Griffiths, David

Michael F. Williams: The Juniper Passion / Stephanie Acraman, Julia Booth, Lilia Carpinelli, Pene Pati et al.

2 CD / Atoll / 2012-08-14

Works: Michael F. Williams: The Juniper Passion, opera
Performers: Abramova, Elena [Violin]; Acraman, Stephanie [Soprano (Vocal)]; Austin, Katherine; Bierre, Susan; Booth, Julia; Campbell, Ian; Carpinelli, Lillia [Soprano (Vocal)]; Cross, Douglas; Grapes, Brent [Tru...
Conductors: Griffiths-Hughes, Rachel
Ensemble: New Zealand Chamber Soloists

This World War II opera, set during the Battle of Monte Cassino, presents a universal experience of war with a uniquely New Zealand perspective. Contains...continue...
Recording information: Stebbing Recording Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (07/2011-09/2011)....continue...

Hummel: Missa Solemnis, etc / Grodd, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-06-01

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Te Deum, for chorus & orchestra in D major, WoO 16, S. 70; Missa solemnis for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, WoO 12, S. 74
Performers: Armstrong, Donald; Griffiths, David; Power, Patrick; Wright, Patricia
Conductors: Grodd, Uwe
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; TOWER Voices New Zealand

Hummel's 'Missa Solemnis', recorded here for the first time, is a worthy successor to the late Haydn Masses but no pale imitation. Its brilliant orchestration,...continue...