FAYRFAX / MUNDY / SHEPPARD / TAVERNER
The Golden Age of English Polphony [10 CDs for a special price] The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion / 10 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2010 ] In this their 30th anniversary year, we join the Sixteen in celebrating a Golden Age of Polyphony, and of music-making, by presenting their twelve discs of this repertoire in an attractively packaged (and priced) 10-CD remastered set. |
JOAO LOURENCO REBELO / DIOGO DIAS MELGAS
The Golden Age of Portuguese Music The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD ] "All the music is of a high quality, and it is excellently performed... The Singers are quite superb ... one of the best and most interesting discs by The Sixteen in recent years, and the sound is excellent." GRAMOPHONE |
HANDEL / LASSUS / BRAHMS / POULENC / BACH / etc
Great European Choral Works The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Jul/2012 ] This disc provides a superb collection of works from some of Europe's most celebrated composers and, alongside the first disc in this set, Great British Choral Works, is the perfect introduction to The Sixteen's wonderful music. |
TOMAS LUIS de VICTORIA
Hail, Mother of the Redeemer The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] "This is a must for every serious choral music library--and makes an excellent introduction to Victoria for those looking to explore the work of this inimitable Renaissance master." (10/10 ClassicsToday) . |
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI da PALESTRINA
Hodie Christus Natus Est [Christmas Mass] / etc The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro Palestrina Edition Volume 2 / CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] Following the success of the first volume in their Palestrina series which won the International Classical Music Award for Early Music, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen release the second recording in the series which has a Christmas... |
HENRY PURCELL
The Indian Queen (with Daniel Purcell - The Masque of Hymen) Julie Cooper, Kirsty Hopkins, Jeremy Budd, Mark Dobell / The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Jul/2015 ] "Christophers leads a trim, affectionate performance of Purcell's last (unfinished) semi-opera. The musical forces are small and flexible, and though some previous recordings bring more star power to bear among the soloists," (Financial Times) |
ALLEGRI / ANERIO / PALESTINA / MARENZIO / SCARLATTI / HANDEL
The Italian Collection [5 CD set] The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / 5 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/2012 ] "It's great to see The Sixteen taking their large fanbase on a daring journey of discovery. They come up trumps with works, and performances, which reflect the majesty and artistic ambition of the august venue from which this music was drawn." ... |
JOLIVET / MESSIAEN / DANIEL-LESUR
La Jeune France The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 13/Apr/2006 ] ".. a disc of “This disc is something not far from a revelation ... elaborately sonorous, radiantly glowing ... as usual from this fine group, the performances are immaculately detailed, and, especially in the Messiaen, they have a very un-English... |
J. S. BACH
Lutheran Masses Volume 1 The Sixteen Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Nov/2013 ] Following a series of concerts at London's newest music venue, Kings Place, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen recorded two new CDs of the Masses. Each volume also features a Cantata. The fact that The Sixteen has not performed or recorded such a... |
J. S. BACH
Lutheran Masses Volume 2 The Sixteen Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 3/Mar/2014 ] There are surely few other chamber ensembles that are capable of achieving such equality of line between the vocal and the instrumental...On this second disc, which completes The Sixteen's mini-series, the orchestra is joined by just eight singers. |
FRANK MARTIN
Choral Works (Includes 'Mass for Double Choir') The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 8/Apr/2005 ] "...a marvellous demonstration of Martin's gifts as a composer of vocal music." bbc music magazine |
MONTEVERDI
Masses (Incls 'In illo tempore') The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Aug/2003 ] "Strongly recommended to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of Monteverdi beyond the Vespers - much less dramatic music, but well worth getting to know in such excellent performances" (MusicWeb Sept 2007) |
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Messa a Quattro voci et salmi of 1650 Vol I The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 1/Apr/2016 ] "The Sixteen's complete recording of the Selva morale collection has been praised in these pages, and the qualities of ensemble are certainly worth noting here also. They are heard to best effect in the more richly scored pieces: the five-voice Laeta |
ALLEGRI / LOTTI / PALESTRINA
Allegri: Miserere The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ Coro / CD - released 20/Oct/2009 ] 1001 Classical Recordings you must hear before you die (Pre 1700) - "Christophers draws brilliant performances from his singers, both technically assured and vividly impassioned." - The Guardian. |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa Corona Spinea The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'A superb disc and an astonishing bargain' (Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Feb/2006 ] 'An issue of the first importance. It unquestionably merits a place in every serious record collection' (Gramophone) |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa Mater Christi Sanctissima The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'For the most important English composer of his generation, this series of Masses is long overdue, and we are fortunate that it is being completed with such a high level of success' (Fanfare, USA) |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa O Michael The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'There are so many special moments that if you are a Taverner fan all I can do is to recommend strongly that you sample this CD' (CDReview) |
JOHN TAVERNER
Missa Sancti Wilhelmi The Sixteen / Harry Christophers [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 11/Nov/2005 ] 'A splendid introduction for those who have yet to discover the riches of early Tudor music' (CDReview) |
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi in Mantua: the Genius of the Vespers The Sixteen, Harry Christophers [ BBC / Coro DVD / DVD - released 10/Jul/2016 ] The BBC's Sacred Music journey continues with Monteverdi in Mantua - the story of a Renaissance duke and the composer who worked for him and how their volatile relationship would create one of the most revolutionary and beautiful collections of music |