Toronto Children's Chorus

Songs of the Lights

The reviewers say:
Classics Today:
"This CD is a companion to Come Ye Makers of Song. If you have one, you've just got to have the other!"
- David Vernier

Fans of this recording of folk songs say:
"Excellent! We need to hear more of The Toronto Chorus!"
- John S, Oakville ON

"Exceptional quality." - Sylvie C, St. Constant QC

"Lovely. Beautiful! Great! Wonderful!" - Gloria L, Eganville ON

Come Ye Makers of Song

The reviewers say:
Toronto Star:
"The music ranges from Mozart and Pergolesi to Imant Raminsh and Srul Irving Glick... Toronto could hardly have asked for better-prepared, more enthusiastic-sounding ambassadors 'Down Under'."
- William Littler

Fans of this recording of sacred songs say:
"Absolutely wonderful!" - C.M, Toronto ON

"Wonderful!" - Rosemary S, Edmonton AB

"It was breathtaking. What a wonderful variety of music and outstanding choir!" - Nancy H, Smiths Falls ON

"I enjoyed 'Dancing Day' soo much that I thought I'd try this one." - Glenn K, Staten Island, NY

"Excellent!" - Anne S, Haverhill, MA

My Heart Soars

The reviewers say:
Choral Review:"The disc's subtitle says it all. And after listening to this "celebration," your heart will certainly be soaring... It's always impressive to hear young voices trained to such a high standard, and to bear such confident singing and sensitive ensemble... This is a first rate recording that takes a place of equal importance beside two other programs that should be in your collection-Dancing Day and Mostly Britten, also on Marquis Classics." - David Vernier

Fans of My Heart Soars say:
"An excellent choir and very well recorded - clear and crisp."
- Dr. David R, Aurora ON

"I am in heaven as I listen to this!!! I think Jean Bartle is fabulous. Bravo!"
- Nancy O, South Burlington VT

"Lovely, beautiful - love the Toronto Children’s Chorus."
- Karen M, Kennett Square PA

"Love it - this is a wonderful choir. I first saw them at the Calgary Olympics - Well done Canada."
- Jacqueline B, Millarville AB

"Excellent recording - Toronto Children’s Chorus is very refreshing. Vibrant sound." - Colin C, Oakville ON

"Ravishingly beautiful! Stunning! - Loren D, Kalamazoo MI

"Excellent." - L.B, Augusta GA

"Lovely!!! What fine singing, both artistically and technically." - Stephanie M, East Hampton CT

"Wonderful, resonant sound; nicely engineered; good, clear, and distinct; the chorus is always great."
- Puget Sound Children’s Chorus, Marysville WA

"Brilliant group, excellent recording." - Dorothy S, St. Paul MN

"Wonderful! Great production and wonderful choir."
- David B, Nashville TN

"Very good. Once again the Toronto Children's Chorus outdid themselves!" - Stephen H, Surrey BC

"Beautiful!!" - Sara C, Santa Rosa CA

"A real gem! I've never heard music so well sung by children! Inspiring!" - William D, Norwood MA

Dancing Day
Sorry, this CD is no longer available.
Many of the tracks are on the compilation: "A Ceremony of Carols"

Reviewers of this recording say:
CD Review:
"This disc, which includes the world premiere of John Rutter's Dancing Day (a 1974 work for choir and harp) and many rarely heard Christmas songs and carols, scores major points for its programming alone. Among the highlights are Nancy Telfer's "Carol," Ruth Watson Henderson's "The Robin," and a gorgeous piece by Debussy, "Noel Des Enfants." The disc's strongest asset, however, is its performers. I doubt there is a better, more technically polished and musically sophisticated children's choir anywhere; nor is there a finer harpist than Judy Loman. Exemplary singing, engaging repertoire, irresistibly unaffected and enchanting children's voices - this is one of the all-time must-have Christmas recordings."
Performance 10/10 and Sound Quality 10/10 - David Vernier

Ottawa Citizen:
"Dancing Day is a perennial favorite. The title refers to John Rutter's Christmas cantata of the same name, one of the authentic seasonal classics of recent decades... The Toronto Children's Chorus sings beautifully." - Richard Todd

Amazon.com:
"Britten wrote many works specifically for treble voices and this disc provides a delicious, delightful sampling of some of the best-sung by one of the world's outstanding children's choirs. The collection of songs known as Friday Afternoons contains 12 settings of various poems--lighthearted, funny, serious, silly--whose skillfully crafted melodies perfectly suit the range and timbre of children's voices. "The Birds" is one of Britten's tiniest, most poignant masterpieces. Less than two minutes long, it is a perfect expression of childhood wonder and innocence in the person of the child Christ. Other highlights are an impressive performance of the difficult Missa Brevis, and, of course A Ceremony of Carols, which these singers present with uncommon precision and musicality." --David Vernier

Fans of Dancing Day say:
"FANTASTIC! Destined to become our all-time favourite Christmas CD!"
- Catherine H, Fredericksburg VA

"Exquisitely beautiful, ethereal - it makes me ache from the beauty of it."
- Lynne W, Manchester VT

"A beautiful collection of traditional Christmas carols. A real treasure."
- Sheila N, Calgary AB

"Utterly delightful! Wonderful programme. The purity of children’s voices was a joy to hear!"
- B.H, St. George ON

"Excellent! A truly delightful Christmas collection. I also appreciate the program notes and texts!"
- Stan P, Pineville LA

"A gem. Beautiful singing. Marvellous settings of old and new favourites."
- P.S, Oxford IA

"Very special indeed!" - Jutta A, Bradford MA

Mostly Britten
Sorry, this CD is no longer available.
Many of the tracks are on the compilation: "A Ceremony of Carols"

Reviewers of this recording say:
American Record Guide:
"Here we have [The Ceremony of Carols] as it was intended to sound, and I know of no more compelling performance... In short, this is one of the most delightful recordings I've heard in a long time." - Greene

Fans of Mostly Britten say:
"Beautiful!!" - J.O, Woodbine MD

"Nice quality, Good organ sounds, and Lots of music listening time."
- Rick B, Cottage Grove OR

"I am glad I bought it. A favourite of mine."
- H.W, Wolfville NS