Howells
Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]
April 11, 2024
Vaughan Williams: A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]
March 17, 2024
A Year at Newcastle (Regent)
An absorbing exploration of 20th-century church music, and a few recent compositions [JF]
February 25, 2024
The Gesualdo Six (ensemble): Morning Star (Hyperion)
A notable musical celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany [JQ]
January 24, 2024
Advent Carols from St. John’s (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]
December 19, 2023
New College – Commissions and Premieres (Linn)
A fine programme, outstanding performances [JF]
July 23, 2023
Howells: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
Rare works in very fine performances, and a superb warm recording [HC]
March 19, 2023
Music for Strings (Chandos)
An absolutely outstanding disc containing some of the best of English string music [EJW]
March 9, 2023
Music for Strings (Chandos)
Superb playing and engineering; any reservations will centre upon the desirability of the programme [RMo]
February 7, 2023
Howells: Piano Music Vol. 2 (Naxos)
An important survey played with skill, insight and care [NB]
January 24, 2023
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