‘This is another excellent CD in the Haydn Mass Edition from Chandos. These are performances of enormous vitality and vigorous clarity… In a word, it is outstanding.’
Early Music Review on CHAN 0633 (Paukenmesse etc.)

‘Richard Hickox is a compelling advocate of this repertoire, choosing his tempos shrewdly… and catching vividly both the music’s joyous, celebratory energy and moments of drama and introspection.’
BBC Music Magazine

‘Haydn’s most expansive Mass setting in an outstanding version by Hickox, plus a rarity.’
Gramophone

‘This disc… the fifth in an impressive Chandos series of Haydn Masses, blazes with energy and angst in equal measure.’
The Observer on CHAN 0640 (Nelson Mass etc.)

‘All in all, this is the finest disc of Haydn’s sacred music I have heard – an enthralling release.’
BBC Music Magazine on CHAN 0612 (Harmoniemesse etc.)

‘There are superb performances from the orchestra and soloists… with fine singing and splendid musicianship, a great buy
Cathedral Music

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