Reviews

'It's an illuminating, flawlessly performed survey of two halves: the first, rich with the vibrant freshness of his early process work, and the second no less driven or clear ...'

'The focus is rather on something like a vocal experience. This is as close as you can get to the 16th century today.'

Album of the Day: 'There's a little extra relish in the history behind this music and the mystique surrounding the mysterious woman who performed it.'

'Rachel Redmond steps into the shoes of her historical namesake and enchants with her graceful and caressing voice.'

'It's a fantastic showcase for soprano Rachel Redmond, who here assumes the role of Baptist ... an arresting and engaging listen.'

'The superb projection of Hannigan’s voice and the rainbow of colours in Chamayou’s piano lay bare the sexual desire and religious fervour prevalent in Messiaen’s early works.'

Quarterly Critic's Choice: 'It is a statement of beguiling elegance, perfectly tempered, animated by inner maturity, free breath and a seventh sense of sound, built on a foundation of experience.'

Quarterly Critic's Choice: 'Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Reto Bieri and Polina Leschenko take us on a journey into their memories in search of dirty sounds and grinding rhythms … This recording is entertaining and moving from the very first note.'

'Performed by Redmond with great lightness and without undue bravura, yet she dazzles with colour and technique, while the aforementioned Irish Baroque Orchestra does not lag behind, skilfully emphasising the musical value and meaning of the text.'