Vaughan Williams

Despite reservations, Standen’s Songs of Travel merits a place in the VW discography [JQ]

I will be returning to this disc often [WK]

(Déjà Review) Handley’s magnificent readings make this disc essential both for collectors and newcomers [CT]

A beautifully performed programme of Vaughan Williams’ hymns with exemplary attention to detail [MSt]

This disc closes the James O’Donnell era at Westminster Abbey in considerable style [JQ]

Another great opportunity to explore fine vocal music [JF]

A wonderful opportunity to explore fine vocal music [JF]

A 1950s English song recital restored; excellent remastering but stylistically uncertain [JW]

A most welcome, pastoral take on VW’s masterpiece [DMD]

A terrific disc [JQ]

A historical release that wears its age lightly – excellent restoration and attractive singing of well-chosen repertoire [NB]

All VW devotees should ensure they hear this ear-opening disc without delay [JQ]

This CD is a wonderful, enduring celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams [JQ]

A diverse and interesting programme beautifully played and recorded [NB]

A remarkable archive set of Vaughan Williams conducting his own music [JQ]

A dazzling performance and production [JF]

(Déjà Review) If you have any interest in the music of Vaughan Williams this is an almost mandatory purchase [SF][PC]

A coterie of British composers and the flute [JW]

Tenor Alessandro Fisher shines in a superb recital of beautiful music old and new [NB]

A beautifully rendered conclusion to the Brabbins/Hyperion survey of the Vaughan Williams symphonies [NB]

Fascinating Vaughan Williams performances from both sides of the Atlantic in excellent transfers [JQ]

Vividly recorded and handsomely played accounts of two great, but challenging, symphonies [RMo]

A recording which has somehow failed to attract much notice but proves to be a complete revelation [LF]

A fine conclusion to Martyn Brabbins’ distinguished Vaughan Williams symphony cycle [JQ]