Ariadne
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Five-voice Papagena are a class act...this album confirms the creativity, skill and musicianship of a group that deserves King's Singers levels of success and attention. —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2026, Editor's Choice
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Light Out Of Darkness
Choral Music by Elgar
Callum Knox (organ), William Vann (director)
Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
this is an excellent introduction to Elgar's choral works. At times, such as in the gorgeous "The Spirit of the Lord', the relatively small choral forces are spread a little thin, but this is... —
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2026, Editor's Choice
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Stephen Dodgson: Turn Ye to Me, Songs, Vol. 3
Ailish Tynan (soprano), Christopher Glynn (piano), James Gilchrist (tenor), Katie Bray (mezzo-soprano), Mark Eden (guitar), Roderick Williams (baritone)
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The musical language is popular late 20th century – not much extended harmony – and lots and lots of broken chords and arpeggios...Ultimately, though, the message in these pieces is explored... —
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Lana Trotovšek and Maria Canyigueral are a perceptive duo, nowhere more so than with the powerful First Sonata. Their seriousness of purpose is evident from the opening Andante. —
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Coleridge-Taylor: Orchestral Works
Rebecca Murphy (soprano), Ioana Petcu-Colan (violin), Ulster Orchestra, Charles Peebles
it's a rare ColeridgeTaylor work that doesn't at some point bring rewards for today's musicians and listeners. How could anyone not enjoy the bright attack of soprano Rebecca Murphy? —
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Special offer. Gershwin: Centennial Edition
Leopold Godowsky III (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jose Serebrier
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Sutherland’s grasp of the musical qualities of each score is impressive. Most notable is the symphonic suite On the Waterfront, which receives a performance of genuine insight. This is worth... —
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JS Bach: Mass in B minor
Kathleen Ferrier, Peter Pears & Norman Walker
BBC Chorus, Boyd Neel Orchestra, George Enescu
