Reviewed by Dave Massey

It is an interesting concept to mix hymn tunes with classical pieces in counterpoint but I'm afraid that Linda has neither the style nor ability to bring the idea to fruition. The first track "Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah" with "Eine Kliene Nachtmusic" (Mozart) robs Mozart's masterpiece of all its energy and grandeur and is played far too slowly with mechanical precision. In fact if you'd plugged Linda into a drum machine you would have been hard put to get a more clockwork rhythm. The dynamics are about as varied as the vol­ume at a rave and show as much sensitivity to the content of the music. "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" played alongside "Air On A G String" is enough to start anyone smoking If that isn't enough, there are one or two bad drop-ins on the recording.   So it's a thumbs down job. Oh and if you'd thought of listening to the Handel track on this CD, don't.   'Water Music' about sums it up

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