Martin Baker

‘All the familiar qualities that serve to make Westminster unique among Britain’s cathedral choirs are in evidence here … the crucial added ingredient is singing of a passion and conviction that reminds us that this music is the choir’s lifeblood. This is unquestionably one of the glories of the year’ (Goldberg)

‘A stirring Vision of aeroplanes testifies to the choir’s extraordinary virtuosity which, under Baker, is clearly going from strength to strength … Hyperion has been making recordings in Westminster Cathedral almost since the day the company first came into being, and, as ever, the sound on this latest disc is gorgeous, full of depth, and with an ideal balance between, choir, organ and atmosphere’ (International Record Review)

‘Baker entices some of the most wonderful singing from his choir here while Robert Quinney and Houssart positively revel in their virtuoso interplay. It almost goes without saying that Hyperion’s recording captures the full effect of Maxwell Davies’ astonishing writing’ (Gramophone)

‘Purposeful performances by a choir for whom this music is a staple diet, and whose slightly edgy, ‘continental’ treble sound is ideally suited to it’ (The Daily Telegraph)