the many instrumentalists are superb, the scoring options imaginative, and there’s some technically wonderful singing from eight magnificent soloists plus compelling eruptions from a volcanic chorus.

the choral singing is substantial (36 voices), full-throated and firmly shaped by restless contrasts of texture, dynamic and diction...It’s an assured, energetic and satisfying Vespers, then – I feel sure a studio recording will be along, and that when it comes it will be well worth hearing.