Huddersfield Choral Society

Huddersfield Choral Society

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Huddersfield Choral Society, founded in 1836 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, is a choir recognized as one of Britain's leading choral groups. In 1986, they released The Hymns Album, which reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart, followed by The Carols Album, which peaked at number 29. The choir has collaborated with notable orchestras such as the Orchestra of Opera North and the BBC Philharmonic, and worked under conductors including Martyn Brabbins and Malcolm Sargent. Significant recordings include The Crucifixion (2009) and Messiah (2010). 

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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
℗ 2026 Hyperion Records Limited
30-01-2026
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
01
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: I. Prelude
The Orchestra of Opera North
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
09:38
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
02
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: IIa. Jesu, Maria, I Am Near to Death
David Butt Philip
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
03:55
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
03
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: IIb. Kyrie eleison
Huddersfield Choral Society
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
01:42
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
04
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: III. Rouse Thee, My Fainting Soul – Be Merciful, Be Gracious
David Butt Philip
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
03:31
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
05
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: IVa. Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus
David Butt Philip
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
05:26
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
06
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: IVb-d. I Can No More – Rescue Him, O Lord – Novissima hora est
David Butt Philip
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
05:27
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
07
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana – Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels
Roland Wood
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
06:07
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
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The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
(P) 2019 Signum Records
05-04-2019
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
01
Thy Hand, O God, has Guided
Murray Greig
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
02:24
Composers: Basil Harwood
02
All Things Bright and Beautiful (arr. Richard Wilberforce)
Christopher Stokes
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
02:27
Composers: William Henry Monk - Richard Wilberforce
03
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Christopher Stokes
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
02:32
Composers: John Hughes
04
How Firm a Foundation, O Ye Saints of the Lord
Christopher Stokes
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
01:53
Composers: Samuel Jarvis
05
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven (Arr. Darius Battiwalla)
Murray Greig
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
02:24
Composers: John Goss - Darius Battiwalla
06
Amazing Grace
Christopher Stokes
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
03:28
Composers: Richard Wilberforce
07
Be Still, For the Presence of the Lord (Arr. Simon Mold)
Jane Robertson
The Hymns Album, Vol. 2
02:31
Composers: David Evans - Simon Mold
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Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
℗ 2019 Hyperion Records Limited
29-03-2019
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
01
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 1, Watchmen, Alert! (Chorus) –
Huddersfield Choral Society
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
05:50
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
02
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 2, Watchmen, Alert! the King Is Here (Caractacus/Sentries) –
The Orchestra of Opera North
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
05:51
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
03
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 3, Father! Sire and King (Eigen/Caractacus/Orbin/Sentries) –
Elgan Llŷr Thomas
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
02:32
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
04
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 4, At Eve to the Greenwood (Eigen) –
Elizabeth Llewellyn
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
02:35
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
05
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 5, On the Ocean and the River (Eigen/Orbin/Caractacus) –
Roland Wood
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
02:45
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
06
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 1: No. 6, Rest, Weary Monarch (Spirits of the Hill)
Martyn Brabbins
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
02:56
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
07
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35, Scene 2: No. 1, Tread the Mystic Circle Round (Arch-Druid/Druids/Druid Maidens) –
The Orchestra of Opera North
Elgar: Caractacus, Op. 35
04:27
Writer: Harry Arbuthnot Acworth / Composers: Edward Elgar
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
℗ 2014 Naxos
07-10-2014
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
01
Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar": I. Babi Yar. Adagio
Alexander Vinogradov
