Christopher Monks
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Christmas is often treated as a time of extroverted celebration, intimacy is the keynote of Noël, the Armonico Consort’s new seasonal collection. That’s partly because the choir has just eleven... —
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2023, Christmas Choice
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Francesco Scarlatti: Il Daniele nel Lago de' Leoni
Christopher Monks, Armonico Consort (early music ensemble)
Scarlatti’s graceful music does not quite match the implied drama of the action. Daniel is sung by the soprano Hannah Fraser-MacKenzie who is poised and sprightly as Daniel encourages himself,... —
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JS Bach: The complete Solo Soprano Cantatas, Vol. 1
The Wedding Cantatas & Ich habe genug
Gillian Keith (soprano)
Armonico Consort, Christopher Monks
Gillian Keith’s brilliantly light soprano paired with this top-class period ensemble makes for a delightful disc —
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In his particular vocal strengths, Towers is in fact closer to Senesino than any other countertenor I know. Senesino was famed for his muscle, dark timbre and jaw-dropping control of breath,... —
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Beowulf
Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Anne Denholm, Timothy West (narrator), Toby Young, Armonico Consort, AC Academy Warwick, AC Academy Scholars, Christopher Monks
Young has a huge talent for captivating melodies and rhythms, put to excellent use in this wonderful re-telling of the ancient Beowulf story complete with compelling narrative. —
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The choral blend and recorded balance are of demonstration quality. The music has a predominantly slow harmonic pulse, where vocal lines can float, suspensions can melt and the listener can... —
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Complete New English Hymnal Vol. 6
Choir of the Collegiate Church of St Mary Warwick, Christopher Betts
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The Armonico Consort chorus(es) and orchestra do a splendid job in this recording. The antiphonal effects are precisely what is needed to bring out the power and beauty of the music. The tempos... —
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In glorious sound, the Armonico Consort presents a selection of large choral works, with a handful of pieces by Bingen, delivered with delicacy. A total delight. —
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Dixit Dominus
Emma Kirkby (soprano)
Armonico Consort, Concerto Gallese Orchestra, The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble
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