Musica Sacra

Musica Sacra -  6 September 2026  9:00am

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Paul Roper Boyce, W. Anthem: Lord, thou has been our refuge (1755).    Edward Burrowes, treb; Timothy Burtt, treb; Alastair Cook, treb; Robin Blaze, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, high ten; Mark Le Brocq, ten; Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral; Parley of Instruments/John Scott. Hyperion CDA67009 [22:43] Schubert, F. Ave Maria, D839, Ellen's song (1825; arr.).    Gil Shaham, vn; Göran Söllscher, gui. DG 479 2565 [07:03] Ippolitov-Ivanov, M. Vespers, op 43 (1893).    Lege Artis Chamber Choir/Boris Abalyan. Sony SMK 64091 [24:14]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Vivaldi, A. Magnificat in G minor, RV611.    Deborah York, sop; Patrizia Biccire, sop; Sara Mingardo, cont; Akademia; Concerto Italiano/Rinaldo Alessandrini. naive OP 30195 [19:48] Gabrieli, G. Jubilate Deo à 8 voci.    Philip Swanton, org. LP Thorofon Capella MTH 287 [05:00] Salieri, A. Piccolo requiem (1804).    Iva Hospesová, sop; Magdalena Kozená, cont; Zoltán Korda, ten; Jirí Klecker, bass; Italian Chamber Choir; Concertino Notturno, Prague/Andreas Kröper. Milan Vicek SY 0008-2 [29:14]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tina van der Graaf Rheinberger, J. Mass in E flat, op 109 (1878).    Choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge/Geoffrey Webber. ASV DCA 989 [20:45] Kuhnau, J. Sonata IV, Hiskia agonizzante e risonato, from Musicalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien (pub. 1700).    John Butt, org. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907133 [07:15] Telemann, G. Cantata: Du aber, Daniel, gehe hin.    Cantus Cölln/Konrad Junghänel. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2908250.79 [25:56]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Poole Bach, J.S. Motet: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV227 (1717).    Bach Collegium, Japan/Masaaki Suzuki. BIS CD-1841 [20:04] Penalosa F. de Missa ave Maria peregrina.    Choir of Westminster Cathedral/James O'Donnell. Hyperion CDA66629 [35:09]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Tina van der Graaf Padilla, J. de Incipit lamentatio Ieremiæ prophetæ.    Westminster Cathedral Choir; Andrew Watts, curtal; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp; Iain Simcock, org; James O’Donnell, cond. Hyperion CDA66330 [13:54] Montsalvatge, X. Kyrie; Dies irae, from Simfonia de Rèquiem (1995).    Barcelona SO/Víctor Pablo Pérez. Naxos 8.573077 [07:18] Saint-Saëns, C. Motets au Saint Sacrement (1857).    Flemish Radio Choir; Bart Cypers, hn; François Saint-Yves, org. Glossa GCD 922210 [31:59]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Lully, J-B. Benedictus.    Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.554399 [18:13] Bononcini, A. Stabat Mater (c1720).    Felicity Palmer, sop; Paul Esswood, ct; Philip Langridge, ten; Christopher Keyte, bass; Choir of St John's College, Cambridge; John Wilson, vn; Chris Wellington, va; Don McVeigh, va; John Scott, org; Philomusica of London/George Guest. Decca 443 868-2 [37:00]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Mundy, W. Vox Patris caelestis.    The Sixteen/Harry Christophers. Hyperion CDS44401/10 [17:45] Bach, J.S. Cor anglais concerto, from Cantata, BWV54 (1714; arr. Tarkmann).    English Concert/Albrecht Mayer, cora & dir. Decca 478 1517 [09:42] Mozart, W. Vesperae solennes de Dominica, in C, K321 (1779).    Mitsuko Shirai, sop; Heidi Reiss, cont; Eberhard Büchner, ten; Hermann Christian Polster, bass; Walter Heinz Bernstein, Volker Bräutgam, org; Leipzig Radio Choir & SO/Herbert Kegel. Philips 422 520-2 [26:35]  

