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Imogen Holst Choral Works
Imogen Holst (1907-1984), the daughter of Gustav Holst, has long deserved recognition for her significant body of compositions, written throughout her life. After working as Benjamin Britten's amanuensis (1952-1964), she returned to her own composing. Graham Ross conducts the... More
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Sacred Choral Music
Ralph Vaughan William's sublime Mass in G minor reveals the composer's absorbing interest in using the modal harmonic language and contrapuntal textures of the English late Renaissance to achieve a huge emotional and dynamic range. Undoubtedly the most technically demanding work... More
Reflection Choral Music from Clare College
Reflection celebrates 500 years of music-making in the English Parish Church. Over the centuries, on a daily basis, music has played an enormous role in enhancing the experience of Christian worship. The legacy is a vast body of music in many different style to be enjoyed by... More
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Folk Songs of the Four Seasons
Recorded by the ladies of the Choir this disc sees the first collaboration with the Dmitri Ensemble, co-founded and directed by alumnus and now Director of Music of the College, Graham Ross. Directed by the legendary Sir David Willcocks the disc explores the folk songs of Ralph... More
Harvey Brough Requiem in Blue
Requiem in Blue was commissioned by East England Arts and Wingfield Arts; it was the winner of the first Andrew Milne Memorial Prize. It was written in memory of Harvey Brough's brother, Lester, who died in a motorbike accident at the age of 19. The Choir of Clare... More
John Tavener - Ex Maria Virgine
Admired for the sheer beauty of his meditative and mystical music, John Tavener writes of his Ex Maria Virgine, which was dedicated to HRH the Prince of Wales and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall in joyful celebration of their marriage: 'I have set both familiar and less wellknown... More
Choral Evensong from Clare
This disc represents the core of Clare College Choir's existence. The Choir sing Evensong three times a week and the music on this disc is typical of the repertoire that you would hear if you were to eavesdrop on a weekday service in the College Chapel. The Choir of Clare... More
Handel's Messiah
After a magisterial interpretation of the highly theatrical Saul (Editor’s Choice in Gramophone, ‘Choc’ du Monde de la Musique, etc.), René Jacobs now turns his attention to Messiah, in the 1750 version with two alto soloists. Handel subjected the work to multiple revisions... More
John Rutter Mass of the Children
Bringing together the voices of adults and children, Rutter's Mass of the Children is scored for mixed choir, soprano and baritone soloists, orchestra, and the irresistible charm of a children's choir. Rutter's skilful writing for these forces together with his sensitive... More
Tarik O'Regan - Voices
Voices is a collection of choral works written over a period of six years by the British Composer Award winner, Tarik O'Regan; thirteen premieres are included on the disc. Described as 'skilful and elegant' (Sunday Times) and 'beautifully-imagined' (Financial Times), his... More
Wesley Anthems
Samuel Sebastian Wesley was the pre-eminant organist-composer of the early Vitorian era. During his career he worked tirelessly for over forty years to raise the standard of music offered in English cathedrals, and this collection of his most popular anthems, including the... More
John Stainer - The Crucifixion
Modelled on the great passion settings of J.S. Bach, Stainer’s Crucifixion is amongst the most popular of all English choral works and vividly portrays the events of the Passion of Christ. Scored for tenor and bass soloists, organ and mixed choir, the piece combines recitatives... More
Robin Holloway
A disc of music by the illustrious Cambridge lecturer and composer. The Choir of Clare College The Choir of Gonville & Caius College Timothy Kennedy, Nicholas Rimmer, David Goode | Organ Timothy Brown and Geoffrey Webber | Directors More
John Rutter - Requiem and other sacred music
John Rutter's Requiem and other sacred music. Produced by the composer this is the first recording of the ensemble version of John Rutter's radiant Requiem Written in 1985, the work is not a conventional setting of the Requiem Mass but comprises a personal selection of texts... More
Mozart - Mass in C Minor
Recorded live at the Salzburg Festival, this disc sees the Choir under the direction of their distinguished former organ scholar, Ivor Bolton. Malin Hartleius & Stella Doufexis | Soprano Marcus Ullmann | Tenor István Kovács | Bass The Choir of Clare College ... More
Kelly - Crucifixion and other choral music
Brian Kelly's cantata Crucifixion and other choral music features some of distinguished Choir alumni as soloists. 'An excellent recording of some superb but little known music ... a real eye-opener. A must-have CD for all lovers of contemporary choral music.' The Choir... More
Purcell Dido and Aeneas
It was probably in 1684-85, a year or two after the first performance of John Blow's Venus and Adonis which was clearly his model, that Purcell composed Dido and Aeneas, now recognised as one of the great monuments of opera. The sudden death of Charles II, for whose court it was... More
James Whitbourn - A Finer Truth
Son of God Mass, the cantata A Finer Truth & other choral music '...with outstanding recorded sound and the choir... in fine voice throughout, James Whitbourn's debut album is accessible, melodic and very beautiful, effectively taking serious Christian music into the 20th... More
Bernstein, Rutter and Part
