Hyperion CDA67756
In 1997, the Holst Singers and Stephen Layton produced a disc that immediately became a cult classic and a best-seller and now the same forces return with IKON II. The extraordinary quality of the music is unmistakable and immediately enthralling.
Hyperion CDA67601
Estonian choral music by Veljo Tormis.
Hyperion CDA67539
'The Holst Singers create great clouds of texture which surge, form and melt before your ears... For a bag of musical bonbons de violette, this disc can't be beaten' (BBC Music Magazine)
Recorded at the all-night vigil in Temple Church, London, this is the world première recording of Tavener's biggest choral work to date.
Hyperion CDA67080
"The Holst Singers under Stephen Layton are superb: they have complete mastery of the style of the fine, rich choral timbre... Very highly recommended." (Gramophone)
GRAMOPHONE EDITORS CHOICE (August 1999)
GRAMOPHONE EDITORS CHOICE (August 1999)
Helios CDH55170
"The performances here are wonderfully responsive. The individual voices seem perfectly attuned to the special colouring of Holst's music"
- Gramophone
- Gramophone
Decca 4750962 - 2003
"...this CD ranks as the best introduction to John Tavener that's currently on record" (HMV.co.uk, Nov 2003)
Hyperion CDA67297
"Spine-tingling… music great for contemplation, and a terrific showcase for the choir's stamina" (The Times, Jan 2002)
"...extremely well polished ... fabulous" (The Evening Standard, Jan 2002)
"...extremely well polished ... fabulous" (The Evening Standard, Jan 2002)
Helios CDH55050
"A delightful coupling of rare British choral works" (BBC Record Review)
Hyperion CDA66928
Music by Pärt, Sviridov, Gorecki, Gretchaninov, Tchaikovsky with James Bowman, countertenor.
"Sensitive readings of the utmost sensitivity and control." (Gramophone)
"Sensitive readings of the utmost sensitivity and control." (Gramophone)
Hyperion
The Holst Singers are joined by the Parley of Instruments in this recording of Linley's oratorio.
Hyperion CDJ33031
'An amazing disc in this matchless series - Unmissable' (Classic Express)
Part of the Hyperion Schubert Edition
Part of the Hyperion Schubert Edition
Hyperion CDA66777 - 1995
Vaughan Willliams part songs with Ian Bostridge and Michael George. "The Holst Singers......sing with a spellbinding sense of atmosphere and crystal-clear textures. Strongly recommended for all admirers of Vaughan Williams." (BBC Music Magazine)
Hyperion CDA66825
'Imbued with more ravishing feeling than I would have thought possible' (Organists' Review)
Hyperion CDA66690
GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE 'A charming, beautiful, very moving music drama' (American Record Guide)
Helios CDH55171/Hyperion CDA66705
'Fascinating... The Holst Singers cover themselves in distinction. A gem' (CDReview)
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