Britten: Canticles

Fans of the recording say:
"I love the ensemble, especially Brett Polegato." - Larry M, Cambridge MA

"First class; Voices captured very well, with good balance between voice and accompaniment. Keep it up!"
- Dr. Eric D, Toronto ON

"Absolutely wonderful program and well performed." - Alan J, North Gower ON

"Best version I have ever heard of these works, including the original Britten / Pears. Daniel Taylor is superb." - Christopher W, Bainsville ON

"Superb singing. Brett Polegato is outstanding in ‘Lord what is a man' - and the Trio ‘Journey of the Magi' couldn't be made more perfect. This is a first class recording!" - John L, London ON

"Excellent performances, well recorded." - David H, Grand Rapids MI

"Very good recording. I really enjoyed Benjamin Butterfield." - Allain B, London ON

"First heard this on CBC radio - lovely sound." - A.E, Entwistle AB

"An exquisite rendition by outstanding Canadian artists." - Ray T, Winnipeg MB

The reviewers say:
Classical Music Magazine:
"The five Canticles reveal the depth of this composer's great settings for voice, from 1947 to 1974… What remains constant is the inventiveness, the subtle lyricism and the rapt intensity of the vocal lines. Here was an extraordinary master of the singer's art… It must be said that the Canadian artists make this music entirely their own, singing with vocal ease and interpretive authority… This disc also includes three divine hymns by Henry Percell…"
- Urjo Kareda

Now Magazine:
"The excellent Toronto-based group Aldeburgh Connection offers a sensitive, warm performance, paired with Britten's setting of three Purcell hymns, featuring Benjamin Butterfield, Daniel Taylor and Brett Polegato as the heartfelt vocal soloists. - Rating: NNNN [4 stars]" 
- Jon Kaplan