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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Laudate Dominum: Vespers & Litanies Schola Cantorum of Oxford, the Choir of St John's College Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Wren Orchestra, Neville Marriner, George [ Double Decca / 2 CD - released 10/Apr/2014 ] "Mozart at his most imaginative and vital...highly responsive performance" Penguin Guide |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Top 100 Favourite Classical Melodies [5 CD set] Royal Philharmonic, London Baroque Ensemble, Choir of St. John's College Cambridge, Consort of London and others [ Brilliant Classics / 5 CD Box Set - released 1/Sep/2010 ] This set is newly compiled, choosing the 100 very best tracks in the best available performances, including London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Carl Davis, London Baroque Ensemble, Choir of St. John's College Cambridge,... |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Eastertide Evensong St John's College Choir Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha (conductor), with James Anderson-Besant & Glen Dempsey (organ) [ Signum / CD - released 15/Apr/2022 ] St John's first live Evensong album, Ash Wednesday, marked the period of Lent and reflected the tradition of the organ remaining silent. Now with Eastertide Evensong, organists rejoin choir in a blaze of rejoicing. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
The Psalms St John's College Choir Cambridge, Andrew Nethsingha (conductor) [ Signum / CD - released 26/Aug/2022 ] The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge is considered to be one of the finest collegiate choirs in the world. It is part of the English cathedral tradition, having been founded to sing the daily liturgy in the College Chapel, though it is set apart... |
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CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD
Stanford: Anthems And Services Choir of St. John's College Cambridge, Christopher Robinson, with Christopher Whitton (organ) [ Naxos English Choral Music / CD - released 1/Jun/2011 ] "Even in the best-stocked collection this would prove a welcome addition, and for those who have as yet nothing of the master, it should provide a lively introduction." (Gramophone Classical Music Guide) |
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JOHN TAVENER
The Essential John Tavener on Naxos [5 CD set] Stefan Berkieta (bar) Maria Kliegel (cello), Eileen Hulse (sop) Ralph van Raat (piano) / Clare College Choir, Cambridge / St. John's College Choir [ Naxos / 5 CD Box Set - released 10/Apr/2014 ] "Strongly recommended - but you may need to persevere. It's well removed from the cosy Christmas of renaissance art or of chestnuts roasting by the fire, though there's a place for those, too." (MusicWeb on the Clare College Recording) |
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STANFORD / FINZI / WALTON / BRITTEN / TAVENER / etc
English Choral Music (Incls the Coronation te Deum & Song for Athene) Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / Christopher Robinson [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] "At Naxos's bargain price these performances should be snapped up and relished. Better still, get yourself to Cambridge during Advent or Easter and hear the choir for yourself...All texts are provided." -- Gary Higginson, MusicWeb |
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Choir of King's College Cambridge, Paisley Abbey Choir, Choir of St John's College Cambridge, and others
Abide With Me - 50 Favourite Hymns [ Double Decca / 2 CD ] 50 greatest hymns performed by a selection of great English choirs |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Faure: Requiem Op 48 / Messe Basse / Motets Westminster Cathedral Choir, David Hill, St John's College, Cambridge, Robinson [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] Top recordings at a special price |
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W.A. MOZART
Requiem Mass, K.626 Yvonne Kenny (sop) Sarah Walker (mezzo) William Kendall (tenor) / Choir of St John's College, Cambridge / English Chamber Orchestra/ George Guest [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 20/Oct/2008 ] 'George Guests new recording is distinguished by its deliberate tempos but also its very powerful rhythmic momentum and an expressive intensity of a kind one might not expect from a conductor and choir who belong to the English cathedral tradition.... |
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LASSUS
Laudent Deum - Sacred Music by Orlande de Lassus His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts / Choir of St John’s College Cambridge / Andrew Nethsingha [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, an exclusive Chandos artist, here presents its third release on the label. Established in the 1670s, the choir has a long and distinguished tradition of performing religious music and here offers... |
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HENRY PURCELL
Purcell: Anthems Inia Te Wiata, Robert Tear, Charles Brett, Paul Esswood / Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, George Guest [ Decca Australian SBS Eloquence / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2015 ] "Vibrant readings of some of Purcell's best loved choral works unalloyed by 'authentic' prissiness" (Gramophone) |