All Music Guide    "A dynamic performance that impresses with its immense forces and energetic playing and compels an emotional response with its pacifist sentiments and beautiful lyricism….Soprano Hila Plitmann, the Pacific Chorale, and the Pacific Symphony, conducted by Carl St. Clair, give a lovely and reverent performance that is gorgeous in its harmonies and textures, and ultimately moving because of its simplicity and directness. " 

 Cinemusical    "The performances are simply stellar and well-shaped with great color. Certainly worth exploring for those who are interested in new works of this type. It also seems to mark some further development of the composer’s artistic style and orchestral approach from earlier pieces as well. The Pacific Symphony and Chorale do great work here and Hila Plitmann’s voice serves these texts well in her interpretation."

Classical Lost and Found  "Powerful music, superb singing and outstanding orchestral support make this a significant addition to the contemporary oratorio genre."

Pizzicato "The impressing performance by Hila Plitmann, the Pacific Chorale and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carl St. Clair leaves no doubt that this work has the quality to become a common repertoire piece."

David's Review Corner "Hila Plitmann has the radiant voice required; the Pacific Chorale are unfailingly powerful at the appropriate points, and the orchestra, with Carl St. Clair at the helm, are worthy participants in this world premiere recording. Derived from concert performances, the sound is excellent."