Nixon, Leigh

Masters of the Rolls - Music by English composers of the 14th century / Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-07-10

Works: Anonymous, English: Ab ora summa nuncius; Inter usitata/Inter tot et tales/Tenor; Vexilla regni prodeunt; Singularis laudis digna; Dulcia (dona redemptoris); Summum regem honoremus; Ominis terra/Habe...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Harrold, Steven; Nixon, Leigh; Podger, Julian
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: ; Gothic Voices

This reissue from Gothic Voices and Christopher Page - acknowledged as one of the finest performances of medieval music of the last twenty years -...continue...
Recording information: Boxgrove Priory, Chichester, Sussex, England (01/13/1999-01/15/1999)....continue...

The Earliest Songbook in England / Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-01-10

Works: Christmas Traditional: Verbum patris humanatur (conduit); Ad cantus leticie, conductus (12th c., English); Anonymous: In hoc ortus occidente; Regis cuius potentia; Magno gaudens gaudio; Rerum deus co...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Harold, Steve [Arranger]; Nixon, Leigh
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: ; Gothic Voices

Probably copied around 1200, this songbook was discarded within a generation or so and used as flyleaves for another book. It was poorly written, decayed...continue...
Recording information: 12/02/1999-12/04/1999....continue...

The Spirits of England and France, Vol. 4: Missa Caput and the story of the Salve Regina

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-08-10

Works: Anonymous, English: The story of the Salve Regina; Missa Caput, for 4 voices; Salve Regina; Jesu for thy mercy; Make us merry; Alma redemptoris mater; Agnus Dei, for 4 voices (Old Hall Manuscript); R...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Greig, Donald; Harrold, Steven; Nixon, Leigh; Page, Christopher [Gothic Voices]; Podger, Julian; Rumsey, Shirley; Wilson, Christopher [Lute]

'A fascinating disc with superbly informative and enticing notes by Christopher Page' (BBC Music Magazine)

'At last, for the first time in over thirty years, we...continue...
Recording information: 07/13/1996-07/17/1996....continue...

Music from the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Henry Purcell: Work(s); Hubert Parry: I was glad; Herbert Howells: Behold, O God Our Defender for chorus; William H. Harris: Let My Prayer Come Up; George Frederick Handel: Coronation Anthem; George ...
Performers: Baat, Simon de; Baker, Martin [Choral Conductor]; Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Cleverdon, Roger; Crowley, Andrew [Trumpet]; Nixon, Leigh; Sneddon, Thomas; Wallington, Lawrence
Conductors: Neary, Martin

The Royal Golden Wedding

1 CD / Griffin Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Hubert Parry: The Birds, incidental music; John Goss: Hymn; William McKie: We Wait for Thy Loving Kindness...
Performers: Baker, Martin [Choral Conductor]; Daniel, Nicholas; Dickinson, Timothy; Nixon, Leigh
Conductors: Neary, Martin

The Spirits of England and France Vol 2 / Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-07-14

Works: Richard de Semilly: Je chevauchi, pastourelle; Gace Brulé: Desconfortés, plain de dolor et d'ire, R 1498; Quant define fueille et flour, R 1977; De bien amer grant joie atent, R 643; Ci...
Performers: Beznosiuk, Pavlo; Bicat, Nick; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Kirkby, Emma; Nixon, Leigh; White, Robert [Bagpipes/Wind Instr.]; Wickham, Henry
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: Gothic Voices

This series explores the riches of French and English music from 1150 to 1450. The music for this recording features the songs of the trouveres....continue...

The Unknown Lover - Machaut, Solage / Gothic Voices

1 CD / Avie Records / 2009-04-01

Works: Solage: Le Basile; En l'amoureux vergier; Tres gentil cuer; Fumeux Fume par fumee; Joieux de cuer en seumellant estoye, ballade for 4 voices; Corps feminin; S'aincy estoit que ne feust la noblesce; P...
Performers: Arnold, Jonathan; Charlesworth, Stephen; Harrold, Steven; King, Catherine; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Nixon, Leigh; Podger, Julian

"Gothic Voices explore songs by two 14th-century French composers. Machaut, well known to lovers of early music, represents the first half of the century; Solage,...continue...

A Laurel for Landini - Landini, Wolkenstein, etc / Gothic Voices, et al

1 CD / Avie Records / 2009-04-01

Works: Anonymous, Cortona Codex: Sia laudato san Francesco, devotional song (Laudario di Cortona); Peccatrice nominata, devotional song (Laudario di Cortona); Niccolo da Perugia: O sommo specchio, madrigal ...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Harrold, Steven; King, Catherine; Nixon, Leigh; Podger, Julian

BBC Music Magazine
As we might expect, the singing here is alert, and confident... an energetic and resourceful attempt to bring this rich and intricate music...continue...

