The Choir receives high critical acclaim for its performances. Some of the recent media quotes are listed here, and newspaper clippings and reviews can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
Thank you William Dart, reviewer for The New Zealand Herald, for the excellent preview of our Auckland concert (5 September 2009) and the correspondingly excellent review. "There were smiles all around at the NZ National Youth Choir's Saturday concert - from the audience being treated to such a magnificent display of choral prowess, and from the choristers themselves, rapt in their music-making."
“The choir has won top international prizes and, in times when we need to take our culture beyond these shores, they are sterling ambassadors, giving our songs and waiata a place in the concert halls of the world.” William Dart, New Zealand Herald, June 2007
“Voices New Zealand gave us a timely reminder of the quality of their singing with atmospheric, and colourful pieces ...” John Button, The Dominion Post, February 2008
‘‘The evening’s highlight for me was when the choir spread themselves around each nave and corner to sing in Norwegian, eclectic murmurings to spread throughout the cathedral with fascinating textural effects.The sort of music one might hear in Heaven.” Harry Brown, Taranaki Daily News, September 2008
‘‘The combined voices were like a sonic weapon ... perfectly matched, and absolutely incredible. A standing ovation at the end of the recital showed how immensely talented and well-put-together the Choir is, and the fact that they only meet three times per year ... made the beautiful music even more special.” Sarah McCarthy, Southland Times, April 2009
“Most striking were the Credo from Frank Martin’s “Mass for double choir” and Norwegian composer Grete Pedersen’s “Jesus gjor meg stille” creating an extraordinary spiritual atmosphere.” Lindis Taylor, The Dominion Post, July 2009
