‘The Vasari Singers and Jeremy Backhouse have few equals … [their] qualities are much in evidence here in music ranging from the harrowing grief of Jonathan Rathbone’s ‘Absalon, my son’ to the exhilarating ‘Bless the Lord’ by Jonathan Dove’ (Gramophone)

'I've heard several recordings of his music, and the King's Singers offer the one that is most convincing musically … it is also good to have some amazingly neglected Sweelinck psalm settings. An intriguing disc, and far more than a curiosity' (Early Music Review)» More

‘Janine Jansen and her colleagues play with splendid vigour in the outer movements, and Jansen herself weaves a line of great beauty in the Largos and the Adagios. There’s a fair amount of rubato, especially in the first movement of ‘Autumn’, which certainly holds the attention. The dialogue between violin and organ continuo in the ‘cuckoo’ section of ‘Summer’ is a delight … Jansen is a brilliant player’ (Gramophone)

'An uplifting disc, and nicely presented—I can certainly recommend this as an example of both fine music and exquisite performances' (MusicWeb International)» More

'This is a fine introduction to the piano playing of one of the great talents of the present age' (MusicWeb International)

‘Our great British choral tradition would be infinitely poorer but for the dedication of groups like the Vasari Singers. The choir recently commissioned 10 composers to write works ‘that might reflect the state of the world at the start of the new millennium.’ Nine of them are recorded here for the first time, with three others also new to disc. The consistently high level of invention and diverse styles contribute to the album's overall success’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘The Cardinall's Musick is vastly experienced in English repertory of the sixteenth century, and this is its fourth disc devoted entirely to Thomas Tallis … the wonderful 'Ave, rosa sine spinis' with its missing sections in the cantus part [is] admirably reconstructed here by Nick Sandon’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

'The individual movements of the Mass are nicely contrasted with, for example, robust duetting in the ‘Et resurrexit’, and a touchingly reflective Agnus Dei. The motets, too, have moments to cherish (‘Accesserunt’ brings out the best in the singers)' (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Jennifer France sounds both charming and convinced, and her slightly soubrettish but always attractive sound (unfazed by the occasional stratospheric top note that Debussy evidently threw in, further to entice Mme Vasnier) adds a proper note of youthful abandon, just what these early settings need to bring them to life. Praise is also due to Malcolm Martineau for his total empathy with the always atmospheric but by no means easy accompaniments. The recorded sound is ideal ... Baritone Jonathan McGovern too is well cast, velvety in sound, easy on the ear’ (International Record Review)» More

'Clemens’s beautifully crafted and mellifluous polyphony, nicely spiced with tellingly placed chromaticisms, is immediately appealing. The Brabant Ensemble generally does it full justice, with its clear, steady tone: the bell-like soprano sound is particularly attractive. The group also gives the music a natural sense of flow, especially in slow and expressive items such as the desolate motet Job tonso capite … a most promising debut album, suggesting the the Brabant Ensemble could have a bright future—especially if, in its enterprising choice of repertoire, it is starting as it means to go on' (The Daily Telegraph)

'They make a glorious sound which may be very English, for want of a better word, but which I found irresistible—Clemens’s mellifluous lines rise and fall beautifully, no one part taking precedence over the others, and all with an ethereal feeling … if you are unfamiliar with this repertoire, do buy this; it will change your life. Those of you who are, don't miss this wonderful debut recording' (Early Music Review)

‘Elder and the City of Birmingham play Hypothetically Murdered like it was the background music for a Soviet Cabaret, but with lots more sex and irony … anyone who loves Shostakovich will love Hypothetically Murdered’ (AllMusic, USA)