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Midwinter OXCD-111
Following on from the success of their previous CD release, St Mary's Cathedral Choir have recorded a selection of carols. Tracks include Angels' Carol (Rutter), Ding! dong! merrily on high (Wilberg), and In the bleak mid-winter (Gregson-Williams) who is better known for his soundtrack compositions for films such a Shrek! Order your copy now for Christmas.
A Year in Wadham Chapel OXCD-112
Directed by Katie Pardee with Organist Julian Littlewood. This private commission features music sung in Wadham Chapel over the year. Includes two tracks played on the 1877 Henry Willis organ.
Organ Showcase (Vol 4) French Romantic Favourites from Hull City Hall OXCD-110
All the works recorded on this disc were to a large extent inspired by the organs of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll.
This limited edition recording has just been released and can currently only be only be purchased from Roger Fisher's personal website.
Listen OXCD-109
Following on from their recent appearance on BBCTV's Songs of Praise during the summer of 2010, the Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow have released another CD recording featuring a selection of tracks which demonstrates that they are one of Scotland's finest choirs. Directed by Frikki Walker.
Tudor Church Music from Durham Cathedral OXCD-106
Following the success of OXCD-101 [More sweet to hear] Organs and Voices of Tudor England, this companion CD features the Wetheringsett organ, and uses editions primarily based on Durham manuscripts. A comprehensive 24pp colour booklet discusses issues arising from using material in the original part books and accompanied by this replica organ which is based upon a design and pitch used around the time these works were composed and performed. Durham Cathedral Choir and Durham Consort of Singers are directed by James Lancelot with
Keith Wright - Organist.
Let God Arise OXCD-81
The Choir of St John's College, Oxford. Some ten years after this recording was first made, this CD is available once more owing to popular request. With repertoire from some of the greatest of our British composers (including Parry, Howells, Stanford, Stainer, Wesley), it features a rarely-heard work by Bruce Montgomery, one time organ scholar at St John's.
Recently re-released by popular demand.
A Voice from afar OXCD-105
Catherine Wallace and Daniel Sharpley direct The Chapel Choir of Trinity College, Oxford, in a recording which has been issued to reflect some 600 years of worship at the College site on Broad Street, and also to commemorate the death of the founder, Sir Thomas Pope.
The Grand Organ of Chester Cathedral OXCD-104
Philip Rushforth, who was appointed Director of Music at Chester Cathedral in 2007, demonstrates his musical virtuosity in a recital which is framed by two substantial works by Healey Willan.
Philip Rushforth plays the Organs of Southwell Minster and Chester Cathedral OXCD-103
With a selection of further items played on the organ of Chester Cathedral, Philip Rushforth supplements these with selected tracks previously available works played on the highly successful Southwell Splendour CD.
A Celebration of Candlemas... OXCD-102
Andrew Furniss directs the Choir of Oriel College, with organists Alexander Morrison and David Maw. The music on this recording represents the liturgical celebrations which take place in College on this day, with elaborate and joyful settings for both Communion service and Evensong.
Organs & Voices of Tudor England OXCD-101
Geoffrey Webber directs the Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge with organist Magnus Williamson. Featuring the Wetheringsett and Wingfield organs as provided by The Early English Organ Project, Royal College of Organists. A 40-page booklet describes the history and use of these type of organs during the Reformation with both sacred and secular, choral and keyboard interpretations of music performed at the time.
World
without end OXCD-100
The
Chapel Choir of Trinity College, Oxford commemorates the 450th anniversary
of this foundation with a recording of music covering the last four
centuries. Directed by Katie Lee, with organist Peter Dutton.
Carols
for All OXCD-99
Recorded just before
Christmas 2003 in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxford Bach
Choir entertains a packed audience with a seasonal selection
of music and readings. Narrated by Chris de Souza, with
the Heart of England Brass Ensemble and organist Elizabeth
Burgess, the choir is directed by David Lowe.
By
Purling Streams OXCD-98
Following the success of their previous CD, The Borromini Ensemble (Alan Davis – Recorder, Sarah Westwood – Soprano, Jean Gubbins – Violoncello, Richard
Silk – Harpsichord), plays a selection Baroque Pastoral
Music from England, France, and Italy.
King
David (Arthur Honegger) OXCD-94
Performing
to a near-capacity audience in King’s College Chapel in 1958, Francis
Warner conducts a rarely-heard arrangement of King David scored for
a small orchestra, and sung by the Elgar Centenary Choir.
