‘A very happy record’ (BBC Record Review)

‘This disc proves as delightful as it is surprising … a disc of rarities that will give much unexpected pleasure … I heard this CD on its first release and absolutely loved it. I was astonished that the violin concerto had reached such levels in classical England … these are four challenging, tuneful pieces that deserve to be heard again and again’ (Early Music Review)

‘It's good to see this fine recording reissued at mid price … these concertos are attractive, tuneful and extremely accomplished’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Robin Blaze has the versatility and range of nuances needed to encompass such an eclectic repertoire and the precision of focus in his limpid countertenor makes even a trifle like The delights of the bottle an invigorating experience … an enterprising recital disc’ (International Record Review)

‘Can be recommended without reservation … the wonderful 'By beauteous softness’, from Queen Mary’s Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, I could quite easily listen to for ever … there’s a remarkable technical ease and innate literary intelligence about Blaze’s singing which together with the astounding beauty of his voice makes this one of the most outstanding recitals of its kind on disc … wonderfully performed … among the new generation of countertenors, Robin Blaze is the genuine article. Blaze [has] poised intensity, unswerving intelligence and sensitivity to the sheer, melting beauty of his instrument’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘I so admire Robin Blaze. He possesses an entirely natural sounding instrument, a polished technique, a subtle refined musicianship. Here, with his delicately soft timbres, he draws us into the world of each piece … the most delightful and intoxicating experience … I was entranced’ (Gramophone Early Music)

‘The genre flourished mightily in England, as it did all over Europe, and Owain Park, the director of young vocal group The Gesualdo Six has set out to represent the English kind in all its variety. It’s an ambitious aim for a single CD—but Park pulls it off. The blend and tuning of the voices is so fine that the group achieves a powerfully full sound. The sheer beauty of the group’s sound in lofty high-Renaissance style pieces like Byrd’s Miserere is spellbinding. The fine-grained texture of solo voices allows us to savour the amazing harmonic pungency of English sacred music, which at times seems almost modernist. It is a wonderful achievement.’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘The genre flourished mightily in England, as it did all over Europe, and Owain Park, the director of young vocal group The Gesualdo Six has set out to represent the English kind in all its variety. It’s an ambitious aim for a single CD—but Park pulls it off. The blend and tuning of the voices is so fine that the group achieves a powerfully full sound. The sheer beauty of the group’s sound in lofty high-Renaissance style pieces like Byrd’s Miserere is spellbinding. The fine-grained texture of solo voices allows us to savour the amazing harmonic pungency of English sacred music, which at times seems almost modernist. It is a wonderful achievement.’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘Timeless and tuneful, the refreshing music on this medium priced reissue of a 1988 Hyperion recording is played with immense authority and affection by an ace ensemble’ (The Inverness Courier)

‘The London Brass Virtuosi are an accomplished group, and the sound is first class’ (Gramophone)

‘The playing itself, as you would imagine is first-rate and enjoyable’ (Cathedral Music)

‘This set should be on the shelf of every teacher and serious student of the clarinet’ (American Record Guide)