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With James Hunter Bach, J.S. Motet: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV227 (1717).    Bach Collegium Japan/Masaaki Suzuki. BIS CD-1841 [20:04] Peñalosa, F. de Missa Ave Maria peregrina.    Choir of Westminster Cathedral/James O'Donnell. Hyperion CDA66629 [35:09]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Noel Campbell With Paul Roper Tallis, T. Spem in alium.    Choir of King’s College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury. Decca 478 3640 [08:52] Schütz, H. Magnificat anima mea Dominum, SWV468 (bef. 1665).    Rachel Yakar, mezz; Heiner Hopfner, ten; Harald Stamm, bass; Munich Motet Choir; Munich Residency O/Hans Rudolf Zobeley. Orfeo C 002 811 A [11:45] Monteverdi, C. Excerpts from Vespers of the Blessed Virgin (pub. 1610).    Ann Monoyios, sop; Marinella Pennicchi, sop; Michael Chance, ct; Mark Tucker, ten; Nigel Robson, ten; Sandro Naglia, ten; Bryn Terfel, bass; Alastair Miles, bass; Monteverdi Choir; London Oratory Junior Choir; His Majesties Sagbutts and Cornetts; English Baroque Soloists/John Eliot Gardiner. DG 479 1044 [33:09]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Charles Barton Franco, H. Salve Regina.    Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore. Hyperion CDA67380 [12:30] Zipoli, D. Misa San Ignacio.    Ensemble Moxos, Bolivia/Raquel Maldonado. K617 K617232 [21:08] Jerúsalem, I. Mass in D, Polychoral.    Chanticleer/Joseph Jennings. Teldec 4509-93333-2 [20:20]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tina van der Graaf Bach, J.C.F. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (c1780).    Netherlands Chamber Choir/Uwe Gronostay. Globe GLO 5080 [12:29] Pärt, A. Pari intervallo (1976; arr. E. Bennett).    Marshall McGuire, hp. ABC 456 696-2 [06:26] Rachmaninov, S. Excerpts from Vespers, op 37 (1915).    Joanna Dobrakowska, cont; Romain Champion, ten; Vladimir Miller, bass; Accentus; Eric Ericson Chamber Choir/Laurence Equilbey. naïve V 5239 [34:46]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Tina van der Graaf Bononcini, A. Stabat Mater in C minor.    Raffaella Milanesi, sop; Silvia Frigato, sop; Andrea Arrivabene, ct; Elena Biscuola, mezz; Sara Mingardo, mezz; Valerio Contaldo, ten; Rafaele Giordani, ten; Salvo Vitale, bass; Concerto Italiano Ch & O/Rinaldo Alessandrini. naïve OP 30537 [32:04] Tavener, J. Elizabeth full of grace (2002).    Choir of the Temple Church; Holst Singers; Robert Millett, Tibetan bowl; English CO/Stephen Layton, James Vivian. Decca 478 6424 [12:11] Williamson, M. Vision of Christ-Phoenix (1962-78).    Kevin Bowyer, org. Nimbus NI 5509 [09:11]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Tom Forrester-Paton Mozart, W. Regina coeli in C, K108 (1771).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Boys’ Choir of Westminster Cathedral; Alastair Ross, org; Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood. L’Oiseau-Lyre 478 7863 [13:31] Paganini, N. Prayer sonata in F minor (1806-09).    Gil Shaham, vn; Göran Söllscher, gui. DG 479 2565 [07:17] Fauré, G. Requiem, op 48 (1888; rev.1893, 1900).    Jennifer Bell, sop; Rohan Thatcher, bar; Sydney University Graduate Choir; Sydney University Graduate O/Christopher Bowen. SUGC 21Aug2005 [32:58]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Charles Barton Delalande, M-R. Super flumina Babilonis (1687).    Véronique Gens, sop; Sandrine Piau, sop; Arlette Steyer, sop; Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, high ten; François Piolino, ten; Jérôme Corréas, bass; Les Arts Florissants Ch & O/William Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901351 [18:04] Pergolesi, G. Stabat Mater (1736).    