Music from three of the most notable composers of the twentieth century representing the American, English, and Eastern European styles of composition. The Choir of Clare College Capella Breda Daan Manneke Ensemble Calefax Timothy Brown | Director More
Blessed Spirit
A disc of soothing music, perfect for relaxation, and divided into three sections tracing the journey of the soul. 'Absolutely magical as regards content and performance. A listening experience which is indeed out of this world' - Choir and Organ The Choir of Clare College... More
Monteverdi, Palestrina & Allegri
VERY LOW STOCK Music by three of the most important composers of the 16th and early 17th centuries, including a complete performance of the Vespro della beata Vergine by Claudio Monteverdi as well as Allegri's iconic Miserere. The Choir of Clare College Andrew Manze &... More
Sweelinck - Cantiones Sacrae
The world première recording of the complete Latin Motets of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, including the Christmas motet Hodie Christus natus est. The Choir were also involved in a video recording of the music of Sweelinck which you can view in our Videos section. '... sung with... More
Tudor Anthems
A disc featuring typical Anthems sung by the Choir on a day-to-day basis in Clare College Chapel from the Tudor era featuring composers such as Parsons, Farrant, Byrd, and Tallis. The Choir of Clare College Timothy Brown | Director More
Carols at Clare
Carols recorded in aid of the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children (All proceeds go to MSCFC Ltd). The Choir of Clare College Timothy Brown | Director More
French Choral Music
Motets and partsongs by Fauré, Poulenc, Duruflé, Saint-Saens, Debussy and Ravel, with Elizabeth Lane (soprano), Richard Egarr and Nicholas White (organ). 'Here is a winner ... if by any chance this kind of music has not so far come your way, accept this record as your passport... More
Palestrina - Missa Assumpta est Maria
LAST FEW REMAINING The celebrated Marian mass, together with the motet on which it was based, with other Marian plainsongs and motets 'This is a remarkable recording by a fine choir... Beautifully judged and serene performances' Classic CD, July 1997 'Anyone who has yet to... More
Bach Family Motets
ONLY ONE REMAINING The motets of the Bach family, as represented in this recording, thus create a precious legacy - one, which it is to be hoped, will soon find the place in the choral repertoire they surely deserve. The Choir of Clare College Timothy Brown | Director More
Compline Anthems and Motets
The complete medieval Office of Compline (sung in English), plus a selection of meditative motets from the sixteenth century by Sheppard, Tallis, Byrd and White. Compline is the English form of the Latin word completus, meaning 'completed'. It is now usually spelt with a final '... More
Ave Verum Parish Anthems
This beautiful CD contains 23 short anthems from the 16th to the 20th Century, including works by Bach, Byrd, Purcell, Mozart & Elgar amongst others, in addition lesser known composers such as Batten, Mundy, Ford & Farrant. The Choir of Clare College Timothy Brown |... More
Purcell - Choral Works
One of the finest recordings in the Choir's discography, this disc features much of the most famous choral music of Henry Purcell with a stellar line-up of soloists and instrumentalists. You can also purchase a DVD of this music performed by the Choir in our Shop. The... More
Celebration of the Spirit
Please be aware this is recorded using the PAL system and may not play in all world zones. The Choir of Clare College Timothy Brown | Director More
Carols from Cambridge (formerly Hodie)
The Choir of Clare College's association with Christmas carols is due in part to former Director of Music, John Rutter, who's music is featured on this album. The Choir perform two Advent services each year for which tickets are highly sought-after among the student and Fellows... More
The Organs of Cambridge (vol 2)
Features the von Beckerath organ at Clare College. Peter Clements | Organ More
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
LAST FEW REMAINING The Choir of Clare College Angharad Gruffydd Jones | Soprano Lawrence Zazzo | Countertenor Julia Bishop & Joanna Parker | Violins Peter Whiskin | Viola Joanna Levine | 'Cello Mark Levy | Violone Timothy Brown | Director Please be aware that is is... More
Purcell Sacred Music
This DVD contains some of the most iconic performances by the Choir including a stellar line-up of soloists and instrumentalists including alumni, Andrew Manze and Simon Bailey. If you would like to see a taster of the music on this page check out the videos in the Gallery... More
Blow Venus and Adonis
Blow's Masque, recorded by soloists Rosemary Joshua (Soprano), Gerald Finley (Baryton) & Robin Blaze (Contre-ténor) with Clare College Choir and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, conducted by René Jacobs. The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge Timothy Brown |... More
Tudor Anthems and Motets
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, directed by Timothy Brown perform Tudor Anthems and Motets by an array of sixteenth century composers including the ever popular Byrd and Tallis and the less familiar figures of Dering, Philips, Mudd and Farrant. Clare College Choir is one... More
Richard Dering Motets
The music on this disc is taken from the following publication:- Cantica Sacra ad melodiam madrigalium elaborata senis vocibus, cum basso continuo ad organum, auctore Richardo Diringo Anglo, in facultate musicae bacalaureo, venerabilium monalium Anglicarum Burxellaw, in... More
Berkeley Choral Music
Berkeley's choral music is ideally suited to the recording medium. It demands concentration, repays repeated hearing, and after listening to it one often wants just to sit and think. It is music written clean against the doubting, thrusting times we live in, but music instinct... More
