…In terra pax… is an eloquent and powerful work to which the late lamented Marcello Viotti and a fine if less well-known team of soloists bring much feeling and fine musical judgement. …it is Golgotha…which is the masterpiece here… Golgotha… can claim the distinction of being the first major Passion since Bach. Indeed, not to mince matters, it is without question one of the greatest choral works of the 20th century. For all the power of the choral writing, the orchestral textures are luminous, translucent and subtle. There is an affinity at a profound level with the Debussy of Pelléas, particularly in the glowing final section, 'La Résurrection'. But the whole work is noble, inspired - and inspiring!

Frank Martin served as 'artistic director' to the 1968 Erato recording of Golgotha so… it does have the stamp of authority about it. But, in every area - interpretative commitment, recorded sound or the musical and technical assurance of the performers - Marcello Viotti and his Munich musicians are in a league of their own. Viotti draws every last ounce of drama and passion from the score and creates a truly epic performance. ...with playing and singing which is never less than outstanding as well as a ravishing recorded sound, this three-disc set must stand as one of the finest recordings yet made of Frank Martin's music.