MacMillan - A New Song

Martin Baker, in his CD debut as master of music, strikes sparks from the Westminster choir in a set of gripping performances which still sound freshly minted. — BBC Music Magazine, September 2022 More…

The standard of performance is high throughout. The choir sings extremely well and where an organ accompaniment is required Michael Bloss offers excellent support. This is another enjoyable... — MusicWeb International, 19th February 2014 More…

Here is a large, full-bodied choir, singing in full voice and clearly having an absolute ball…Seek it out for the grandeur and gloriously robust sound of some great British coronation anthems... — MusicWeb International, June 2017 More…

A dark gold Orthodox light permeates all the performances, which lends a consistency to the whole programme. It is music in a continuous state of exaltation - from open-mouthed awe to ecstatic... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2006, 4 out of 5 stars More…

…MacMillan's own devout Catholicism gives a special charge and authority to his religious settings, and his treatment of the prayer by Padre Pio… is no exception. The Sixteen again excel both... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

This CD focuses on the Marian tradition and James MacMillan’s ongoing relationship with sacred choral music, centred on his deeply held Roman Catholic faith. It makes for an engaging programme,... — Choir & Organ, July 2018, 5 out of 5 stars More…