SACD, Tallis (composer)
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Special offer. Spem in alium
RecommendedMusic for Monarchs and Magnates
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Spem is literally a surround-sound piece, so this recording, the first to use the latest technology in new audio formats, gets closer than most. The Sixteen (enlarged to the requisite 40) have... —
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2026, Collection Recommendation
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2003, Editor's Choice
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Building a Library, October 2016, Recommended Version in English
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Copland: Motets, Duruflé: Gregorian Motets & other choral works
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Norman Mackenzie
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a bold and fascinating performance —
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Special offer. The Gents
The Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal Vocal Ensemble
Diapente Viol Consort, Niec van der Meulen, Robert Kuizenga, Siebe Henstra
The Gents, Peter Dijkstra
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Hear My Words: Choral Classics from St John’s
Timothy Ravalde (organ), Timothy Ravalde (organ) & Helen Scarbrough (cor anglais), Timothy Ravalde (organ) & Graham Walker (cello)
Choir of St John’s College, Andrew Nethsingha
the poised, sentient performance of Allegri's famous Miserere opening the disc bespeaks dedicated preparation, both technical and spiritual. I like the spatial variegations drawn by [Andrew... —
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The ensemble is at its best in the new music, which they sing with a stylish flair, and the more homophonic passages of Tallis, which they unfailingly imbue with direction and purpose. —
