‘The sound is warm and initimate and Johnson's comprehensive notes are packed with information on each song and its cultural surround. In all this series has proved an impressive achievement, demonstrating that even the least known of Fauré's songs is well worth hearing’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Two outstanding performances. A marvellous disc, both as a performance and as a recording’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘It is hard to imagine a more idiomatic or impassioned performance of this underrated masterpiece’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A fine disc’ (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

‘One of the most fascinating and persuasive recordings of Fauré ever’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘This disc can be highly recommended as one of the best in the field’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Fine performances from the Brandenburg Consort, excellent documentation. A good CD to start a Baroque collection’ (Classic CD)

‘This disc deserves to go to the top of the charts’ (Early Music Review)

‘This is indeed a CD with the most popular tunes in the classic repertoire’ (Interval)

‘As a CD to lift the spirits … it would be hard to beat’ (Contemporary Review)

‘How many string quartets play encores? Those that don't should have a listen to the Delmé Quartet's highly entertaining selection. The playing is excellent.’ (Classic CD)

‘This is quite magnificent’ (CDReview)