Stanford
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
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]
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
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
Peace I leave with you – Music for the Evening Hour (Coro Magdalen)
A discerningly chosen programme given accomplished performances [JQ]
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]
Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)
A Stanford opera; uneven and unsatisfactory but beautifully presented [JW]
Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]
Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)
The premiere recording of Stanford’s fourth opera in an excellent performance [JQ]
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]
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
Stanford: Songs Vol. 2 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A good representation of the strength and variety of the central, most important, part of Stanford’s career [CH]
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