What makes this chorus special is the vitality and joy that illuminates its singing, and that is a constant.  Finch is a choral conductor to watch; his shaping of line and ear for nuance and detail within a nicely paced whole is outstanding... 

One of my very favorite LPs, from many years ago, was an EMI recording of Hungarian songs by Bartók and Kodály sung by the Kodaly Girls’ Choir of Budapest conducted by the legendary Ilona Andor. Alas, that gem has never been reissued in its entirety on CD. I mention it now, because I have found, in this new release, another recording that provides that same heart- melting experience. Warmly recommended.

In his first complete season this choir's new musical director has chosen four contrasting choral works. Saturday's performance was certainly the most ambitious. One has to experience a live concert to appreciate the fantastic ability and versatility of this group of singers.

Christopher Finch, the conductor has stated, ‘I believe completely in the power of music to communicate to the most profound depths of our beings.’

This was certainly true of this presentation where the stunning choral sound was demonstrated fully in the excellent acoustics of the hall.

...Christopher Finch controlled his singers and the superb orchestra Canzona with great skill."

This is a lovely anthology of Chilcott’s works sung with love, care, and admirable skill by a chamber choir drawn from alumni and staff of Great Britain’s Wells Cathedral School. All of the music here is worth hearing… I adore ‘The Lily and the Rose’; the Jazz Mass is a zippy, zesty take on the liturgy; and I admire the Creation set that celebrates Mother Earth from Chinese, Aztec, Eskimo, and Native American points of view. © 2013 American Record Guide Read complete review on American Record Guide

The first piece on the disc, The Isle is Full of Noises, is a most effective calling-card for the Wellensian Consort. Immediately we hear a bright, eager sound; the words are clear and the rhythms are crisp. The singers…blend very well and the quality of the sound is keen and pleasing. Happily, this sets the standard for everything else on the disc. The music is consistently attractive and so is the singing. This is an auspicious debut CD by the Wellensian Consort. I’m certain we shall hear more of Bob Chilcott’s music on disc but I hope very much that it won’t be long before we have another release from this talented choir.