Blow: Anthems
Published:
COMPOSERS: Blow
LABELS: Hyperion
ALBUM TITLE: Blow
WORKS: Anthems
PERFORMER: Soloists; Winchester Cathedral Choir; The Parley of Instruments/David Hill
CATALOGUE NO: CDD 22055 Reissue (1995)
Though overshadowed by his pupil Purcell, John Blow’s church music is highly distinguished. Here are 14 of his richly scored anthems in skilful and idiomatic performances. George Hall.