‘Thierry Fischer's no-holds-barred approach brings Schmitt's Psalm and Salomé to vivid life … terrific stuff’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Hyperion’s panoramic aural perspective, warmly detailed in quieter moments and tumultuously filled at the frequently frenzied, makes a best sonic case for these overloaded blockbusters, the glistening, profound orchestral capture rendering Florent Schmitt’s fin de siecle contrivance of luridly empurpled passages with varieties of violet and mauve, so to speak, as seen through smog in a Los Angeles sunset … enthusiastically recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The three thrilling and beautiful works recorded here make a strong case for his music … Psalm 47 … is a work extravagant enough for Schmitt to have been termed 'the new Berlioz' … music that swaggers with barbaric splendour and radiates luxuriant ecstasy … this is a fantastically uplifting musical spectacular! [Suite sans esprit de suite] the work as a whole exudes brilliance and tenderness, wit and charm, and is orchestrated both skilfully and imaginatively … [La tragédie de Salomé] whether mysterious or furious, Schmitt's command of orchestral magnificence and colour is masterly, as is his ability to characterise through melody and sound. These three works enjoy a resounding and sensitive response from Thierry Fischer and his BBC Welsh forces in music that will surely find popularity through this release … resplendent in performance and recording quality’ (International Record Review)

'Un trabajo absolutamente recomendable. Obligatorio' (CD Compact, Spain)

‘Capricorn’s blazing performance of the Serenade is what really makes this disc a standout among recent Schnittke releases’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Admirable performances of classic Schnittke’ (Classic CD)

‘The Holst Singers have done an excellent job … they have a beautiful, cool sound in the best British tradition, and the deep bass voices bring forth some glorious noises … this disc is hugely welcome … fascinating and, ultimately, uplifting’ (MusicWeb International)

‘Stephen Layton’s Holst Singers really show their mettle … Schnittke fans will want to hear this; and anyone else who’s curious about what one of the 20th Century’s more intriguing and inventive composers was up to during the 1980’s also should check it out’ (Classics Today)

‘High vocal standards … a fine introduction to some rare and satisfying repertoire’ (The Observer)

‘The music, direct in manner and imposing in effect, should appeal to anyone who already loves the sacred choral works of Rachmaninov or Tchaikovsky’ (The Irish Times)

‘This is a disc that reaffirms Schnittke as one of the most significant composers of the last century and the Holst Singers as a leading chorus on the international stage’ (bbc.co.uk)

‘Spinetingling … music great for contemplation, and a terrific showcase for the choir’s stamina’ (The Times)