James has been involved in a number of commercial recordings as director, keyboardist, and singer. Details of a selection of these is available below. James’ recording of Handel’s Israel in Egypt with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Julian Wachner was nominated for a 2012 GRAMMY Award.
In addition, James was continuo keyboardist for upcoming commercial recordings of Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 and Handel’s Messiah (Joelle Harvey, soprano, Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor, Nicholas Phan, tenor), both with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Julian Wachner, conductor.
Fauré: Requiem & Cantique de Jean Racine
James Kennerley: Missa Sanctae Mariae Virginis, O Salutaris Hostia, O Sacrum convivium
Choir of Saint Paul’s, Harvard Square | Melius Consort
James Kennerley, director
The celebrated Choir of Men & Boys of Saint Paul's Church, Harvard Square presents its third album in a decade, featuring the music of Gabriel Fauré and director, James Kennerley, accompanied by the Melius Consort. Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and his beloved Cantique de Jean Racine is heard in a performance featuring the quintessential sound of boys’ voices in new chamber orchestrations by James Kennerley. Also featured are original compositions by James Kennerley, including his a cappella Missa Sanctae Mariae Virginis, O Salutaris Hostia, and O Sacrum convivium. Captured in the sumptuous acoustics of Saint Paul’s Church, this sublime recording was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer, Brad Michel.
Click here to learn more about the new Fauré chamber orchestrations and James’ original compositions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhZAHJhipGg
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Loenora Duarte: complete works
Sonnambula ensemble
James Kennerley, harpsichord and tenor
Elizabeth Weinfield, director
The Flemish composer Loenora Duarte wrote this music around the 1640s and 1650s. This album features his complete works, as well as works by other composers of the period including John Bull and John Jenkins. The works are performed on period instruments. Praised as "remarkable" and "superb" by the New Yorker, Sonnambula is a historical-informed ensemble that brings to light unknown music for various combinations of early instruments with the lush sound of the viol at the core. James Kennerley performs solo keyboard works by John Bull, and sings tenor for Encina’s Pues qu jamás olvidaros.
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Works-SONNAMBULA/dp/B07QWQY6KQ
Samuel Capricornus: The Jubilus Bernhardi Collection
The Bach Choir Of Holy Trinity | Acronym
James Kennerley, tenor solo
Donald Meineke, conductor
Julian Wachner: The Snow lay on there ground
Choir of Trinity Church, Wall Street
James Kennerley, organ solo
Julian Wachner, conductor
Julian Wachner is known as one of North America's most exciting and versatile musicians, sought after as conductor, composer and keyboard artist. All of these elements come together on this recording of festive carols settings composed during Wachner's tenure as conductor of The Washington Chorus and as Director of Music and Arts at Trinity Wall Street in New York City. This recording features nine brilliant carol settings performed by the GRAMMY-nominated Choir of Trinity Wall Street, The Trinity Youth Chorus, the NOVUS NY orchestra, and James Kennerley, organ soloist.
J. S. Bach: Motets
Choir of Trinity Church, Wall Street
James Kennerley, tenor
Julian Wachner, conductor
Bach’s seven motets represent the continuation of a long and distinguished tradition of vocal composition, dating back to the late medieval works of Dufay. Bach’s motets represent the apogee of the genre and are his most demanding vocal works. The present recording is the first in a new series with the musical forces of Trinity Wall Street, conducted by Julian Wachner. It is released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
https://www.musicaomnia.org/release/j-s-bach-the-complete-motets/
Handel: Israel in Egypt
Choir of Trinity Church, Wall Street
James Kennerley, tenor
Julian Wachner, conductor
Israel in Egypt, Handel’s grand choral oratorio experiment, was a failure when first presented in London in 1739, yet it may well be the greatest work Handel ever composed. In 1756 the composer literally re-thought the work, substituting an entirely new first part. This recording presents both versions: Handel’s 1756 revision and the original part 1 from 1739. Julian Wachner makes his debut with the famous choir and baroque orchestra of Trinity Wall Street, in New York.
https://www.musicaomnia.org/release/george-frideric-handel-israel-in-egypt-digital-download/
J. S. Bach: Motets
Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys of Fifth Avenue, New York
James Kennerley, tenor
John Scott, conductor.
One of the world’s leading liturgical choirs, the Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys of Fifth Avenue, New York, with their renowned director John Scott, begin a major new collaboration with Resonus Classics with this new and exciting recording of Motets by J.S. Bach. John Scott, conductor.