Hyperion Records

CDA67269

Recording details: February 2001
St Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Mark Brown
Engineered by Julian Millard
Release date: January 2002
Total duration: 70 minutes 36 seconds

EDITOR’S CHOICE (ORGANISTS’ REVIEW)
EDITOR’S CHOICE (CATHEDRAL MUSIC)

'Hurrah for John Scott and St Paul's, who with this wonderful CD remind all how glorious the Epiphany repertoire is … Every piece is approached as if it were the finest thing ever written, and joy is taken in rendering the simple beautiful … let us rejoice at the richness of this programme' (Organists' Review)

'Luminous with a sense of goodness and well-being, brightest and best of choral records for the last many months … a distinguished record' (Gramophone)

‘this series is the richest treasure trove an Anglican musician or English choral buff could hope to find. Texts and notes are an Anglophile’s dream. Sound is stunningly rich and ringing’ (American Record Guide)

‘fascinatingly diverse anthology … a tonal brightness and rhythmic vitality that sparkle with festive brilliance’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘the eclectic and thoughtful repertoire mix make for compelling listening … Warmly recommended’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘There is much of merit here, and those who collect St. Paul’s and church music in general won’t go far wrong with this one’ (The Delian)

‘Seventy-two minutes of utter bliss. This is a disc of St. Paul’s and the Hyperion team at their best. Organ and choir make an impact and what a magnificent sequence of music! ... This is one of the finest discs I have heard in a long time and I have not stopped playing it’ (Cathedral Music)

‘The choral tone is pleasant, the soloists are well chosen, and the recorded balance keeps everything in perspective’ (Fanfare)