Stunning, sumptuous performances of a magnifcent new voice
Roger | London | 03/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I heard this CD on Classic FM and bought it that day. It's just beautiful! The whole programme makes for a lovely and varied disc too. The opening three tracks are stunning in their simplicity - such clear lines. More exuberant compositions are nestled in the middle - especially the two Canticle settings. The performances under Timothy Brown are really vibrant and rich - just one of the best discs (choral or otherwise) I've heard in a long time."
Already my disc of the year
Bill | Minneapolis | 03/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like others, I think, I heard extracts from this on MPR recently and it just blew me away. The singing is so clear, yet resonant and the music is really just something so new to me (and others). The main thing is that it's not the usual slow stuff that seems to pour out of the speakers when new choral music is released - a lot of this disc is rhythmically interesting and really vibrant. 10/10!
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The best choir with the best music
Greg | New York | 03/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a combination! It's like the perfect team - producer/composer/director/choir. Everything comes together here and it's very varied all the way through in terms of pace and style. Definitely a voice to keep watching!"
Fantastic
Simon | Boston | 03/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have followed Collegium for a while and was a little daunted with their recent trend for bringing out 'contemporary' composers. I now believe this to be a fantastic idea, having listened to this disc - what a DISCOVERY O'Regan is!
Well done Collegium - I want to hear more!"
Amazing stuff
John | Texas | 03/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just heard this on the radio. Bought the CD and love every minute of it. I haven't heard singing and new music of this calibre for ages!"