Ave Virgo Sanctissima – A Garland for Our Lady
The Choir of the London Oratory, John McGreal, organ, Patrick Russill, director
Herald HAVPCD 346
Ranging from the 12th century to the 20th century this anthology combines settings of well-known Marian prayer texts with ecstatic expressions of devotion to the Mother of God. Composers include Victoria, Guerrero, Philips, Clemens, Cererols, Bruckner, Elgar and Howells. Sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need. Recorded in 2009
- ‘The blooms that comprise this musical garland are flowers of the rarest indeed. The choir of the London Oratory is an outstandingly fine adult choir that sings with a haunting lyricism and restrained passion. A wonderful disc of superb music beautifully performed.’ Church Music Quarterly
- ‘This appealingly winsome choral Marian garland... the singing is perfectly poised and polished...an anthology to be savoured.’ Gramophone
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from the London Oratory
Classics for Pleasure CDCFP 5017
Choir of the London Oratory, Oratory Junior Choir
Andrew Carwood, director, Patrick Russill, organist
The traditional Christmas carol service. Recorded in 1996
Organ Classics at the London Oratory
Herald HAVPCD 214
Patrick Russill, organ
A portrait of the Oratory’s famous organ, including works by Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bach, Dandrieu, Widor, Brahms, Karg-Elert, Reger, Vierne and Langlais. Recorded in 1997.
- ‘An outstanding disc…one of the finest organs of the last 50 years…immaculate, caring performances’, Gramophone
- ‘An instrument of pivotal importance in the development of the British organ…exquisite playing’, Editor’s Choice, Organists’ Review May 1999
Totus Tuus sum, Maria – Music in honour of Our Lady
Herald HACPCD 256
Choir of the London Oratory, Patrick Russill, director
Music inspired by the Virgin Mary from Gregorian chant to the present day, including works by Victoria, Palestrina, Casals, Howells and Górecki. Sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need. Recorded in 2000
- ‘A wonderful cornucopia of Marian worship…impeccably sung’, Choir and Organ
- ‘A sumptuously beautiful experience’, Editor’s Choice, Organists’ Review May 2002
- ‘A tour de force of gripping performances… This disc stands out for the sense of genuine religious devotion that the Oratory Choir brings to its performances’, Church Music Quarterly
Jesu dulcis memoria – In the presence of Our Lord
The Choir of the London Oratory, John McGreal, organ, Patrick Russill, director
Herald HAVPCD 298
Music for Communion and Benediction from across ten centuries. including works by Palestrina, Victoria, Handl, Croce, Charpentier, Elgar, de Séverac, Laloux, Mawby and Grayston Ives. Sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need. Recorded in 2004
- ‘Sung with distinction…a mix of passionate expression and musical self-control distinguishes the singing of the Choir of the London Oratory throughout this disc’, Church Music Quarterly
- ‘This collection of glorious music acts as a potent reminder that under Patrick Russill the Choir of the London Oratory remains among the finest mixed voice choirs in the country’, Choir and Organ
Vexilla Regis prodeunt – Music for Holy Week and Easter
The Choir of the London Oratory, Patrick Russill, director
Herald HAVPCD 327
Highlights from the Oratory’s celebration of the Sacred Triduum and Easter Day, including works by Lhéritier, Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria, Anerio, Monteverdi, Allegri, Wingham and Duruflé.
Sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need. Recorded in 2006
- ‘A splendid disc…you will have to go a long way to find a choir to better that of the London Oratory’, Church Music Quarterly
- ‘This superb group, singing with a reverential, controlled ecstasy, conveys a profound understanding of the texts…an overwhelming and deeply moving experience.’ Choir and Organ
The London Oratory Junior Choir also appears in:
DG Archiv 427 648-2 (3 CDs)
Monteverdi Choir, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Gramophone Award-Winner, Choral Recording of the Year 1990
DG Archiv 429 565-2 (2 CDs)
Monteverdi Choir, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Recorded live in St Mark’s, Venice. Also available on video and DVD