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50 Best Chillout Classics

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26

Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio; Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite no 3 in D, BWV 1068; Keyboard Concerto no 5 in F minor, BWV 1056; ...
Performers: Barrueco, Manuel; Beniston, Paul; Bloch, Nikolaj; Chance, Michael; Daniels, David; Donohoe, Peter; Farr, Stephen; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal]; Gavrilov, And...
Conductors: Handford, Maurice; Marriner, Sir Neville; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Nézet-Séguin, Yannick; Warren-Green, Christopher; Olah, Erno; Norrington, Roger; Trevor, Kirk; Sawallisch, ...
Ensemble: ; 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic; Ahn Trio; Fretwork; Rostal & Schaefer Piano Duo

This 3 CD set contains 50 tracks of classical chill out music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Performed by some of...continue...

Fauré: Requiem. Villette, Roger-Ducasse: Motets / Argenta, Keenlyside. David Hill

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetare
Performers: Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir

Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue...
Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (1996-06-17_1996-06-20&1996-)....continue...

Stanford: Sacred Choral Music / David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir

3 CD / Hyperion / 2012-11-13

Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Evening Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) for chorus & organ (or orchestra) in B flat major, Op; The Lord Is My Shepherd; Motets (3) for chorus, Op. 38; Services in A ...
Performers: Christopher Monks [Organ/Choral Conductor]; Farr, Stephen; Hill, David; Kendall, William
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford is a central figure in Anglican church music. His many settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis have been staples of...continue...
Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (01/1997/04/1997)....continue...

50 Best Relaxing Classics

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-06-29

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade in G "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"; Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299 in C major; Così fan tutte, K 588; Sonata for Piano no 11, K331; Concerto for Piano no 20, K466...
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Alexeev, Dmitri; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Baltsa, Agnes; Bayless, John [Composer/Piano]; Chang, Han-Na; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Donohoe, Peter; du Pre, Jacqueline; Farr, St...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Karajan, Herbert von; Muti, Riccardo; Haitink, Bernard; Boult, Adrian; ; Olah, Erno; Ozawa, Seiji; Hill, David; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Willcocks, David; Slatkin, Leonard; Bar...
Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble

English Choral Music of the Twentieth Century

1 CD / Traditions Alive / 2010-03-03

Works: Charles Wood: O Thou, the central orb; Herbert Howells: My eyes for beauty pine; William H. Harris: Holy Is the True Light, for chorus; Love of Love and Light of Light, for chorus; Michael Tippett: D...
Performers: Farr, Stephen
Conductors: Darlington, Stephen

A compilation of twentieth century English choral music performed by the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford....continue...

Fauré: Requiem / David Hill, Simon Keenlyside, Nancy Argenta, et al

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2009-10-20

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetare
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen; Keenlyside, Simon; Studt, Richard
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Bournemouth Sinfonietta

Best 100 - Wedding

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-06-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite in D, B.W.V. 1068.; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!" (Hunt) BWV 208; Cantata no 156, "Ich steh' mit einem Fuss im Grabe" BWV 156; Wachet auf, ru...
Performers: Andre, Maurice; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Atherton, Elizabeth; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Ball, Michael; Balsom, Alison; Bayco, Frederic; Bilgram, Hedwig; Bo, Alfie; Bra...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Parrott, Andrew; Kilbey, Reginald; ; Barbirolli, John; Cleobury, Stephen; Willcocks, David; Montgomery, Kenneth; Karajan, Herbert von; Munrow, David; Menuhin, Yehudi; Stevens, ...
Ensemble: ; Cambridge Classical Players; Consortium Musicum; Ensemble Berlin; Members of the Vienna String Sextet (Members); Nash Ensemble

The latest in EMI Classics' wildly successful 'Best 100 series', this 6-CDs-for-the-price-of-1 set offers the finest wedding music compilation ever assembled. From the grandest ceremony...continue...

