Choral Recordings, a selection

'Not no faceless angel' and other choral works CDA67708
Polyphony, Stephen Layton
To Morning, Song (I gaze upon you), Cecilia Virgo, Orbis patrator optime, Ave Maria, Hymn to the Trinity 'Honor, virtus et potestas', Not no faceless Angel, O sacrum convivium, Lux Mortuorum, Salve Regina, Salve Regina 2

'An absolutely outstanding choral recording … after hearing that performance from Polyphony directed by Stephen Layton, it’s hard to believe that there’s another vocal ensemble that could bring such radiant perfection of voice and ensemble to bear on this music. Some of the sounds are just heart-stoppingly beautiful. A surfeit of beauty? Maybe, but such synergy of imagination and performance.' (BBC Radio 3, CD Review)

Sacred Choral Works DCD34027
The Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Matthew Owens
Edinburgh Mass, Creator of the Stars of Night, Ane Sang of the Birth of Christ, A Prayer of King Henry VI, Psalm 112: Laudate Pueri, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Truro Service), Salve Regina, St Asaph Toccata, O Sacrum Convivium, Dismissal, Preces and Responses

'Owens fully understands the character of an Anglican cathedral choir while, for their part, the Edinburgh choristers respond with superlative performances, full of spirit but always secure and sensitive. Owens has trained this choir to an exceptionally high level and the sound can only be described as luxurious.' - Gramophone

In the Beginning DCD34072
Choir of Merton College, Oxford, Benjamin Nicholas
In the beginning

Sanctum est verum lumen DCD34043
National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Mike Brewer
Sanctum est verum lumen

'A new piece by Gabriel Jackson lends this collection its title....it's a radiant, virtuoso essay and a touching homage to Tallis's Spem in alium .' - The Sunday Times, October 26, 2008

Choral Evensong from Tewkesbury Abbey DCD34019
Choir of The Abbey School, Tewkesbury, Benjamin Nicholas
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Tewkesbury Service)

'I've been consistently impressed by the work of Benjamin Nicholas and his Tewkesbury singers on the Delphian label......Terrific choral listening.' — Classic FM Magazine, April 2009

Even such as time
Voces Sacrae, Judy Martin
I look from afar, O sacrum convivium

'The nine voices of Voces Sacrae display consummate musicianship, sensitivity and technical control...the result is a disc of real pleasure both in the quality of the singing and the programme which, perhaps surprisingly for such a small group, suits Voces Sacrae to a tee.' - Gramaphone

Anthems for the 21st Century
Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse
Now I have known, O Lord

'Choral artistry, it comes as no surprise, is exceptional – this has always been a first-class outfit – and there’s new music worth hearing as well" American Record Guide'

Songbook DCD34097
The Trebles of Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas
The Land of Spices

For a full list of recordings please visit the British Music Information Centre website

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