‘D'Indy handles his outsize forces with conspicuous skill (there's some terrific horn writing throughout), and the work's A flat major apotheosis is haunting indeed. Both the Op 19 Lied and Choral varié prove very fetching discoveries, especially when Lawrence Power plays with the selfless dedication, sense of poetry and lustrous tone that made his world premiere recording of York Bowen's viola concerto so special … a toothsome and notably enterprising collection, this, with splendidly ample and atmospheric sound to match. A confident recommendation seems in order’ (Gramophone)

‘Ireland was a songsmith to rival the finest this country has produced, and Hyperion's generous anthology will hopefully encourage others to explore this rewarding and rapt repertoire’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Perhaps these discs will at last bring the best of his songs back into live recital’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A welcome, long overdue event. Excellent introduction to unduly neglected repertoire’ (Classic CD)

‘Three excellent young British singers share the treasures recorded here under the sage aegis of Graham Johnson. Lisa Milne's bright, keen soprano is lovely, John Mark Ainsley is a model of style and verbal clarity and young Christopher Maltman continues to show the promise that won him the Cardiff Lieder Prize in 1997’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Another extremely useful addition to the ever-expanding Ireland discography’ (Gramophone)

«La plus belle interprétation des deux Sonates pour violon à ce jour» (Répertoire, France)

‘Movingly poetic performances, accorded seductively intimate sound’ (Classic CD)

‘Highly recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Musically and sonically this is among The Tallis Scholars' finest recordings. If you've been following the work of this excellent a cappella ensemble over the years, you know that the best Tallis Scholars recordings achieve the highest artistic and technical standards … this is challenging music for any choir, but these singers always seem to be unfazed and untouched by the many difficulties of ensemble singing experienced by ordinary mortals’ (CDReview)

‘Cinquecento make an incredibly persuasive case for this repertoire … the singing is first-rate … the ensemble is fantastic and as you go from the Josquin into the Isaac it’s like walking from a baptistery into an amazing Gothic nave—the sunlight pours in. It’s a wonderful, wonderful disc … such a joy’ (BBC Record Review)» More

‘This album makes for a delightful hour … this is salon music in the best sense of the word, reminiscent of Tchaikovsky's pieces d'occasion. Haywood's rubato is delicate and his touch pliantly expressive; when virtuosity is required, he delivers it comfortably, but for the most part he just lets the music's artless charm speak for itself’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More