Anna Netrebko, sop; Marianne Pizzolato, cont; St Cecilia National Academy O/Antonio Pappano. DG 477 9337 [37:14]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Camille Mercep Brossard, S. de Oratorio upon the immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.    Eugénie Warnier, sop; Isabelle Druet, cont; Jeffrey Thompson, ct; Vincent Bouchot, ten; Benoît Arnould, bass; La Rêveuse/Benjamin Perrot. Mirare MIR 125 [24:00] Charpentier, M-A. Mass and motets for the Offertory and the Elevation (c1670).    Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.553175 [31:45]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With James Hunter Lassus, O. de Missa, Ad imitationem Vinum Bonum.    Choir of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury. London 444 335-2 [17:17] Bach, C.P.E. Magnificat in D, Wq215 (1749).    Elizabeth Watts, sop; Wiebke Lehmkuhl, cont; Lothar Odinius, ten; Markus Eiche, bass; RIAS Chamber Choir; Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin/Hans-Christoph Rademann. Harmonia Mundi HMC 902167 [37:44]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Tina van der Graaf Mozart, W. Exsultate jubilate, K165 (1773).    Kiri Te Kanawa, sop; London SO/Colin Davis. Philips 422 520-2 [15:14] Telemann, G. Cantata for the Consecration of Rellingen church (1756).    Susanne Borchert-Rohwedder, sop; Gabriele Künzler, cont; Holger Off, ten; Eckhard Trox, bass-bar; Rellingen Choir; Salzburg Soloists; Hamburg State PO/Wolfgang Zilcher. Christophorus CHE 0159-2 [39:16]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Paul Roper Britten, B. Rejoice in the Lamb, op 30 (1943).    Simon Channing, treb; James Bowman, ct; Richard Morton, ten; Marcus Creed, bass; James Lancelot, org; David Corkhill, perc; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge/Philip Ledger. EMI 5 6796-2 [16:30] Bach, J.S. Sinfonia from Cantata BWV174, Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte (1729).    Orchestra of the Antipodes/Antony Walker. ABC 476 1923 [05:36] Saint-Saëns, C. Motets au Saint Sacrement (1857).    Flemish Radio Choir; Bart Cypers, hn; François Saint-Yves, org. Glossa GCD 922210 [31:59]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Camille Mercep Bizet, G. Te Deum (1858).    Katarina Jovanovic, sop; Philippe Do, ten; Mark Schnaible, bass; Northern Region Choir; Lille NO/Jean-Claude Casadesus. Naxos 8.572270 [18:12] Geoffroy, J-N. Magnificat.    Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.553637 [07:49] Gounod, C. Messe chorale.    Ensemble Vocale de Lausanne; Daniel Fuchs, org; Michel Corboz, cond.. apex 8573 89235 2 [27:56]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With James Hunter Bach, J. Christoph Ach, dass ich Wassers g’nug hätte.    Christopher Field, alto; Latitude 37. ABC 481 0483 [06:40] Rubbra, E. Mass in honour of St Dominic, op 66 (1948).    Choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge; Richard Hill, org. ASV DCA 881 [14:56] Bononcini, A. Stabat Mater in C minor à quattro.    Raffaella Milanesi, sop; Silvia Frigato, sop; Andrea Arrivabene, ct; Elena Biscuola, cont; Sara Mingardo, cont; Valerio Contaldo, ten; Rafaele Giordani, ten; Salvo Vitale, bass; Concerto Italiano/Rinaldo Alessandrini. naïve OP 30537 [32:05]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With James Hunter Bizet, G. Te Deum (1858).    Katarina Jovanovic, sop; Philippe Do, ten; Mark Schnaible, bass; Northern Region Choir; Lille NO/Jean-Claude Casadesus. Naxos 8.572270 [18:12] Pergolesi, G. Stabat Mater (1736).    Barbara Bonney, sop, Andreas Scholl, ct, Les Talens Lyriques/Christophe Rousset. Decca 466 134-2 [36:02]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With James Hunter Haydn, J. Ave Regina in A, Hob.XXIIIb:3 (bef. 1763).    