Whether singing choral works by Vaughan Williams, Pärt, Elgar, Górecki or Schnittke, Handel oratorios or Estonian folk songs, Holst Singers performances are warmly acclaimed by critics and loved by their audiences. Discover our rich vocal repertoire by exploring this selection of recent performances. Click on the titles below for more information.
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26th May 2010, Temple Church
Holst Singers with Joseph Crouch (cello) and Stephen Farr (organ) Conducted by Stephen Layton
Holst Singers with Joseph Crouch (cello) and Stephen Farr (organ) Conducted by Stephen Layton
The Holst Singers and Stephen Layton have developed a reputation as some of the finest exponents of Russian and Eastern European repertoire in the West through critically acclaimed recordings and performances. This concert features their latest exploration of the powerful and emotive music of the Russian Orthodox Church including works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and their contemporaries.
Stephen Layton Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, Balakiriev, Kalinnikov, Kastalsky, Golovanov, Chesnokov, Cui, Schvedoff, Tolsiakov
Stephen Layton Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, Balakiriev, Kalinnikov, Kastalsky, Golovanov, Chesnokov, Cui, Schvedoff, Tolsiakov
Stephen Layton Conductor Parry’s Songs of Farewell, Stanford’s Three Latin Motets and music by Sir John Tavener form the musical bridge between the UK and Estonia. Pieces by American composers Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre complete an atmospheric programme.
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Bach Motets and Suites for Solo Cello
Bach Motets and Suites for Solo Cello