Best Relaxing Classics 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-01-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!" (Hunt) BWV 208; Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147...
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Alexeev, Dmitri; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Auger, Arleen; Barbirolli, John, Sir [Conductor]; Barrueco, Manuel; Bayless, John [Composer/Piano]; Bean, Hugh; Beasley-Murray, Ti...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Lysy, Alberto; ; Menuhin, Yehudi; Willcocks, David; Rees, Jonathan; Olah, Erno; Gönnenwein, Wolfgang; Muti, Riccardo; Foster, Lawrence; Karajan, Herbert von; Haitink, Bern...
Ensemble: ; Consortium Musicum; Il Seminario Musicale; London Philharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble; Members of the Vienna String Sextet (Members); Quartet of London; Scottish Ensemble

The first of this month's 'Best 100' series releases is the 'Best Relaxing Classics 100' album. Many people value classical music for the soothing melodies...continue...

Gibbons: Anthems / Hill, Blaze, Varcoe, Westminster Choir

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-06-12

Works: Orlando Gibbons: Hosanna to the Son of David; Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints, anthem for voices; This is the record of John; If ye be risen again with Christ, anthem for voices; O Lord, in thy wrath...
Performers: Baldock, Sarah; Blaze, Robin; Farr, Stephen

"An essential addition to any collection of English church music." -International Record Review...continue...

100 Best Sacred Works

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-04-03

Works: Gregorian Chant: Sub tuum praesidium, antiphon in mode 7; Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; John Dunstable: Veni Sancte Spiritus, isorhythmic motet for 4 voices, MB 32; Thomas Tallis: In manus tuas; Spem i...
Performers: Alain, Marie-Claire; Altmeyer, Theo; Ameling, Elly [Soprano Vocals]; Ameling, Elly [Soprano Vocal]; Argenta, Nancy; Augér, Arleen; Bär, Olaf; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bar...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; ; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Wulstan, David; Stevens, Denis; Willcocks, David; Guest, George; Parrott, Andrew; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Jochum, Eugen; Gönnenwein, Wolfgang; Nelson, ...
Ensemble: ; Clerkes of Oxenford; Collegium Cartusianum; Consortium Musicum; Maîtrise d'Antony ; Philip Jones Brass Ensemble; Royal Military School of Music Band; String & Brass Ensemble; The Hilliard Ens...

The newest title in the Best Classics 100 series, Best Sacred Classics 100, features 6 CDs, each containing an average of 16-17 tracks. 6 CDs...continue...

Lux Aeterna / David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir

1 CD / Virgin Classics Import / 2006-09-12

Works: Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; David Hill: Dominus illuminatio; Charles Wood: Hail, gladdening light; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Gustav Holst: Nunc Dimittis, for chorus, H. 127; John Taven...
Performers: Farr, Stephen
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Brunel Ensemble; Winchester Cathedral Choir

Fauré: Requiem, etc / Pople, English Voices. et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-03-14

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Messe basse, for solo voices, chorus & organ
Performers: Brown, Jonathan; Farr, Stephen; Jones, Angharad Gruffydd; Smith, Amanda
Conductors: Pople, Ross
Ensemble: English Voices

The Requiem is Faur's most famous composition, an exquisitely beautiful work that takes a serene and comforting view of death. A native of New Zealand,...continue...

Stainer: The Crucifixion / Gilchrist, Bailey, Brown, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-05-17

Works: John Stainer: God so loved the world
Performers: Bailey, Simon; Farr, Stephen; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Brown, Timothy
Ensemble: Clare College Choir

Modeled on the great passion settings of J.S. Bach, Stainer's 'Crucifixion' is amongst the most popular of all English choral works and vividly portrays the...continue...

Fauré: Requiem / Hill, Argenta, Keenlyside, et al

1 CD / Virgin Classics Import / 2005-03-01

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetare
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen; Keenlyside, Simon
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Bournemouth Sinfonietta; Winchester Cathedral Choir

Peace - Pure Classical Calm

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2005-01-25

Works: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man; Howard Shore: The Lord of the Rings; Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor"; Carl Orff: Carmina burana; Erik Satie: Gnossienne for piano no 1; Michael Ny...
Performers: Alexeev, Dmitri; Ambache, Diana; Auger, Arleen; Beniston, Paul; Bury, Alison; Cole, Maggie; Farr, Stephen; Galway, James [Flute]; Helmis, Fritz; Isbin, Sharon; Izzy; Johnson, Guy; Paik, Kun-woo; Plet...
Conductors: Jenkins, Karl [Composer]; Raine, Nic; Olah, Erno; Hill, David; Nyman, Michael [Piano]; Tortelier, Paul; Ledger, Philip, Sir; ; Foster, Lawrence; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Warren-Green, Christopher; Ha...
Ensemble: ; Il Seminario Musicale; Nash Ensemble

