Choral > Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]

My Beloved Spake: Anthems by Purcell & Humfrey / Andrew Nethsingha, Choir of St John's College, Cambridge; St John's Sinfonia

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2012-11-13

Works: Henry Purcell: Remember not, Lord, our offences, Z 50; Jehova, quam multi sunt, Z 135; O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z; Behold now...
Performers: Blackie, Tom; d'Oyly, Alec [Treble Vocal]; Davies, Iestyn; Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gregory, Julian; Hicks, Peter [Vocals]; Imam, James; Leslie, Huw
Conductors: Nethsingha, Andrew
Ensemble: St. John's Sinfonia

On this disc, the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge and the St John's Sinfonia, conducted by Andrew Nethsingha, perform choral works by Pelham Humfrey...continue...
Recording information: St. John's College Chapel, Cambridge, England (01/13/2012-01/15/2012)....continue...

English Classics: Elgar, Delius, Butterworth, Finzi, et al. / Elder

4 CD / Halle Records / 2011-11-08

Works: George Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad; English Idylls (2); Banks of Green Willow; Frederick Delius: Irmelin; A Village Romeo and Juliet; Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody; Pieces (2) for small orchestr...
Performers: Fletcher, Lyn; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Taylor, Joseph
Conductors: Elder, Mark; Wilson, John
Ensemble: Halle Orchestra

This four-CD set is a collection of English classics, previously released on the Hallé label as single discs. On disc one, the orchestra plays some...continue...

Bach Cantatas, Vol. 2

2 CD / Soli Deo Gloria / 2010-03-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 2, "Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" BWV 2; Cantata no 10, "Meine Seel erhebt den Herren," BWV 10 (BC A175); Cantata no 76, "Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gotte...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Larsson, Lisa; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot
Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists

SDG's Bach Cantata series Vol 2: Cantatas for the Second Sunday after Trinity & Cantatas for the Third Sunday after Trinity. Performing to an audience...continue...

Within a Dream - A Celebration of the Artistry of Richard Hickox

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-10-27

Works: Frank Bridge: The Sea; Benjamin Britten: Albert Herring, Op. 39; War Requiem, Op. 66; Peter Grimes; Ralph Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (Symphony no 2) (Original 1913 version); The Pilgrim's Pr...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Barker, Cheryl; Bullock, Susan; Burgess, Sally; Davies, Arthur [Tenor Vocal]; Eckhoff, Herbert; Elms, Roderick; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Voca...
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra; BBC National Orchestra of Wales; BBC Welsh Symphony; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Collegium Musicum 90; London Symphony Orchestra; R...

The premature death of Richard Hickox on 23 November 2008, aged sixty, deprived the musical world of one of its greatest conductors. The depth and...continue...

Handel: Chandos Anthems / Kirkby, Gilchrist, Layton, Academy of Ancient Music

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-05-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: Chandos Anthem no 9 in E flat, "O Praise the Lord With One Consent", HWV 254; Chandos Anthem no 11 in B flat major, "Let God Arise", HWV 256; Chandos Anthem no 7 in G, "My So...
Performers: Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Kirkby, Emma
Conductors: Layton, Stephen
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

The legendary Emma Kirkby, tenor James Gilchrist and Trinity College Choir Cambridge demonstrate the very best Handelian singing England has to offer....continue...

In the Beginning / Nethsingha, Gloucester Cathedral Choir

1 CD / Avie Records / 2009-04-01

Works: Benjamin Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb, festival cantata for trumpet, ATB soloists, chorus & organ, Op. 30; Ildebrando Pizzetti: Composizioni corali (3), for chorus; Gerald Finzi: Lo, the full, final ...
Performers: Birchall, James; Bourne, Frances; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Houssart, Robert; Smith, Allan
Conductors: Nethsingha, Andrew
Ensemble: Gloucester Cathedral Choir

The works on 'In the Beginning', the debut Avie release by the Gloucester Cathedral Choir, were all written in the shadow or the aftermath of...continue...

