‘The power of Tavener at his best is fully unlocked by Polyphony and Stephen Layton, whose sensitivity to the sacred and human in his music communicates in every work on this disc’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘There's no doubt about the quality of the performances. Tavener finds devoted interpreters in Polyphony who produce some of the most beautiful choral singing you could ever hope to hear. And all is captured in a glowing recording’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Compelling’ (Classic CD)

‘I found this recording a pure delight’ (Gramophone)

‘Superb’ (Organists' Review)

‘There are so many special moments that if you are a Taverner fan all I can do is to recommend strongly that you sample this CD’ (CDReview)

‘To sum up, it is one of the joys of being alive in the 1990s to be able to hear this incomparable music so competently and sympathetically—in fact ideally—performed’ (Organists' Review)

‘A definitive performance of this glorious work … superbly recorded’ (Classic CD)

‘Performed with tonal beauty and stunning, expressive clarity … this CD has a mesmerising impact … vibrantly beautiful’ (CDReview)

‘An unusual and rewarding disc’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Dazzling playing’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘There is some stunningly exuberant virtuosity on display here. A magnificent, exhilarating disc that goes straight into contention for the Want List. Buy a copy and give yourself a rare and special treat’ (Fanfare, USA)