representative of a much wider spectrum of his creative activity, some sections, such as the "Crucifixus" for example, dating back to around a quarter of a century earlier. So, a concoction of stylistic diversity which has to be unified into a cogent whole while not losing the individual characters of its myriad parts. The work has been extensively recorded but Richard Hickox, teaming up with the period-instrument ensemble Collegium Musicum 90, probably comes as close as anyone to distilling the awe-inspiring sacred essence alongside forthright music making. He's well served by an excellent quartet of vocal soloists--soprano Nancy Argenta and contralto Catherine Denley soon coming into their own in the mellifluous "Christe eleison" section of the opening "Kyrie". Elsewhere Mark Tucker's rich tenor and Stephen Varcoe's powerful baritone perform just as splendidly. A Collegium Musicum Choir of 24 well-chosen voices adds further weight and class, whilst the authentic instrument orchestra rounds off the entire package with consistently well-focused playing; with the woodwind section and reedy chamber organ especially enticing. Meanwhile, Hickox's reading is impressive throughout: driving the score on, linking separate parts of the five sections, and rising to a mesmeric finish with a resounding "Osanna", "Agnus Dei" and "Dona nobis pacem". --Duncan Hadfield
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