Susan Gritton, sop; Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 0640 [11:54] Bach, J.S. Sinfonia from Cantata, BWV42 (1725).    Hong Kong PO/William Lacey. Naxos 8.557965 [07:23] Rachmaninov, S. Vespers, op 37 (1915).    Eva Ericson-Berglund, sop; Vladimir Miller, bass; Eric Ericson Chamber Choir; Accentus/Laurence Equilbey. naïve V 5239 [34:51]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Camille Mercep Hummel, J. Te Deum (1799).    Patricia Wright, sop; Zan McKendree-Wright, cont; Patrick Power, ten; David Griffiths, bass; Tower Voices, New Zealand; New Zealand SO/Uwe Grodd. Naxos 8.557193 [12:01] Goodall, H. Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd.    Jane Sheldon, sop; Cantillation; David Drury, org; Sinfonia Australis/David Stanhope. ABC 476 5102 [03:01] Hovhaness, A. Psalm and fugue, op 40a (1941).    Philharmonia O/David Amos. Harmonia Mundi HMU 906012 [10:10] Mozart, W. Litanae lauretanae de Beatissimae Mariae in D, K195 (1774).    Jennifer Bates, sop; Anne Fisch, cont; Christopher Bogg, ten; Stephen Bennett, bass; Sydney Philharmonia Cantata Choir; David Miller, org; Australian CO/John Grundy. Fine Music concert recording [27:31]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Machaut, G. de Messe de Nostre Dame.    Hilliard Ensemble/Paul Hillier. Hyperion CDA66358 [24:24] Homilius, G. Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade.    Felix Marangoni, org. Brilliant Classics 94458 [02:05] Gounod, C. Messe chorale.    Ensemble Vocale de Lausanne; Daniel Fuchs, org; Michel Corboz, cond. apex 8573 89235 2 [27:50]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With James Hunter Perti, G. Motet: Cantate laeta carmina (1704-06).    Basle Madrigalists; Musica Fiorita/Daniela Dolci. Pan Classics PC 10357 [21:13] Buxtehude, D. Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV203.    Piet Kee, org. Chandos CHAN 0514 [07:55] Guerrero, F. Missa Surge propera, à 6.    Sydney Chamber Choir; O of the Renaissance/Michael Noone. ABC 476 9236 [24:45]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Poole Hasse, J. Salve Regina in E flat (1767).    Barbara Bonney, sop; Bernarda Fink, mezz; Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. DG 453 435-2 [15:26] Fauré, G. Requiem, op 48 (1893).    Agnès Mellon, sop; Peter Kooy, bar; La Chapelle Royale; Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Louis; Ensemble Musique Oblique/Philippe Herreweghe. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901292 [38:22]  

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With James Hunter Bruckner, A. Mass in C (c1842).    Ludmila Kuznetzova, mezz; Stanislav Davydov, hn; Alexei Shanin, hn; Ludmila Golub, org. Chandos CHAN 9863 [12:27] Gomez, W. Ave Maria (arr. Pop).    Elīna Garanča, mezz; Latvian Radio Choir; German Radio PO/Karel Mark Chichon. DG 479 2071 [03:52] Bruch, M. Ave Maria, op 61 (1892).    Julius Berger, vc; Polish National RSO/Antoni Wit. EBS 6060 [09:59] Zelenka, J. Litanie de Vergine Maria.    Gabriela Eibenová; sop; Lenka Cafourková, sop; Jonathan Mayenschein, ct; Tobias Hunger, ten; Florian Götz, bass; Ensemble Inégal/Adam Viktora. Nibiru 01722231 [26:40]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Haydn, J. Missa brevis in B flat, Hob XXII:75 (1756).    Dorothea Röschmann, sop; Bernarda Fink, cont; Helmut Wildhaber, ten; Klaus Mertens, bass; Hugo Distler Choir; Elizabeth Ullmann, org; Vienna Academy/Martin Haselböck. Novalis 150 095-2 [14:37] Mozart, W. Mass no 3 in C, K66, Dominicus (1769).    Barbara Schlick, sop; Ulla Groenewold, cont; Markus Schäfer, ten; Klaus Mertens, bass; Cologne Chamber Choir; Collegium Cartusianum/Peter Neumann. Virgin 5 61303 2 [40:25]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Camille Mercep Willaert, A. O iubar, nostrae specimen salutis (pub. 1542).    