Stephen Darlington

Stephen Darlington is a British conductor and choral director best known for his work with sacred music and Renaissance polyphony. As former director of music at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, he's spent decades bringing historical works to life through meticulous performances and recordings. His recent releases show a deep focus on the Eton Choirbook repertoire – that's that giant 15th-century manuscript of English sacred music – with multiple volumes exploring its rich textures through groups like the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Projects like *Invictus: A Passion* and the Francesco Durante Requiem demonstrate his knack for balancing dramatic sacred works with scholarly attention to detail. Whether it's Haydn's Stabat Mater or rediscovering Tudor-era composers like William Browne, Darlington's recordings feel like time capsules polished to gleaming clarity. His work remains essential listening for anyone into early choral traditions.

Genres

Choral

Latest Release

British Choral Music

St. Albans Cathedral Choir•

Stephen Darlington

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released June 18, 2021