'There are some excellent performances … the sound is also very good—close and clear with a pleasant bloom' (MusicWeb International)» More

'Throughout Martineau is impressive as an imaginative and supportive accompanist. And he is joined by some fine performers. There are some gems on the disc' (Planet Hugill)

'A delightful disc' (Gramophone)

'Another Signum issue well worthy of your attention features the husband and wife duo Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung' (Classic FM)» More

‘Wonderful Selections, Flawless Performance … I highly recommend this recording. In a word—Thrilling!’ (iTunes Review, USA)» More

‘Their beautiful singing of such fine music deserves wide circulation’ (Early Music Review)

‘The often highly expressive, sometimes quirky, and always well-crafted Magnificats and motets of Hieronymus Prateorius are a fine example of the strength-in-depth of German musical creativity. Andrew Carwood and The Cardinall's Musick ardently relish the interplay of voices in the eight-art scorings … the overall impression is compelling, fresh and immediate’ (Choir & Organ)

‘A superior festive selection box indeed’ (Gramophone)

‘This superb disc … these are stunning performances, which is of course to be expected from this remarkable vocal ensemble … all are bathed in a richly texutred and highly variegated choral sound … Hieronymus Praetorius is considered by many to be one of the greatest North German composers of the first half of the seventeenth century. This release will surely go some way to convincing the rest of us of the truth of this assertion’ (International Record Review)

‘Hieronymus Praetorius gains his place in the sun with this outstanding release. The 16th-century organist and composer emerges as a master of vivid choral contrasts and effects’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘This … must be regarded as the most authentic and comprehensive now available’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘The early-music disc with the highest feel-good factor’ (Fanfare, USA)