“This was the [Scholars Ensemble’s] first time utilising Symphony Hall’s Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space. Those familiar with Ex Cathedra’s performance style will be unsurprised that much was made of the venue’s interesting physical configuration to create dramatic spatial effects. This was particularly true in Vaughan Williams’ The Turtle Dove where baritone soloist, the excellent William Swinnerton, gradually moved away into the distance over the course of the song. A very poignant moment.
“The young performers sang with superb ensemble, delivering a well-blended, evenly balanced sound. Clearly they enjoy singing together. The group were very much at home in early music items; and stylistically convincing in numbers by Orlande de Lassus and Monteverdi. This is clearly core-repertoire for them, but they also shone in fresh and energetic arrangements of classic pop songs from the sixties…
“[An] excellently crafted and well delivered concert”