antonio Lazzari: Sonata a 6, for 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in D major; Maurizio Cazzati: Sonata à 4 in G minor ("La Sampiera"), Op. 35; Andrea Grossi: Sonata for trumpet, strings...
Performers: Balsom, Alison; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

A nicely varied program of late 17th and early 18th Century Italian works for all sorts of combinations of trumpets, strings, and continuo. Crispian Steele-Perkins...continue...

Telemann: Recorder Concertos/Holtslag, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-11-01

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Overture, suite for recorder (or flute), strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 55; Concerto for recorder, strings & continuo in F major, TWV 51; Concerto for recorder, strings & ...
Performers: Holtslag, Peter
Conductors: Goodman, Roy; Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"A very fine record indeed, which defines how such music should be put on record today." -CD Review...continue...

Bach: Hunt Cantata, Wedding Cantata, etc / Kirkby, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2000-12-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), BWV...
Performers: Davies, Simon [Tenor/Baritone Vocal]; George, Michael; Kirkby, Emma; Smith, Jennifer [Vocals]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]
Conductors: ; Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players

'Still by far the best version. The stronger sense of occasion is boosted by Peter Holman's inspired topping and tailing with sinfonias' (International Record Review)...continue...

Biber: Sonatae / Goodman, Holman, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-02-01

Works: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber: Sonata tam Aris à 8, for 2 trumpets, 2 violins, 2 violas & continuo no 1 in C major (Sonatae no 1); Sonata tam Aris à 6, for 2 violins, 3 violas & continuo n...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Fascinating and appealing, up to the usual standard of this label' (Hi Fi News)

'Certainly worthy of reissue; midprice doesn't indicate second-best' (Early Music Review)...continue...

Vivaldi: Recorder Concertos /Holtslag, Parley of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-08-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Recorder in C minor, RV 441; Concerto for Piccolo in C major, RV 444; Chamber Concerto for Recorder and 2 Violins in A minor, RV 108; Concerto for Piccolo in A minor, RV...
Performers: Holtslag, Peter
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The flavour of the baroque strings is strong and unmistakeable, but of greater importance is the unerring preservation by the ensemble of every detail in...continue...

Purcell. Ayres For The Theatre. Parley Of Instruments

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-07-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Abdelazer, Z 570 "Moor's Revenge"; Timon of Athens, Z 632; The Gordian Knot Unty'd, incidental music, Z. 597; Bonduca, or, The British Heroine, incidental music, Z. 574; Chacony for St...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"In this reissue, the playing is still as 'crisp' and the recording still as 'excellent' as our Mr. Purcell found them. Holman's group performs with...continue...

Vital Spark of Heav'nly Flame / Holman, Psalmody, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1998-04-01

Works: Thomas Greatorex: This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made; Edward Harwood: Vital spark of heav'nly flame; John Pixell: When Rising From the Bed of Death; Robert Wainwright: The Lord is Risen; Richard Tayl...
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Psalmody

A recording of Georgian music for Holy Week, Easter and funerals ranging from psalmody to orchestral anthems....continue...

Hark how the wild musicians sing - Symphony Songs of Purcell

1 CD / Hyperion / 1995-01-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Hark Damon, hark, song for 2 sopranos, bass, chorus, 2 recorders, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 541; How pleasant is this flowery plain, song for soprano, tenor, 2 recorders & continuo, Z. ...
Performers: Gooding, Julia; Holman, Peter; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Potter, John [Tenor Vocal]; Smith, Angus; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"The remarkably blended, spirited performance by the Red Byrd vocal ensemble is a delight, and the Parley of Instruments charmingly captures the spirit of the...continue...

The English Orpheus - A Series of English Discoveries

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-11-01

Works: Matthew Locke: Curtain Tune, for string orchestra, in C major; Jesu auctor clementie, motet for 3 voices, 4 strings & continuo; Turlough O'Carolan: O'Carolan's Favorite Jig (a.k.a. "Mary O'Neill"); R...
Performers: Burden, Andrew; Byrd, Red; Cave, Philip; Gooding, Julia; Holman, Peter; Holton, Ruth; Jackson, Sally [winds]; Jacobs, Fred [Theorbo]; Johnston, Oliver; Jones, Timothy; Kelly, Frances [Harp]; Kirkby, ...
Conductors: Holman, Peter; Music], John Scott [Choral; Scott, John [Organ]; Goodman, Roy; Nicholson, Paul; Hill, David; ; Higginbottom, Edward
Ensemble: Locatelli Trio; Opera Restor'd; Parley of Instruments

Emma Kirkby Collection / Darlow, Goodman, Page, Rooley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1987-07-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale; Voglio di vita uscir, madrigal for soprano; Madrigals, Book 10; Scherzi musicali, volume 2; Thomas Campion: Now hath Flora rob'd her bowers; Move now wi...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Reichenberg, David; Rooley, Anthony [Lute]
Conductors: Goodman, Roy; Rooley, Anthony; Darlow, Denys
Ensemble: Consort of Musicke; London Handel Orchestra; Parley of Instruments; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players

'Recommended with enthusiasm' (Fanfare, USA)

'An attractive release, not only for the almost unfailing charm with which Kirkby imbues the music but also as a record

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Vivaldi: Music for Lute and Mandolin / Paul O'Dette

1 CD / Hyperion / 1983-01-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93; Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G major, RV 532; Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425; Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Bas...
Performers: Jeffrey, Robin; O'Dette, Paul
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments