classical music: William Appling

classical music: William Appling

classical music:

William Appling

Shall We Gather - American Hymns and Spirituals

American Anonymous, William Appling, ...

Albany Records, 2001

Brilliant
I couldn't recommend a CD more highly. As a musician I was amazed at the variety of the music here and the truly exceptional performances. It's seems we can always rely on Albany to put out the most interesting and highest quality recordings.

The Revenge of Hamish & Other Choral Works

William McClelland, William Appling Singers, ...

Albany Records, 2003

Simply Superb
There was a very good review for this recording in "Fanfare" magazine and it sounded quite interesting. The review didn't do it justice. Some of the pieces here are among the finest choral works I have heard. The texts McClelland uses are mostly American, and the ...

Wake Ev'ry Breath - Music of William Billings

William Appling Orchestra

New World Records, 1998

Extraordinary
I have performed many of these works with professional and amateur groups, and this is simply the best Billings I have ever heard. It strikes the perfect balance between the raw energy and directness of this wonderful early American music and the skill and refinement ...

Stresses in the Peaceable Kingdom - Wilson: Choral Music

Richard Edward Wilson, William Appling Orchestra

Albany Records, 1999

This is fantastic
I bought this after hearing a performance of "August 22" at Mannes last spring. I have never been drawn to choral music outside of requiems and opera, but I then i started getting into Arvo Part and now Wilson, which I find here to be exciting, funny, melancholy, and ...