Browse: Choral, Naylor, E W (composer)

The John’s choir, fielding what sounds like a vintage crop of trebles, sings throughout with its trademark mixture of refinement and gutsy energy — The Telegraph More…

Some might prefer Britten’s Ceremony of Carols to be a little rowdier, but this is otherwise a technically superb display of largely unfamiliar, and imaginatively chosen, festive music. One to... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2022, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Chichester Choir lives up to its reputation and traditions, singing with sensitivity and assurance. The excellent trebles achieve a smoothness that many other choirs might envy. A worthy... — Gramophone Magazine More…

The album is an enchanting collection of works loosely themed around the night, from lullabies and nocturnes to the music of late-night revelry. The disc’s title track is a highlight: ‘Good night,... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2021, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Though Backhouse has female sopranos and altos instead of the traditional boys' voice, their timbre is always fresh and bright, and apt for this music...[a] very satisfying selection of anthems,... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2011 More…