Choir Directors will seize on these highly enjoyable, skilful settings which, at 10 minutes long, would make a graceful yet substantial addition to many a Christmas event. * Matthew Greenall, The Singer, Oct 04 * . . . these three lovely settings by Andrew Carter, rather like much of Britten's music for young people, sound more complex than they actually are - a reflection of the composer's skill and mastery of his medium . . . I shall certainly be performing these fine settings with my youth choir this Christmas. * Church Music Quarterly Sept 04 * They are skilfully written with an understanding of the blend and colours of the voice and harp. This would make a beautiful set for an accomplished choir, but each carol presents different challenges and could easily stand alone. . . The third verse has a glorious climax as the sopranos soar to a top A, harmonised by the lower parts as teh roses on the thorn appear. * Music Teacher June 04 *
