‘The performances are all sophisticated … a pleasure to listen to’ (American Record Guide)

‘The playing of the Manchester Camerata (on modern instruments) is excellent throughout … They and their oboist conductor support their principal bassoonist with such care and attention that it is fair to call this a labour of love all round. Enjoy’ (MusicWeb International)

‘A recording of airy clarity … a most recommendable disc, with much to enjoy’ (International Record Review)

‘Perkins brings out the fun in much of the inspiration as well as the lyrical beauty, warmly accompanied by the Camerata’ (The Guardian)

«La Manchester Camerata propose un excellent encadrement orchestral, spirituel, avec des tutti aux contours finement dessinés, une articulation franche et une pulsation énergique» (Répertoire, France)

‘Dynamic and expressive contrasts are carefully and adroitly created and the orchestra meticulously managed. The result is a lovely and technically superior recording, not to mention another star in the crown of the folks at Hyperion’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A delightful and generous collection’ (Gramophone)

‘Dazzling. Hyperion's perceptive talent-spotting has produced a charming disc from performers virtually new to the catalogue – unreservedly recommended’ (BBC Music Magazine)

«C'est ici la quintessence de la magie baxienne» (Diapason, France)

‘This collection serves Bax admirably and contains some real discoveries’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘How marvellous it is after all these years to be able to welcome a truly first-rate modern recording of Bax's Nonet. What a bewitching creation it is … this treasurable Hyperion release will certainly figure in my 'Critics' Choice' list at the end of the year … music-making of exquisite poise and remarkable perception’ (Gramophone)

‘Lovers of Bax's lushly romantic, turbulently Celtic symphonies and tone poems will find much that is alluring in this selection … moments of sweeping rhapsody abound throughout the disc. Seriously smitten Baxians will be thrilled by this new CD’ (Classic CD)