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50 Best British Classics [3 CDs]

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-05-22

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; Messiah; Thomas Tallis: If ye love me; In manus tuas; John Goss: Hymn; Psalm 23; Charles Villiers Stanford: Beati quorum via; Hubert Parry: Dear Lord and F...
Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Bayl, Benjamin; Bean, Hugh; Bell, David [Organ]; Brett, Oliver; Bullard, Thomas; Cleobury, Stephen [Organ/Conductor]; du Pré, Jacqueline; Stevens, Peter; Willcocks, David...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Willcocks, David; Barbirolli, John; Boult, Adrian; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Handley, Vernon; Hughes, Owain Arwel; Groves, Charles, Sir; Kilbey, Reginald; Dunn, Vivi...
Ensemble: ; Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Wallace Collection (Brass Ensemble)

Requiem / Works by Da Victoria, Duggan, Pearsall and Byrd

1 CD / Gift of Music / 2011-04-26

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: Requiem; Missa "Pro defunctis"; John Duggan: Anthem for chorus; Futility, for chorus; The Singing Will Never be Done; Johann Kuhnau: Tristis Est Anima Mea; Robert Lucas P...

A meditative album of choral music in memory of our loved ones. This series of beautiful and reflective choral pieces include movements from Victoria's eloquent...continue...
Recording information: Eglise St. Laurent, Roujan, Languedoc Roussillon (08/2009)....continue...

Great Tudor Anthems

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; Gradualia, Volume 1; Teach me, O Lord; Cantate Domino, motet for 6 voices (SSATBB); Ave verum corpus; Sing joyfully unto God our strength; Thomas Weel...
Performers: Johnston, Raymond; Ravens, Simon
Conductors: Hunt, Donald

Byrd: Assumpta es Maria / Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-09-08

Works: William Byrd: Propers for the Mass of the Nativity of the Virgin, for 5 voices (Gradualia, Book 1); Quem terra, pontus, aethera; Salve regina; O gloriosa Domina; Gradualia, Volume 1; Memento, salutis...
Performers: Balkwill, William; Budd, Jeremy [Vocals]; Craig, Patrick; Evans, Robert; Gould, David [Vocals]; Lane, Carys-Anne; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Osmond, Cecilia; Outram, Rebecca; Stocker, Julian
Conductors: Carwood, Andrew
Ensemble: The Cardinall's Musick

In this latest volume from The Cardinall's Musick's acclaimed Byrd series, the composer's overtly Catholic agenda is clearly displayed. All of the music on this...continue...

England, My England / Choir of King's College, Cambridge

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-08-11

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; Der Messias; Edward Elgar: Lux aeterna; John Goss: Hymn; Psalm 23; Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium; In manus tuas; If ye love me; John Rutter: Requiem; Ralph ...
Performers: Asch, David van; Bullard, Thomas; Doveton, Robin; Eaton, John; Hanson, David; Hussain, Alastair; Pearce, Michael; Perrin, Nigel; Robinson, Paul [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Saklatvala, Edward; Willcocks, D...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Willcocks, David; Ledger, Philip, Sir
Ensemble: ; Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; King's College Choir, Cambridge; New Philharmonia Orchestra

This 2-CD compilation captures the quintessentially English sound of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge set in the singular acoustics of their magnificent chapel. Over...continue...

The Byrd Edition Vol 11 - Byrd: Hodie Simon Petrus / Carwood, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-02-10

Works: William Byrd: Cantiones sacrae, Book 2; Gradualia, Volume 2; Gradualia, Volume 1
Conductors: Carwood, Andrew
Ensemble: The Cardinall's Musick

This latest release in The Cardinall's Musick complete Byrd Edition is surely one of the most eagerly-awaited events in the early music calendar. Previous discs...continue...

Voices of Ascension - Nine Centuries of Choral Music / Keene, Hong, Cole, et al

4 CD / Delos / 2008-11-25

Works: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus; Jesu Rex admirabilis, hymn for 3 voices (from Complete Hymns); Exsultate Deo; Work(s); Alma Redemptoris mater; Sitivit anima mea; Surge illuminare Jeru...
Performers: Baker, Thom [Tenor Vocal]; Bride, Kathleen; Clark, Eileen; Cole, Vinson; Farrell, Neil; Hong, Hei-Kyung; Johnson, Jeffrey [Bass Vocal]; Kruczek, Mark; Montano, Alexandra; Peck, Susanne; Stephens, Pat...
Conductors: Keene, Dennis

"Sheer musical excellence a cohesive, gorgeously blended ensemble." -The New York Times "As for Dennis Keene, there isn't a better choral conductor around" The Washington...continue...

