classical music: William Croft

classical music: William Croft

classical music:

William Croft

A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration

Sherrill Milnes, Jerome Hines, ...

Sony, 2006

Classical Hyms
I have many CD's of hymns that I listen to when I'm going to sleep at night. This one is not as calming at times as some of the others that I have. Nevertheless, it has many of the "old favorites" and worth buying, just for that reason.

Handel - Theodora / Peter Sellars · William Christie · Upshaw, Hunt, Daniels, Croft · Glyndebourne Opera

William Christie, David Daniels

Kultur Video, 2004

Exquisite Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
The oratorio Theodora would be interesting containing as it does some of the Handel's most fabulous arias. With Lorraine Hunt Lieberson playing Irene, the DVD is on another level. She is just perfection, the emotion and artistry of her performance is beyond words- a ...

Hymns on the Crystal Cathedral Organ

Swedish Anonymous, Frederick C. Atkinson, ...

Gothic Records, 1995

Among Organ Hymn CDs, this is really one of the best
I am quick to criticize any organ CD that isn't really inspiring. It should be something that we want to play once again when we pick it up. This CD definitely doesn't lack such inspiration. Mr Swann makes good use of the numerous ranks of pipes to achieve a superb ...

Sing Lustily & with Good Courage

Anonymous, Thomas Campbell, ...

Saydisc, 1994

One of my most cherished recordings
The first time I heard a song from this disc the piece rooted my attention completely. I had no idea who was playing the piece or who wrote it. The lady singing lead vocal had a glorious voice but wasn't familiar. That the song had roots in traditional folk was ...

Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral

William Croft, Johannes Cruger, ...

Hyperion UK, 1999

Super Praise!
Praise The Lord offers the listener traditional hymns in the English/British tradition. the clarity of the voices make it possible for the listener to follow the words distinctly. The organ soars as accompaniment. the CD provides organ and choral quality for the ...

Sing Ye Heavens - Hymns for All Time

Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

Collegium, 2000

worship of god made mostglorius in this cd
i was 1st introduced to john rutters music on a radio program... when i 1st heard the arrangement of christ the lord is risen today presented in this cd i pictured a grand celebration of the solemn mass of the resurection of our lord and pictured in particular the ...

Best Loved Hymns from York Minster

German Anonymous, Swedish Anonymous, ...

EMI Classics, 2007

Best Loved Hymns from York Minster
This CD is wonderful. If you love listening to Hymns than this is the album for you. There is a wide variety of Hymns to listen too. The choir is just wonderful. But all the Choirs from England are just wonderful. They are the most professional but that is just my ...

Abide With Me: 50 Favorite Hymns

Hervey Alan, Anonymous, ...

Decca Import, 1996

Inspirational!
Majestic hymns sung with British accents. A great combination! I haven't noticed any objectionable sounds on my copy.

Baroque Adagios

Janos Starker, Julian Lloyd Webber, ...

Decca, 2002

Why is this beautiful set so low in Amazon sales?
While classical music is achieving a resurgence in the UK and Finland, in the U.S. the meager proportion of classical music among record store and department offerings still reflects classical's waning status. What we do find even in drugstores and supermarkets is ...

Mormon Tabernacle Choir - 20 Favorite Uplifting Hymns
Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Barnby, ...

Time Music, 2004

Handel - Theodora / Daneman, Croft, Taylor, Galstian, Berg, Slaars, Les Arts Florissants, Christie

George Frideric Handel, William Christie, ...

Erato, 2003

The best Theodora yet
Theodora unlike many other Handel oratorios has been very lucky on records. About 2 years ago Archiv released their own recording with The Gabrieli Consort and Paul McCreesh conducting and it was an excellent performance. It would have been hard to believe that any ...

The State Funeral of Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson K.B.
English Anonymous, Thomas Arne, ...

Herald, 2000

Rameau - Les Indes Galantes / Petibon, Croft, Hartelius, Agnew, Rivenq, Berg, Strehl, Christie, Les Arts ...

Richard Croft, Patricia Petibon

BBC / Opus Arte, 2005

Now this is more like it!
This is far and away the best Rameau DVD out there. Though the production is modern, it stays within the Barouqe style and is not a distraction from the music. The tempi are lively and slow arias are touching. The premise of the opera is original by even today's ...

Mighty Organs

Hugh Aston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, ...

Collector's Choice, 2000

A Powerful and Exciting CD Set!
I am fairly new to classical music and have depended heavily on reviews to select what CDs to try. I ordered this newly-released one based on the contents and am very happy I did. The music is sharp and clear. When it swells to a dramatic moment, it takes your ...