Exciting moments abound: the Livonian songs are wittily profound, the final chord of Heather is a golden climax, while Childhood Memory proves that the choir harbours top soloists as well. The Times, April 2008 reviewing the recording
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Special credit must be given to the solo soprano singers Nicola Wookey and Katy Cooper... This is a fine, fine disc of somewhat neglected choral treasures. MusicalCriticism.com, March 2008 reviewing the recording
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I recommend this recording enthusiastically and without reservation. Choral Guide, USA, February 2007 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers create great clouds of texture which surge, form and melt before your ears... For a bag of musical bonbons de violette, this disc can't be beaten. BBC Music Magazine, February 2006 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers are eloquent and beguiling under the thoughtful direction of Stephen Layton. Choir and Organ, February 2006 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers’ blend, diction, intonation, and ensemble are uniformly up there with the best... Fanfare, USA, February 2006 reviewing the recording
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The Holst Singers have established themselves firmly at the top of the country's league of chamber choirs. HMV, February 2006 reviewing the recording
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Very few conductors manage this sort of exquisite phrasing, subtle nuance, gleaming sound, and absolute control. American Record Guide, January 2006 reviewing the recording
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