Sacred Songs

Palestrinas music is exquisite and sumptuous? characterised by a richness of texture and purity of sound. From his sacred Masses to settings of the secular Song of Songs, The Sixteen brings this serene and delicate soundworld to sparkling life.

Stage Fright is The Band's third studio album, originally released in 1970 by Capitol Records. All of the tracks on the album were written and composed by Robbie Robertson, only a few co-written with Richard Manuel and Levon Helm. The Band departed slightly from their earlier sounds, creating a darker rock album that didn't focus on vocal harmonies as much as they had in the previous two albums.

"Stage Fright" is The Band's third studio album, originally released in 1970 by Capitol Records. All of the tracks on the album were written and composed by Robbie Robertson, only a few co-written with Richard Manuel and Levon Helm. The Band departed slightly from their earlier sounds, creating a darker rock album that didn't focus on vocal harmonies as much as they had in the previous two albums.

Diotima is a significant release for many reasons, two worth noting immediately: it's the fifth album dedicated to works by American composer John Harbison (b. 1938) the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and conductor Gil Rose have issued; more pertinently, of the three works presented, one is the first he wrote for orchestra and another, created thirty-five years later, is in all probability his last. Anything but an afterthought, the third pairs Dawn Upshaw with the BMOP, not the first time the celebrated soprano has given voice to Harbison's material.

This disc provides an opportunity to explore the music of the proud Englishman, the devoted friend, the loyal subject, and the faithful servant that was William Byrd, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death. Through a collection of songs and instrumental works performed by the Chelys Consorts of Viols joined by tenor violist Harry Buckoke and mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston, this recording introduces this key figure of the English Renaissance music: both devoutly Catholic and a favourite of the Protestant Queen, a serious character capable of weighty contemplation but also sharp wit and humour, and the loyal friend who wrote so personally and touchingly.

"Come Sunday" marks the final collaboration between two of jazz’s most legendary players, bassist Charlie Haden and pianist Hank Jones. The album was released on the same day that Charlie Haden was inducted into the National Endowment for the Arts as an NEA Jazz Master. Come Sunday is the follow-up to the duo's classic Steal Away and is the final studio recording by Hank Jones before he passed away. The duo performs with soulful inventiveness while maintaining the songs’ emotional essence on this album of familiar gospel and Americana tunes from their childhood. Included is a swinging rendition of “Give Me That Old Time Religion,” a breathtaking cover of Ellington’s “Come Sunday” and countless others. Experience this seminal jazz album as a pristine high resolution recording.

SOMM RECORDINGS announces the release of I Vow to Thee, My Country, believed to be the first recording to feature all of Gustav Holst’s sacred choral music, by the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea directed by William Vann, with organist Joshua Ryan and Richard Horne on tubular and bass bells.

This Collection features some of her biggest hits, including "Jolene", "I Will Always Love You", "Here You Come Again" and many more! Includes the albums: "Hello, I'm Dolly" (1967), "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy" (1969), "Jolene" (1974), "Love Is Like A Butterfly" (1974), "The Bargain Store" (1975), "All I Can Do" (1976), "New Harvest … First Gathering" (1977), "Here You Come Again" (1977), "Heartbreaker" (1978), "9 To 5 And Odd Jobs" (1980).

The kaleidoscopic third album from Seán Mulrooney and his Ireland meets Berlin ensemble. Ecstatic folk-psych that full embraces the natural world and living ancestry, through joyful experimentation and deeply rooted sonics.

Vocalist, violinist, and Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Caroline Shaw returns with a new album "Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part" alongside her frequent partners in music, the trailblazing Sō Percussion.