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
15:45
Writer: Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko / Composers: Dmitri Shostakovich
02
Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar": II. Humour. Allegretto
Alexander Vinogradov
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
07:27
Writer: Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko / Composers: Dmitri Shostakovich
03
Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar": III. In the Store. Adagio
Alexander Vinogradov
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
12:34
Writer: Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko / Composers: Dmitri Shostakovich
04
Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar": IV. Fears. Largo
Alexander Vinogradov
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
11:05
Writer: Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko / Composers: Dmitri Shostakovich
05
Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar": V. Career. Allegretto
Alexander Vinogradov
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
12:44
Writer: Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko / Composers: Dmitri Shostakovich
The Hymns Album
08-05-2006
The Hymns Album
01
And did those feet
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
02:35
02
For all the saints
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
03:14
03
Dear Lord & Father of mankind
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
03:25
04
Jesus Christ is risen today
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
03:00
05
We have a gospel to proclaim
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
03:07
06
Be thou my vision
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
02:49
07
O for a thousand tongues
Huddersfield Choral Society & Joseph Cullen
The Hymns Album
03:21
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Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
06-03-2006
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
01
Part One: Overture (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
01:27
02
Part One: Allegro moderato (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
02:13
03
Part One: Recitative "Comfort ye" (Tenor) (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
03:13
04
Part One: Aria "Every Valley" (Tenor) (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
03:25
05
Part One: Chorus "And the Glory of the Lord" (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
02:54
06
Part One: Recitative "Thus saith the Lord" (Bass) (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
01:28
07
Part One: Aria "O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion" (Alto) (Handel / Mozart)
Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles MacKerras
Messiah - G.F. Handel, arr. W. A. Mozart
04:30
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Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
℗ 2004 Chandos Records
01-04-2004
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
01
Symphony No. 3, "The Muses": I. Melpomene. Muse of Epic Poetry and Tragedy
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
14:33
Composers: Cyril Scott
02
Symphony No. 3, "The Muses": II. Thalia. Muse of Comedy and Merry Verse
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
05:34
Composers: Cyril Scott
03
Symphony No. 3, "The Muses": III. Erato. Muse of Love and Poetry
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
06:48
Composers: Cyril Scott
04
Symphony No. 3, "The Muses": IV. Terpsichore. Muse of Dance and Song
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
07:52
Composers: Cyril Scott
05
Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Con moto
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
09:48
Composers: Cyril Scott
06
Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Tranquillo pastoral
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
04:49
Composers: Cyril Scott
07
Piano Concerto No. 2: III. Energico
Martyn Brabbins
Scott: Neptune, Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 2
05:42
Composers: Cyril Scott
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Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
℗ 2004 Chandos Records
01-01-2004
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
01
St Patrick's Breastplate
Martyn Brabbins
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
14:56
Writer: Anonymous / Composers: Sir Arnold Bax
02
Nocturnes, GP 136: I. Aufblick
Martyn Brabbins
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
04:19
Writer: Richard Dehmel / Composers: Sir Arnold Bax
03
Nocturnes, GP 136: II. Liebesode
Martyn Brabbins
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
04:03
Writer: Otto Erich Hartleben / Composers: Sir Arnold Bax
04
The Morning Watch, GP 332
Martyn Brabbins
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
16:55
Writer: Henry Vaughan / Composers: Sir Arnold Bax
05
To the Name above every Name, GP 265
Martyn Brabbins
Bax: Works for Chorus and Orchestra
20:05
Writer: Richard Crashaw / Composers: Sir Arnold Bax
A Christmas Celebration
℗ 1993 Chandos Records
01-10-1993
A Christmas Celebration
01
Ding Dong Merrily on High (Arr. for Brass Band, Organ and Chorus)
Brian Kay
A Christmas Celebration
03:17
Writer: G. R. Woodward / Composers: Traditional
02
Kwmbayah
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Celebration
02:11
Writer: K. J. Dinham / Composers: Traditional
03
Joys Seven
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Celebration
03:05
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
An Australian Christmas (Arr. for Brass Band)
The Sellers Engineering Band
A Christmas Celebration
06:56
Composers: William James
05
Stille Nacht
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Celebration
03:12
Writer: Joseph Mohr / Composers: Franz Xaver Gruber
06
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Celebration
06:04
Writer: J. Rutter - P. Nicolai / Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
07
Away in a Manger (Arr. for Brass Band, Chorus and Solo Cornet)
Brian Kay
A Christmas Celebration
03:24
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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A Christmas Fantasy
℗ 1995 Chandos Records
01-09-1988
A Christmas Fantasy
01
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. Newsome & Warell for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
01:46
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
A Christmas Festival Overture (Arr. Horton)
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
06:24
Composers: Leroy Anderson
03
Nativity Carol
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
04:12
Writer: John Rutter / Composers: John Rutter
04
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. Newsome & Willcocks for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
02:33
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, GB 121b: IV. Farandole (Arr. Wright for Brass Band)
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
03:27
Composers: Georges Bizet
06
L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H. 130, Part II: The Shepherds' Farewell
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
03:17
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Hector Berlioz
07
Ring Out, Wild Bells (Arr. R. Newsome for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
A Christmas Fantasy
04:41
Writer: Percy E. Fletcher / Composers: Percy E. Fletcher
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Christmas Fantasy
℗ 1995 Chandos Records
01-09-1988
Christmas Fantasy
01
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Arr. Newsome & Warell for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
01:46
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
A Christmas Festival Overture (Arr. Horton)
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
06:24
Composers: Leroy Anderson
03
Nativity Carol
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
04:12
Writer: John Rutter / Composers: John Rutter
04
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Arr. Newsome & Willcocks for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
02:33
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, GB 121b: IV. Farandole (Arr. Wright for Brass Band)
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
03:27
Composers: Georges Bizet
06
L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H. 130, Part II: The Shepherds' Farewell
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
03:17
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Hector Berlioz
07
Ring Out, Wild Bells (Arr. R. Newsome for Brass Band, Chorus and Organ)
Huddersfield Choral Society
Christmas Fantasy
04:41
Writer: Percy E. Fletcher / Composers: Percy E. Fletcher
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The Hymns Album
℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
17-03-1986
The Hymns Album
01
O Worship the King
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
02:35
Composers: Robert Grant - William Croft
02
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
03:06
Composers: H F Lyte - John Goss
03
The Lord's My Shepherd I'll Not Want
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
03:27
Composers: Jessie Seymour Irvine
04
O Sacred Head! Sore Wounded
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
03:56
Composers: Hans Leo Hassler - Robert Howes
05
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
02:58
Composers: Edward Miller - Isaac Watts - Samuel Webbe
06
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
03:55
Composers: Charles Wesley - Robert Williams
07
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Hymns Album
02:38
Composers: Anonymous - W C Smith
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The Carols Album
℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
01-01-1986
The Carols Album
01
O Come All Ye Faithful
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
03:26
Composers: John Francis Wade
02
Unto Us is Born a Son (Words & Music from Piae Cantiones, 1584 ) (tune Arr. G. Palmer)
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
01:48
Writer: G. R. Woodward / Composers: Traditional
03
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
01:00
Composers: John Stainer - Traditional
04
Handel: Joy to the World
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
01:29
Writer: Isaac Watts / Composers: Anonymous
05
Away in a Manger
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
02:53
Writer: Traditional / Composers: William James Kirkpatrick
06
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Huddersfield Choral Society
The Carols Album
02:14
Composers: John Stainer
07
Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 24 in D Minor
Dmitri Alexeev
The Carols Album
02:44
Composers: Frédéric Chopin
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Singles
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: XIII. Softly and Gently "Angel's Farewell"
℗ 2025 Hyperion Records Limited
28-11-2025
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: XIII. Softly and Gently "Angel's Farewell"
01
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: XIII. Softly and Gently "Angel's Farewell"
Karen Cargill
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: XIII. Softly and Gently "Angel's Farewell"
06:45
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana – Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels
℗ 2025 Hyperion Records Limited
14-11-2025
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana – Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels
01
The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1 : Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana – Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels
Roland Wood
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: V. Proficiscere, anima Christiana – Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels
06:07
Writer: John Henry Newman / Composers: Edward Elgar