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Sarah Connolly

  • Sarah Connolly shines in Arthur Bliss cantatas

    Oct 22nd, 2020 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, CD Review, Chandos, choral music, Classical music, contemporary classical music, James Platt, SACD, Sarah Connolly

    This outstanding release presents three relatively late works by Arthur Bliss. At the time, they were considered a little old-fashioned. Heard now, though, I think they show the originality of Bliss’ vision — and his skill at orchestral writing. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly shines in “The Enchantress” and “Mary of Magdala.” Her voice can sound warm, […]

  • An operatic Dream of Gerontius

    Dec 29th, 2014 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, CD Review, Chandos, choral music, Classical music, David Soar, Edward Elgar, SACD, Sarah Connolly, Stuart Skelton

    Sir Andrew Davis has performed “The Dream of Gerontius” with these same forces in live performance. And that may be why this recording sounds so organic. Sarah Connolly, Stuart Skelton, and David Soar sound like they’ve all settled into their roles, and the duets seem sometimes almost conversational. Davis’ vision of Elgar’s massive work leans […]

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