‘Lament for Jerusalem’ reaches no. 1

The Choir of London’s debut CD, a recording of John Tavener’s Lament for Jerusalem on the Naxos label, entered the UK core classical chart this month at number 1.

‘It’s hard to imagine it better performed or recorded’ (BBC Music Magazine, *****)

‘There’s an erotic charge in the Lament that at once seduces the ear and demands spiritual contemplation, intensely realised in this premiere recording by Jeremy Summerly’s Choir of London and his excellent soloists.’ (Classic FM magazine, ****)

‘The performance is perfection, beautifully recorded with warm, spacious acoustics.’ (Classical CD Review)

This recording is a call for rejoicing for Tavener fans... there is great beauty to be found here. The performances of soloists, choir and orchestra under Jeremy Summerly are exquisite and graceful’ (Amazon.com editorial review)

‘Jeremy Summerly's performance with the Choir of London achieves the right kind of balance between austere rigour and devotional intensity’ (The Guardian, ****)