“This effective piece [stands] out on its own, leaving us wanting to hear more from the composer. Gough and The Choir of Royal Holloway also deserve credit for their clarity and rich blend, as do the team from Convivium for their generously warm recording.”
An interview by Nick Boston (Classical Notes) with the composer Hugh Shrapnel.
“The Elgar Scholars demonstrate their assured command, and conductors Bailie and Bate have clearly worked hard with them to create a highly accomplished choir.”
“Shrapnel once again demonstrates his ability to create a wide variety of atmospheres in miniature form, and the Camarilla Ensemble and friends’ playing communicates the lively and quirky rhythms with precision.”
“Refreshingly bright...a great showcase for a fine group of singers, and shows that it is possible to effectively blend high-calibre solo singing in choral textures.”
“A fascinating collection, demonstrating the choir’s clear command across a variety of repertoire.”
"Violinist Miriam Davis and pianist Michael Bulychev-Okser have recorded a beautiful selection of French music... worthy of strong recommendation.”
“A bright and secure reading here, with beautifully blended singing throughout”
“The Atchison Quartet give warmly respectful performances throughout here, responding to the lyricism in Gibbs’ melodic lines”
"The performances here are touchingly engaging"
“The performances are clear and precise throughout, and the recorded sound is atmospherically warm and resonant"
“The disc is full of strong performances from the choir, soloists and instrumentalists"
“A strong debut disc from Archontidi-Tsaldaraki, encouraging more exploration of Constantinidis and Kalomiris”
“The Fairhaven Singers give strong performances here”
"Gray's command of the range required here is impressive"
"The performances here cannot be faulted"
“An impressive display of virtuosic talent”
“Nones’ refreshingly unfussy playing, reveals fresh insights into familiar works”
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