Harry Christophers, the conductor, has set benchmark standards for choral music performance and has an international influence supported by over 150 recordings.
Composer Biography
Stanford's father sang in the Hibernian Catch Club, a well-known glee club in Dublin, which likely influenced Stanford's early interest in unaccompanied choral music.
Performer Biography
The Sixteen, the ensemble performing on this album, was founded over 40 years ago by Harry Christophers, who is among today's great champions of choral music.
Composer Biography
Charles Villiers Stanford was committed to the founding of the Irish Folk Song Society and wrote countless Irish folksongs.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at All Hallows' Church, Gospel Oak, London, from March 5-7, 2024.
Composition History
The Nine Irish Partsongs are first recorded on this album in an edition by Jeremy Dibble, as they were never taken up by a publisher during Stanford's lifetime.
Performer Biography
The Sixteen is known for its annual Choral Pilgrimage to cathedrals and sacred spaces across the UK, and for creating the Sacred Music series for BBC television.
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