Victoria: Hail, Mother of The Redeemer [CD]

Some much-fêted rock bands would be thrilled to pull crowds of a size that Harry Christophers and his choir, The Sixteen, are attracting on their Choral Pilgrimage through Britain to hear this majestic Renaissance polyphony sung with such understanding, grace and skill is, for me, a tiny soundbite of heaven. --Richard Morrison in The Times on The Sixteens Victoria Requiem 1605

With the sumptuous six part Congratulamini mihi and the double-choir Alma Redemptoris Mater as significant landmarks, the Sixteen explores music by Tomás Luis de Victoria. Victoria could apply himself equally to the sublime contemplation of Sancta Maria and to the jubilant fervour of the Magnificat, a range of expression that the Sixteen embraces. **** --The Telegraph,18/02/11

Harry Christophers heavenly choir will be singing the Renaissance polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria in churches across Britain this year. You can also take it home on CD in this splendid selection of Victoria motets and the Missa Alma Redemptoris Mater: music that combines Iberian heat with Italianate polish. The Sixteens sunny, velvet-toned voices add a special glow to Victorias textures, which are sometimes complex but always humane. **** --The Times 19/02/11

The Sixteen sing with their usual well-blended polish and clarity. **** --Sunday Times,06/03/11

Harry Christophers heavenly choir will be singing the Renaissance polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria in churches across Britain this year. You can also take it home on CD in this splendid selection of Victoria motets and the Missa Alma Redemptoris Mater: music that combines Iberian heat with Italianate polish. The Sixteens sunny, velvet-toned voices add a special glow to Victorias textures, which are sometimes complex but always humane. **** --The Times 19/02/11

This is state-of-the-art Renaissanse singing by a choir and conductor who have done more than most to deepen our awareness,and enjoyment,of music created in an ancient world few of us can understand. ***** EDITORS CHOICE --Classic fm Magazine,May'11

Harry Christophers heavenly choir will be singing the Renaissance polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria in churches across Britain this year. You can also take it home on CD in this splendid selection of Victoria motets and the Missa Alma Redemptoris Mater: music that combines Iberian heat with Italianate polish. The Sixteens sunny, velvet-toned voices add a special glow to Victorias textures, which are sometimes complex but always humane. **** --The Times 19/02/11

Christophers shows how qualities we associate with Romanticism-impulse and abandon-can be the best guide to performing early music as well.In the booklet note he declares Victoria to hve been 'the greates composer of the Renaissance'.Listening to thi may convince you. Performance ***** Recording ***** --BBC Music Magazine,May'11

Harry Christophers heavenly choir will be singing the Renaissance polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria in churches across Britain this year. You can also take it home on CD in this splendid selection of Victoria motets and the Missa Alma Redemptoris Mater: music that combines Iberian heat with Italianate polish. The Sixteens sunny, velvet-toned voices add a special glow to Victorias textures, which are sometimes complex but always humane. **** --The Times 19/02/11

The Sixteen mark the anniversary of Victoria's death in fitting style. --Gramophone,July'11

Harry Christophers heavenly choir will be singing the Renaissance polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria in churches across Britain this year. You can also take it home on CD in this splendid selection of Victoria motets and the Missa Alma Redemptoris Mater: music that combines Iberian heat with Italianate polish. The Sixteens sunny, velvet-toned voices add a special glow to Victorias textures, which are sometimes complex but always humane. **** --The Times 19/02/11