'Bausor herself [commands] the performance with her range of colours and liquid virtuosity … an immensely refreshing offering' (Gramophone)

'Charming references to various orchestral sections during the Podesta's Dentro il mio petto (La finta giardiniera) are brought to life affectionately by the OAE. The Viennese operas are represented by Ferrando's two most popular arias, which are sung lithely and played beautifully, especially by the OAE's uncredited woodwind. Irrespective of my benign pondering about alternative choices, this recital is intelligent and refreshing' (Gramophone)

'An English tenor currently of high standing in leading European musical venues, Jeremy Ovenden has planned his richly rewarding Mozart arias album as a double tribute … it's a fiercely taxing selection, requiring by turns agility in florid passagework … for its artistic use, and for the close partnership Ovenden achieves with the OAE under Jonathan Cohen, l have only admiration' (BBC Music Magazine)» More

‘Outstanding’ (Which CD)

‘A delight’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Exquisite interpretations, superb musicianship and natural recorded sound prove an entrancing combination’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘It is hard to imagine more affecting, stylish readings’ (International Record Review)

‘Truly, music of the Gods’ (Daily Express)

‘Winning performances. Excellent recording’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘Excellent accounts of both these masterworks have never been scarce but one would have to search long and hard to find any that surpassed these … A treasurable release. Beautifully inflected, immaculately phrased, subtly coloured and impeccably responsive as well as eloquent’ (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

‘65 minutes of pure, unclouded pleasure, deserving the widest possible hearing’ (Punch)

‘A very desirable record’ (The Daily Telegraph)