JUAN de ARAUJO / DIEGO JOSE de SALAZAR
Fire Burning In Snow Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore [ Hyperion / Hybrid SACD - released 26/May/2008 ] Ex Cathedra's uplifting recordings of Latin American Baroque polyphony are always eagerly awaited, and here they present more great music, hitherto hidden in obscurity but alive with melodic beauty and joy. Performances are infectiously energetic and... |
CHARPENTIER
Mass for four choirs / Salut de la veille des 'O' Ex Cathedra Jeffrey Skidmore, conductor [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Feb/2004 ] "An outstanding disc in every way, which I recommend with enthusiasm." (ClassicWeb) |
ANONYMOUS / de PADILLA / de ARAUJO / ZIPOLI
New World Symphonies - Baroque Music From Latin America Ex Cathedra / Jeffrey Skidmore, conductor [ Hyperion 30 / CD - released 1/Oct/2010 ] "A richly rewarding journey across a fairly unexplored musical landscape" - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (Editor's Choice August 2003) |
CAPILLAS / FRANCO / ZIPOLI / ANONYMOUS / etc
Moon, sun & all things (Baroque Music from Latin America) Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, director [ Hyperion SACD / CD - released 4/Oct/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (pre 1700) - 'bursting with fun and uplifting music. The liturgical items shine with melodic beauty and joy' - The Times |
ALEC ROTH
A Time to Dance / Hatfield Service / Men and Angels Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, director [ Hyperion / CD - released 26/Jan/2016 ] Alec Roth's new oratorio is a celebration of times and seasons, and a joy to hear. Also included are new settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis and of John Donne's Antiphon 'Praised be the God of love'. |
MARTIN PEERSON
Latin Motets The Ex Cathedral Consort, Jeffrey Skidmore-conductor [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Feb/2005 ] The 1604 Royal May Day celebrations - the 'Proms in the Park' of their day - headlined with a madrigal by Martin Peerson. His career can be traced through posts at Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral, and his powerful patrons enabled a... |
JUAN de ARAUJO / DIEGO JOSE de SALAZAR
Araujo / Salazar: Fire Burning In Snow Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Jan/2008 ] "the most impressive element is the precision, blend and sonority of his singers in a splendid setting of Dixit Dominus." Gramophone Magazine, June 2008 |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Spanish Music of the Golden Age The Extempore String Ensemble with Maria del Mar Fernandez Doval, soprano [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 5/Oct/2002 ] 'Huge fun. Unusually captivating' (Gramophone) |
SCHUMANN
The Songs of Robert Schumann Vol 9 Felicity Lott, Anne Murray (sopranos) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 26/Nov/2004 ] "More fascinating, well-researched Schumann in an enjoyable series." Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Februiary 2005) |
FAURE
The Complete Songs Vol 1 (Includes L'horizon chimACrique Op 118) Felicity Lott, Jennifer Smith, Geraldine McGreevy, Stella Doufexis, sopranos, John Mark Ainsley, tenor, Christopher Maltman, baritone, Graham Johnson [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Feb/2005 ] "Two views on an auspicious start to what could be a defining cycle" - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine March 2005 |
REYNALDO HAHN
Songs Felicity Lott (sop) Susan Bickley (mezzo sop) Ian Bostridge (ten) Stephen Varcoe (baritone) / Graham Johnson (piano) / London Schubert Chorale [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 10/May/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - 'This gorgeous set ... Irresistable' - The Sunday Times |
LOEWE / SCHUMANN / BRAHMS / WOLF / MENDELSSOHN / SCHUBERT
Women's lives and loves Felicity Lott (soprano) Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 14/Jul/2006 ] Felicity Lott and Angelika Kirchschlager give delightfully characterised performances, whle Johnson's playing is typically sensitive and pointed … an ingeniously planned and beautifully executed duet recital' (The Daily Telegraph) |
CHAUSSON
The Songs of Chausson Felicity Lott (soprano) Ann Murray (mezzo) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 26/Mar/2001 ] 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST - Vocal - 'This collection will be of the keenest interest to students of French song, allowing a close look at one of the minor figures from the greatest period of the mélodie' |
CHABRIER
Musique Adorable! (complete songs) Felicity Lott (soprano) William Burden (tenor) Stephen Varcoe (baritone) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 4/Jul/2002 ] ***** Five Stars BBC Music Magazine (October 2002)- "Unfailingly affectionate and stylish performances of the two colelctions and Chabrier's animal songs dominate the second disc of this real treasure of a treasury." (BBC Music Magazine) |
BRITTEN
The Complete Purcell Realizations Felicity Lott, Susan Gritton (sopranos) Sarah Walker (mezzo soprano) James Bowman (countertenor) John Mark Ainsley, Ian Bostridge (tenors) etc [ Hyperion Dyad / 2 CD - released 14/Jul/2006 ] 'Altogether a marvellous treat - Another Hyperion triumph' (Classic CD) |
Fisher/King/Bowman/George/Ains
Handel:music For Royal Occa [ Hyperion / CD ] |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Piano Trio in E flat D929 (Incls first version of final movement) Florestan Trio [ Hyperion / CD - released 4/Jul/2002 ] ***** Five Stars BBC Music Magazine (October 2002) |
ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: Piano Trios 3 & 4 Dumky Florestan Trio [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide. 1997 Gramophone Award Finalist - Chamber |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Saint-Saens: Piano Trios Nos 1 & 2 Florestan Trio [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/May/2006 ] "The fabulous Florestan find thrills and refinement for a Saint-Saëns stunner. This marvellous trio have that effect on their fans. Their restrained, delicate playing always leads to a cleverly calculated but deeply felt emotional pay-off." Editor's... |
BEETHOVEN
Complete Music for Piano Trio Vol. 3 The Florestan Trio [ Hyperion / CD - released 12/May/2004 ] "From the urgent bristling opening the Florestan leaves you in no doubt that this is music of an impetuous young man relishing his virtuoso command of materials….for all their pace and lightness, these performances never sound rushed." ***** Five... |