Classical Vocals

Gustav Mahler wrote a number of songs of singular beauty, some re-used in his orchestral works, including settings of poems from the Romantic anthology Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy's Magic Horn), Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)...

Gurre-Lieder, composed swiftly in 1900-03 and 1910-11, combines the Danish legend of Waldemar and Tove with that of the Wild Hunt. Zubin Mehta and his New York forces boast a starry solo line-up, notable not least for the appearance of the veteran...

Guest directs the excellent St. John's College Choir with sensitivity and fervour and a high standard is attained... smaller pieces are equally satisfying, notably deeply devotional and miraculously fresh singing in Bach's Jesu, joy, and Mozart's Ave...

GRAMMY Award winners in 2009, the King's singers are one of the world's most celebrated ensembles. Their programming concept in this dic is unique: built upon the individual clauses of the Lord's Prayer, beginning and ending in plainchant, it ranges over...

German baritone Benjamin Appl is Gramophone's "Young Artist of the Year 2016" and one of the stars of the European "Echo Rising Stars" concert series. He is also a former chorister of the famous German choir Regensburger Domspatzen, and now one of the...

Gary Davison has earned recognition as one of North America's leading composers in the refined Anglican choral tradition. Mr Davison's work has been described as "persuasive... imaginative and polished... sumptuous and engaging" (The Washington Post),...

Garuta's songs, despite being written almost a century ago, only now see their release world premiere in a studio album - carefully selected and recorded by Garuta's former student pianist Maris Skuja and his brilliant stage partner soprano Julija...

Galina Grigorjeva (b. 1962) is an Estonian composer of Ukrainian origin known for her deeply spiritual and timeless sacred vocal works. Here a program of choral works by Grigorjeva is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir conducted by Paul...

From the hills and valleys of Wales come the "Voices of the Valley" - over 60 male voices raised in song and steeped in tradition. This album cuts through much of the present day wizardry of recording to bring you a raw and heartfelt sound. The swell of...

From Monteverdi to Brahms via French Baroque rarities: the Decca Gold (US) legacy of Nadia Boulanger, a complete musician. Newly remastered and issued complete for the first time, with fascinating liner notes by Nigel Simeone. Original Jackets, Limited...

From it's 1742 premiere, Handel's oratorio "Messiah" has continued to be an audience favorite and for many, the initial portal into the world of Classical choral music. Portraying the life of the "anointed one" (the literal meaning of the Hebrew word...

From his unprecedented sold-out arena tour to the Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, Andrea Bocelli IS the new voice capturing millions. Sogno (pronounced "sone yo") is a brand new collection of pop tracks highlighted by Carole Bayer Sager's soulful...