'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)

'Tenebrae score on all counts. They submit with impressive stamina and unfailing intonation to Bruckner’s instrumental scoring and phrasing, which take little account of singers’ requirements for rest and oxygen' (Gramophone)

‘Skidmore brings out a buoyant and altogether brighter quality, emphasising the greater use of Baroque styles’ (Gramophone)

‘To music that all too often leaves one rudderless and gasping for air in wave after wave of opulently ambivalent harmony, Hough brings orientation and direction without sacrificing sensuality or mystical aura. He accomplishes this through an almost uncanny variety of touch, tone production and judicious pedalling’ (Gramophone)

‘Peter Phillips leads a gleaming performance of Taverner’s 'crown of thorns' mass … The Tallis Scholars are up to the challenge’ (Financial Times)» More

‘Each phrase has its individuality, turned to perfection by his singers. And the textures of Taverner’s six-voice polyphony are marvellously transparent’ (Gramophone)