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Handel: English Arias from Saul, Theodora, Judas Maccabaeus, Solomon / James Bowman, countertenor

1 CD / Hyperion / 2013-01-08

Works: George Frederick Handel: The Choice of Hercules; Esther; Saul; Belshazzar; Theodora; Judas Maccabaeus; Solomon
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Gritton, Susan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

This mid-priced Hyperion reissue offers a comprehensive program of Handel's arias from such famous English oratorios as Saul, Theodora, Judas Maccabaeus and Solomon. The world-famous...continue...
Recording information: 1992-03-??&1995-03-09_1995-....continue...

Handel: Heroic Arias from Amadigi, Rinaldo, Alcina, Ottone et al. / James Bowman, countertenor

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-05-08

Works: George Frederick Handel: Amadigi di Gaula; Giulio Cesare in egitto; Rinaldo; Ariodante; Serse; Giustino; Ottone, Re di Germania; Alcina
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; Mackintosh, Catherine; Ward, Jeremy
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Recording information: 12/13/1990-12/01/1990E....continue...

Zelenka: Sacred Music / Sampson, Outram, Blaze, Gilchrist, George, Harvey

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-02-14

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento, for soloists, chorus, instruments & continuo in C major, ZWV 147; Regina coeli, antiphon for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & c...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; George, Michael; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Recording information: Air Studios, London (03/06/2002-03/09/2002)....continue...

Scarlatti, Hasse: Salve Regina; Cantatas & Motets

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-01-11

Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Salve Regina, motet for soprano, strings & continuo in A major; Alessandro Scarlatti: Su le sponde del Tebro, chamber cantata for soprano, 2 violins, trumpet & continuo; Infirmata...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]; York, Deborah
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

In the eighteenth century, the cantata was considered to be the supreme test of a composer’s artistry. On this disc, three fine examples by Alessandro...continue...
Recording information: 02/07/1996-02/09/1996....continue...

Handel, Bach, Vivaldi Purcell: Favourite

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-07-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: St. Cecilia; Serse; Semele; Acis & Galatea; Joshua; Jeptha; Alexander's Feast; Samson; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata 208; John Weldon: Arise, Ye Subterranean winds; Henry Pu...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Beznosiuk, Lisa; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Goodman, Roy; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

A Strong line up of 13 of the greatest Baroque arias performed by the top artists! Its first released was greeted enthusiastically by Gramophone: "enjoyable...continue...
Recording information: St. Pauls', Southgate, London (1987)....continue...

"Mr Henry Purcell's most Admirable Composures" / Bowman, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-01-13

Works: Henry Purcell: We sing to Him whose wisdom form'd the ear, Z 199; Prophetess, Z 627; How long, great God, Z 189; History of King Richard II, Z 581; Music for a while; King Arthur, or The British Wort...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; King, Robert; Orsler, Helen
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"James Bowman must surely be the finest vocal interpreter of Purcell today. His grasp of sentiment, his sense of timing, and his enunciation, are unsurpassed."...continue...

Bach: Cantatas BWV 54, 169, 170 / King, Bowman

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-11-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170; Cantata no 54, "Widerstehe doch der Sünde," BWV 54; Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" B...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Fisher, Gillian; King, Robert; Pott, Charles
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"James Bowman is on impressive form and his admirers need not hesitate here." -The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs...continue...

Monteverdi: Vespro della beata Vergine / King, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2006-06-13

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine; Missa de capella a 6 "In illo tempore"
Performers: Auchincloss, Daniel; Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Mulroy, Nicholas; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

In 1610, disgruntled with his lot as choirmaster to the Duke of Mantua, Monteverdi set about compiling what was to become one of the most...continue...

Vivaldi: The Complete Sacred Music / King, King's Consort

11 CD / Hyperion / 2005-11-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Magnificat, for 2 vocal soloists, 2 choruses, 2 oboes, 2 strings & 2 continuo in G minor, RV 610a; Lauda Jerusalem in E minor, RV 609; Kyrie, for double vocal soloists, double chorus...
Performers: Atkinson, Lynton; Auchincloss, Daniel; Bellamy, Alexandra; Bickley, Susan; Blackadder, David; Blaze, Robin; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brown, Jonathan; Brown, Rachel; Connolly, Sarah [Mezzo-...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'King has given us the ultimate Vivaldi anthology, abundant in energy, rich with emotion, animation, and color, and enshrined in Hyperion's fabled, warm, and incomparable...continue...

Essential Handel / Robert King, The King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-10-11

Works: George Frederick Handel: Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62; Solomon; A Song for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76; Cecilia, Volgi un Sguardo, cantata for soprano, tenor, strings & continuo, HWV 89; Coronation Anthe...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Anderson, Lorna; Bellamy, Alexandra; Blaze, Robin; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Dawson, Lynne; Fullbrook, Charles; George, Michael; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; ...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort; King's Consort Choir

This new budget-price compilation disc brings together twenty favorite tracks from The Kings Consorts acclaimed Handel recordings. There are movements from recent releases such as...continue...

