"spellbinding...supremely musical"

Ikon II

Hyperion CDA67756
Released October 2010		 buy now


In 1997, the Holst Singers and Stephen Layton produced a disc that immediately became a cult classic and a best-seller. IKON, a selection of great Russian choral music from the 19th century, dazzled with its grand, opulent beauty. Now the same forces return with IKON II. Many of the works recorded on this disc are by composers whose names will not be familiar - but the extraordinary quality of the music is unmistakable and immediately enthralling.

"Impeccable... so, so well-conceived" BBC Radio 3 Record Review

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Reviews of this recording:

 
 
"Impeccable... so, so well-conceived"
Radio 3 Record Review
 
 
 
"This is a glorious CD and it should bring you much pleasure"
International Record Review
 
 
 
A fine fusion of ardent communication and sensitive shaping.
Gramophone
 
 
 
Music which is always passionate… Beautifully captured by the Holst Singers
Choir and Organ
 
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