‘First rate. Add to the excellent performances a clear, balanced recorded sound, and you have a highly recommended disc’ (In Tune, Japan)

‘Another revelatory disc in Hyperion's wonderful 'English Orpheus' series … treasures to savour from a fine composer’ (British Music Society Journal)

‘Full of interest, rich in its varied pleasures and in the high standard of recording and performance’ (Gramophone)

«Le Quatuor Vanbrugh auquel s’est joint l’excellent Richard Lester, montre une belle homogénéite de timbres et un art consommé dans l’agencement des différents plans sonores voulus par le compositeur. Un ensemble enthousiaste» (Classica, France)

‘The Vanbrugh and Lester create an extraordinarily sweet, warm, smooth tone’ (American Record Guide)

«On trouvera ici la meilleure initiation aux quintettes de Boccherini» (Répertoire, France)

‘This is spirited and vigorous chamber music, performed with gusto’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘The partnership is both diverting and eloquent, with Lester matching perfectly the qualities of the Vanbrugh … there’s so much to enjoy’ (The Northern Echo)

‘The Vanbrughs make an alluring case for the three works here’ (The Irish Times)

‘To have this fascinating music vividly recorded in such fine performances, both polished and refreshing, with Richard Lester a perfect partner for the prize-winning Vanbrugh Quartet, makes this an ideal sampler’ (Gramophone)

‘The performances are highly polished, full of zest and finely recorded. An excellent release’ (International Record Review)

‘Intonation is in the centre of every note, the unanimity and balance between the instruments is impeccable, while the choice of tempos seems well-nigh ideal. Hyperion's sound quality complements their elegant performances. Highly recommended’ (The Strad)