Reviews
“Astounding. Splendidly immediate and vivid. The Chorus was magnificent, as was the orchestra. I could hear so much detail of that wonderful scoring. Thanks especially must go to David Temple, who welded it all together and paced it so perfectly, a really moving and dramatic performance. ”
BARRY COLLETT, THE ELGAR SOCIETY
Elgar The Apostles: St Albans Cathedral
“A most impressive performance.”
JOHN WESTCOMBE, WATFORD OBSERVER
Monteverdi Vespers 1610: St Albans Cathedral
“A tremendous performance.”
JOHN WESTCOMBE, ST ALBANS OBSERVER
Britten War Requiem: St Albans Cathedral
“A completely stunning performance.”
JOHN MANNING, HERTS ADVERTISER
Elgar The Dream of Gerontius: St Albans Cathedral
“A truly inspirational evening...The whole programme was a delight... Hertfordshire Chorus suggested to me last year at the Barbican, in a spectacular performance of the Mass In Blue they commissioned from Will Todd, that they can hold their own against any choir in the land. This year at the Royal Festival Hall my view was confirmed.”
HELEN WRIGHT, MUSICOMH
Holst Hymn to Jesus, Berlioz Te Deum, Tallis Spem in Alium: Royal Festival Hall
“A reading of real authority from David Temple and the Hertfordshire Chorus. ... the quality of their training and pacing obviously shows through.”
DR BRIAN HICK, THE ORGAN
“Hertfordshire Chorus is a wonderful choir. If you get a chance to hear them, take it. You will be both inspired and exhilarated.”
GRAEME DANBY, PRINCIPAL, ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
Beethoven Missa Solemnis: St Albans Cathedral
“Really splendid!”
JOHN RUTTER, CBE
Will Todd Mass in Blue, Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem: Barbican Hall
“The quality of singing was a joy...an unforgettable experience.”
HAROLD HUGHES OBE, THE BERLIOZ SOCIETY
Berlioz Grande Messe des Morts: St Albans Cathedral