“Watson’s past career as an expert consort singer...he’s clearly used that experience to train this cohort of singers very well indeed; the singing in this performance is excellent. both words and music communicate very directly with the listener...The choral singing is polished, accomplished and evidently committed. The contributions of cellist Rosanne Hunt and pianist Rhodri Clarke are consistently excellent; the wistful singing lines that Whitacre give to the cello catch the ear, all the more so since Ms Hunt plays them with such eloquence. Christopher Watson conducts the performance with conviction.”

John Quinn, MusicWeb International

“A performance of The Sacred Veil makes specific demands on performers, all met by the excellent Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne under Christopher Watson. The choir’s sound is balanced and beautiful, and can rise to passion when needed…The anguished harmonies of “You Rise, I Fall” are particularly well realized by the Melbourne choir.

Both instrumentalists are excellent: Pianist Rhodri Clarke is a spectacularly sensitive pianist, and Rosanna Hunt an expressive cellist. Presentation is faultless, with full booklet including texts. This is a well-recorded, fine performance of a fundamentally flawed piece of music.”

Colin Clarke, Fanfare