'This recording of the work’s premiere is notable for the degree to which all involved—especially the galvanising conductor Antonio Pappano and the properly operatic soloist Markus Butter—manage to convey so much of the music’s dramatic sweep as well as its symphonic substance' (Gramophone)

‘Both pieces are excellent examples of how far a composer can go on intuition, energy and talent alone’ (Gramophone)

‘The Choir of Westminster Abbey give solid, well-crafted performances … Onyx Brass play very well, with a wide range of dynamics, and many listeners may welcome their contribution … certainly, listeners can enjoy the dignity and grandeur of the sounds of choir, organ and brass ringing around the historic spaces of Westminster Abbey’ (Gramophone)

‘I await the next instalments with keen interest’ (Gramophone)

'A considerable performance in its own right. The Philharmonia plays very well for a conductor who they clearly and rightly esteem. The recording is good. The audience is commendably silent throughout and, happily, no applause is allowed to intrude at the end; rather, we can be left with our own thoughts' (MusicWeb International)

'All-conquering performances in fabulous sound; quite possibly my Recording of the Year' (MusicWeb International)» More

'Well sung, there’s a striking triple canon with Latin text to finish' (The Guardian)» More

‘Isserlis judges the scale of his performances to a nicety, playing with lightness of touch, but no overcautious inhibitions … he is his usual ebullient self’ (Financial Times)» More

‘This is intimate music—Schubert at home, playing for his friends—an atmosphere which Osborne conveys wonderfully well with his characteristically pellucid singing tone and unmannered phrasing’ (Sinfini Music)» More

‘Polyphony is a fabulous group, and Stephen Layton has done wonders with them over the years. It’s excursion into the realm of Americana shows a depth of understanding and complete mastery of the idiom that differs in many ways from the modern choral compositions of the British school … a glowing recording done at All Hallows, Gospel Oak in London that resonates with depth and splendor. Definitely a keeper’ (Audiophile Audition, USA)» More

‘Very well worth obtaining … Hyperion’s less-than-best is better than some labels’ best offerings’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘The Takács never take a work into the studio without having something meaningful to say, and that's the case with repertoire from Beethoven and Schubert to the two great Czech masters here … the Takács's Janáček is a must-hear’ (Sinfini Music)» More