‘An exceptionally engaging disc’ (Classic CD)

‘The most attractive programming of the Mendelssohn duets yet devised’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Attractively and intelligently presented by Sophie Daneman and Stephan Loges … the warm baritone of Loges making a particularly strong impression’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘There is much to recommend in this collection. First of all, the songs themselves, some deeper than others, are sweet and forthright, and shown to their best advantage by the equally sweet and forthright playing of Eugene Asti. Displaying a remarkable ease at the keyboard and a deep sense of these pieces, he seems to be the inspiring and unifying force behind the entire enterprise’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Stephan Loges satisfies most consistently with his understanding, beauty of tone and care for legato. Asti is the admirable pianist throughout and in two of the items is responsible for the completion of songs left unfinished’ (Gramophone)

‘Loges—and Asti's committed piano-playing … provide consistent pleasure’ (The Sunday Times)

‘What a concentration of talent in one place! … the enterprise is crowned by a barnstorming account from Katherine Broderick of Hexenlied’ (International Record Review)

‘Eugene Asti plays with a refreshingly light touch and a lively sense of rhythm’ (Gramophone)

‘Hyperion’s series of Mendelssohn’s neglected vocal pieces continues to spread enchantment, thanks in part to young British talent. Katherine Broderick and Hannah Morrison, wonderfully clear and expressive sopranos, top the line-up gathered by Eugene Asti … genius is frequent and Mendelssohn’s charm almost constant’ (The Independent)

‘Will give real pleasure’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘Played compellingly’ (The Daily Telegraph)

«Un disque vraiment superbe et qui ne fait pas doublon» (Répertoire, France)