‘… a profoundly sensitive new translation from Nicholas Fisher and John Russell… Skidmore’s overall shaping of the St Matthew is marked by exceptional judgement in nuturing his forces… The chorales and choral interpolations are responsively delivered with deft voicing and attention to textural detail … the coherence and rich colouring of “O World, your singful ways lament” (No 29) and the final chorus confirm the quality of Ex Cathedra’s distinguished involvement’ (Gramophone) Read more…