The King's Consort Collection

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-04-12

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Laetatus sum; Deus tuorum militum sors et corona, motet for alto, tenor, bass & 2 violins (from Selva morale et sp; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Oboes, Bassoon, 2 Horns and Vio...
Performers: Bellamy, Alexandra; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Clark, Andrew; Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Fullbrook, Charles; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gritton, Susan; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Hellg...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Released to celebrate the group's 25th anniversary, this wonderfully varied selection of music (which opens with a thrilling 'taster' of delights to come in the...continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music Vol 3 / Robert King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-01-11

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale; Sancta Maria, succurre miseris, motet for 2 sopranos, SV 328; Lauda, Jerusalem, Dominum (I), motet for alto, tenor & bass (from Messa a quatro voci, et ...
Performers: Auchincloss, Daniel; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"Robert King continues his series of the complete sacred works of Claudio Monteverdi with a program of Vespers psalms, motets, and an exuberant setting of...continue...

Vivaldi: Laudate Pueri, Nisi Dominus / Dawson, Robson, et al

1 CD / Meridian / 2004-04-06

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Laudate pueri Dominum in G major, RV 601; Nisi Dominus in G minor, RV 608
Performers: Dawson, Lynne; Robson, Christopher
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

In addition to his hundreds of concertos, the prolific Vivaldi wrote some 40 operas and oratorios, and at least 50 other sacred choral works -...continue...

Purcell: Complete Secular Solo Songs / King's Consort, et al

3 CD / Hyperion / 2004-01-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Draw near, you lovers, song for soprano & bass, Z. 462; While Thirsis, wrapt in downy sleep, song, Z. 437; Love, thou canst hear, tho' thou art blind, song, Z. 396; I loved fair Celia,...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan; King, Robert
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'...Barbara Bonney verse charme sur charme, et cette parade émotive, tantôt sucrée tantôt salée, tantôt rustique tantôt savante, tantôt d'amour tant&...continue...

Vivaldi, Telemann, Bach, Pergolesi / Bowman, King, et al

1 CD / Meridian / 2003-03-04

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Salve Regina in F major, RV 617; Georg Philipp Telemann: Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst; Giovanni Pergolesi: Salve Regina in C minor; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 54, "Widerstehe do...
Performers: Bowman, James; Coe, Jane; King, Robert [Conductor, Keyboard]; Mackintosh, Catherine
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

The King's Consort is one of Europe's leading period instrument orchestras. Founded in 1980, the Consort has toured in five continents and appeared in almost...continue...

Purcell: Complete Sacred Music / King, King's Consort, et al

11 CD / Hyperion / 2002-12-01

Works: Henry Purcell: O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z; O praise God in His holiness, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins,...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bowes, Tim; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Burrowes, Connor; Campbell, Colin; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Dawson, Lynne; Evans, Robert; Finnis, Jerome; Geo...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"In preparing these performances, King has taken full account of the historical circumstances at the Chapel Royal in the reign of King Charles II. I...continue...

Eternal Source of Light / Bowman, King, The King's Consort

1 CD / Meridian / 2002-11-05

Works: George Frederick Handel: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74; Dietrich Buxtehude: Jubilate Domino, omnis terra, BuxWV 64; Jesu, meine Freud und Lust, BuxWV 59; Johann Christoph Bach: Ach, dass...
Performers: Bowman, James; King, Robert [Conductor, Keyboard]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

James Bowman has been one of the world's foremost countertenors for more than 30 years. He made his London debut in 1967 when he was...continue...

Handel: The Choice of Hercules / King, Gritton, Blaze, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2002-05-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: The Choice of Hercules, oratorio, HWV 69; Maurice Greene: Hearken Unto Me, Ye Holy Children, anthem for soloists, chorus & ensemble
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Coote, Alice; Daniels, Charles; Gritton, Susan; Harvey, Peter Harvey
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"First of all, let's escape the trap into which so many catalog listings fall: 'The Choice of Hercules' is NOT the same as 'Hercules'. King...continue...

Essential Bach. The King's Consort & Choir, Robert King

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-11-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Trio Sonata for Organ no 4 in E minor, BWV 528; Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060; Mass in B minor,...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Fisher, Gillian; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; King, Robert; Mackintosh, Catherine; Norman, Jane; O'Donnell, James [Organ]; Spreckelsen, Katharina; Wallfisch, E...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: ; King's Consort

Vivaldi: Sacred Music Vol 5 / King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-02-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: In turbato mare irato, solo motet for voice, strings & continuo in G major, RV 627; Non in pratis aut in horis (introduzione to Miserere), solo motet for voice, strings & continuo in...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Daniels, Charles; Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Gritton, Susan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'A superlative recording and exemplary notes add to the desirability of an absolute must' (Goldberg)

'Outstanding!' (Early Music Review)...continue...

