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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The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor)» More |
The London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole (conductor)» More |
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers (conductor), Margaret Phillips (organ)» More |
The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter (conductor)» More |
Voces 8» More |
King's College Choir Cambridge, Sir Stephen Cleobury (conductor), Dónal McCann (organ)» More |
from notes by John Whenham © 2004
extrait des notes rédigées par John Whenham © 2004
Français: Isabelle Battioni
aus dem Begleittext von John Whenham © 2004
Deutsch: Viola Scheffel
A choral tapestry A Choral Tapestry' explores the rich vocal timbres of sacred vocal music spanning five centuries. Interweaving genres create an ethereal sonic tapestry that centres around the haunting beauty of William Byrd's Mass for Four Voices. The programme i ...» More |
Monteverdi: Masses ‘It is doubtful whether [Missa in illo tempore] could ever be given a more persuasive reading’ (Gramophone) ‘Marvellous … The Sixteen sing with superb rhythmic vitality and great power’ (The Sunday Times)» More |
Monteverdi: The Sacred Music, Vol. 3 ‘It would be difficult to praise these performances to highly … the clarity and sheer élan here defeat close rival performances by William Christ ... ‘No Monteverdi enthusiast will want to be without this superb selection … Robert King's light-footed approach to the big pieces, with brisk speed ...» More |
Sacred treasures of Venice A glorious programme of a cappella sacred motets drawn from the final flowering of the Venetian Renaissance, sung by a choir for whom such music thrives at the heart of a living liturgical tradition.» More |
The music of King's This new recording presents nineteen opulently recorded treasures from the immense repertoire of this most august of choirs, everything from Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces to fresh arrangements of American and Chinese folk songs.» More |
The Sacred Flame A treasure-trove of outstanding motets, including works by Bach, Buxtehude, Gabrieli, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Schütz and Sweelinck. All performed by the Cambridge Singers at their sensuous and virtuosic best.» More |
Monteverdi: The Sacred Music, Vol. 3 |
The Essential Hyperion, Vol. 2 'More than just a highlight sampler. This is a classy collection, brought together with a great deal of care and attention to musical programming seldom found in this kind of CD … A stocking-filler any music lover would appreciate' (Scotland ...» More |