The Times of Malta
Richard Tanner endowed this very authentic reading [of Handel’s Messiah in Manoel Theatre with] all his attention and very obvious affection. He elicited the best from all the forces under his command, vocal and instrumental.
The American Organist
With vocal purity, fine blend, vitality of sound, excellent diction, and sensitivity of dynamics and phrasing, they render the luscious and sometimes complex harmonies of this music with artistry and conviction
Church Music Quarterly
Variety and quality – a splendid disc
Choir and Organ
These atmospheric and sympathetic readings stand as a testament to an imaginative music programme being run by Richard Tanner
Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians (USA)
The Blackburn singers perform with clean tone and a flexible sense of idiom as they progress through the contrasting styles.
Gramophone
With so many delicious trimmings (bright tempos, fresh singing, strong sense of occasion) this disc makes a wonderful main course. Greatly enjoyable
The Organ
I know this disc will thrill
Church Music Quarterly
Mr Tanner’s playing speaks for itself, being both secure and stylish
