Musically, this piece is not as difficult as it may appear on paper. Certainly, the chords tend to shimmer, but they are not difficult to achieve nor to maintain, and should not present any real problems for a well trained ensemble . . . Mr Chilcott provides plenty of scope for dynamic variation, while allowing the listener peace in which to worship God, which is, after all, the essential business of hymns. Very warmly recommended. * Henry Howell, Australian Music Teacher March 2002 *
Provided that there is space to set the upper-voice choir apart from the main choir, it is both practical and atmospheric. * Church Times 12 October 2001 *
The part writing is close and frequently dissonant, giving the music a rich but misty texture, reminding me of a sunset by Turner . . . The inclusion of an upper-voice choir . . . is an inspired idea and certainly adds an extra dimension to the texture . . . Although not celebratory in feeling, they could grace the programme of any special concert by a distinguished choir. * Music Teacher Sept 01 *
There is much to recommend in this work . . . Although the three sections are intended to run together, there seems no reason why each could not be performed separately in liturgical use. * Organists' Review August 2001 *
This is a concise work with highly approachable choral writing which choirs will enjoy getting their teeth into . . . Canticles of Light is certainly a work which will find a place in the choral repertoire of the 21st century. * The Organ May 2001 *
