classical music: Martin O'Donnell

classical music: Martin O'Donnell

classical music:

Martin O'Donnell

The Essential Hyperion (Label Highlight Compilation)

Stephen Varcoe, Thea King, ...

Hyperion UK, 1995

This truly is essential!
What a brilliant idea from one of our leading record companies! On this disc, they have assembled a programme of highlights from their vast collection of choral, vocal, orchestral, and solo instrumental music that is very satisfying. As with most CDs of this sort, it ...

Ave Maria: The Myth of Mary

Thomas Hampson, Christopher J. Thomas, ...

Teldec, 2000

Loads of diversity, a whole lotta schlock and two gems...
"What was he thinking?" is the question for this album's producer, Wolfgang Mohr. It is filled with such a hodge-podge of "stuff" that it is guaranteed to disappoint most because they'll encounter something that offends their taste (this was certainly the case for ...

Martin: Mass, Passacaille; Pizzetti: Requiem / O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir

Frank Martin, James O'Donnell, ...

Hyperion UK, 1998

Worth every last penny, and more
Everything positive that you have heard or read about this recording is absolutely true! It deserved its prestigious Gramophone award and it deserves all the praise that has been heaped upon it. ... I am an experienced choral singer and can attest to the superb quality ...

The Feast of St. Edward, King and Confessor at Westminster Abbey
Julian Empitt, Francis Brett, ...

Hyperion UK, 2006

Byrd: The Great Service
Francis Brett, Julian Empitt, ...

Hyperion UK, 2005

Bruckner: Masses; Te Deum

Alastair Miles, Gwynne Howell, ...

Hyperion UK, 1996

Great performances many extras
I must thank the folks at the Rough Guide for their recommendation of this recording because of all the extras as well at the committed performances from all involved. Even though I have not heard the other recordings, I cannot imagine that they could be any better ...

Bach: Epiphany Mass /Gabrieli Consort & Players * McCreesh

Peter Harvey, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Universal Int'l, 1998

Bach Epiphany Mass
I read the review of this 2 CD work in the New York Times, and thought my husband might appreciate it. He thought he died and went to heaven when he heard it. Even though the litergy of the mass is in German, he faithfully followed the chanting on the CD with the ...

Voices of Praise
William Cornysh, Robert Fayrfax, ...

The Gift of Music, 2005

A fantastic 4 cd box set featuring the finest choral musicians and singers of our generation. Festive hymns, soaring anthems and the restful sounds of timeless plainchant make this an essential collection for lovers of fine choral music. CD1 Hymns for All Seasons A selection of hymns for the church's year, from Advent to harvest festival, ...

Frank Martin: Mass for Double Choir; Ildebrando Pizzetti: Messa di Requiem (Special Edition)

Frank Martin, Ildebrando Pizzetti, ...

Hyperion UK, 2003

I can wish for no more
Having heard many rave reviews about this Gramaphone-award-winning recording, I will admit to having had very high hopes when I purchased it. My expectations were nothing to be compared with what I discovered. This disc is as close to the sublime as any I've yet ...