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.
Hyperion offers both CDs, and downloads in a number of formats. The site is also available in several languages.
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 English Lute SongsCDH55249  ‘Robin Blaze has the special ingredients to transcend any latent prejudice [of countertenors], especially in a recital as wide-ranging and intelligent ... ‘Can be recommended without reservation … the wonderful 'By beauteous softness’, from Queen Mary’s Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, ...» More |
 How the world wags - Social Music for a 17th-century EnglishmanCDH55013 ‘Splendid, vigorous, animated, hilarious’ (Hi-Fi News) ‘Rollicking good fun’ (The Cornish Guardian)» More |
 Lawes (H) & Lawes (W): SongsCDA67589 ‘This is a valuable anthology, carefully conceived and lovingly executed … Robin Blaze is heard mostly at his considerable best … the true f ... ‘The Lawes brothers tend to be thought of mainly as composers of instrumental consort music, but this outstanding disc reveals them in a fascinating n ...» More |
 Time stands stillCDH55462 Emma Kirkby is acknowledged worldwide as the greatest modern performer of this repertoire. This album of lute songs of the theme of mutability is a fascinating recital, containing some of the masterpieces of the period. She is accompanied by her l ...» More |
