Polyphony (choir)

Polyphony (choir)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Polyphony


Background = classical_ensemble
Alias =
Origin = flagicon|UK King's College
Genre = Choral
Occupation = Choir
Years_active =
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.polyphony.co.uk www.polyphony.co.uk]
Current_members = Conductor
Stephen Layton
Past_members =
Notable_instruments =

Polyphony is a small English choir formed by Stephen Layton for one particular concert put on in King's College, Cambridge in 1986. They have released many critically acclaimed recordings the most recent of which - Bruckner Mass in E Minor and Motets. They record and perform a wide range of music mainly on Hyperion Records. Every year they perform Handel's Messiah and Bach's St John Passion in St John's Smith Square to sell out audiences. Many of their recordings have been Gramophone editor's choice.

Polyphony have performed many times in the BBC Proms and performed works by John Taverner on his 60th Birthday in the barbican as part of its "Great Performers" series. They have also premiered and released prominent recordings of the music of Arvo Part.

tephen Layton

The director of Polyphony, Stephen Layton founded the choir in 1986 and has since directed it since. He is also the director of the choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Recordings

Polyphony recordings include:

"Bruckner Mass in E Minor and Motets"

"Cloudburst and other Choral Works"

"A Christmas Present from Polyphony"

"O Magnum Misterium"

"Lauridsen - Nocturnes"

"Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna"

"Part - Triodion"

External links

" [http://www.polyphony.co.uk Polyphony Official website] '


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