Tobias and the Angel - Church Opera in 1 Act

"...there's a wealth of invention and imagination here which gives it a value beyond the walls of a theatre, church or any other performing space...Darren Abrahams perfectly captures the early naïveté of Tobias...and his evolution into a calm and poised husband, while countertenor James Laing exudes serenity as the accompanying angel." International Record Review, July/August 2010

"The solo roles are expertly cast and sung, with magnificent support from the children's and adult choruses...As a purely aural experience this is a deeply satisfying production. Everyone involved sounds as though they are having the time of their lives. An outstanding release." Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine, September 2010

"Darren Abrahams's youthful tenor is well suited to Tobias, hero of this apocryphal biblical yarn about listening to your heart. And Dove's attractive score (like John Adams sprinkled with Britten, plus a little Jewish folk music) bounces brightly out of the speakers." The Times, 31st July 2010 ****

"...the vocal style is in Dove's recognisable voice and listener-friendly mode...fluent and memorably lyrical. As a musical dramatist, one of Dove's strengths is that he knows when to let the music take the back seat and allow us to concentrate on the words and action." BBC Music Magazine, September 2010 ****