'When I made my first acquaintance with these recordings, I was completely won over not only by the dazzlingly high technical standard, but by the apparent affinity that King and his colleagues have for the idiom itself … this is an achievement that will not soon be equalled, let alone superseded' (American Record Guide)

'It is hard to speak too highly of this enterprise … much enjoyment to be had' (Gramophone)

'This is truly a box of delights … a stupendous account of Purcell’s music' (Cathedral Music)

'the performances from The King’s Consort and its Choir, the Choir of New College and a starry line-up of soloists have such qualities of concentration and precision in their engagement with the music' (BBC Music Magazine)

'One of the noblest achievements in the history of the recording world. The recording quality is excellent and the choice of artists worthy of the music. With this superb issue Hyperion have once again shown what can be achieved in the field of recording by selecting the right artists and by allowing them due time and space for the deployment of their skills. This is an issue in ten thousand. Buy it' (Musical Opinion)