Rachmaninoff:
All-Night Vigil
GRAMMY winner for “Best Choral Performance,” 2015
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Engineered Album, Classical,” 2015
“This is easily the best-sounding of all Rachmaninoff Vigils that I have heard, and there are a number of them out there that are well worth consideration by all who love this music.” – Audiophile Audition
Eternal Rest
“…this is one of the finest a cappella choral recordings I’ve ever heard. By any reckoning, this CD features astonishing singing.” – International Record Review
Grechaninov:
Passion Week
GRAMMY winner for “Best Engineered Album, Classical,” 2007
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Classical Album,” 2007
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Surround Sound,” 2007
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Choral Performance,” 2007
Northern Lights:
Choral Works by Ola Gjeilo
‘Best Classical Vocal Album of the Year’ – iTunes’ Best of 2012
“The Phoenix Chorale is a wonderful ensemble.” – Fanfare
Northern Lights is the first recording dedicated to the works of Ola Gjeilo and features five world premiere recordings and three pieces commissioned by the Phoenix Chorale.
Of A Rose
“I find it really hard to believe that these carol recordings were made in live conditions, they are just so brilliant and I am absolutely thrilled with the three carols.” – Cecilia McDowall, composer
Our first live recording, a compilation of Christmas music over five years of holiday concerts between 2005-2010.
Rheinberger:
Sacred Choral Works
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Choral Performance,” 2008
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Surround Sound,” 2008
“This is a disc that should convince doubters that there is far more to Rheinberger than usually meets the ear.” – International Record Review
Shakespeare in Song
“Where has this fabulous choir been all my life?” – American Record Guide
“Everything here is likeable both as composition and performance.” – Gramophone
Spotless Rose
GRAMMY winner for “Best Small Ensemble Performance,” 2008
GRAMMY nomination for “Best Classical Album,” 2008
“The more I hear of the American Phoenix Chorale, the more I admire their work.” – BBC Music Magazine
A Southwest Christmas
“…a superbly produced and packaged yuletide CD. Jon Washburn conducts the ensemble of Frank Koonce, guitar; Mark Sunkett, percussion; and the choir with select soloists…a sonically clean and vibrant recording.” – The Arizona Republic