Recordings

The English Concert's recordings have been benchmarks of interpretative integrity, outstanding artistry and technical excellence for over 25 years. Below you can explore featured CDs and our extensive discography, with links for listening, buying or downloading.

Featured CDs

Mark Padmore’s outstanding CD of Handel scenes and arias with Andrew Manze and soprano Lucy Crowe has won the vocal category of the 2008 BBC Music Magazine Awards and was Editor's Choice in Gramophone.  Here is what two critics had to say –

"This Handel collection shows the tenor Mark Padmore at his considerable best, the voice mellifluous, smooth and in impeccable physical order, heart and mind precisely tuned to whatever demands the composer’s work places on them." 
The Sunday Times, April 2007

"Andrew Manze's luscious, full-bodied conducting of The English Concert provides a wonderful cushion for Padmore's exquisite sound." 
Metro, March 2007

Our UK and international 2007-08 season features Handel Concerti Grossi, Vivaldi concertos and Bach orchestral suites, all available in outstanding recordings by The English Concert.

Handel - As steals the morn... Arias & scenes for tenor Mark Padmore Lucy Crowe The English Concert Andrew Manze More info »

Bach - 4 Orchestral Suites 4 Orchestersuiten (Ouvertüren) 4 Suites pour Orchestre (Ouvertures) BWV 1066-1069 The English Concert Trevor Pinnock More info »

Handel - Orchestral Works 6 Concerti grossi op. 3 12 Concerti grossi op. 6  Water Music · Music for the Royal Fireworks, etc.  The English Concert Trevor Pinnock More info »

Vivaldi - Concertos Konzerte · Concertos The English Concert Trevor Pinnock More info »

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