Stanford

Voices of Thunder Coro COR16209

Voices of Thunder: Works for Choir and Organ (Coro)

Organ and choir share equal billing in a varied programme of choral music [WH]

Arnold, Horovitz, Stanford, Finzi: Music for Clarinet and Piano (BIS)

Michael Collins revisits his British repertoire for BIS [JW]

Stanfordian Thoughts 28. Shamus O’Brien in North America

by Christopher Howell

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Stanford: Te Deum and Elegiac Ode (Lyrita)

Stanford’s two fine choral works, composed when there was public appetite for such performances [JWe]

Stanfordian Thoughts 27. A Recitation that was and a Ballet that wasn’t

by Christopher Howell

Stanford: Cushendall, Irish Song Cycles (SOMM)

Containing a number of recorded premieres, this is an attractive selection of some of Stanford’s many Irish songs [JQ]

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Stanford: Orchestral Songs (Resonus)

Admirers of Stanford’s music will welcome this very enjoyable disc [JQ]

Stanfordian Thoughts 26. The Requiem in Chicago

by Christopher Howell

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Stanford: Te Deum & Elegiac Ode (Lyrita)

An outstanding CD which is likely to be the most important contribution on disc to the Stanford centenary [JQ]

Stanfordian Thoughts 25. “East to West” in Chicago and Cincinnati

by Christopher Howell

Magnificat 4 (Signum Classics)

A distinguished final recording by Andrew Nethsingha with the St John’s College Choir [JQ]

Stanfordian Thoughts: 24. Stanford and the Irish Choral Society of Chicago

by Christopher Howell

Stanfordian Thoughts: 23. Stanford & Chadwick’s Book of Choruses

by Christopher Howell

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Peace I leave with you – Music for the Evening Hour (Coro Magdalen)

A discerningly chosen programme given accomplished performances [JQ]

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Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) Songs of the British Isles (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]

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Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)

A Stanford opera; uneven and unsatisfactory but beautifully presented [JW]

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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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Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)

The premiere recording of Stanford’s fourth opera in an excellent performance [JQ]

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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]

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Stanford: Irish Song Cycles (SOMM Recordings)

Winsome, windy and windswept with the occasional folkloric moment, but Stanford on auto-pilot [JW]

Stanfordian Thoughts: 22. Hymn Tunes

by Christopher Howell

Stanfordian Thoughts 21. Lullabies and Hush Songs

by Christopher Howell

Stanford: Piano Quintet, String Quintet No. 1 (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Wonderful music and marvellously performed [MC]

Stanfordian Thoughts 20. Six Bible Songs

by Christopher Howell