‘Jeremy Budd’s Evangelist was exemplary in his crisp articulation of the text, never lapsing into routine declamation. He was matched by the Jesus of James Rutherford whose sonorous bass was spiritual authority personified… The Ex Cathedra Choir, supplemented by the young sopranos of its Academy, was superb both in the sublime chorales and in their vividly characterised crowd music which conductor Jeffrey Skidmore ensured was bitingly dramatic. The final chorale, sung with beauty and power, had the timeless appeal of true greatness.’ (Birmingham Post) Read the rest of the review…