CD, Tavener (composer)

As a concept, this collection of songs inspired by rugged British landscapes is intriguing. The delivery is powerful, but borders on twee at moments. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2019, 2 out of 5 stars More…

Five stars for mostly reissued music might seem generous, but the way this set has been assembled creates transporting new narratives – or meditations – from sequences that were never meant... — The Guardian, 25th July 2013, 5 out of 5 stars More…

While there may be doubts over the music there can be no doubt as to the excellence and commitment of all three performances on this pair of discs. The recorded sound and booklet are up to the... — MusicWeb International, August 2012 More…

The twin threads of lament and romantic warmth, plus the thrill of discovering over an hour of new stuff make this a major release...Samis gives a truly heroic, attention-grabbing and, I hope,... — MusicWeb International More…

In an age of anxiety and conflict, this music looks to higher levels of consciousness to provide assurance. Regardless of whether you share such faith, there is no doubting the beauty of the... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Despite the attractiveness of the singing, the overall impression is of a slight coolness...arguably, it's only in Janequin's Le chant des oiseaux that the choir display their full expressiveness;... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2015 More…