English Rhapsody - Delius & Butterworth / Elder, Hallé Orchestra, et al

1 CD / Halle Records / 2008-11-11

Works: George Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad; English Idylls (2); Banks of Green Willow; Frederick Delius: Irmelin; A Village Romeo and Juliet; Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody; Percy Grainger: Brigg Fair; E...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Taylor, Joseph
Conductors: Elder, Mark
Ensemble: Hallé Orchestra; Hallé Orchestra Chorus

The folk song "Brigg Fair" was collected by Percy Grainger in Lincolnshire in 1905. In 1906, Frederick Delius heard Grainger's choral setting of the tune....continue...

Schubert: Mass in E flat D 950 / Richard Hickox, Gritton, Stephen, Padmore, Gilchrist, Rose, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2008-04-29

Works: Franz Schubert: Mass in E flat major, D 950
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gritton, Susan; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Rose, Matthew; Stephen, Pamela Helen
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 90

Schubert's final mass and most ambitious setting was composed during the summer of 1828, only months before his death. Much more than his previous efforts...continue...

Howells: Hymnus Paradisi, Sir Patrick Spens / Hill, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-06-26

Works: Herbert Howells: Sir Patrick Spens, for tenor, baritone, chorus & orchestra, Op. 23; Hymnus Paradisi for soprano, tenor, chorus & orchestra
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Rutter, Claire; Williams, Roderick [Bass-Baritone Vocal]
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Bach Choir

On 'Sir Patrick Spens': "Putting my cards on the table straight away I must state three things. Firstly I cannot for the life of me...continue...

At Twilight - Choral Music of Grainger and Grieg / Layton

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-07-11

Works: Percy Grainger: Irish Tune from County Derry "Danny Boy"; Dollar and a Half a Day, chanty for male chorus (or 10 male voices) (SCS 2); Shenandoah, chanty for male chorus (Two Sea Chanties, no 1); Sto...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Carwood, Andrew; Crabtree, Libby; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Wilson-Johnson, David
Conductors: Layton, Stephen
Ensemble: Polyphony

"Polyphony-in recordings from 1994- offers shimmering and sensitive work The thorough notes shed much light on Grainger's wide-ranging interests, colorful personality, and rather dysfunctional life....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...

The Sixteen Edition - Schütz: Musikalische Exequien, etc / Christophers, et al

1 CD / Coro / 2006-05-09

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 426 "German Magnificat"; Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, for soprano, alto, 2 tenors, bass & continuo ad lib, SWV 432-433; Herr, nun ...
Performers: Arnold, Jonathan; Beckley, Lisa; Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Brown, Jonathan; Crabtree, Libby; Dean, Ruth; Dunkley, Sally; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Jones, Timothy; O...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: Symphony of Harmony & Invention

To date The Sixteen and the Symphony of Harmony and Invention have made over 90 recordings, many award-winning, in a range of work spanning the...continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music Vol 4 / Robert King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-01-10

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Laetatus sum; Salve Regina, motet for tenor, SV 327; Domine, ne in furore; Salve Regina (I), for 2 voices & 2 violins (from Selva morale e spirituale), SV 283; Dixit Dominus (II) ...
Performers: Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Osmond, Cecilia; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort; King's Consort Choir

Surprisingly, it has been almost a year since the last release in The King's Consorts Monteverdi Sacred Music series. However, from the very first bar...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...

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

1 Super Audio CD / Hyperion / 2005-05-10

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: Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Halls, Matthew; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Outram, Rebecca; Quinteiro, Eligio; Sampson, Carolyn; Sayce, Lynda
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

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...

Haydn: Requiem, etc / King, Sampson, Summers, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2005-04-12

Works: Michael Haydn: Missa pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismundo, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, MH 155 (KL 1; Missa Sanctae Ursulae, for soloists, chorus & orchestra ("Missa Chiemsensis") MH 546 (KL 1
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"Anybody who enjoys the choral works of Mozart and Joseph Haydn will be delighted by this double-disc set, and will probably concur that Michael Haydn's...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...

