The premiere on 11 July 2010 was performed at the Royal Albert Hall by The Really Big Chorus and the London Festival Orchestra, conducted by Brian Kay.

[2] Jenkins is known for "simple structures" which "are never sentimental", for "broad multicultural gestures", and "a particular take on the textures of older British band music".

The reviewer believes the insertions of short "readings of scripture from Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, and Islamic traditions" and "'ethnic percussion' vaguely associated with these faiths" as suggesting "a sincere ecumenism on the composer's part".

[3] Movement III is reminiscent of Jenkins' popular Adiemus, "with its primeval-sounding harmonies, declamatory choral style and pounding drummed rhythms".

[4] Gloria is featured on a CD, together with Te Deum, sung by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer.