"This reissue appears to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Netherlands Chamber Choir. It is without a doubt the best recording the choir ever made. Both CD's received rave reviews in the French press when they first appeared. Under the inspiring direction of Eric Ericson the choir gives unearthly performances. Combining both the Sacred and the Secular choral works, this reissue is a true monument for the artistry of Poulenc. The absolute peak on this CD is the recording of La figure humaine".
"A timely reminder of Poulenc's wonderful choral output, both sacred and secular. The performances are immaculate, if arguably a touch clinical".
The gramophone
2013 April
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Malcolm Riley
2013 April
"What gloriously warm and uplifting music this is ... Ericson draws superb singing, whether in the Romanesque devotional motets ... or the robust earthniess of the early Chanson a boire".