Superbly recorded, it is a masterclass in outstanding breadth of interpretation, balance and total teamwork … the group’s ‘worker’s co-operative’ ethos continues to reap dividends with, on this occasion, results almost approaching perfection.

Stile Antico reinforce their already formidable reputation: intonation and balance are always flawless; the sound of the voices is glorious, precise and absolutely crystal-clear; the music always moves along effortlessly with well-judged moments of pressure and relaxation, despite their having no conductor.

[a] well-chosen and beautifully recorded anthology of music for the Hapsburg court … The programme is extremely well conceived, and the booklet beautifully presented.

exciting and beautiful … Not only are the performances magically blended, but the recording captures this beautifully and weaves a web of sound around the listener, whether it’s in stereo or surround. In short, very good indeed.

The young British ensemble Stile Antico sing exquisitely

The antique style of the conductorless choir Stile Antico is now familiar: impeccably tuned, carefully moulded, beautifully presented singing of intelligently planned anthologies...there is marvellously varied and powerful music here – more so than the rather uniform declamation suggests.

a welcome return for Stile Antico to this continental repertoire … if this is the music of melancholy, who needs to be happy?