Welcome to Hyperion Records, an independent British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twenty-first.
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from notes by Andrew Burn © 2003
No Exceptions No Exemptions This recital draws its inspiration from those lives upturned by the Great War, whether soldier or civilian. Alongside established works, the programme introduces little known songs which portray the humanity of those caught up in the torrent of wa ...» More |
Proud Songsters The English song tradition of the twentieth century is a glorious one, and never more so than when in the hands of such superlative musicians as we find here. Several new additions to the repertoire sit alongside favourites by Quilter, Finzi, Brit ...» More |
Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel; Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad ‘Christopher Maltman at all times sings beautifully, capturing the emotions behind the words and music, and is ably accompanied by Roger Vignoles. As ...» More |
War's Embers ‘An indispensable collection for those who know the repertoire; a revelation to those who do not’ (Gramophone) ‘If you enjoy English song, this set is a must … the singers are Britain's best, and their excellence is matched by the accompaniments of Cliffor ...» More |
A Treasury of English Song |