‘These are early music performances of the highest standard … this recording will delight admirers of the French baroque, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to more general listeners’ (American Record Guide)

‘The performances are of supreme quality … both for its outstanding musical and executant qualities it demands a place on the shelves of anyone interested in Baroque choral music’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Jeffrey Skidmore and the orchestra and choir … perform these works stylishly, executing decorations with a gentle, almost casual swagger and responding to the shape and stress of phrase as if to the Gallic manner born. The soloists, an impressive line-up of Baroque specialists, more than live up to their reputation’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Treat yourselves and stand by to be impressed by all concerned’ (Early Music Review)

‘This CD will do much to further De Lalande's reputation … gripping choral singing … stylish playing … highly attractive’ (BBC Radio 3 CD Review)

‘This reissue of recordings from 1994 affords a convenient distillation of Lambert's genius … the essence is jazz-influenced, slightly Stravinskyan yet deeply personal piano music, played superbly by Ian Brown’ (The Sunday Times)

‘A totally recommendable new CD, which in terms of repertoire, performances and recording quality has the edge over its rivals. In addition, Stephen Lloyd's booklet notes are masterly. All in all, this constitutes a superb issue for the Lambert centenary’ (International Record Review)

‘Jonathan Plowright cuts a dash with his scintillating technique, opalescent tone and beguiling range of colour … a winner of a disc, this’ (Gramophone)

‘A fascinating programme’ (The Times)

‘Sparkling disc of five orchestral works … Plowright and Lloyd-Jones are masterly advocates for this brilliant, entertaining music’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Strongly recommended—hats off to Hyperion once again’ (HMV Choice)

‘Lambert was a maverick, rebelling against convention, and these dapper performances convey both his brilliant craftsmanship and his boundless zest’ (The Daily Telegraph)