“The Chicago Master Singers – 129 strong – delivered daunting corporate power, dramatic point and dedication in their challenging role. For a nonprofessional chorus, the vocalism and tonal refinement was impressive with the singers showing commitment and stamina over the long evening.”

Lawrence Johnson, chicagoclassicalreview.com

“Heatherington’s focused, scrupulous direction of his forces — vocal quartet, orchestra and large chorus— conveyed the central devotional aspect as well as the intense drama of the music…”

Lawrence Johnson, chicagoclassicalreview.com

“Conductor Alan Heatherington, his Ars Viva Orchestra, a quartet of vocalists and the Chicago Master Singers were top-flight companions in large works of sacred music by Schumann and Bruckner. The music seemed tailor-made for the Divine Word Chapel, a cathedral with a live-wire acoustic that rises like a skyscraper in the remote enclave of Techny, near Northbrook.”

Bryant Manning, chicagoclassicalreview.com

“For such a large chorus made up of so many non-professionals, the transparency of Chicago Master Singers is extraordinary, to be sure. Heatherington kept a tight rein on dynamics, balances and diction all evening and, despite the resonance of the space, lines and texts remained clear.”

Dennis Polkow, chicagoclassicalreview.com