‘If ever a programme was right up a choir's street, then this is it! From the fanfare-like opening of Exultate Deo and its soul-mates by Viadana, Gabrieli, Byrd and Monteverdi, through the linear beauties of Ave verum corpus (as set by Byrd and Philips) and Parsons' Ave Maria, the imploring devotion of Lotti's incomparable Crucifixus and the serenity of Tallis's O nata lux, all is brought glowingly alive. A real joy’ (Organists' Review)

‘The answer to many prayers; a blockbusting survey of choral masterpieces performed by a choir of exceptional calibre’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘For anyone eager to sample varied music from the Golden Age of polyphony this is a perfect disc’ (Classic CD)

'The saxophone is in, and there's no better performer than Lara James. From shades of jazz to thrilling expressionism, this recital earns your attention' (Classic FM)

‘Stylish interpretations … elegantly shaped wind playing by The Parley of Instruments … the disc provides valuable insight into early 18th century music and national identity’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Delightfully sung by Bott and Cornwell to a joyful accompaniment’ (Gramophone)

‘A winning disc’ (The Independent)

‘The performances share the brio and stylishness we associate with Holman’s Parley of Instruments team … this is a delightful mélange of Georgian Britishness in its different moods’ (International Record Review)

‘This is one of those rare collections in which every one of its 16 pieces is a gem’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The Parley are on delightfully relaxed form, Holman’s direction unfailingly strikes the right note, and the singing exudes encore freshness. A winning collection all round’ (Classic CD)

‘A smashing disc’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Superb’ (Fanfare, USA)