Press Quotes

38 Years of Praise

"The Philadelphia Singers organization is one of the musical treasures of Philadelphia."
- Maestro Wolfgang Sawallisch

"The Singers’ presentations of masterpieces from the choral literature are distinguished by great style, musicianship and artistic integrity. David Hayes and his Singers Chorale have proven to be respected and valued collaborators with The Philadelphia Orchestra on many important occasions. I had the particular pleasure to conduct the Singers Chorale in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony during my first week as Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director, and have greatly enjoyed the many times we have worked together since then."
- Maestro Wolfgang Sawallisch

"Smashing, absolutely smashing."
- Sir Andrew Davis

"Immaculate musicianship … all the performances approached perfection."
– High Fidelity

"The 32-voice chorus must be near its top form. Singing in three languages, it delivered clear texts to match its intonation and balances. Hayes was able to exploit extreme dynamics when needed without loss of color or resonance in readings that sustained mood and atmosphere."
– Philadelphia Inquirer

"Intonation was pure, chords were voiced and balanced expertly, and no strain was felt … excellent performances."
– The New York Times

"Undiluted rapture arrives, stays and is riveting."
– The Philadelphia Inquirer

"They really can sing just about anything!"
– The Philadelphia Inquirer

"The Philadelphia Singers holds the position in the world of professional choruses as The Philadelphia Orchestra holds on the orchestral landscape."
– The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Hayes’ 16 soloists in [Vaughan Williams’] Serenade [to Music] reminded listeners of the resounding depth of the English choral tradition. This music glows. The accuracy of [The Singers] intonation added to the music’s ruddiness."
- Philadelphia Inquirer