Cinquecentro Renaissance Vokal. Hyperion CDA67749 [11:34] Chance, A. Holy dreaming (2018).    Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne/Christopher Watson. Acis APL 14445 [09:31] Bach, W.F. Cantata: This is the day (c1750).    Barbara Schlick, sop; Claudia Schubert, cont; Wilfried Jochens, ten; Stephan Schreckenberger, bass; Rheinische Kantorei; Das Kleine Konzert/Hermann Max. Capriccio 5083 [32:55]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Peter Poole Lassus, O. de Psalm 50/51: Miserere mei Deus, Penitential psalm IV (pub. 1584).    Pro Cantione Antiqua; Hamburg Wind Group for Ancient Music/Bruno Turner. Archiv 439 958-2 [25:34] Bruckner, A. Psalm 150: Praise the Lord in his sanctuary (1892).    Ruth Welting, sop; Chicago Symphony Ch & O/Daniel Barenboim. DG 437 250-2 [08:42] Bernstein, L. Chichester Psalms (1965).    Vienna Youth Choir; Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein. DG 469 115-2 [19:08]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Camille Mercep Charpentier, M-A. Magnificat pour le Port Royal.    Greta De Reyghere, sop; Isabelle Poulenard, sop; Jill Feldman, sop; Capella Ricercar; Bernard Foccroulle, org. Ricercar RIC 052034 [09:25] Tavener, J. Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (1986).    Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge/Christopher Robinson. Naxos 8.555256 [10:29] Bruckner, A. Mass no 2 in E minor (1866/82).    Vienna State Opera Ch; Vienna PO/Zubin Mehta. Decca 425 075-2 [34:04]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Benevoli, O. Magnificat.    Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Naxos 8.553636 [08:51] Palestrina, G. da Missa brevis, from Third book of Masses (pub. 1570)..    Sydney Chamber Choir Fine Music Concert Recording [14:03] Scarlatti, D. Stabat Mater (c1715).    The Sixteen, Harry Christophers conductor Collins Classics 15042 [25:42]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Tom Forrester-Paton Biber, H. Gloria, from Missa Salisburgensis, Salzburg festival Mass (c1682).    Adelaide Ch; Ann Whelan, hpd; David Swale, org; Adelaide CO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 476 4565 [09:24] Vasks, P. Prayer: Lord, open our eyes (2011).    Latvian Radio Choir; Sinfonietta Riga/Sigvards Kļava. Ondine ODE 1302-2 [17:08] Bach, J.S. Magnificat in D, BWV243 (1732-35).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Tessa Bonner, sop; Michael Chance, ct; John Mark Ainsley, ten; Stephen Varcoe, bar; Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 0518 [27:14]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With James Hunter Monteverdi, C. Magnificat anima mea Dominum à 8, from Selva morale e spirituale (pub. 1640; ed. Parrott).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Rogers Covey-Crump, ten; David Thomas, bass; Taverner Consort and Players/Andrew Parrott. EMI CDC 7 47016 2 [12:55] Bach, J.S. Cantata, BWV106: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (c1707).    Bach Collegium Japan/Masaaki Suzuki. BIS CD-9024/26 [20:39] Corrette, M. Psalm 148: Laudate Dominum. after Vivaldi's Spring concerto (pub. 1766).    Margaret Dixon-McIvor, sop; Anson Austin, ten; Grahame Tier, bass; Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir; John Harding, vn; Australian CO/Peter Seymour. Fine Music concert recording [19:45]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Chris Blower With Simon Target Brahms, J. Motet: Warum ist das Licht gegeben den Mühseligen, op 74 no 1 (1877).    RIAS Chamber Choir/Marcus Creed. Harmonia Mundi HMG 501591 [11:05] Bruch, M. Kol nidrei, op 47 (1880).    