Vaughan Williams: Hugh the Drover/Corydon Singers and Orchestra/ Matthew Best

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Hugh the Drover
A Romantic Ballad Opera
Bonaventura Bottone (tenor), Corydon Orchestra, Matthew Best (conductor)

'Enchanting, heartwarming' (Fanfare, USA)

'This sparkling recording makes it clear that 'Hugh the Drover' is a work that deserves to be staged professionally at regular intervals. In any other country it would have been. A magical account of a fascinating work, and not to be missed' (Ivor Gurney Society Journal)

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Cherubini Luigi: Marche Funebre, Requiem - Matthew Best: Corydon Orchestra, Corydon Singers - 1995.

 Cherubini Luigi: Marche Funebre, Requiem - Matthew Best: Corydon Orchestra, Corydon Singers - 1995.

“If I were to write a Requiem, Cherubini’s would be my only model.” 

Ludwig van Beethoven

'A really knockout performance of a dramatic Marche funèbre with some startling effects' (BBC Record Review) 'Record of the Month' (Classic FM Magazine) 'If ever a performance and a recorded sound were set fair to enthuse an audience, this is it. From the thrill of the tam-tam to the poignancy of the most expressive moments, it is all here. A memorable experience' (Organists' Review)

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

Marche Funebre

Requiem in C minor

Corydon Singers

Corydon Orchestra

Maciej Rakowski: Leader

Matthew Best

Recorded on 22-24 April 1995

Total Time: 53,32