Hummel: Mass, etc / Richard Hickox, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-11-23

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Te Deum, for chorus & orchestra in D major, WoO 16, S. 70; Quod quod in orbe, gradual for chorus & orchestra, Op. 88; Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra no 2 in E flat major...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gritton, Susan; Murray, Ann; Varcoe, Stephen [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Hickox, Richard
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum 90

"It is astonishing that such fine pieces have been so completely neglected. They here inspire Hickox and his team to performances just as electrifying as...continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music Vol 2 / Robert King, King's Consort

1 Super Audio CD / Hyperion / 2004-11-09

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Exultent caeli et gaudeant angeli, motet for 5 voices, SV 304; Venite siccientes ad acquas Domini; Currite populi, psallite timpanis, motet for tenor, SV 297; Ego dormio et cor me...
Performers: Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Handel: An Ode to St. Cecilia's Day / King, Sampson, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-10-12

Works: George Frederick Handel: A Song for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76; Cecilia, Volgi un Sguardo, cantata for soprano, tenor, strings & continuo, HWV 89
Performers: Brown, Rachel; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Halls, Matthew; Jonathan Cohen [Cello/Conductor]; Sampson, Carolyn; Sayce, Lynda; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"...King works generally in terms of gentleness and understatement. He has the benefit of soloists with lovely but tightly disciplined voices, less disposed to ostentatious...continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music Vol 2 / Robert King, King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-05-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Exultent caeli et gaudeant angeli, motet for 5 voices, SV 304; Venite siccientes ad acquas Domini; Currite populi, psallite timpanis, motet for tenor, SV 297; Ego dormio et cor me...
Performers: Cooper, Gary [Keyboardist]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; King's Consort; King's Consort Choir; King, Robert; Outram, Rebecca; Quinteiro...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort; King's Consort Choir

"As we expect from Robert King, the performances are beautifully polished and refined. The vocal soloists, all of them accomplished early-music singers, make the dauntingly...continue...
Personnel: Paul Tindall, Andrew Tortise, Roy Rashbrook, Mark Dobell, Daniel Auchincloss, Tom Phillips , Rogers Covey-Crump, Charles Daniels, James Gilchrist , Angus Smith (tenor); Stephen Carter , Rob...continue...

Monteverdi: Sacred Music Vol 1 / Robert King, King's Consort

1 Super Audio CD / Hyperion / 2004-01-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Dixit Dominus I, motet for 8 voices, 2 violins & 4 violas/trombones (from Selva morale et spirituale; Confitebor tibi, Domine I, motet for 3 voices & 5-part chorus (from Salve mor...
Performers: Daniels, Charles; Evans, Robert; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Outram, Rebecca; Sampson, Carolyn
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

Vivaldi: Gloria, etc / Cleobury, King's College Choir, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2002-05-07

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for Soprano, Trumpet and Continuo; Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109), for 4 voices, double chorus, 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, solo strings, strings &; Magnificat ...
Performers: Bayl, Benjamin; Chance, Michael; Fox, Sarah; Gier, Nico de; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Gough, Helen; Lemalu, Jonathan; Norman, Deborah; Ross, Alastair; Wadsworth, Matthew
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music

"Listeners will have to decide for themselves whether the sound of an English choral foundation is appropriate for this music. If that is no obstacle,...continue...

A Marriage of England and Burgundy / Binchois Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 2000-11-01

Works: Walter Frye: Missa Sine nomine; Salve virgo mater pya; Antoine Busnois: Regina caeli (i), antiphon for 4 voices; Regina caeli (ii), antiphon for 4 voices; Work(s)
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; O'Keeffe, Damian; Watson, Christopher
Conductors: Kirkman, Andrew
Ensemble: Binchois Consort

"...The singing here is refined and skillful. One appreciates the effort of the musicians even more when one considers the demands that the composers make...continue...