‘Ex Cathedra’s Christmas is more meditative … with contributions from the Gaelic fringe, continental Europe and Lapland, and leading off with a processional by Alec Roth to a text adapted by Vikram Seth from ancient Buddhist scriptures. A highlight for me is a raptly sung “For He shall give his angels”, an ineffable anthem drawn from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and the most exciting performance I’ve heard of John Gardner’s “Tomorrow shall be my dancing day”… (Gramophone) Read more…