Alisa Weilerstein, vc; Staatskapelle Berlin/Daniel Barenboim. Decca 478 2735 [10:49] Puccini, G. Gloria, from Messa di gloria (1880).    Lorenzo Rositano, ten; Jae-Hyeok Lee, bar; Sydney University Graduate Choir & O/Christopher Bowen. SUGC recording [31:59]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With James Hunter Rolle, J. Cantata: Siehe, Finsternis bedecket das Erdenreich.    Hanna Herfurtner, sop; Carola Gunther, cont; Georg Poplutz, ten; Raimonds Spogis, bass; Cologne Academy/Michael Alexander Willens. cpo 555 052-2 [19:12] André Raison Offertory on the 5th tone.    Frédéric Desenclos, org. Virgin 6 28503 2 [06:08] Charpentier, M-A. Midnight Mass for Christmas.    Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Erato 8578 5820-2 [29:10]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Robert Small With Jules Laurent Monteverdi, C. Gloria in excelsis Deo à 8, from Selva morale e spirituale (pub. 1640).    Parsons Affayre/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. Fine Music concert recording [10:35] Caldara, A. Stabat Mater.    Parsons Affayre/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. Vox Foris MMPA005 [18:35] Scarlatti, D. Stabat Mater in C minor.    Parsons Affayre/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. Vox Foris MMPA005 [23:09]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With James Hunter Homilius, G. Cantata: Selig eid ihr, wenn ihr geschmähet werdet (bef. 1784).    Vasilijka Jezovsek, sop; Anne Buter, cont; Hubert Nettinger, ten; Christian Hilz, bass; Dresden Cathedral Choir; Dresden Baroque O/Roderich Kreile. Carus 83.183 [16:43] Mouton, J. Nesciens Mater.    Monteverdi Choir/John Eliot Gardiner. Soli Deo Gloria SDG 701 [06:52] Bach, J. Christian Beatus vir (1758).    Joanne Lunn, sop; Elena Biscuola, cont; Georg Poplutz, ten; Thomas E. Bauer, bass; Southwest German Chamber Choir; Concerto Cologne/Gerhard Jenemann. Carus 83.347 [30:20]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With Paul Roper Hildegard of Bingen. O ignis spiritus.    Heather Lee, sop; Cantillation; Jamal Alrekabi, kamanche; Kim Cunio, harmonium; Paul Virag, cond. ABC 476 5705 [15:33] Janácek, L. Glagolitic Mass (1926).    Elisabeth Söderström, sop; Drahomira Drobková, cont; Frantisek Livora, ten; Richard Novák, bass; Prague Philharmonic Ch; Jan Hora, org; Czech PO/Charles Mackerras. Supraphon/Denon 33C37 7448 [39:55]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Robert Small With James Hunter Charpentier, M-A. Un oratorio de Noël: In nativitatem Domini canticum (c1687).    Les Arts Florissants/William Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMC 905130 [29:20] Holst, G. The hymn of Jesus, op 37 (1917).    Hallé Youth Choir; Hallé Choir & O/Mark Elder. Hallé CD HLL 7535 [22:55]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Jules Laurent Homilius, G. Cantata: Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen.    Vasilijka Jezovsek, sop; Anne Buter, cont; Hubert Nettinger, ten; Dresden Cathedral Choir; Dresden Baroque O/Roderich Kreile. Carus 83.183 [14:37] Homilius, G. Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade, HoWV34.    Felix Marangoni, org Brilliant Classics 94458 [02:05] Homilius, G. Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein, HoWV1.    Felix Marangoni, org. Brilliant Classics 94458 [01:59] Pergolesi, G. Stabat Mater (pub. 1749).    Julia Faulkner, sop; Anna Gondo, cont; Camerata Budapest/Michael Halász. Naxos 8.550766 [35:23]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Robert Small With James Hunter Mozart, W. Ave verum corpus, K618 (1791).    Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir & O/Antony Walker. ABC 476 3521 [03:23] Willaert, A. Infelix ego.    