Howells

Candlelight Carols – Christmas with Allmänna Sången (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]

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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]

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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]

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A Christmas Fantasia (Albion Records)

A well-planned and beautifully executed programme sure to summon some Christmas cheer [NB]

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Christmas with The Bevan Family Consort (Signum Classics)

A thoroughly enjoyable seasonal collection [WH]

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Howells & Wood: String Quartets (SOMM Recordings)

Contrasting works by pupil and teacher in an intelligent, interesting programme [NB]

A Christmas Fantasia Albion ALBCD063

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]

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Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)

A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]

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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 REGCD582

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]

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Anthems Vol. 1 (Hyperion)

A superb album [JQ]

Commissions and Premieres New College Linn CKD720

New College – Commissions and Premieres (Linn)

A fine programme, outstanding performances [JF]

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English Orchestral Anthems (Delphian)

A terrific disc [JQ]

Howells Orchestral Vol2 Hickox Chandos CHAN9557

Howells: Orchestral Works (Chandos)

Rare works in very fine performances, and a superb warm recording [HC]

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Music for Strings (Chandos)

An absolutely outstanding disc containing some of the best of English string music [EJW]

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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]