A ceremony of carols

"It is a strightforward performance, superbly sung. Stephen Layton's view of the work [A ceremony of carols] is robustand full of energy ... Saint Ncolas is much more uneven. The finest music is probably found in the opening movement and the two tenor arias ... The performance is a fine one, but Layton apparently wants to render the music as vigorous as possible".

"Vurdering: Gramophone choice" - "Layton's flowing speeds underline the dramatic sequence of the carols ... All the solo performances are impeccably shaped and harpist Sally Pryce makes light work of the fiendish accompaniments ... Allan Clayton makes the role of Nicolas entirely his own. What a glorious voice! ... The hearty sailors, Pickled Boys and St Trinian's-like piano duettists are all on top form. This is a beautiful and deeply affecting recording".

"The clear-toned adult voices of the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, highlight qualities in the work often missed when performed by the more usual boys' choir".