Reviews
Matthew Martin: Masses, Canticles, Motets
“The choir of Gonville & Caius, Cambridge, where Martin is director, provides a reassuringly traditional, transparent and disciplined choral blend, underpinned by exemplary organ playing – a perfect vehicle for this enjoyable and varied retrospective of a master craftsman’s work.” BBC Music Magazine
Performance: ★★★★★(5/5) Recording: ★★★★★(5/5)
“The showcase demonstrates the artistic packaging of these attractive pieces, with substantial contrapuntal passages, colourful brushstrokes of polytonality and a great harmonic solidity. Five first recordings are also included, adding interest to this exemplary project, which is also sustained by the remarkable performance of the choir.” Scherzo
“I enjoyed all the music on this CD. It’s very impressively performed by the Choir of Gonville & Caius College and the three organists who are involved all make significant contributions. The contents of this disc show why Matthew Martin has achieved such a strong reputation in the field of English church music.” John Quinn, Music Web International