The Voice in the Garden / Christopher Page, Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-01-13

Works: Juan del Encina: Mi libertad en sossiego; Los sospiros no sosiegan; Anonymous, Spanish: A la villa voy, song; Passe el Agoa, song; Harto de Tanta Porfia, song; Dindirín, dindirín, song; Ave...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Greig, Donald; Nixon, Leigh; Podger, Julian; Tusa, Andrew; Wilson, Christopher [Lute]
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: Gothic Voices

"An enthralling disc, a wholly persuasive introduction both to this little-known repertoire and to how it should be performed." -BBC Music Magazine...continue...
Includes paseávase el rey moro (narváez) / paseávase el rey by various composers....continue...

Mary and Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey / James O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-10-14

Works: Christopher Tye: Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus, motet for 5 voices; William Mundy: Vox patris caelestis; Thomas Tallis: Videte miraculum; John Sheppard: Libera nos, salve nos (I), for 7 voices; The ...
Performers: Balkwill, William; Brett, Francis; Dobell, Mark; Empitt, Julian; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Nixon, Leigh; Quinney, Robert; Stocker, Julian; Young, Stuart

'Mary & Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey' tells the story of the religious and political turmoil that engulfed England in the sixteenth century, and from which...continue...

Lancaster and Valois - French & English Music c1350-1420 / Christopher Page, Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-07-08

Works: Guillaume de Machaut: Donnez, signeurs; Quant je ne voy ma dame; Riches d'amour et mendians; Pas de tor en thies païs; Anonymous: Puis qu'autrement ne puis voir; Soit tart, tempre, main ou soir;...
Performers: Charlesworth, Stephen; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Greig, Donald; Nixon, Leigh; Tusa, Andrew
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: Gothic Voices

"Pianist Andrew Russo sure knows how to put on a good show!... This isn't repertoire that calls for much subtlety or delicacy, and Russo's playing...continue...

The Medieval Romantics / Christopher Page, Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-02-12

Works: Anonymous, French: Quiconques Veut d'Amours Joïr, rondeaux for 4 voices; Je languis d'amere mort, virelai for 3 voices; Solage: Joieux de cuer en seumellant estoye, ballade for 4 voices; Adam de...
Performers: Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Nixon, Leigh; Tusa, Andrew
Conductors: Page, Christopher
Ensemble: Gothic Voices

'The beauty of this once-so-remote music is all immaculately tuned and articulated: what else do you expect from Gothic Voices? ... I hope those who...continue...

Music for Tudor Kings from the Time of Henry VII & Henry VIII

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-01-08

Works: Robert Fayrfax: I Love, Loved, And Loved Wolde I Be; That Was My Woo; Most Clere of Colour for 3 voices; William Cornysh: Woefully arrayed; Hoyda, hoyda, jolly Rutterkin, for 3 voices; Ah Robyn, gent...
Performers: Elliot, Paul [Tenor Vocal]; Hillier, Paul; James, David; Nelson, Judith [Soprano Vocal]; Nieman, Paul; Nixon, Leigh; North, Nigel [Lute]; Pickett, Philip
Conductors:
Ensemble: New London Consort

These recordings were amongst the very first by one of the world's most successful vocal groups. The Hilliard Ensemble was formed in 1974 to perform...continue...

Christmas Carols / Andrew Parrott, The Taverner Consort

4 CD / Virgin Classics / 2007-11-06

Works: William Billings: Methinks I See a Heavenly Host; A Virgin Unspotted; John Foster: While shepherds watched their flocks by night (A 2nd Collection of Sacred Music. York, ca. 1820); Joan Cererols: Mar...
Performers: Ardagh-Walter, Patrick; Blackadder, David; Bonner, Tessa; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Carolan, Lucy; Carroll, Paul; Charlesworth, Stephen; Consort, Taverner; Cooper, Peter [violin]; Daniels, C...
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew
Ensemble: Taverner Choir; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players

The Garden of Zephirus - Courtly Songs / Page, Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-07-10

Works: Guillaume Dufay: J'atendray tant qu'il vous playra, rondeau for 3 voices; Mon cuer me fait tous dis penser, rondeau for 4 voices; Adieu ces bons vins de Lannoys, rondeau for 3 voices; Anonymous: N'a ...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Covey-Crump, Rogers; King, Andrew [Tenor]; Nixon, Leigh; Ross, Gill

"Christopher Page and the Gothic Voices' 1985 release "The Garden of Zephyrus: Courtly Songs of the Early Fifteenth Century" was the follow-up to their career-making...continue...

