Reviews

Impeccable blend of past and presentMorning Star

"The musical and dramatic contrasts, as eight parts wove miraculously distinct and as one, were breathtaking. We can only hope that the Cardinall’s Musick continue to examine and reanimate this repertoire for another thirty years."Classical Source

The enduring genius and beauty of centuries-old pieces by Byrd, Francisco Guerrero and Palestrina came into even sharper focus when contrasted with music by living composersThe Irish Times

Spem in Alium voted among the Best Classical Music Recordings of 2016New York Times

The Cardinall’s Musick’s thrilling exploration of Tallis’ sacred music comes to a glorious close ...BBC Music Magazine

"... a splendid series ..."Gramophone

full-throated and muscular, the marvellous Homo quidam especially soGramophone

‘Perfect unanimity’The Guardian

"Perfomances of the highest standard all round, and a fitting launch to the Proms Chamber series."Bachtrack

The singing is as excellent as we've come to expect from this ensemble ...Musicweb International

Fabulously rich ...The Telegraph

The Cardinall’s Musick make an exquisite sound.The Oxford Times

Recordings by Cardinall's Musick of William Byrd's work have been a landmark worthy of one of England's greatest masters.The Guardian

This performance of the sacred music of William Byrd was clear, bright and forthrightFinancial Times

The Cardinall’s Musick now bridges the gap with the enigmatic mid-century composer Robert ParsonsBBC Music Magazine

The Cardinall’s Musick’s stirring and illuminating programme of choral music by Tallis and ByrdIrish Times

a beautifully conceived programme, beautifully presentedThe Guardian

A longstanding complete project is rounded off in impressive syleGramophone

The polish of this disc’s engineering matches the quality of its performancesBBC Music Magazine

display of the best ensemble singing talent Britain can produceInternational Record Review