Tag Archives: Recording
New Premiere Recording – Robert Saxton: Chorale Prelude on ‘Strength and Stay’
As part of Jonathan’s ongoing collaboration with Professor Robert Saxton, here is the latest recording. It’s a new chorale prelude on the tune ‘Strength and Stay’ by J B Dykes, written to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of … Continue reading
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Partsongs
Delphian release their latest disc from The Choir of King’s College London today: Partsongs of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Listen now on Spotify. I was delighted to write a short essay for the CD… It may seem unlikely today, but towards the … Continue reading
Publication: King’s Herald (HH) arranged for organ by Jonathan Clinch
Herbert Howells wrote the orchestral fanfare and march ‘King’s Herald’ for the 1937 Coronation. To celebrate the 2023 Coronation, Novello are publishing my organ arrangement, originally transcribed for Daniel Cook to play at Westminster Abbey in 2016. To mark the … Continue reading
Rubbra Songs
I’ve recently written an essay for this excellent new recording of Edmund Rubbra’s songs. Details on the Chandos website.
Blog: Herbert Howells – Piano Music Volume 2
Volume 2 of Herbert Howells Piano Music is out on Friday 2nd December on the Naxos label. Ahead of the release, here are my notes that accompany the disc. The recording includes the remaining pieces from my edited volume of … Continue reading
Howells – Three Anthems [now] with orchestra…
Here are some thoughts on the latest Venables/Howells release on Delphian, which includes my orchestration of one of Howells’ greatest anthems… Herbert Howells saw himself in a long tradition of English composers who found their initial love of both music … Continue reading
Digital Album Released – Bach & Saxton Organ Works
Jonathan’s latest recording explores the relationships between the works of J S Bach and the contemporary British composer, Robert Saxton (b. 8th October 1953). Album links below. Read or download the booklet here… Full album available in all the usual places (Spotify, … Continue reading
October release! Bach & Saxton – Organ Works
Digital album, produced in collaboration with the composer, Robert Saxton. Out 8th October. Available through Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube etc. Programme Bach: “Dorian” Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 – ToccataRobert Saxton: Chorale Prelude, In memoriam Oliver Knussen*Bach: … Continue reading
New single in memory of Sir Harrison Birtwistle released.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle was born on 15 July 1934. To commemorate this remarkable British composer, I am releasing a single from my forthcoming album of organ music by Robert Saxton and J.S. Bach (due out on Robert’s birthday, 8th October). The … Continue reading
Bach & Saxton: Organ Works
Jonathan has recently finished an album of organ music for digital release. The programme alternates works by the contemporary composer Robert Saxton (with whom Jonathan has worked closely), and music by J S Bach that inspired Saxton. There are tributes … Continue reading
Dr Jonathan Clinch 