After 32 years of worldwide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognised as one of the world’s greatest ensembles. Comprising both choir and period-instrument orchestra, The Sixteen’s total commitment to the music it performs is its greatest distinction. A special reputation for performing early English polyphony, masterpieces of the Renaissance, bringing fresh insights into Baroque and early Classical music and a diversity of 20th-century music, is drawn from the passions of conductor and founder Harry Christophers. In 2009 the group was awarded the Classic FM Gramophone “Artist of the Year” award [the only ensemble in the award’s history to ever win this category]. 

Over one hundred recordings reflect The Sixteen’s quality in a range of work spanning the music of five hundred years, winning many awards including Grand Prix du Disque, numerous Schallplattenkritik, the coveted Gramophone Award for “Early Music”, a Classical Brit Award and Classic FM Gramophone Baroque Vocal Award for their recording of Handel’s Coronation Anthems.

Since 2001 The Sixteen has been building its own record label, CORO, which now boasts over 100 titles. Recent recordings include 'The Earth Resounds' featuring music by  Josquin, Brumel and Lassus, the first volume in a new series celebrating Palestrina and the second volume in the Monteverdi Selva morale e spirituale series. Best sellers include Allegri's Miserere, Handel's Messiah and Tallis's Spem in Alium. In 2010 CORO DVD was launched to release the BBC’s groundbreaking Sacred Music programmes on DVD.

For more information on The Sixteen and to purchase CDs visit www.thesixteen.com

Wonderful Choral Music from Canada for all types of choirs

Kerry Andrew is a composer, performer and author based in West  Yorkshire, England. 

They specialises in vocal music and opera, choral music, folk, jazz, and community music. Choral and experimental work has been heard on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, 6Music and Classic FM and on national news channels. Kerry won a British Composer Award in 2010 and two more for her chamber operas 'Woodwose' and 'Dart's Love' in 2014. They won their 4th for 'who we are' for the National Youth Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall. They were 2010-12's Handel House Composer in Residence. In 2017, she made her Proms debut with BBC Ten Pieces.

Her debut novel, Swansong, is out now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/swansong/kerry-andrew/9781911214229 and her second novel, SKIN, is published in February 2021.

Kerry performs as alt-folk artist You Are Wolf http://soundcloud.com/you-are-wolf; music can be heard and ordered here: https://youarewolf.bandcamp.com/

She performs with the award-winning vocal trio https://soundcloud.com/juicevocalensembleuk

She also performs with the jazz/classical/rock collective https://soundcloud.com/dollyman.

‘Stunning‘ Classic FM

‘Brilliant, Berio-like vocal effects…‘ The Times

www.kerryandrew.net

Maker of Music and Sound.  2017 Sundance Alum of the Sound Designer and Composer Lab at Skywalker Sound.  I'm a multi instrumentalist with an emphasis on Drums and Piano.   

http://www.ryanrumery.com

Four Times BAFTA losing Composer for TV - currently : Happy Valley, Ridley, formerly : Our Girl - Good Karma Hospital - Thunderbirds are Go - Scott+Bailey - Torchwood / Orchestrator and Conductor to the Stars : Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jay-Z, Peter Gabriel, Michael Bublé and S-Club7

Henry Spencer is an award-winning trumpeter, composer and bandleader. He has released his album, 'The Reasons Don't Change' made with Multi-Grammy Award Winner, Dave Darlington in New York and released with US/UK Record label, Whirlwind Recordings. 
"A truly gorgeous record and maybe even an early contender for album of the year. "
★★★★ All About Jazz
'Henry Spencer's music had a unique focus and quality rarely experienced from others of his generation.'
'Originals with real meaning' (Paul Pace, Ronnie Scott's)

Winner of Emerging Excellence Award
Winner of Best Newcomer Award at Marlborough Jazz Festival 

"This highly accessible and brilliantly cohesive debut album emanates from an exceptionally talented group of musicians and a leader from whom we shall undoubtedly hear much more."
★★★★ All About Jazz

"Powerful and energetic music... Spencer is never less than outstanding... If one were ever concerned about the current state of the British jazz scene, there is no reason to worry with music of this calibre. This is an outstanding release and sure to be a hit with all lovers of contemporary British jazz."
UK VIBE

As well as performing with numerous groups and ensembles in and around London, he also leads and composes for his award-winning band, Henry Spencer and Juncture.

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