The Planets
Holst's orchestral suite reimagined on the Father Willis organ — the most recent solo release.
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Recordings
The complete collection of solo organ recordings and choral releases — from Salisbury Cathedral and his earlier years at St John's College, Cambridge — on labels including Regent, Priory, Chandos and Signum.
Salisbury Christmas
Seasonal music from the Choir of Salisbury Cathedral, with John at the organ.
Salisbury Meditation
A reflective solo programme released in aid of NHS Charities Together.
Organ Prom
The best-selling album marking the return of the restored Father Willis organ.
Franck: Organ Works
The major organ works of César Franck, recorded before the organ's restoration.
Poetry in Music
Choral settings of words by the poet George Herbert.
Elgar from Salisbury
John's debut solo album — virtuoso organ transcriptions of Elgar's orchestral works on the Father Willis organ. Five stars in Choir & Organ.
Great Hymns from Salisbury
Best-loved hymns sung by the Choir of Salisbury Cathedral, directed by David Halls, with John Challenger at the organ.
Music for Sunday
A cross-section of the music sung at Salisbury's Sunday services, including first recordings of works by Halls, Todd, Moody and Shephard.
The Complete Psalms of David
The Choir of Salisbury Cathedral contributes to Priory's landmark survey of the complete Anglican psalter, with John Challenger at the organ.
The Tree
A live tribute disc ranging from Hildegard of Bingen to new commissions, drawn from chapel services at St John's.
On Christmas Night
Carols and seasonal music — the choir's acclaimed first recording for Chandos.
Mozart: Coronation Mass
Mozart's Coronation Mass with Ave verum corpus and Exsultate, jubilate, performed with the St John's Sinfonia.
My Beloved Spake
Verse anthems by Henry Purcell and Pelham Humfrey, sung with the period instruments of the St John's Sinfonia.
Wesley: Ascribe unto the Lord
The finest sacred choral works of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, with John Challenger providing the organ accompaniment.