‘The Latvian Radio Choir is evidently unfazed by the demands encountered, while the sound has an ideal depth and spaciousness. Warmly recommended’ (Gramophone)

‘Harvey's unworldly scores and the Latvian Radio Choir's superb ability to render them combine in this uncompromising disc’ (Choir & Organ)

‘This fine anthology of Harvey's music is performed by the Latvian Radio Choir, surely now one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world. Its commitment to Harvey's music seems absolute and technical difficulties seem to hold no terrors … sung and recorded to perfection’ (International Record Review)

‘Both Ashes and Awakening are visionary pieces, and have the makings of modern masterpieces … a magnificent disc, superbly performed and recorded, and a magnificent argument for the ongoing, cutting-edge relevance of contemporary music’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The Angels, written for King’s College Cambridge’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in 1994, is at once traditional and modern, apparently effortlessly so … The Summer Cloud’s Awakening for choir, flute, cello and electronics, is another fascinating, often thoroughly blended melting pot … the performances are exemplary’ (The Irish Times)

'Patrick Hawes has carved out a niche as a contemporary composer who writes melodic, atmospheric and, frankly, beautiful music' (Gramophone)

'Patrick Hawes presents his most ambitious work to date here, in partnership with his brother Andrew who conceived the text for the project. With collaborators including tenor Thomas Walker, sopranos Elin Manahan-Thomas and Rachael Lloyd, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Exeter Philharmonic and Cathedral Choirs, this was swiftly set to be a landmark release. The merging of the Requiem Mass with the story of Lazarus is interspersed with a series of delicate tableaux. Fully realised characterisation and superior performances make this a powerful and emotional work. Recommended' (Musician)

‘The performances of both works stand in little need of detailed comment. They are quite simply breathtaking in their range and scope, conducted by King with all (and more) of the ardor and blazing commitment his words to me would suggest. The big climactic moments, aided by Hyperion's superlative sound, come across with thrilling immediacy and definition, while Haydn's lyricism is treated with loving care and attention to detail. Add to that an outstanding quartet of soloists, and magnificent choral and orchestral work, and you have an self-recommending issue on the highest level of attainment … make no mistake; this is a truly great recording that I beg every reader to obtain without further ado’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The booklet note by King covers useful ground. On the music King is very good, making numerous shrewd observations and conveying the enthusiasm that is evident in these outstanding performances. The real achievement is his, in directing readings of blazing intensity which yet entirely lack artificial excitement’ (International Record Review)

‘A triumph … Hyperion at its best’ (Music Week)

‘Robert King teases crisp, clean performances of both works from the Choir of The King's Consort, The King's Consort and an appealing team of soloists in Carolyn Sampson, the fruity voiced Hilary Summers, James Gilchrist and Peter Harvey’ (The Evening Standard)

‘Haydn's flair for large-scale choral writing permeates his majestic Requiem, inspiring a suitably sumptuous performance from Robert King and his excellent musicians’ (Classic FM Magazine)