VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Great British Choral Works Michael Chance, Michael George & Mark Padmore / The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Oct/2011 ] Since they were founded in 1979 Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have recorded over 100 discs of choral music spanning 600 years. On this new collection, CORO presents a selection of their most celebrated recordings of music by British composers. |
J.S. BACH
St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 (Complete oratorio) Michael George (bass) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Michael Chance (counter-tenor) David Thomas (bass) / The Choir of King's College, Cambridge. The Choir of [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 14/Aug/2005 ] "This is a fine recording...For many people, though, the King's forces and Emma Kirkby, with Michael Chance doing all the alto solos, will prove a willing combination. And at super budget price, you cannot go far wrong. There is a complete libretto... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Christmas With Kiri Te Kanawa - Carols From Coventry Cathedral Michael George / Jouko Harjanne / Choirs of Coventry and Lichfield Cathedrals / BBC Philharmonic / Robin Stapleton [ Warner Music Vision / Kultur / NVC Arts / DVD - released 10/Dec/2006 ] G :- Carols from Coventry Cathedral featuring famed soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, Michael George baritone, Jouko Harjanne trumpet, Choirs of Coventry and Lichfield Cathedrals, BBC Philharmonic conducted by Robin Stapleton. |
HANDEL
Handel-Alexander's Feast (complete oratorio) Nancy Argenta, Ian Partridge, Michael George. The Sixteen. The Symphony of Harmony and Invention. Harry Christophers [ Coro / 2 CD - released 7/Jul/2005 ] "A remarkable recording is welcomed to the catalogue." Repertoire, France |
JOHN BLOW
Venus & Adonis Catherine Bott, Michael George / New London Consort / Philip Pickett [ Decca L'Oiseau-Lyre / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] New London Consort & Choristers of Westminster Abbey School, Philip Pickett |
VIVALDI
Sacred Music Vol. 3 (Dixit Dominus RV595; Domine ad adjuvandum RV593; Beatus vir RV598; etc) Susan Gritton, Catrin Wyn-Davies, sopranos Catherine Denley, alto Charles Daniels, tenor Neal Davies, Michael George, basses The Choir of the King's C [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] 'Performances and recording quality are exemplary' - BBC Music Magazine |
J. S. BACH
St Matthew Passion [complete oratorio] Rogers Covey-Crump, Michael George, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Martyn Hill & David Thomas /Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Brandenburg Consort [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 31/Aug/2009 ] 'The choir of King's College are on top form throughout…so, too, are the excellent obbligato performances from the Brandenburg Consort.' Gramophone 2003 |
Various Artists, incls Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow, Seal, John Mayer, Coldplay, George Michael, R.E.M., etc
Relax And Unwind Summer [ Sony Music / 2 CD - released 18/Dec/2015 ] The perfect album for laid back summer days, this two disc set is a selection of classic and more recent laid back tunes. |