Great blocks of beautifully constructed sound are stunning in their apparent simplicity. The Scotsman, June 2004 reviewing the recording
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Two highly attractive and unstuffy Russian liturgical works in attractive performances. Classic CD, June 2004 reviewing the recording
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This CD ranks as the best introduction to John Tavener that's currently on record. HMV, November 2003 reviewing the recording
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No longer need Alfred Schnittke's daunting and often overwhelming Choir Concerto be seen purely as the provenance of those supernaturally adept Russian choirs. BBC Music Magazine, December 2002 reviewing the recording
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This is a disc that reaffirms... the Holst Singers as a leading chorus on the international stage. BBC, November 2002 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers and Stephen Layton bring to [Schnittke's Choir Concerto] still richer tone and more passionate declamation. International Record Review, April 2002 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers... sing wonderfully. They have a beautiful, cool sound in the best British tradition, and the deep bass voices bring forth some glorious noises. Classical Music Web, February 2002 reviewing the recording
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