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A superbly sung selection of Pärt’s settings of sacred texts released in celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday. [DHa]

An essential anthology of little known 20th and 21st century writing for string quartet [DHa]

A most welcome addition to Tüür’s generous discography [HC]

Soothing, hypnotic and very enjoyable [DJB]

(Déjà Review) Music that is reasonably challenging but will more than compensate with repeated hearings [MC]

An extremely high quality product which deserves recognition [CR]

Immaculate production, impassioned musicianship, impeccable planning – do not let it pass you by [RHa]

(Déjà Review) An absolutely tremendous disc, from all angles [CC]

(Déjà Review) Bold and innovative music logically programmed [TH]

(Déjà Review) Banse’s subtle, dark-toned soprano is ideal for this material [TH]

These new arrangements for string orchestra of existing works are of more specialist than general appeal [SB]

(Déjà Review) I’ve been returning to this superb disc again and again over the past few weeks [GS]

The contemporary pieces featured here would have been unthinkable without Bach’s innovative thinking [HC]

A must for Tormis admirers; give him a try if you have not yet come under his spell [GF]

Sane, wise accounts of these strange, beguiling scores [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Lean textures, subtle intensity, and exceptional detail of inner voices and the interplay among voices [DS]