Alan Bullard
Choir & Organ
March 2010

A beautiful and dramatic performance of a work much criticised, but with an ever-enduring popularity, written by one of the most prolific and successful composers, music educators and church musicians of Victorian times. Here, what may look pedestrian on the page leaps into life, with colourful singing from soloists and choir, and expressively detailed organ playing: a fine demonstration of Stainer’s skill in writing accessible music with universal appeal.