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KENNETH LEIGHTON (1929–1988)
The World’s Desire and other choral works
WELLS CATHEDRAL CHOIR,
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR,
DAVID BEDNALL organ, MATTHEW OWENS conductor
‘The more I hear of Wells Cathedral Choir the more impressed
I am. Matthew Owens has certainly brought these choristers to
the very peak of excellence; it ranks as probably the finest
English cathedral choir at the moment … The two large-scale
works are delivered with great power and breadth, David
Bednall’s organ accompaniments as full of colour and pizzazz
as one could want. It all adds up to stunning performances of
outstanding music … Leighton’s memory is well served in
this superb release’ (Gramophone)
Compact Disc CDA67641
WILLIAM MATHIAS (1934–1992)
Choral Music
WELLS CATHEDRAL CHOIR,
JONATHAN VAUGHN organ, MATTHEW OWENS conductor
‘This is one of those recordings that works its way into your
spirit and enriches the soul … Glorious, life-affirming and
distinctive choral music in superbly polished performances’
(Gramophone, Editor’s Choice) ‘Conductor Matthew Owens
obtains a creamily blended (but not bland) sound from his 34
singers … It is nice to hear a choral group pay as much
attention to meaning and characterization as it does to sound
per se’ (International Record Review)
Compact Disc CDA67740
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