‘It's a fantastic recording that'll leave your ears ringing rejoicingly’ (The Big Issue)» More

‘Practically all of the 12 singers of Ex Cathedra have challenging solo spots, every one of them producing an excellent sound and a clear understanding of such performance aspects as ornamentation. The chorus is similarly excellent. Jeffrey Skidmore is one of the most inspirational directors around, and his motivation produces extraordinary results’ (AndrewBensonWilson.org)

'It is probably superfluous to say that the performances by Tenebrae are top class—but they are' (MusicWeb International)» More

‘Alina Ibragimova plays with a lovely sense of freedom of the musical line, with attention to the little phrases and motifs that are the foundation of Bach’s extended musical lines. At times her playing can sound almost improvisatory, which suits the music perfectly. She has a light and delicate touch’ (AndrewBensonWilson.org)

‘Clein goes between and behind the notes to reveal a multi-layered sound world of unsettling semantic complexity. In her expert hands, Kodály's approximations of fife, clarinet and cimbalom come startlingly to life, making the explosive music that surrounds them feel all the more intimidating’ (The Strad)

'It scarcely needs saying that the cathedral choir (boys and girls together) is as excellent as ever, and great praise is owed to the various soloists whether vocal or instrumental, especially to the Evangelist (Ed Lyon), whose singing is notable for its control, expressiveness and clarity of enunciation' (Cathedral Music)» More

‘I regard this as a recording of the greatest interest and significance, a ‘must’ for any serious enthusiast’ (Cathedral Music)» More

‘This is a powerful performance and the four massive organ chords towards the end, representing the Four Angels before the Throne of God, give a wonderful sense of theatre within the resonance of the Abbey’s acoustics’ (Cathedral Music)» More

‘I can’t claim to have heard all the available versions … but this is without question one of the best of the many recordings of this work that I do know’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘The Tallis Scholars’ perfect intonation is enhanced by their uncanny ability to imbue the performance with meaning and beauty, never departing from the true spiritual significance of these works’ (The Whole Note, Canada)» More

‘If that all sounds rather academic, Ibragimova’s performances are anything but. There is exuberance as well as lithe grace in the way she points up Bach’s dance rhythms, while in the slow movements there’s a hushed intimacy, as if we’re overhearing an ardent conversation between friends’ (Sinfini Music)» More

‘This is an outstanding and distinctive addition to a catalogue bursting at the seams’ (Gramophone)