‘A winner … one of those experiences where you know almost from the first chord that an enjoyable and rewarding evening lies ahead of you. The cast is on top form’ (Early Music)

‘An outstanding recording … an enthralling experience’ (Choir & Organ)

‘All Handelians will want this set’ (Gramophone)

‘This is a landmark in recording history … self-recommending, I think’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Strongly recommended’ (Gramophone)

‘Outstanding’ (The Guardian)

‘The two singers are superb … the purity of their voices, the splendid intonation and the secure high notes are worthy of our sincere admiration’ (MusicWeb International)

‘A suitably pastoral cantata, it depicts the shepherd Aminta’s wooing of the initially reluctant nymph in a series of charming arias’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Even after 17 years this performance still dazzles. Significantly, no other group has touched the cantata since the disc was made. One can understand why: its charms would be hard to match. A celebration of Handel’s youthful genius, this recording fully deserves its reissue’ (International Record Review)

‘At the heart of it all are Robert King and his splendid ensemble. With King's grasp of rhythm, the overture snaps along marvelously, and his intelligent support of singers makes this an essential Handel recording’ (Early Music)

‘The unique and irresistible pairing with the cantata rarity makes this Hyperion release one no Handel collector should miss’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A work of great charm, radiantly performed on this disc. Strongly recommended’ (Goldberg)