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Great British Choral Works / Christophers - The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2011-09-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; Esther, HWV 50a, 1718 version; Messiah, HWV 56; William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; James MacMillan: A Child's Prayer, for treble, chorus & or...
Performers: Davidson, Grace; George, Michael; Glynn, Christopher; Hopkins, Kirsty; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir)

Since they were founded in 1979, The Sixteen and Harry Christophers have recorded over 100 discs of choral music spanning 600 years. On this new...continue...

The Bach Collection / Harry Christophers, The Sixteen

5 CD / Coro / 2009-09-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Cantata no 50, "Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft" (incomplete), BWV 50; Orgelbüchlein; Cantata no 34, "O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe," BW...
Performers: Fisher, Gillian; George, Michael; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Paul Nicholson [Choral, USA]
Conductors: Christophers, Harry

Three of The Sixteen's celebrated Bach recordings in one stylish box set! The rich variety of Bach's writing for solo voices and orchestra, along with...continue...

The Christmas Collection

3 CD / Coro / 2007-09-04

Works: William Walton: Make we joy now in this Fest, carol arrangement for chorus (Christmas Carols no 1); Kenneth Leighton: Carols (3), Op. 25; Peter Racine Fricker: A Babe Is Born; Edmund Rubbra: The Virg...
Performers: Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Burrows, Peter; Carwood, Andrew; Clarke, Fiona; Crabtree, Libby; Dean, Ruth; Dunkley, Sally; Forbes, Patricia; Hodges, Christopher; Hoffnung, Benedict; Jeffrey...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: ; The Sixteen (Choir)

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Performed with every virtue and every grace including fresh, firm tone, uncanny precision and the finest possible control of grades and shades of volume.
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The Sixteen Edition - Traditional Christmas Carol Collection

1 CD / Coro / 2006-11-14

Works: Traditional: The first nowell; On Christmas Night "Sussex Carol"; While shepherds watched their flocks by night; I saw three ships; Angels from the realms of glory; Rocking; In dulci jubilo; Ding Don...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

Here's the definitive album of household favorite carols, beautifully and expertly sung. This collection of well-loved traditional Christmas carols is perfect for creating a warm...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Hodie / Christophers, The Sixteen

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: William Walton: Make we joy now in this Fest, carol arrangement for chorus (Christmas Carols no 1); Kenneth Leighton: Carols (3), Op. 25; Peter Racine Fricker: A Babe Is Born; Edmund Rubbra: The Virg...
Performers: Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Crabtree, Libby; Dean, Ruth; Dunkley, Sally; Forbes, Patricia; Hoffnung, Benedict; Jeffrey, Robin; Jenkin, Nicola [Soprano Vocals]; Lockhart, William; MacKenzi...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen (Choir)

"Outstanding, irrespective of the season." -Gramophone...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Tavener: Ikon of Light, etc

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: John Tavener: A Hymn to the Mother of God; Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God, for chorus; The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; The Tyger, for chorus; Ikon of Light; Today the Virgin, for...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: Members of the Duke Quartet (Members)

Despite the mystic beauty of his music, John Tavener's place in Western music is a controversial one, yet part of the attraction of his music...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Bach: Weihnachts Oratorium

2 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Performers: Crabtree, Libby; George, Michael; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Russell, Lynda
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

"Superlative...demonstrating all The Sixteen's familiar virtues." -BBC Music Magazine...continue...
Recording information: London (01/1993)....continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Christus Natus Est

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Sarum Chant: Verbum caro factum est; Christmas Traditional: Nowell, Nowell, Tidings True, carol ("Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, this is the salutation"); Nowell Sing We, carol (English); Gaudete Christus e...
Conductors: Christophers, Harry
Ensemble: The Sixteen

"A sublime Gloria...and, finest of all, Byrd's 'Lullaby' in a masterly performance." -Gramophone...continue...

The Sixteen Edition - Britten: A Ceremony of Carols

1 CD / Coro / 2006-02-27

Works: Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28; A Shepherd's Carol; The Sycamore Tree, carol for chorus; Sweet was the Song, carol for SSAA chorus; Missa Brevis, for boys' chorus & organ in D major, ...
Performers: Birchall, Simon [Bass Baritone Vocals]; Crabtree, Libby; Dunkley, Sally; Hopkins, Jamie; Lane, Carys-Anne; MacKenzie, Neil; Margaret Phillips, Margaret [Organ]; Outram, Rebecca; Williams, Sioned

"A disc of exceptional quality, reinforcing The Sixteen's reputation as one of the finest choirs of our day." -Gramophone...continue...