Howells: An English Mass, Cello Concerto & other works

Stephen Cleobury and the Choir of King’s College Cambridge celebrate the music of Herbert Howells with an album exploring the finest examples of his choral and orchestral music, as well as his writing for the organ. The little-known cello concerto is performed by Guy Johnston, who premiered the work shortly after its posthumous completion in 2016.

KGS0032-D  103 minutes 37 seconds (2 discs)
‘Impeccably judged sound and balance throughout; authoritative annotations, too, from Paul Spicer and Jonathan Clinch. All told, a hugely rewarding issue, and absolutely not be missed’ (Gramophone)
The Guardian
‘This now becomes my first choice for Howells’ An English Mass and the Cello Concerto and it comes with several attractive bonuses to boot. I hope that it will help to boost appreciation of Howells’ m ...