‘This was always a fine recording, and to have it in such great sonic shape again for a reasonable outlay is a double blessing indeed. This is music of rich evocation, provocatively played here … we are lucky to have this superb reading by the Coull, who have this music in their blood … the sound is top grade Hyperion, and the program fills a huge gap in the discography’ (Audiophile Audition, USA)

'I have always found, as does our reviewer, Davis live to find an extra depth in Elgar. Here his intensity is gripping, even frightening. Great performances and a real sense of occasion' (Gramophone)

'It is revelatory to hear a Japanese orchestra sounding so confident and resplendent in music that, culturally speaking, might as well come from another planet' (Classic FM)» More

‘Another invaluable issue from Hyperion’ (Music and Musicians)

‘Stylish, elegant performances … Harington's deliciously beautiful Damon and Clora and Linley's deeply affecting 'Alas' … confirm this enchanting issue as essential’ (BBC Music Magazine)

'Los amantes de le buena música encontraran en él elementos de indudable atractivo que sería una lástima dejar escapar' (CD Compact, Spain)

‘An attractive collection of English violin music of the period … recording and presentation are first-rate’ (British Music Society Journal)

‘This attractive disc includes two examples by Italians and one Dutch piece … but the natives do pretty well, and the best and most individual work is the sonata by Joseph Gibbs … its finale is a hauntingly beautiful set of variations – all played here with just the right freedom of spirit and immediacy of musical response by Elizabeth Wallfisch’ (Gramophone)

‘Thoroughly agreeable as well as vastly interesting’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Of immense value and interest … a full recommendation’ (The Monthly Guide to Recorded Music)

‘First-rate’ (Hi-Fi for Pleasure)

‘Anglophiles will have much to reward their appetites here—warm and lovely compositional style, richly sonorous performance, knowing interpretations, and spacious audio’ (Fanfare, USA)