Howells
Candlelight Carols – Christmas with Allmänna Sången (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]
All is Bright (Avie)
(Déjà Review) A seasonal gift for a musical friend but you may be tempted to keep it instead as a treat for yourself [JQ]
A Christmas Fantasia (Albion Records)
This disc will delight you if you should find it under the tree on Christmas morning [JQ]
Howells & Wood: String Quartets (SOMM Recordings)
Splendid performances of an early version of a Howells quartet and a jaunty, attractive work by Charles Wood [JW]
A Christmas Fantasia (Albion Records)
A well-planned and beautifully executed programme sure to summon some Christmas cheer [NB]
Christmas with The Bevan Family Consort (Signum Classics)
A thoroughly enjoyable seasonal collection [WH]
Howells & Wood: String Quartets (SOMM Recordings)
Contrasting works by pupil and teacher in an intelligent, interesting programme [NB]
A Christmas Fantasia (Albion Records)
Rare repertoire and a few old favourites for good measure [JF]
Magnificat 4 (Signum Classics)
A distinguished final recording by Andrew Nethsingha with the St John’s College Choir [JQ]
Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]
Vaughan Williams: A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]
A Year at Newcastle (Regent)
An absorbing exploration of 20th-century church music, and a few recent compositions [JF]
The Gesualdo Six (ensemble): Morning Star (Hyperion)
A notable musical celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany [JQ]
Advent Carols from St. John’s (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]
New College – Commissions and Premieres (Linn)
A fine programme, outstanding performances [JF]
Howells: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
Rare works in very fine performances, and a superb warm recording [HC]
Music for Strings (Chandos)
An absolutely outstanding disc containing some of the best of English string music [EJW]
Music for Strings (Chandos)
Superb playing and engineering; any reservations will centre upon the desirability of the programme [RMo]
Howells: Piano Music Vol. 2 (Naxos)
An important survey played with skill, insight and care [NB]
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