'Scott knew the capabilities of his singers [...] The recording, made in Saint Thomas’s in 2008, is as clear as a bell, every detail audible, and the detailed notes are by Scott himself. It is a magnificent rendition, showing just how this masterpiece has been convincingly absorbed into the wider choral tradition, and I recommend it very highly indeed.'
Gramophone (Editor's Choice)

'[...] an intensely dramatic reading [...] Scott and his magnificent choir capture the fervent writing in all its rich variety, with the basses plunging to the depth of their register in true Orthodox style. Recommended.'
The Observer (5 stars)

'[Scott] and his New York forces achieve some memorable results, not least the clarity of their sound. It is a fine reading that can be highly recommended.'
Choir & Organ (5 stars)

'This is a revelatory performance from an unlikely source, the music sounding simultaneously archaic and thrillingly modern. [...] The late John Scott’s fearless boy trebles are beyond reproach, scything through the textures and giving Rachmaninoff’s squelchier chords an irresistible clarity.'
The Arts Desk

'[...] a highly recommendable release recorded in the atmospheric backdrop of a vast church'
The Yorkshire Post

'This recording presents a very assured performance of the music of the Russian Orthodox all night vigil from this bastion of the Anglican choral tradition in the US! It is an excellent example of how the music of worship can cross cultural barriers and have universal appeal.'
Lark Reviews

'Clearly Scott knew his choir and was able to take them to their limits. That he did so with a complement of eleven-year-olds (and younger) on the top line is an achievement, but that he got the trebles to sing in such a polished and sophisticated manner is a supreme achievement.'
Planet Hugill