Choral, Magnificat & Nunc dimittis settings, Naylor, E W (composer)

Purists might dislike the slightly heavy old-fashioned approach but there are plenty of spine-tingling, grand moments in this attractive programme from St John’s College Choir. Slightly woolly... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2019, 4 out of 5 starsMore…

Though Backhouse has female sopranos and altos instead of the traditional boys' voice, their timbre is always fresh and bright, and apt for this music...[a] very satisfying selection of anthems,... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2011More…

The Chichester Choir lives up to its reputation and traditions, singing with sensitivity and assurance. The excellent trebles achieve a smoothness that many other choirs might envy. A worthy... — Gramophone MagazineMore…

This programme shows the Exeter Cathedral Choir in fine shape, The 19 girl choristers make a very pleasing sound and they combine with the gentlemen of the choir to very good effect. In fact,... — MusicWeb International, 13th November 2013More…

the men have a rich tone, almost operatic at times. This can occasionally overshadow York's chorister, whose sound has an attractive fragility....An auspicious start to what should prove a major... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2012More…