“The Consort is a sharp, beautifully harmonic group of talented local musicians, and not surprisingly, received the loudest applause at the end of the concert. ”
“The St George’s Cathedral Consort Choir - which under the expert guidance of its director Joseph Nolan can now truly be called world-class - delivered famous choruses such as The heavens are telling the glory of God with an almost unearthly power and precision.”
“Choruses ... were characterised by absolute clarity of diction, fluid, highly articulated runs, radiant textural and chordal balance and spine-tingling climaxes. ”
“Compact, varied and compelling from start to finish, this sold-out candlelit concert by the St George’s Cathedral Choir and Consort came close to being perfect...”
“But their [The Consort] and Nolan’s interpretation of Gesualdo’s often difficult music is as fine as any as I have heard, live or recorded.”
“Their diction, precision and control were brilliant and I hope the general Perth music going audience get to see more of this group in the near future.
Silence and stillness is a key part of Pӓrt’s Passio, and ironically it is here that the performers excel. There were many moments were you felt the performers and audience were holding their breath – it was a brilliant study of constraint and concentration from all. This was a treat for music lovers and festival goers.”
“The Australian premiere was delivered with flawless detail by the Consort...”
“...choral singing was a model of vocal discipline, sure intonation and mood evocation.”
“The choir launched into the opening chorus from a stage at the west end of St George’s Cathedral where acoustics are crisper. Their faultless singing pulsed with energy in the polyphonic passages and with weighty reverence in the chorales.”
“...the St George’s Cathedral Consort Choir was in excellent form, singing with crisp articulation, faultless intonation and impeccable unity.”