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Choral music suggestions

I've finally got my rig tuned in and am now ready to begin building a music library (Redbook CDs). I would like suggestions on great choral music recordings. Thanks!
joeldoss
sdcampbell
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Choral music covers a lot of ground, but one of my favorites was Edward Elgar's "Coronation Ode", originally released on LP by EMI Records. I don't know if it was re-issued on CD, but if so, and you like Elgar's work, it's a superb recording.
herman
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I have a CD on Teldec of Brahms Secular Choruses, "Lieder und Romanzen" 4509-92058-2. The first time I played it my wife was in another other room and she told me it sounded like angels singing. I have numerous recordings on the Teldec label and they are generally very good.
jvmonta
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Try one of the several good renditions of Rachmaninoff's "Vespers", beautiful and haunting. My favorite is on Telarc with the Robert Shaw Chorale.
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rushton
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Here is a mixed selection of choral music recordings that I consider among the best in my collection. All are currently available on CD from Amazon...

Allegri, Miserere - Tallis Scholars - Gimell 339
(and any other Tallis Scholars recording you might choose)

Laudate! - Proprius 9100

Martin, Mass for Double Chorus; Pizzetti, Messa di Requiem for chorus - Proprius 9965

Monteverdi, Jefta - Proprius 9033

Rutter, Gloria - Collegium 100

Handel, Messiah (McGegan) - Harmonia Mundi 907050

Poulenc, Gloria (Pretre) - EMI Classics 749851

Orff, Carmina Burana (de Burgos/EMI or Jochum/DGG)

Mysteria: Gregorian Chants, Chanticleer - Elektra/Asylum 99203

Enjoy!
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