‘Recording engineer David Hinitt achieves truly sumptuous results. The piano sound has tremendous amplitude and richness … Ohlsson excels when Granados asks for wit or overt technical display’ (International Record Review)

‘Ohlsson is very much the performer for the heart of the work … his feeling for the constant fluctuations of pace and mood infuses The Maiden with the Nightingale, right through to its wonderfully delicate birdsong fantasy … rounded off by the brighter energies of El pelele and the spectacular Allegro de concierto, this makes a fine, warmly recorded all-Granados disc’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘You can't go far wrong with Ohlsson, who could hardly be more affecting in Quejas, o La maja y el ruiseñor or more able to express the dark and glittering hearts of both El amor y la muerte and Epílogo, serenata del espectro’ (Gramophone)

‘When all is said and done, Kuijken and Hyperion have given us perhaps the most fully satisfying recording yet of the work—one not likely to be challenged for some time’ (American Record Guide)

‘Sigiswald Kuijken directs a flowing, sympathetic performance, characterised by moderate tempi, detailed yet gentle articulation, and a restrained—yet never static—approach to dynamics … the performance successfully communicates the music's charm, lyricism and genteel expression’ (Goldberg)

'This two-disc release comprises a cappella plus orchestral accompaniment from the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra. The King’s Singers bring their unique style to some of the most beloved hits from the golden era of songwriting, including a witty take on cole Porter’s Let’s Misbehave' (The Lady)

‘The Mountain Maid is indeed one of the finest song cycles by any composer’ (Liverpool Daily Post)

‘Karnéus' rich timbre, full-bodied sound, and her dramatic flair, her emotional involvement born of a clear understanding of every word she sings … we simply need to get to know this music better, and thanks to Karnéus' generously filled recital, we now have another first-rate avenue to help us get there. Highly recommended!’ (Classics Today)

‘This is a strong collection of some of Grieg’s best songs, clearly sung with love and a strong emotional commitment … Julius Drake … plays with imagination, rhythmic vitality, and great sensitivity’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘It is Karnéus's ability to characterize a song quite as much as the beauty of her singing that makes this CD so rewarding’ (International Record Review)

‘In the mezzo-soprano of Katarina Karnéus, Hautgussa becomes a darkly erotic tale … Julius Drake provides the watery undercurrents for Karnéus's eloquent En svane and Med en vandlilje. Their partnership is vividly alive … with the timbre of Karnéus's mezzo particularly moving in the grief-stricken dying falls of Goethe's Zur Rosenzeit’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Karnéus is a near-ideal interpreter, with her velvety mezzo and bright communicative skills. Some favourites are here—'A swan', 'With a waterlily', 'The way of the world' and 'I love you'—and the quality of the songs is consistently high. A lovely disc’ (The Sunday Times)