Inventa Records
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Arthur seems to be an almost ideal advocate for these works. His playing is patient, poetic and genial, and deeply natural...[He] brings a spontaneity that allows each work to feel as if the... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2026, Editor's Choice
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Byrd 1588: Psalmes, Sonets & Songs of Sadnes and Pietie
RecommendedPsalmes, Sonets & Songs of sadnes and pietie
Alamire, Fretwork, David Skinner
The real beauty of these readings...is the singers’ poetic nuancing of the texts, which they articulate with glassy clarity. The members of Fretwork play with characteristic grace, weaving gossamer... —
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2021, Choral & Song Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Early Music
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Gramophone Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Early Music
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Building a Library, July 2023, Recommended Recording
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Vinders: Missa Fors Seulement & Secular Songs
Choir of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, David Skinner, Andrew Lawrence-King
This [college choir] has a clarity and cohesion of which many a professional ensemble would be proud. Under David Skinner’s directorship they shape lines with elegance and purpose, allowing... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2023, Editor's Choice
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Byrd 1589: Songs of sundrie natures
Jacob Heringman (lute), Lynda Sayce, Clare Wilkinson (contralto), Fretwork (early music ensemble), Martha McLorinan (mezzo-soprano), Alamire, David Skinner
The Fretwork instrumentalists are supportive and nuanced throughout. —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2023, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. William Byrd: The Great Service & English Anthems
Stephen Farr (organ), Alamire, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, David Skinner
absolutely marvellous singers and beautiful balance. —
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Coelho: Flores de Musica pera o Instrumento de Tecla, & Harpa, Vol. 6
João Vaz, Capella Patriarchal, Cornetas & Sacabuxas de Lisboa, Capelle Patriarchal
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Handel Uncaged: Cantatas for Alto
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor), Jonathan Manson (cello and viola da gamba), Andrew Maginley (theorbo & guitar) & Guillermo Brachetta (harpsichord)
Zazzo taps into the passion of these cantatas rather than their archness, and the gorgeous additions by cellist Jonathan Manson, theorbist Andrew Maginley and harpsichordist Guillermo Brachetta... —
