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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius RecommendedNicky Spence (Gerontius), Anna Stéphany (The Angel), Andrew Foster-Williams (The Priest/Angel of the Agony), Polish National Youth Choir, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Even if you are a dyed-in-the-wool Elgarian with special loyalties to a particular interpretation, this CD is brimful of edifying delights and surprises worthy of repeated listening. — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2024, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 26th April 2024
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Haydn: The Seasons, Hob.XXI:3
RecommendedCarolyn Sampson (soprano), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass)
Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, Wrocław Philharmonic Choir, Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh
the performance matches the high standards of McCreesh's previous grand choral projects...McCreesh revels in Haydn's masterly skills in writing for orchestra, choir and soloists...The choir's... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 24th March 2017
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2017, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2017, Choral & Song Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2017, Finalist - Choral
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2017
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Record Review, 29th April 2017, Recording of the Week
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Haydn: The Seasons, Hob.XXI:3 (sung in German)
Miah Persson (soprano), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone)
London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Sir Colin Davis's live account is founded on purposive modern-instrument playing and the conductor's own irrepressible dynamism; in this early eighties, he continues to show a sharp-eared appreciation... — More…
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Handel: Messiah Allan Clayton (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass), Iestyn Davies (countertenor) & Julia Doyle (soprano)
Polyphony & Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton
…underpinned by the incisive modern instruments of Britten Sinfonia, the new release has both a fine sense of style and is full of refreshing insights… Tempos - after a slightly low-key start... — More…
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Rossini: Petite Messe solennelle
RecommendedCarolyn Sampson (soprano), Hilary Summers (alto), Andrew Tortise (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass), Gary Cooper (19th-century piano), Matthew Halls (19th-century piano) & Mark Williams (harmonium)
The Choir of The King’s Consort, Robert King
I like the fact that the overall effect isn't operatic, and that every attempt seems to have been made to be faithful to Rossini's original intentions. That includes the acoustic, which sounds... — More…
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Building a Library, November 2018, Also Recommended
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Davis was seemingly Berlioz’s disciple on earth, and this was the glorious late flowering of his love for the composer…Les Troyens crackles with a theatricality that outshines even the pioneering... — More…Awards:
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Best Collection
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Here’s a bright, buoyant compilation to celebrate three decades of William Christie’s pioneering period-instrument ensemble...showcas[ing] an elegant conductor-scholar with more than a touch... — More…
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Beethoven: Cantata on the Death of Emperor Joseph II & Symphony No. 2
Tamara Mumford (mezzo-soprano), Sally Matthews (soprano), Ragnar Bohlin (director), Barry Banks (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone)
San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Michael Tilson Thomas
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Cathedral Voices
Taverner Players (vocal & instrumental ensemble), Taverner Consort (vocal & instrumental ensemble), Taverner Choir, Nancy Argenta/Catherine Robbin/John Mark Ainsley/Alastair Miles/London Classical Players/Sir Roger Norrington/Schütz Choir of London, Nancy Argenta (soprano), Stephen Farr (organ),...
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