‘Another hugely enjoyable release of Scottish music from Hyperion’ (The Scotsman)

‘A recording like this practically recommends itself—a feast for the ear and the soul, not to be missed under any circumstances’ (American Record Guide)

‘[A] splendid disc. The performances … are exemplary, giving Mackenzie's music the best possible opportunity to speak for itself’ (The Times)

‘Wells Cathedral Choir gives a compelling survey of choral pieces by one of Britain's most important composers … MacMillan's musical voice remains breathtakingly distinctive and true. This disc is a worthy recorded tribute to a truly significant figure in contemporary music. Highly recommended’ (Choir & Organ)

‘The Wells singing is of a consistently high standard (MacMillan's trademark use of melisma is particularly well assimilated) and organist Jonathan Vaughn delivers a scintillating account of Le tombeau de Georges Rouault, the magnificent solo piece which ends this absorbing programme’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Here is another splendid release of recent British choral music from the choir of Wells Cathedral and its superb director Matthew Owens … the choir is, in a word, magnificent. Singing with impressive self-assurance and clearly revelling in MacMillan's uncanny ability to make everything sound perfectly natural even when the technical skills involved are extraordinarily demanding’ (International Record Review)

‘A striking issue well worth the investment of all interested in recent choral literature’ (American Record Guide)

‘Long life to James MacMillan and a plentiful supply of pens and ink’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Outstanding performances. Gaudeamus in loci pace is a breath-catching bonus’ (HMV Choice)

‘A sublime disc’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Powerful liturgical music from one of today's most admired composers, performed with passionate intensity … performances throughout are exceptionally fine and the recorded sound radiantly atmospheric’ (Gramophone)

‘It is hard to think of any recent music that conveys religious ecstasy as intensely as James MacMillan's Mass … music of high voltage from first to last … the singing of Westminster Cathedral Choir is electrifying’ (The Guardian)