Ensemble Altera
IN THE PRESS
THE LAMB'S JOURNEY
Alpha Classics 2024
"Clean as a whistle and confident in exposed moments such as in Poulenc's Agnus Dei, and immaculately balanced in richly scored textures elsewhere, the singing is terrific throughout. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
-BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
SCHERZO MAGAZINE
"In just a few years, the choir has become a leading ensemble on the American choral scene, which is why it is surprising that its debut album has been delayed, although, considering the quality shown throughout this magnificent album, the wait has been worth it."
RHEINISCHE POST
"Ensemble Altera is one of the few professional choirs in the USA. Their new CD “The Lamb's Journey” sets new standards - it is simply overwhelming."
EUROPADISC
"The performances themselves are wonderfully refined and expertly blended, with that combination of radiance, power and transparency that comes with the best chamber choirs."
"If it continues to deliver performances of this standard, Ensemble Altera under the inspired direction of Christopher Lowrey will be a group to watch (and listen to!) for many years to come."
QOBUZ
"The result is a kaleidoscopic mixture of styles and materials, held together not only by the theme but also by Lowrey's control over the sound."
GERMAN RECORD CRITIC'S AWARD
WINNER Q3 for CHORAL MUSIC
"This first CD by Ensemble Altera, entitled "The Lamb’s Journey", is a sensation. No recent recording debut in this field has been as spectacular. The voices are never dry, but always full and warm. Top notes come effortlessly; sometimes they waft into being almost imperceptibly, like feathery clouds. The intonation is flawless. Every single note seems polished, but never slick. The listening experience is one of flowing musicality, deep expression, dynamics and passion. Quite marvellous!"
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ENSEMBLE ALTERA + ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE'S
Brahms' Requiem | Carnegie Hall | 9 MAY 2024
"The choristers’ clear diction and wide dynamic range, even in the more muted moments, allowed for extraordinarily eloquent phrasing."
- Classical Source