If the rest is anything like this opening event from Stile Antico, listeners would be well advised to flock to the Temple Church now.

…truly full of joy, light and hope. Those who say that English groups are cold should see the communicative Stile Antico live…

The miraculous British group Stile Antico… perfectly assembled and well-tuned, balanced and united.

“Byrd will never sound better than this… the singers capture perfectly the sheer beauty of Byrd’s musical vision.”

Retire my soul [has] a fond, Werther’s Original hue that goes on to infuse the whole programme… a deeply moving performance of his Mass for Four Voices… some of the richest singing I have heard from this ensemble.

Stile Antico tackles the sophisticated counterpoint with the flawless technique we have come to expect… with constantly changing colour and intensity which lend the prayers a deeply human urgency.

One of the great interpreters… The disc explores the music of Byrd’s last years with purity, clarity, and a beautiful balance.

Outstanding… sung with Stile Antico’s familiar blend of warmth, clarity and responsiveness to text.

As a wide-ranging introduction to one of the greatest of English composers, this starts Byrd’s anniversary year in some style.

Stile Antico splendidly showcase Byrd’s intense imagination, exuberance and general magnificence… tonal variety, expressive warmth and terrific ensemble panache.

As ever, the group’s balance was perfect… Stile Antico were in their element, expertly controlling texture and dynamic…

Cleverly crafted 45 minute videos that explore the background to each piece in terms of history, geography, politics and Zeitgeist… a splendid opportunity for fans of music of the period.