More By Artist: Choir of Westminster Cathedral
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JOHN SHEPPARD
John Sheppard: Media vita & other sacred music Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Jul/2017 ] Even by the standards of a time and place-Tudor England-in which masterpieces of choral polyphony appear to have been virtually an everyday occurrence, there is something uniquely and intensely compelling about the surviving works of John Sheppard.... |
ALONSO LOBO
Lobo: Lamentations & other sacred music Westminster Cathedral Choir [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Jun/2016 ] Alonso Lobo may be remembered principally for the great funerary motet Versa est in luctum, but his setting of the biblical Lamentations must also be counted among the masterpieces of Renaissance polyphony. No choir has a more distinguished tradition... |
GUERRERO / LOBO / de VIVANCO
Treasures of the Spanish Renaissance Choir of Westminster Cathedral, David Hill [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] 'A record that should be on the shelves of every lover of Renaissance music' (The Musical Times) |
PALESTRINA
Missa Hodie Christus natus est & & other music for Christmas Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Jan/2015 ] "This is a thrilling recording of Palestrina's music for the Christmas season" (The Guardian) |
WILLIAM BYRD
The Three Masses Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Sep/2014 ] BBC Music Magazine Award Nomination 2015 - Choral |
PALESTRINA
Missa Dum Complerentur Westminster Cathedral Choir / Martin Baker [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 4/Feb/2014 ] "Westminster Cathedral Choir and their new music director Martin Baker continue the Hyperion/Westminster tradition with this thrilling recording of Palestrina's Pentecost Mass, published posthumously in Venice in 1599." Editor's Choice (Gramophone) |
JEAN LANGLAIS
Missa Salve regina / Messe solennelle Choir of Westminster Cathedral, David Hill (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 30/Aug/2013 ] 'It was a real joy for me to hear how perfect was the sound and also the playing and singing of the interpreters' (Jean Langlais) |
JAMES MacMILLAN
Tenebrae Responsories & other works Westminster Cathedral Choir, London Brass, Martin Baker (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jun/2013 ] Westminster Cathedral Choir returns to acclaimed Scottish composer James MacMillan, whose powerful, passionate and luminous music has made him one of the best-loved choral composers of today. Included on this recording is a dramatic setting of the... |
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Westminster Cathedral Choir/O'
Palestrina: Missa De Beata [ Hyperion / CD - released 29/Apr/2013 ] |
BYRD / CROCE / GUERRERO / MALCOLM / MAWBY / PALESTRINA / TALLIS / PARSONS, R / DEVAN, D
Miserere Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker / Peter Stevens (organ) / William Gaunt (bass) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] This release from the admired Westminster Cathedral Choir demonstrates the splendours of the liturgy in the at-once solemn and joyful period of Lent. |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Five Flower Songs & other choral works Elizabethan Singers / London Symphony Chorus / Westminster Cathedral Choir [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jan/2013 ] "First CD releases of classic accounts of Britten part songs from Louis Halsey's Elizabethan Singers, plus a searing live recording of the Missa Brevis from 1960" (BBC Music) |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / HOWELLS / WARLOCK / IRELAND / FINZI / etc
Christmas Fantasy Choir of Westminster Cathedral, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill [ Decca Eloquence / CD - released 1/Nov/2012 ] |
PALESTRINA
Missa Ecce ego Johannes Choir of Westminster Cathedral, James O'Donnell [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] "Even among the Westminster Cathedral Choir's superb records this disc stands out. Perfect chording and ensemble, natural and musical phrasing, spot-on intonation and a glorious tonal blend, make this issue one to treasure" (Penguin Guide) |
CHRISTOPHER TYE
Tye: Missa Euge bone / Peccavimus / Western Wynde Mass Choir of Westminster Cathedral, James O'Donnell [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] 'Immediately one is introduced to Tye's extraordinary sound-world of unusual cadences and rigorous alternation of high and low voices to achieve impressive effects. All of these are carefully allowed to speak for themeselves thanks to the judicious... |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
De Beata Maria Virgine & Surge propera Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Nov/2011 ] Following the success of the Westminster Cathedral Lay Clerks in their sumptuous men-only recording of Victoria's Missa Gaudeamus, the choir returns to full ranks for a further issue in their survey of the Masses of this undisputed Master of the... |
PRAETORIUS
Christmas Music Westminster Cathedral Choir, The Parley of Instruments, David Hill (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] 'My favourite ever Christmas recording. Lovely music, done with affection and great sympathy' (Hi-Fi News) |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Missa Dum complerentur Choir of Westminster Cathedral / James O'Donnell (director) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Sep/2011 ] CLASSIC CD 100 GREATEST DISCS OF THE DECADE |
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Westminster Cathedral Choir/O'
Des Prez: Missa Pange Lingua/V [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 25/Jul/2011 ] |
FRANCISCO de PENALOSA
Masses Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "The exquisite performances under O'Donnell present the music to best advantage, given the masterly accomplishments of this choir" (Fanfare) |
