‘Gorgeous performances’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘I'm delighted to be able to hail this … as first rate on all counts. The recording itself cannot be over-praised for its vivid clarity and truth’ (Gramophone)

‘Glorious’ (BBC CD Review)

«Ce CD procure d'infinis bonheurs et d'abord ceux d'une entente et d'une homogénéité sonore parfaite entre les protagonistes des deux premières œuvres» (Classics Today France)

‘Experience has demonstrated to me that any new recording from the Gaudier Ensemble is cause for rejoicing’ (MusicWeb International)

‘This is a delightful program of 'Beethoven-lite' for which the Gaudier Ensemble makes the best possible case. Recording and notes are up to Hyperion's usual standards. I, for one, am grateful that the label seems to have survived its devastating lawsuit loss and is still able to continue producing such wonderful recordings. Recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The performances are of superlative quality: sophisticated 'conversations' between musicians of rare insight deserving wider circulation’ (The Sunday Times)

‘This disc, immaculately recorded, should win many new friends for Beethoven's songs’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘As good as any anthology of Beethoven songs on CD’ (Classic CD)

‘Perfectly sung’ (The Independent)

‘A voice of warm, velvety beauty. A disc to have one reassessing Beethoven as song-writer’ (The Guardian)

‘Strongly recommended’ (Hi-Fi News)