HI-FI NEWS RECORD OF THE MONTH GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE / CRITICS' CHOICE 'A glowing culmination to another outstanding Hyperion project' (The Independent) 'New standards of excellence ... stunning' (Gramophone) 'D'une fervour et d'une engagement qui lui font mériter une place de choix aux côtés de Karajan et de Jochum' (Répertoire, France) 'Highest honours must go to the outstanding 140-voice chorus who sing with earth-shattering conviction, utmost clarity of diction and enviable precision of ensemble and intonation ... the combined strengths of this Hyperion version guarantee prime recommendation' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide) 'This splendid recording shows both of these monumental scores to best advantage. I wouldn’t hesitate to acquire this excellent disc … first-rate' (International Record Review)