John Stainer

The Crucifixion

Andrew Kennedy / Neal Davies / Darius Battiwalla

Label: Signum Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212017623

Catalog number: SIGCD 176
Releasedate: 01-11-09

Founded in 1836, the Huddersfield Choral Society has long been a major part of the town’s vibrant musical tradition. Under a succession of distinguished principal condutors and chorus masters it has developed an international reputation as the UK’s leading choral society. Although enjoying a close working relationship with any leading professional orchestras and conductors, the Society is a independent and self-governing amateur choir, drawing talented singers from a wide area across Yokshire and the north of England.

“The Crucifixion is a work of its time, but a performance as good as this one shows that its expressive quality is timeless.” - The Daily Telegraph ****

“This style of performance by the Huddersfield Choral Society under Joseph Cullen’s highly sensitive direction provides a vital instance of how The Crucifixion was conceived – that is, to be sung with romantic, emotional conviction, by a choir that revels in the sound of rich, chromatic harmony.” - The Gramophone

“this is an excellent recording wholeheartedly recommended.” - John Brunning, Classic FM

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