End of My Days

**** Excellent album

“…The disc’s highlights … belong to those moments where soprano and quartet – the later featuring the impressive Manchester Collective guided by inspirational violinist Rakhi Singh – combine to produce moments of startling power, beauty and delicacy…”

Recording of the Month

“…End of my Days is a superbly performed, arranged and recorded collection which will bring pleasure, comfort and space for contemplation to many listeners. It’s an early candidate for my disc of the year.”

“… The sound engineers at BIS balance the voice and instruments sensibly so that the subtleties of both forces come through. Pair that with SACD surround sound and the resulting clarity makes us feel like we’re the only ones sitting in the audience. The song texts and translations are a welcome and meaningful addition to the top-notch performances which I’d recommend without reservation.”

Choral & Song Choice

Performance *****      Recording *****

“Imaginative, sensitive programming has been a constant feature pf Ruby Hughes’s collaborations; and this latest with the perennially adventurous Manchester Collective is no exception… A disc to concentrate the mind and enfold the soul.”

“This is an intriguing, eclectic programme …” ****