Handel: Joseph and his Brethren / King's Consort

3 CD / Hyperion / 1996-11-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joseph and his brethren, HWV 59
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Burrowes, Connor; Denley, Catherine; George, Michael; Kenny, Yvonne; Missin, William
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'I have no reservations about encouraging anyone interested in Handel to buy this set and to acquaint themselves with the many delights of this grossly...continue...

Vivaldi: Sacred Music Vol 2 / King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1996-06-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Alleluia; Longe mala umbrae terrores in G minor, RV 629; Clarae stellae in F major, RV 625; Canta in Prato, ride in monte (I), solo motet for voice, strings & continuo in A major, RV...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; York, Deborah
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"...they are utterly beguiling pieces of music, impossible to dislike and easily beguiled by. Vivaldi's singers must have been good judging from these pieces...Fortunately, King's...continue...

Handel: The Occasional Oratorio / King, King's Consort

2 CD / Hyperion / 1995-04-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan; Milne, Lisa
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: New College Choir, Oxford

Essential Purcell / Robert King, The King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-10-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Welcome, glorious morn (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 338; Fly bold rebellion (Welcome Ode for Charles II), for soloists, double chorus, strings ...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Chance, Michael; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Finnis, Jerome; Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan; O'Dw...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Purcell: Secular Songs Vol 3 / King, Bonney, Gritton, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-10-01

Works: Henry Purcell: She loves and she confesses too, song, Z. 413; Amintas, to my grief I see, for soprano & continuo, Z. 356; Corinna is divinely fair, Z. 365; Amintor, heedless of his flocks, for sopran...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'Those who need all of Purcell's songs at their fingertips should invest in Hyperion's three-disk survey of secular songs, with outstanding performances by Barbara Bonney,...continue...

The Secular Songs of Henry Purcell Vol 2 / King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-06-01

Works: Henry Purcell: I love and I must, Z 382 "Bell Barr"; When her languishing eyes said 'Love', Z. 432; History of King Richard II, Z 581; Ah! cruel nymph! you give despair for soprano & continuo, Z. 352...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'A treasury of good performances. It could hardly be otherwise with this composer and this roster of singers' (Fanfare)...continue...

Handel: Deborah / King, Kenny, Gritton, King's Consort

2 CD / Hyperion / 1993-12-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Deborah, HWV 51
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Campbell, Colin; Denley, Catherine; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan; Kenny, Yvonne; Milhofer, Mark; Peacock, Adrian
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: New College Choir, Oxford

'An important addition to the Handel discography. Handelians will revel in its rediscovery' (The Sunday Times)

Superb ... The recording is another of these inspired...continue...

Handel: Ottone / King, Bowman, McFadden, Smith, Denley

3 CD / Hyperion / 1993-06-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Ottone
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Denley, Catherine; George, Michael; McFadden, Claron; Smith, Jennifer [Vocals]; Visse, Dominique [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'Ottone is, even for Handel, unusually rich in lovely, heartrending arias' (The Times)

'Everywhere, the dexterity and resource of Robert King's Consort lend enchantment' (The...continue...

Purcell: The Complete Odes and Welcome Songs / Robert King

8 CD / Hyperion / 1992-12-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Arise, my muse (Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 320; Welcome to all the pleasures, Z 339 "Ode for St Cecilia's Day"; Now does the glorious day ap...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bonner, Tessa; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Chance, Michael; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Co...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Strictly speaking this is not a new release, but as the original issue of this important and unique set has been out of stock for...continue...

Handel: Judas Maccabaeus / Robert King, Jamie MacDougall

2 CD / Hyperion / 1992-10-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63
Performers: Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Denley, Catherine; George, Michael; Kirkby, Emma; MacDougall, Jamie
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: New College Choir, Oxford

'A profusion of colourful delights ... persuasive evidence indeed that what may seem mediocre on the page can spring to life, given the artistry and...continue...

Purcell: Complete Odes and Welcome Songs Vol 6 / King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1992-05-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Love's goddess sure was blind (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus, 2 recorders & con; Raise, raise the voice (An Ode for St. Cecilia's day), for soprano, bass, chorus, ...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Seers, Mary [Soprano Vocals]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Handel: Joshua / King, Ainsley, Kirkby, Bowman, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 1991-06-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joshua
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; George, Michael; Kirkby, Emma; Oliver, Aidan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Handel: Music for Royal Occasions / King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1989-04-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74; Work(s); Sing unto God, anthem, HWV 263
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Coe, Jane; Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; McLaren, Neil; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, etc /Fisher, Chance, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1988-10-01

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Salve Regina in A minor; In coelestibus regnis, antiphon for alto, strings & organ
Performers: Chance, Michael; Fisher, Gillian
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort