OxRecs Digital
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| OxRecs Digital | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Bernard H. Martin |
| Genre | pipe organ, choral |
| Location | Oxford, England |
| Official website | www |
OxRecs Digital is a British record label established in 1985 by Bernard Martin. The label specializes in location recordings of choirs and pipe organs, with a focus on notable institutions, particularly Oxford and Cambridge colleges. It is known for releasing a series of recordings featuring organs from Oxford, Cambridge, and Eton College, contributing to both cultural preservation and fundraising initiatives.
Overview
OxRecs was established with the aim of capturing live performances of choirs and pipe organs, particularly from renowned academic institutions. In 1991, the label released its first major project, The Organs of Oxford, a two-volume CD set that raised funds for the University of Oxford’s Campaign for Oxford. This success led to further projects, including The Organs of Cambridge and The Organs of Eton College. It has collaborated with prominent organists some of whom are listed below.
Notable Releases
OxRecs has produced several recordings featuring historically significant organs and choirs, discs include:
The Organs of Oxford (1991)
The Organs of Cambridge (1995)
The Organs of Eton College
Archive Recordings from Magdalen College Choir, Oxford (1906-1960)
Blitz Requiem (with poet Francis Warner and organist David Goode)
Anthem for Easter Day (featuring King’s College Choir and Eton College Choir)
Artists, Venues, and Instruments
OxRecs has worked with a range of distinguished choirs and organists, including:
Stephen Cleobury, Stephen Darlington, Clive Driskill-Smith, David Goode, Charles Harrison, Richard Marlow, Robert Quinney, Bernard Rose, David Trendell, and The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford.
Venues for recordings have included Oxford and Cambridge colleges, Durham Cathedral, and Eton College. The label has also recorded on notable instruments such as the replica Wetheringsett and Wingfield Tudor organs, built by Goetze and Gwynn.
Recording Approach
OxRecs places a strong emphasis on authenticity by recording on location, capturing the unique acoustic environments of the organs and choirs they feature. This focus on preserving the original sound of the instruments is a hallmark of the label's production approach.
Reception
OxRecs’ releases have been praised in publications like Studio Sound[1] and Oxford Today[2]. The label has been recognized for its contributions to both the musical and academic communities, with projects that include collaborations with composers and poets, such as Francis Warner.
See Also
Royal College of Organists Pipe organ
References
External links
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