Since you are interested in MacMillan: Choral Music [incls 'Magnificat' & 'Serenity'], here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
HERBERT HOWELLS
Choral Music (Incls Te Deum 'St George's, Windsor') Wells Cathedral Choir / Malcolm Archer, director [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Feb/2014 ] "The sound is focused and radiant, the ensemble immaculate, and Rupert Gough provides charismatic organ accompaniment" The Scotsman |
Wells Cathedral Choir, Malcolm Archer, director
The English Hymn Vol 1 Christ Triumphant [ Hyperion / CD - released 4/Feb/2001 ] 'The time spent listening to it has been delightful. Tone, enunciation, resourcefulness of arrangement and accompaniment, all are exemplary' (Gramophone) |
JONATHAN DOVE
Choral Music Wells Cathedral Choir / Matthew Owens [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] "there's so much freshness, attack and palpable involvement...not least from the consistently excellent boy and girl choristers. Dove's music is splendidly effective and birghtly expressive." BBC Music Magazine, November 2010 **** |
KENNETH LEIGHTON
The World's Desire Wells Cathedral Choir / Matthew Owens [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/May/2008 ] "This is a superb disc. Though I know some of Kenneth Leighton's church music all the pieces included here were new to me and they make a strong impression. That is due not just to the high quality of the music but also to the tremendous performances... |
WILLIAM MATHIAS
Choral Music (Incls 'Missa Brevis, Op 64') Wells Cathedral Choir / Matthew Owens (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] "The Wells Cathedral Choir throw themselves into Mathias's intricate, fresh settings under Matthew Owens. Enormously enjoyable." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice July 2009 |
Wells Cathedral Choir. Rupert Gough, organ, Malcolm Archer.
The English Hymn Vol 3: 'Hills of the north, rejoice' [ Hyperion / CD - released 5/Oct/2002 ] Hyperion's series 'The English Hymn' reaches Volume 3 |
Wells Cathedral Choir Rupert Gough, organ Malcolm Archer, director
The English Hymn vol. 5 - 'Lead, kindly Light' (Hymns of Faith and Assurance) [ Hyperion / CD - released 7/Aug/2004 ] The mixed voices of Wells Cathedral Choir, under their director Malcolm Archer, continue their survey of the rich heritage of music sung in the Anglican church in volume 5 of The English Hymn series. |