Walton - The Twelve

This latest addition to Naxos's English Church Music series isn't just a first-rate bargain but provides a distinctive alternative to the Finzi Singers in the Chandos Walton Edition, in its... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Sensitive interpretations enhance the excellence of the singing throughout this testing programme, which displays a group of choir soloists who never falter. Tavener’s mysticism in music brings... — Choir & Organ, July/August 2015 More…

the Christ Church Choir sing with devotion and exquisite tonal blending. Ensuring careful regard for the sacred texts the reverential singing of the trebles radiates considerable vocal character.... — MusicWeb International, August 2012 More…

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 2011 More…

The choir sing well, leaving no loose ends.This disc is well worth a bob or two to add to your collection — Classic CD More…

This disc has important bonuses that all Walton devotees will value. The inclusion of The Wallace Collection brings an immediate advantage in the first choral item, the Coronation Te Deum, when... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

The musicians of Westminster Abbey are in top form. Crisp phrasing, firm control of line and lumionous colours create many fine moments, notably in the Palestrina and in Byrd's Gloria. Under... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2010, 3 out of 5 stars More…