‘A first-rate Saint-Saëns compendium, splendiferously engineered and stylishly performed by the Utah Symphony under its Swiss music director Thierry Fischer … hugely enjoyable stuff, and very strongly recommended’ (Classical Ear)» More

‘Sitivit anima mea brings the most rewards and … its poise and commitment do much to convey Cardoso’s superb artistry’ (Classical Source)

‘The string playing and string sound is very fine, blended effectively, with no period instrument asperity and a rich presence for the cello … the recording is exemplary and the booklet notes from Richard Wigmore are as excellent as ever’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘Christopher Purves has a wonderfully expressive voice bringing a wide range of lamenting, revenging and wooing characters vividly to life against the wonderfully responsive backdrop of the orchestral forces of Arcangelo directed by Jonathan Cohen. This impressive and entertaining collection has sent me back to oratorios such as Joshua and Esther, and brings home (yet again) how much fine Handel vocal music there is’ (Early Music Review)» More

'Un exquisito fraseo, magnífico empaste, cuidada afinación, llamativa sonoridad y unos agudos siempre elegantemente dibujados, son su marca de identidad y hacen de sus interpretaciones momentos de gran disfrute, que ahora han quedado recogidos en este magnífico disco … dado el altísimo nivel alcanzado, resulta complicado destacar unos temas en detrimento de otros, pero sin duda es una belleza la interpretación de las Lamentaciones de Lassus, el Regina caeli de Victoria y el broche de oro que cierra el disco, el motete Laudate pueri de Palestrina, donde el coro luce en todo su esplendor' (Codalario.com, Spain)» More

‘Clein's performance [of the Clarke] … asserts itself with real cello playing … she latches on to the correct portamento style for the period, while observing good taste, and she gives a very passionate rendering of the opening movement’ (Classical Source)

‘Ohlsson leaves the best till last. The Op 4 Scherzo, written when Brahms was just 18, has a driving excitement, a febrile quality that is thrilling. And, with his easy brand of virtuosity, he sounds right at home here … Ohlsson is very naturally recorded too’ (Gramophone)

‘[Cardoso's] Requiem is a compelling work, especially when sung with this degree of commitment. It’s a quality that shines throughout the recording. The selection of motets is very satisfying … this is the first recording by Cupertinos for Hyperion and it is a pleasure to have a Portuguese ensemble tackle its native repertory’ (Gramophone)

‘This new release is another in a distinguished series of recordings by this ensemble … Rice and the members of The Brabant Ensemble continue to bring more character to the interpretation of their vocal phrases, including rhythmic vitality, accent, and melodic shaping than other more suave interpreters of Renaissance polyphony. As always, Hyperion has supplied a booklet with a detailed and informative essay by Rice along with full texts and translations’ (American Record Guide)

‘The quieter moments of these songs show Allan Clayton's voice at its best: smooth, tender and altogether alluring: the performance of 'Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh' is worthy both of the music and of Goethe's famous poem … the performers are alive to the drama in many of these songs’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The other major coup is Le lay de confort … a splendid performance, ranking among the best single Machaut songs on records … altogether, this series goes from strength to strength’ (Fanfare, USA)» More

‘Thierry Fischer leads a superb, thoroughly enjoyable reading of Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony … there’s tremendous rhythmic vitality and verve in what serves as the scherzo, while the finale has muscle and bite … as well as glory and grandeur … Fischer seems to believe in every note [of La foi], and—as in the Organ Symphony—inspires fiercely committed playing from the orchestra throughout’ (Gramophone)