Gesualdo Six/Owain Park. Hyperion CDA68379 [08:11] Howells, H. Take him earth, for cherishing (1963).    Corydon Singers/Matthew Best. Hyperion CDA66076 [08:55] Handel, G. Dixit Dominus, HWV232 (1707).    Jane Edwards, sop; Penelope Sharp, sop; Tobias Cole, alto; David Hamilton, ten; Michael Hissey, bass; Sydney Chamber Choir & O/Hans-Dieter Michatz. Fine Music concert recording [30:31]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Mozart, W. Exsultate, jubilate, K165 (1773).    Regula Mühlemann, sop; Basle CO/Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli. Sony 88985337582 [13:52] Kyr, R. From the circling wheel (1997).    Tapestry/Laurie Monahan. Telarc CD-80456 [16:06] Certon, P. Missa Sur le Pont d'Avignon.    Choir of St Ignatius of Antioch, New York City/Harold Chaney. Music & Arts CD-798 [24:08]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With James Hunter Bach, J.S. Chorale prelude, Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV654 (bef.1732; arr. Schoenberg).    Sydney SO/Edo de Waart. ABC 454 515-2 [07:51] Ockeghem, J. Missa de plus en plus.    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell 454 935-2 [34:19] Biber, H. Sonata XV, The crowning of the blessed Virgin Mary, from Mystery sonatas (c1676).    Reinhard Goebel, vn; Phoebe Carrai, vc; Andreas Spering, hpd. Archiv 431 656-2 [09:44]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Tom Forrester-Paton Charpentier, M-A. Communion, Magnificat.    Le Concert Spirituel/Hervé Niquet. Glossa GCD 921627 [08:54] Jacob, Gunther. Missa Dei Filii, op 2 (pub. 1725).    Hana Blažiková, sop; Barbara Sojková, sop; Petra Noskiová, mezz; Sylva Čumgrová, cont; Hasn El Dunia, ten; Ondřej Šmid, ten; Tomas Král, bass; Jaromir Nosek, bass; Capella Regia Praha/Robert Hugo. Supraphon SU 3971-2 [46:33]  

MUSICA SACRA Spanish fervour in music Prepared by Robert Small With James Hunter Trad. O Virgo splendens, Stella splendens.    Joseph Tolz, ten; Renaissance Players/Winsome Evans. Tall Poppies TP229 [12:24] Scarlatti, D. Stabat Mater in C minor for ten voices.    Parsons Affayre/Warren Trevelyan-Jones. Vox Foris MMPA005 [23:09] Guerrero, F. Excerpts from Missa, Surge propera à 6    Sydney Chamber Choir; O of the Renaissance/Michael Noone. ABC 476 923-6 [18:24]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Paul Cooke With Jules Laurent Mozart, W. Mass no 16 in C, K317, Coronation (1779).    Barbara Bonney, sop; Catherine Wyn-Rogers, cont; Jamie MacDougall, ten; Stephen Gadd, bass; English Concert Choir; English Concert/Trevor Pinnock. Archiv 445 353-2 [26:27] Poston, E. Festal Te Deum (1959).    Jo Harris, sop; Bristol Choral Society; Richard Moore, org; Hilary Campbell, cond. Delphian DCD 34310 [08:58] Daniel-Lesur, J. Le cantique des cantiques (1952).    BBC Singers/Sofi Jeannin. BBC Music Magazine BBCMM509 [18:29]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Rex Burgess With James Hunter Mozart, W. Eine kleine Freimaurer-Kantate: Laut verkünde uns’re Freude, K623 (1791).    Werner Krenn, ten; Tom Krause, bar; Edinburgh Festival Ch; London SO/István Kertéz. Decca 452 643-2 [13:26] Franck, C. Chorale no 3 in A minor (1890).    Francis Grier, org. ASV QS 6175 [11:33] Biber, H. Requiem in F minor.    Gabrieli Consort and Players/Paul McCreesh. Archiv 479 1957 [27:28]

MUSICA SACRA Prepared by Jacky Ternisien With Paul Roper Fauré, G. Mass for the fishermen of Villerville (1881-82).    Lausanne Vocal Ensemble; Marcelo Giannini, org; Sinfonia Varsovia/Michel Corboz. Mirare MIR 028 [17:06] Zelenka, J. Missa Sancti Spiritus (1723/28/29).    Gabriela Eibenová, sop; Lenka Cafourková, sop; Jonathan Mayenschein, ct; Tobias Hunger, ten; Florian Götz, bass; Ensemble Inégal/Adam Viktora. Nibiru 01722231 [38:05]