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JOHN TAVENER
Tavener: Missa Wellensis Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens [ Signum / CD - released 16/Dec/2016 ] "[A] fine addition to the Tavener discography … The Wells choir possesses a rich and developed tone, which Owens uses to the full in this wonderfully absorbing setting." (Five Stars Choir & Organ) |
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GIACOMO PUCCCINI
Puccini: Symphonic Suites Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Carlo Rizzi [ Signum / CD - released 9/Feb/2024 ] Puccini never made any orchestral suites from his immensely popular operas. Carlo Rizzi's new imaginings neatly fill this gap (all the best bits without any of that pesky singing …) and this useful album also explores two early-and decidedly... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handelian Pyrotechnics William Towers (countertenor) / Armonico Consort, Christopher Monks [ Signum / CD - released 2/Apr/2021 ] Armonico Consort return to Signum with a collection of Handel arias, performed by leading counter-tenor William Towers. A noted soloist in both opera and oratorio, the programme is taken from roles which Towers has sung across his career. |
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BOB CHILCOTT
The Seeds of Stars: Choral Music by Bob Chilcott Wroclaw Philharmonic Choir, Bob Chilcott [ Signum / CD - released 5/Nov/2012 ] "Bob Chilcott has become a truly international figure in choral music in recent years, as this disc richly testifies, with 18 typically graceful and arresting pieces" The Observer |
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MICHAEL NYMAN
Nyman: Music For Two Pianos The Zoo Duet [ Signum / CD - released 10/May/2004 ] The Zoo Duet perform works by Michael Nyman for two pianos. |
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TAVENER / FAURE / REICH / PACHELBEL / TRADITIONAL
Gaudete Tenebrae, Nigel Short, with Jody Jenkins (percussion) [ Signum / CD - released 11/Oct/2004 ] Described as "phenomenal" (The Times) and "devastatingly beautiful" (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world's leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. These... |
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JOHN TAVENER
Tavener: Towards Silence Medici String Quartet / Court Lane Quartet / Finzi Quartet / Cavaleri Quartet [ Signum / CD - released 7/Mar/2011 ] "This must count as one of Tavener's most powerful and sublime achievements." (The Sunday Times) |
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BACH / VIVALDI / TALLIS / MORLEY / MILTON / LOBO / GABRIEL / etc
Signum: Early Music Collection Gabrieli Consort & Players, OAE & Charivari Agréable Kings Singers [ Signum / CD - released 17/Sep/2012 ] "a colourful shop window from which we can pick and choose" BBC Music |