Robert King: The King's Consort - The James Bowman Collection

James Bowman is widely acclaimed as one of the twentieth century�s greatest countertenors. His influence, however has been greater than that of simply being a fine singer and musician. In the remarkable growth area of late twentieth-century music-making that is �historically-aware� performance, James has been one of the enduring pillars. This disc gathers together twenty tracks from recordings he has made with The King�s Consort for Hyperion, adds one new aria recorded especially for this compilation (�Erbarme dich� from Bach�s St Matthew Passion) and celebrates one of Britain�s most outstanding, and best-loved, musical giants.