‘Another thoroughly excellent release which leaves me waiting with delighted impatience for the next instalment’ (CDReview)

‘This new recording of the little-known Choice Of Hercules is a welcome addition to their discography … as usual with The King’s Consort recordings, the playing of the musicians is tight and balanced, with a fine equilibrium between soloists, chorus and orchestra’ (MusicWeb International)

«Le King’s Consort est énergique et vif … le chœur est remarquable, surtout dans la vaillance grace à la magnifique présence de ses basses … cette version surpasse largement celles qui l’ont précedée» (Répertoire, France)

‘The confident performance by The King’s Consort is compelling and full of refinement, catching the music’s flavour and drama brilliantly’ (Cathedral Music)

‘Fine notes and full texts complete yet another example of King’s superlative recording activities – a must for Handelians’ (American Record Guide)

‘Robert King is a fine Handelian, in that he uses the best players and some of the more characterful singers around … some very fine singing’ (Early Music Review)

‘In its colour and tunefulness this is extracted essence of Handel, immaculately performed by Robert King’s finely disciplined forces’ (Musical Opinion)

‘Excellent soloists … nicely pointed playing and singing from orchestra and chorus’ (Early Music)

‘A glowing and altogether irresistible sound’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Another major release from one of our most accomplished Baroque outfits’ (Organists' Review)

‘This is a lovely performance. All the soloists are in exceptionally good voice … Robert King directs proceedings with his spry confidence’ (The Evening Standard)

‘Strong choral singing and excellent orchestral playing add to the merits of a performance that bears all the characteristic hallmarks of Robert King’s stylish, vital direction … strongly recommended’ (Goldberg)