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Music for the Coronation of James II, 1685 / Gant, et al

1 CD / Signum UK / 2007-03-06

Works: William Child: O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life, anthem for soloists, chorus & orchestra; Te Deum in E flat major, hymn for chorus & ensemble; Henry Purcell: I was glad when they said unto me, O Lo...
Performers: O'Shea, Maciek; Tortise, Andrew
Conductors:
Ensemble: Musicians Extra-ordinary

With a stunning selection of choral music that is truly fit for a King, Andrew Gant leads the Choir of the Chapel Royal & The...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 Coronation of King George 2 /King, King's Consort, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2001-11-01

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; King's Consort: Coronation of George II (England); William Child: O Lord, Grant the King a Long Life, anthem for soloists, chorus & orchestra; George Frederick Handel: O...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'A reconstruction, complete with a plethora of fanfares, drum processions, schoolboys shouting 'Vivat Rex!', and a great deal of bell clanging... all of it impressive...continue...