From the charming whimsy of Fairy Day to the dignified ceremonial of Verdun, this is a welcome and varied collection of some of Stanford’s finest occasional pieces.
‘Suffice to say, these splendidly prepared and finely engineered performances under Howard Shelley’s clear-headed direction do full justice to some appealing, off-the-beaten-track repertoire, and the ...
BBC Music Magazine
‘This varied collection of seldom-performed pieces by the Anglo-Irish composer suggests a neglected 'little masterpiece'. The most substantial work here is the cantata Fairy Day for female chorus and ...
BBC Music Magazine‘This varied collection of seldom-performed pieces by the Anglo-Irish composer suggests a neglected 'little masterpiece'. The most substantial work here is the cantata Fairy Day for female chorus and ...