Stanford
Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) Songs of the British Isles (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]
Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)
A Stanford opera; uneven and unsatisfactory but beautifully presented [JW]
Vaughan Williams – A Birthday Garland (SOMM Recordings)
A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]
Stanford: Shamus O’Brien (Retrospect Opera)
The premiere recording of Stanford’s fourth opera in an excellent performance [JQ]
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]
Stanford: Irish Song Cycles (SOMM Recordings)
Winsome, windy and windswept with the occasional folkloric moment, but Stanford on auto-pilot [JW]
Stanfordian Thoughts: 22. Hymn Tunes
by Christopher Howell
Stanfordian Thoughts 21. Lullabies and Hush Songs
by Christopher Howell
Stanford: Piano Quintet, String Quintet No. 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Wonderful music and marvellously performed [MC]
Stanfordian Thoughts 20. Six Bible Songs
by Christopher Howell
Stanford: Songs Vol. 2 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A good representation of the strength and variety of the central, most important, part of Stanford’s career [CH]
Stanfordian Thoughts: 19. Molly Brannigan
by Christopher Howell
The First Songs of Travel (Albion)
Despite reservations, Standen’s Songs of Travel merits a place in the VW discography [JQ]
Stanfordian Thoughts: 18. Father O’Flynn
by Christopher Howell
The First Songs of Travel (Albion)
A 1950s English song recital restored; excellent remastering but stylistically uncertain [JW]
Stanford: Requiem (Hyperion)
A genuine triumph – a completely convincing performance of a typically Victorian Choral Festival work [NB]
The First Songs of Travel (Albion)
A historical release that wears its age lightly – excellent restoration and attractive singing of well-chosen repertoire [NB]
Stanford: Requiem (Hyperion)
A fine performance of Stanford’s noble Requiem [JQ]
The Canticle of the Sun (Regent)
An interesting programme, impressively performed [JQ]
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