Twentieth Century British Choral Music / Darlington, et al

5 CD / Nimbus Records / 2001-10-30

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor; Valiant for Truth, motet for chorus (with piano or organ ad lib); The Blessed Son of God, for chorus (arranged from "Hodie," Christmas cantata); Hodie (This D...
Performers: Anderson, John; Ashton, Graham; Barratt, Ian; Best, Roger; Copley, Michael [Recorder/Flute]; Cornes, Jeremy; Farr, Stephen; Freeman-Attwood, Jonathan; Gritton, Peter; Hamburger, Peter; Hodges, Mauric...
Conductors: Darlington, Stephen
Ensemble: English String Orchestra

Georg Schumann: Choral Music / Mark Ford, Purcell Singers

1 CD / ASV Import / 2000-11-14

Works: Georg Schumann: Motets (3) for mixed choir, Op. 52; Sacred Anthems (3) for mixed choir, Op. 31; Songs (4) for men's chorus, Op. 41; Sacred Songs (3) for mixed choir, Op. 51; Songs of Job, Motets (3) ...
Performers: Farr, Stephen
Conductors: Ford, Mark
Ensemble: Purcell Singers

German composer Georg Schumann was born ten years after the death of his famous namesake Robert. His legacy of more than 100 works is totally...continue...

O come let us adore him /Hill, Farr, Resounding Brass, et al

1 CD / Herald / 1999-12-01

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Festgesang "Hark! The herald angels sing"; John Francis Wade: Adeste fideles; Richard Storrs Willis: It came upon the midnight clear; Harold Edwin Darke: In the bleak mid-winter; T...
Performers: Brown, Jonathan; Farr, Stephen; Gubbins, Thomas; Kendall, William; Sweeney, Donald
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Resounding Brass; Waynflete Singers; Winchester Cathedral Choir

Great European Organs Vol 43 / Stephen Farr

1 CD / Priory / 1999-05-01

Works: Jean Langlais: Suite française; Méditations (5) sur l'apocalypse; Pièces modales (8) for Organ
Performers: Farr, Stephen

I Sing of a Maiden

1 CD / Herald / 1998-02-01

Works: César Franck: Panis angelicus; Ave Maria, for soprano, tenor, bass & organ, M. 62; Roger Quilter: An Old Carol; William H. Harris: King of Glory, King of peace; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata ...
Performers: Farr, Stephen

Winchester is well know for producing some of the finest singing boys choirs in the world. The repertoire on this disc is chosen from a...continue...

Hear, O Heav'ns - Purcell, Blow, Locke, et al / Darlington

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1997-11-01

Performers: Carwood, Andrew; Clements, William; Farr, Stephen; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Olleson, Andrew
Conductors: Darlington, Stephen
Ensemble: Christ Church Cathedral Choir

Oxford Church Anthems

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1996-11-01

Works: Charles Wood: O Thou, the central orb; Orlando Gibbons: Almighty and everlasting God; Herbert Howells: My eyes for beauty pine; Franz Schubert: Des Tages Weihe, D 763/Op. post. 146; Anton Bruckner: L...
Performers: Farr, Stephen

Taverner to Tavener - 5 Centuries of Music at Christ Church

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1996-11-01

Works: John Taverner: Kyrie "Leroy"; King Henry VIII: Pastyme with good companye; Robert Parsons: Ave Maria; Richard Dering: Cantica sacra (21), Volume 1; Orlando Gibbons: Hosanna to the Son of David; John ...
Performers: Farr, Stephen
Conductors: Darlington, Stephen
Ensemble: Christ Church Cathedral Choir

Winchester Cathedral Organs

1 CD / Herald /

Works: John Rutter: Variations for organ on an Easter Theme ("O Filii et Filiae"); Thomas Tomkins: A Fancy "for Two to Play" in A minor, for organ four hands; Giovani B. Lucchinetti: Sonata for 2 organs in ...
Performers: Farr, Stephen; Hill, David