A York Yuletide

Reviews

The engaging program includes familiar carols, new settings of traditional texts, and a superb performance of the Three Carol-anthems by Herbert Howells. The boys are strong, colorful, and lively; and the justly famous organ sounds magnificent. The arrangement of ‘Jingle Bells’ by Richard Shephard is like none you have ever heard.’ American Record Guide November 2016

‘A York Yuletide showcases the Minster Choir, with David Pipe at the organ, in fine form under their director Robert Sharpe. It maintains the high standards of their splendid An Ebor Epiphany disc, with the trebles sounding warm and direct The choir possesses excellent diction and a clean sound, and the recording offers a well-balanced aural picture..,’ Choir & Organ November 2016

‘The quality of the singing is excellent. The choral tone is consistently assertive without strain or harshness: this remarkable choir gives the impression of complete professionalism, with every singer committed to the meaning and significance of the words and music. This is real virtuoso stuff, in the best sense of the word. Here is nothing superficial: all is sung and played with sincerity and skill and the idiom of each piece is fully captured. Everything is made to sound easy when most of it is difficult. David Pipe accompanies with panache: the wonderful organ and the marvellous acoustic of this building are exploited to the full.’ Organists’ Review March 2016

‘A very nice album – I would put this on my shortlist’ David Mellor ClassicFM New Releases Show 12.12.2015

‘This is an attractive and enjoyable selection of Christmas music from a wide range of composers.’ MusicWeb December 2015