
I’m always a little skeptical about reconstructions, whether it’s historic buildings or historic musical performances, especially when I see the words “as it might have
I suppose there are some recordings that are just review-proof. One such would be anything released by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, an institution that has
This new disc from the famed Waverly Consort contains a thoughtfully organized and beautifully presented program that at once reminds us of the early origins
This recording arguably contains the best representation of the Anglican hymn tradition that’s possible to include on one 76-minute CD. Yes, there are hundreds of
Many of today’s choral music fans had their first experience with Allegri’s famous Miserere while listening to this 1963 performance by the Choir of King’s
If you’re a fan of vocal music, you have to consider yourself fortunate that two of today’s greatest living composers are masters of choral writing.
Masaaki Suzuki’s Cannes Classical Award-winning performance of the St. John Passion was exceptional, and raised high expectations for this successor. While very good, this isn’t
Another entry in Harmonia Mundi’s ongoing Bach Edition, this recording from 1993 exemplifies both the consistently high standard of performance we’ve come to expect from
Having enjoyed many releases by Martin Pearlman and Boston Baroque in the past (an outstanding Monteverdi Vespers especially), I had high hopes for this new
When these recordings first came out, far in advance of the period instrument revolution, they were revelations. Though modern instruments were used, there was an