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John Quinn
New Millenium (Signum Classics)
Anyone who cares about the role of music in the liturgy today should hear this disc [JQ]
The Gesualdo Six (ensemble): Morning Star (Hyperion)
A notable musical celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany [JQ]
Sawyers: Mayflower on the Sea of Time (Nimbus)
A very interesting piece in a fine live performance [JQ]
Carolyn Sampson (soprano) but I like to sing… (BIS)
A delight from start to finish – Carolyn Sampson is on effervescent form [JQ]
For Clara: Robert Schumann & Brahms (Deutsche Grammophon)
A thoughtfully conceived and excellently executed programme [JQ]
Vaughan Williams: Job – A Masque for Dancing (Onyx)
A highly persuasive account of Job [JQ]
Coleridge-Taylor: Partsongs (Delphian)
An enjoyable collection of partsongs [JQ]
Britten: War Requiem (Decca)
A landmark recording revealed in the stunning realism of a new transfer on SACD [JQ]
Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Hyperion)
A stylish and committed performance that renews again one’s awe at the genius of Bach [JQ]
Parry: Ode on the Nativity (Lyrita)
(Déjà Review) The reappearance on CD of these performances is a cause for great celebration [JQ]
Listening Studio Report
by John Quinn
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No 2 (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)
In all respects, a worthy 150th anniversary tribute to Rachmaninov [JQ]
A Winter Breviary – Choral Works for Christmas (Resonus Classics)
A stimulating collection of new Christmas music, immaculately performed [JQ]
Sweet was the Song (Regent)
A Christmas disc that deserves to stand out from the crowd [JQ]
Advent Live Vol. 3 (Signum Classics)
A varied and very enjoyable programme of music for Advent [JQ]
Fayrfax: The Masses (ASV Gaudeamus)
(Déjà Review) Magnificent discs containing sumptuous examples of early Tudor polyphony presented in first class performances [JQ]
Nielsen: Aladdin Suite (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An excellent introduction to Nielsen’s marvellous music. Established Nielsen enthusiasts should also add this splendid anthology to their collections without delay [JQ]
Music on Christmas Morning (Naxos)
An enjoyable and varied Christmas programme, expertly performed [JQ]
Chilcott: Christmas Oratorio (Delphian)
A highly attractive disc on which very appealing music is performed to the highest of standards [JQ]
Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 4 & 11 (ICA Classics)
Rozhdestvensky conducts both symphonies with great authority and understanding [JQ]
Whitacre: The Sacred Veil (Acis)
A sincere and deeply felt work, expertly performed [JQ]
Listening Studio Report
by John Quinn
Respighi’s Rome (Delos)
(Déjà Review) A distinguished issue which will give much pleasure and can be recommended confidently [JQ]
Nielsen: The Symphonies (Deutsche Grammophon)
A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]
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