‘An imaginative programme of infrequently performed music by a great composer is always welcome, and this one should make a wide appeal’ (Gramophone)

‘An artist of unique vocal personality and intelligence’ (Gramophone)

‘Performances are fluent and stylish’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Kirkby’s talent for matching brilliant coloratura with dramatic urgency remains unparalleled … a compelling interpretation of rarely heard masterpieces’ (International Record Review)

‘A splendidly enjoyable disc. Kirkby is in top-notch form’ (Hi-Fi News)

«Existe-il vraiment d'autres chanteuses aussi inventives dans l'ornementation, aussi discrètes dans le bon goût, aussi sensibles à la ligne de chant? Le Brandenburg Consort de Roy Goodman officie dans l'allégressece récital au pinacle des disques consacrés à l'opéra haendelien» (Le Monde de la Musique, France)

‘It is difficult to pick out a particular highlight, there are so many of them’ (Classic CD)

‘[Emma Kirkby] remains a stylistic paragon … Recommended’ (The Sunday Times)

‘A Handelian treasure trove … Kirkby deploys a crystal tone and flawless diction. Her embellishments consistently deepen the meaning of the words. This is a passionate and serious recording which deserves to be cherished … Kirkby’s talent for matching brilliant coloratura with dramatic urgency remains unparalleled … a compelling interpretation of rarely heard masterpieces, this recording is the ideal present for anyone open to Handel’s dramatic compositions’ (International Record Review)

‘[Emma Kirkby] remains an artist of unique vocal personality and intelligence’ (Gramophone)

‘Performances are fluent and stylish’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A delight … This is singing of brilliance’ (Fanfare, USA)