Marriage of Heaven & Hell - Motets & Songs / Gothic Voices

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-03-20

Works: Anonymous, French: Je ne chant pas / Talens m'est pris / Aptatur / Omnes, motet in 4 pieces; Trois sereurs / Trois sereurs / Trois sereurs / Perlustravit, motet à 4; Par un matinet / Hé, si...
Performers: Covey-Crump, Rogers; Muller, Rufus [Tenor Vocals]; Nixon, Leigh

'Compacto absolutamente recomendable' (CD Compact, Spain)

'A wonderful collection. Lusciously sung sensuous music... a remarkable addition to the distinguished series of records from Gothic Voi...continue...

The Feast of St Edward, King and Confessor / O'Donnell

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-10-10

Works: Anonymous: Laudes Regiae; William Smith: Preces; Responses; William Crotch: Psalm 132, for chorus; Charles Villiers Stanford: Services in C major, Op. 115 no 1; Henry Purcell: O God, thou art my god,...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Criswell, Theodore; Empitt, Julian; Ewens, Jacob; Gerrans, Benjamin; MacDonald, Robert [Bass Voice]; Martin, David; Morris, Nick; Nixon, Leigh; Pott, Alexander; Quinney, Robert; Scott...
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

This new recording from Westminster Abbey presents Matins, Eucharist and Evensong as they might be heard on the Feast of Saint Edward (October 13th). The...continue...

Gothic Voices - Gramophone Award Winners Collection

3 CD / Hyperion / 2006-10-10

Works: Hildegard von Bingen: Columba aspexit; Ave generosa; O ignis spiritus Paracliti; O Jerusalem aure civitas; O Euchari in leta via, sequence for St Eucharius; O viridissima virga; O presul vere civitat...
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Breen, Kevin; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Kirkby, Emma; Milner, Howard; Nixon, Leigh; Parrott, Andrew

This new mid-priced offering three celebrated discs, each one a Gramophone Award winner, newly presented in an attractive box with full documentation in English, French...continue...

The Da Vinci Collection

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2006-05-16

Works: Guillaume Dufay: Missa L'Homme armé, for 4 voices; Ce moys de may, rondeau for 3 voices; Johannes Ockeghem: Ma bouche rit, chanson for 3 voices; Missa prolationum, for 4 voices; Josquin Despre...
Performers: Balloy, Philippe; Beavan, David; Becu, Wim; Bona, Jacques; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brett, Charles; Brookes, Oliver; Chance, Michael; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Dani...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Early Music Consort of London; Ensemble Gilles Binchois; Ricercare-Ensemble für Alte Musik, Zürich; The Hilliard Ensemble

Trinity Sunday at Westminster Abbey / O'Donnell, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-12-13

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Thomas Tomkins: Work(s); George Elvey: Psalm 115 ("Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory"), for chorus & organ; Benjamin Britten: Te Deum in C major;...
Performers: Brett, Francis; Empitt, Julian; Nixon, Leigh; Quinney, Robert; Stocker, Julian; Trevelyan-Jones, Warren; Wallington, Lawrence
Conductors: O'Donnell, James [Organ]
Ensemble: Westminster Abbey Choir

This disc presents a sequence of music such as might be heard in the Abbey on Trinity Sunday. Full documentation is provided, including a history...continue...

Out of the Night - Pärt: Magnificat; Tavener: Threnos, etc

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2000-01-11

Works: Arvo Pärt: Magnificat; Magnificat Antiphons (7), for chorus; Fratres; John Tavener: Out of the Night (Alleluia), for viola; Canticle of the Mother of God, for soprano & chorus; Thrinos, for cell...
Performers: Atkins, Jane; Blayden, Alastair; McFadden, Claron; Nixon, Leigh; Stirling, Michael; Welsh, Moray
Conductors: Parrott, Andrew
Ensemble: Taverner Choir

"Tavener and Part are so often grouped together that one would assume their music was interchangeable. This disc pits two extremes of the composers' styles...continue...

John Tavener: Innocence / Neary, Westminster Abbey Choir

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1995-10-31

Works: John Tavener: The Lamb "Little Lamb, who made thee?"; Innocence, for soprano, tenor, chorus, organ & handbells; The Tyger, for chorus; Annunciation; A Hymn to the Mother of God; Little Requiem for Fa...
Performers: Baker, Martin [Choral Conductor]; Fullbrook, Charles; Neary, Alice; Nixon, Leigh; Rozario, Patricia [Soprano Vocals]; Titus, Graham
Conductors: Neary, Martin
Ensemble: Choir of Westminster Abbey