Recordings
Here are some of the most popular recordings from the Choir, with links to The Shop at King's.
Latest recording
Mozart Requiem: Realisations (2013) is an exploration of the history and influence of Mozart’s famous Requiem. The first CD in this two-CD set contains a recording of the Requiem in the popular completion by Mozart’s pupil Franz Xaver Süssmayr. This is followed by full movements completed by other composers, including Michael Finnissy and Duncan Druce.
Stephen Cleobury conducts King's College Choir and the Academy of Ancient Music, with soloists Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo-soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor) and Christopher Purves (baritone).
The second disc presents a 68-minute audio documentary on the musical roots of the Requiem written by the renowned Mozart scholar Cliff Eisen.
Bestsellers
Nine Lessons and Carols
This album (released in 2012) recreates the magic of the famous Christams Eve service, opening with a lone treble singing 'Once in royal David's city' and closing with a rousing chorus of 'Hark! the herald angels sing'.
A Year at King's
A Year at King's (2010) showcases the vast range of music that the Choir performs. The tracks include music sung through the festivals of Advent, Christmas, Candlemas, Lent and Easter.
Messiah
A live recording of King's College Choir, from a recording made in King's College Chapel during Easter 2009 and broadcast in cinemas around the world. Also available as a DVD.
Choral Music of David Willcocks
Sir David was Director of Music at King’s College from 1957 to 1974, and an influential choirmaster. This album contains many of the best-known pieces Sir David recorded with King's College Choir.
Evensong for Ash Wednesday
Original 1964 Argo recording released in its entirety on CD for the first time in 2011. The recording includes the famous version of Allegri's Miserere with Roy Goodman.
The Psalms of David
This double CD contains a re-release of the popular Psalms of David series previously released as three volumes. The Psalms are conducted by Sir David Wilcox and Sir Philip Ledger.
Renaissance Masterpieces
A compilation of music from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including works by Tallis, Allegri, Monteverdi and Byrd.
