James MacMillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross; Christus Vincit; *Nemo te condemnavit; *...here in hiding... (version for ATTB chorus)
*world première recordings
The Dmitri Ensemble
Graham Ross | conductor
"a radiant performance "
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The Telegraph
"richly rewarding listening, all of it. An exceptional performance."
Gramophone (Editor's Choice)
"This disc is in a class of its own. It can rarely have been performed as movingly as this. ... An essential contribution to the MacMillan discography."
International Record Review
"polished, focus, alert... outstanding"
* * * * * performance
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BBC Music Magazine (Critic's Choice)
"an intensity that burns...spot on...The Dmitri Ensemble and Graham Ross belong on anybody's A-list of contemporary groups"
Classical CD Review
"an inspiring performance. ... The passion of the cross is almost palpably evident. ... I didn't want it to end."
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Classic FM Magazine
"a gripping, harrowing, beautiful and profoundly moving performance. ... The message about this new disc is unequivocal: get it. It's an amazing performance."
Glasgow Herald
Naxos UK CD of the month, April 2009
Naxos 8.570719
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Ralph Vaughan Willams: *Folk Songs from the Four Seasons; *In Windsor Forest
*world première recordings
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
The Dmitri Ensemble
Sir David Willcocks | conductor
"This new Albion recording is issued to mark the 90th birthday of Sir David Willcocks on 30 December, 2009. For Sir David to record another major Vaughan Williams disc at the age of almost 90 is remarkable in itself and will ensure national and international interest in this recording. "
Presto Classical
Albion Records ALBCD010
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Giles Swayne: Magnificat I; *The silent land Stabat mater; *Ave verum corpus; *Stabat mater
*world première recordings
The Dmitri Ensemble
Sophie Bevan | soprano
Kate Symonds-Joy | mezzo-soprano
Ben Alden | tenor
Jonathan Sells | bass
Raphael Wallfisch | cello
Graham Ross | conductor
"a very worthwhile disc. ... Excellent performances and recordings."
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BBC Music Magazine
"brilliant playing by Raphael Wallfisch ... superb singing from The Dmitri Ensemble. Listeners with any interest in contemporary choral music should seek out this recording at their earliest convenience"
Cross Rhythms Direct
"This is contemporary choral music at its best"
MusicWeb international
"It would be hard to imagine a better performance "
International Record Review
"A rock-steady fine-tuned choral sound."
Gramophone
"The silent land makes the deepest impact with a powerful performnace"
Classical Music Magazine
"The Dmitri Ensemble stick to their task with dedication and a sense of achievement. ... Excellent sound."
David's Review Corner
Naxos 8.572595
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Judith Bingham: Jacob's Ladder: Parable for organ and strings*; assorted organ works*
*world première recordings
Tom Winpenny | organ
The Dmitri Ensemble
Graham Ross | conductor
"...highly accomplished... a real sense of commitment behind Graham Ross's sharply focussed direction."
Gramophone
"...the instantly recognisable 'Jacob's Ladder'... Very potent contribution from The Dmitri Ensemble..."
David's Review Corner
Naxos 8.570346
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