Byrd: Laudibus in sanctis, etc / Carwood, Cardinall's Musick

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-01-09

Works: William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; Tribulatio proxima est, motet for 5 voices (SATBarB); Apparebit in finem, motet for 5 voices (SATTB or SAATB); Gradualia, Volume 1; Regina coeli, mote...

It is Byrd 's genius that first attracts musicians and listeners to his music. His fine command of invention and dramatic flow, his subtle melodies...continue...

Byrd: Masses for 4 & 5 / Christophers, The Sixteen

2 CD / Virgin Classics Import / 2002-11-05

Works: William Byrd: Diliges Dominum, motet for 8 voices (SSAATTBB); Ad Dominum cum tribularer, motet for 8 voices (SSAATTBB) (text missing); Gaudeamus omnes, motet for 5 voices (SATTB); Mass for 5 Voices (...

Ave Verum Corpus - Motets & Anthems of William Byrd / Rutter

1 CD / Collegium / 2002-09-01

Works: William Byrd: Sing joyfully unto God our strength; Turn our captivity, O Lord, anthem for 6 voices (SSAATB); Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, anthem for 6 voices (SSATTB); Emendemus in melius, motet...
Conductors: Rutter, John
Ensemble: Cambridge Singers

"If you missed it the first time around, now's the time to indulge in this first-rate CD that includes the masterpiece Ave verum Corpus along...continue...

Christmas Music from King's /Willcocks, King's College Choir

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2001-09-04

Works: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Hodie Christus natus est; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Hodie Christus natus est; Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium; Senex puerum portabat; William Byrd...
Performers: Andrew Davis [Conductor/Organ]; Kampen, Christopher van; King's College Choir, Cambridge; Spencer, Robert [Lute]; Whittaker, Douglas
Conductors: Willcocks, David

Personnel: Robert Spencer (flute); Andrew Davis (organ).

Recording information: King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England (08/05/1964-08/05/1965)....continue...

Byrd: Mass for Five Voices with the Propers for All Saints Day

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 1999-08-11

Works: William Byrd: Gaudeamus omnes (from All Saints), motet for 5 voices (SSATB); Mass for 5 Voices (SATTB); Timete Dominum, motet for 5 voices (SSATB); Gradualia, Volume 1; Beati mundo corde, motet for 5...

Serene Journeys Through Classical Music

3 CD / Delos / 1998-01-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622; Symphon...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Cole, Vinson; Kruczek, Mark; Noehren, Robert; Plutz, Eric; Rosenberger, Carol [Piano]; Shifrin, David; Starker, Janos; Stephens, Patrick [Piano]; Tennant, Scott [Guitar]; Wilson, Todd ...
Conductors: Schwarz, Gerard; Litton, Andrew; DePreist, James; ; Pearson, Donald; Keene, Dennis; Macal, Zdenek
Ensemble: ; Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Visions of Heaven - Music For Inspiration

1 CD / Delos / 1997-01-01

Works: Recorded Sound: Invitation to Prayer, for organ chimes; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Jesu Rex admirabilis, hymn for 3 voices (from Complete Hymns); Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz u...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Cole, Vinson; Kruczek, Mark; Noehren, Robert; Plutz, Eric; Stephens, Patrick [Piano]; Wilson, Todd [Organ]
Conductors: Keene, Dennis; Macal, Zdenek; Schwarz, Gerard

Stillness and Sweet Harmony / Cambridge Singers, et al

1 CD / Collegium / 1996-09-01

Works: Gregorian Chant: Adoro te devote, hymn; Alma redemptoris mater, antiphon; Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Tantum ergo, for vocal soloists, 3-part women's chorus & organ in E major, Op. 65/2; W...
Performers: Ashton, Caroline; Cambridge Singers; Holton, Ruth; Kemp, Nicola-Jane; Kerslake, Karen; Marshall, Melanie; Pott, Charles; Scott, John

From Chant to Renaissance / Keene, Voices of Ascension

1 CD / Delos / 1995-01-01

Works: Hildegard von Bingen: O virga ac diadema purpurae regis; Ave generosa; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sitivit anima mea; Surge illuminare Jerusalem; Hodie Christus natus est; Ascendo ad Patrem; Wi...
Performers: Baker, Thom [Tenor Vocal]; Farrell, Neil; Johnson, Jeffrey [Bass Vocal]; Montano, Alexandra; Peck, Susanne; Stewart, Peter; Theil, Kathy
Conductors: Keene, Dennis
Ensemble: Voices of Ascension