Frank Martin | Mass for Double Choir, Maurice Duruflé | Requiem

Reviews

‘‘…commendable clarity, musicality and expressive enthusiasm from the complexities of the Credo through to that sublime Angus Dei.” Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3 Record Review

‘Attention to detail is exemplary, tuning immaculate, and their fresh, youthful sound is immensely appealing’ ★★★★★ Choir and Organ May 2023

‘It is astounding that a young choir can perform with so much emotional, depth and energy, a testament to Mark Opstad’s exceptional choir training techniques. One of the finest releases so far this year. ’ @Chimeoarts February 2023

‘This young choir sings amazingly well. Both works on this CD require seasoned singers, but these young ladies and gentlemen refute that opinion with great ease. And how the individual quality shines even more when the various parties sign about the resurrection fo Christ in the Creed. How sparklingly the resurrection is sung about… this recording tells me that a new generation is coming that has taken over the torch of classical music from previous generations and carries it further into the future. ’ ★★★★★ Orgelnieuws February 2023 (excerpt translated by Google translate)

‘The listener is quickly bewitched by the clarity of the singing of the Maîtrise de Toulouse, the freshness of its voices and the balance that is established within a universe served with modest fervor.’ Crescendo Magazine (Belgium) April 2023

‘It shows a young choir (students at the Toulouse Conservatoire) at the peak of their powers with beautiful blend, clear lines and excellent diction. Opstad gives the harmonic dissonances a spine-tingling glow. The performers give their all in the Gloria, with outstanding energy.’ Church Music Quarterly June 2023

‘This is an exceptionally fine recording with good choral singing under a masterly leader.’ Sydney Organ Journal Autumn 2023