Fanfare Magazine
September 2000
The singing is skillful, and the acoustics of St James
are captured spectacularly in sound that has both clarity and depth.
Unusual repertoire, beautifully sung and recorded. - J.F. Weber
Seattle Times
December 1999
"The excellent Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble, whose
recordings on the Loft label demonstrate their smooth blend and
musicianship under the direction of Loren Pontén."
"Recorded in St. James Cathedral, this excellent
holiday disc includes artful, high quality arrangements and originals by
Distler, Kodály, Howells, Ives, Britten, Finzi and several others, with
Loren Pontén leading the very fine and musical chorus Opus 7. Of
particular interest here is John Muehleisen's "The Great 'O'
Antiphons," imaginatively harmonized and beautifully realized in
these performances."
