Howells - Collegium Regale

Recorded 30 June-3 July 2014. Released April 2016.

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“A stunning recording in so many respects… shaped by Layton and the Trinity choir with true, intimate poetry.” – Gramophone Magazine

Born out of a wartime bet, Herbert Howells’ mighty ‘Collegium Regale’ service would “kickstart Anglican Church Music into a whole new phase of existence” (Paul Spicer). Basil Spence’s landmark Coventry Cathedral, itself of founding importance to the post-war choral revival, is an inspired and sumptuously resonant venue.

Album page and digital booklet at Hyperion Records

This album is available on Spotify: use the embedded player below to listen to track previews; click on the album title to listen to the album in full on Spotify.

 

Hyperion Records CDA68105

Performers

  • The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge
  • Eleanor Kornas, Owain Park (Organ Scholars)
  • Stephen Layton (Conductor)