Panufnik’s works present varied sound worlds, luminous settings of sacred texts and, in the title track, traces of Celtic folksong. Celestial Bird sets a mystical poem by Carmelite nun Jessica Powers with sumptuous harmonies that soar and sting, aptly showcasing Ex Cathedra’s magnificent purity of sound.

Jeffrey Skidmore doesn’t attempt to reposition the voices for different material, which means that what could have been a shapelessly eclectic programme works in a very unified way, and confirms that underneath her diversity Panufnik has a very distinct and welcoming musical personality. Quite lovely throughout.

Her writing for voices is always fluent and idiomatic, so it is a pity that the two larger pieces here [Unending Love and Since We Parted] seem less than convincing…Modest in scope and intention, the remaining items are never less than enjoyable – not least the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for St Pancras…Singing throughout is secure and committed, as has long been associated with Ex Cathedra, directed with his customary skill by Jeffrey Skidmore.