Roderick Williams’ survey of English song, A Shropshire Lad, has been awarded the coveted title of Limelight Recording of the Year 2023.

The British baritone – seen recently in glorious voice at the coronation – not only devised and performed the program, he orchestrated each song himself. The disc also features the Manchester-based Hallé conducted by Sir Mark Elder. The recording is on the orchestra’s own label (Hallé CDHLL7559) and is also honoured as Vocal Recording of the Year.

Recording of the Year

“This is a huge thrill,” said Williams. “To have been invited to record a solo disc with Sir Mark and the Hallé was already an honour and a joy. To have a world-class orchestra play and record my orchestrations took that...