DIGITALLY REMASTERED
Service
Music of Basil Harwood OXCD-95
A selection of lesser-known Morning Service arrangements are included
in this recording by the Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, Oxford,
where Basil Harwood was organist at the turn of the 19th century. Directed
by Robert Webb with Peter Parshall (organ).
Deep River OXCD-96
Michael Smedley directs the prize-winning chamber choir Oxford
Pro Musica Singers, here featuring Jacqueline Dankworth for
their seventh CD. Feel the Spirit contains arrangements of seven
well-known spirituals performed on this recording with a chamber orchestra,
together with other contemporary works by Bob Chilcott and Harvey Brough.
Weelkes'
Ninth Service OXCD-97
Judy Martin who is probably better known with the vocal ensemble VOCES SACRAE, directs the mixed-voice choir
at Worcester College, Oxford. In September 2003, she took up the post of Director
of Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The cover design is by local
artist Nicholas Mynheer and was specially commissioned for the CD.
Second
Thoughts DAS.102-2
The Dartington Trio (Frances Mason – Violin, Michael Evans – Violoncello, and John Bryden – Piano) perform trios by Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. But why Second
Thoughts? Because the composers' alternative scoring makes for a refreshing
look at these masterworks which are usually performed with flute and clarinet
(rather than violin) and horn (rather than 'cello).
Masterworks OXCD-92
The Dartington Piano Duo (John Bryden & Andrew Wendon) play duets by Brahms, Schubert, and W Mozart. The recording has been made on Andrew Wendon's Steinway Concert Grand previously chosen by Vladimir Ashkenazy for his CD recordings of the music of Chopin.
Coronation Anthems OXCD-93
The Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, Oxford directed by Robert Webb, and accompanied by Peter Parshall (organ), perform a popular selection of Coronation anthems recorded during a concert in the cathedral during the summer of 2002.
Scherzi Musicali OXCD-91
The Borromini Ensemble (Alan Davis – Recorder, Sarah Westwood – Soprano, Jean Gubbins – Violoncello, Richard Silk – Harpsichord) perform works spanning the whole period of the Italian Baroque, from the birth of the seconda pratica to the late Baroque of Vivaldi.
Bethlehem Down OXCD-89
Wallingford Parish Church Choir, directed by Robert Webb with Anthony Gowing (organist), sing a selection of popular carols to raise funds for the new organ at St Leonard's Church.
La Nativité du Seigneur (Messiaen) OXCD-86
Louise Marsh plays Messiaen fron Wakefield Cathedral. Each meditation in the booklet is accompanied by a visual representation depicted by Michael Anderson.
English Polyphonic Church Music OXCD-5287
The Choir of Magdalen College Oxford, directed by Dr Bernard Rose. Digitally remastered, these archive recordings are a limited edition available exclusively through OxRecs. Tudor church anthems and solo organ pieces played by Bernard Rose and David Wulstan.
Stanford and Wood Church Music OXCD-5368
The Choir of Magdalen College Oxford, directed by Dr Bernard Rose. Digitally remastered, these archive recordings are a limited edition available exclusively through OxRecs. Two well-known Victorian canticle settings, three Stanford motets and double choir anthems by Wood.
Organ & Harp from St Asaph OXCD-82
Graham Eccles plays on the first recording of the rebuilt Hill organ of St Asaph Cathedral. Accompanied on the Harp played by Eira Lynn Jones.
Ystym Colwyn Hall OXCD-74
Roger Fisher plays an all-Bach recital on the Peter Collins organ at Ystym Colwyn Hall, a private residence in the heart of Wales.
Town Hall Organ Classics OXCD-71
Leeds City Organist and Director of the Parish Church Choir, Simon Lindley plays a selection of popular classics on the organ of Leeds Town Hall.
The Organs of Eton College OXCD-65 (Vol 1) OXCD-66 (Vol 2)
Eton Music Scholars play four contrasting organs at probably the UK's best-known public school. The Lewis/Hunter organ in Lower Chapel and the Flentrop in School Hall are contrasted with the Snetzler chamber organ and the Hill organ in Main Chapel.
The Organs of Cambridge OXCD-59 (Vol 2)
An extended anthology of fourteen organs from the City and University of Cambridge. Various organists including Stephen Cleobury, Anne Page, Richard Marlow. First recording of the restored St John's College Organ.
The Organs of Oxford OXCD-41/OXCASS-41 (Vol 1) OXCASS-42 (Vol 2)
First anthology of eight organs from the City and University of Oxford. Various organists including Stephen Darlington and James Dalton. Volume 1 has the last recording of the Sheldonian pipeorgan which is no longer in use.
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