‘It's hard to dismiss music that tries so hard to be likeable. Certainly, if you've been collecting the rest of Hyperion's 'Romantic Piano Concerto' series, you'll enjoy this latest addition as well. There are strong notes and typically fine Hyperion engineering’ (International Record Review)

‘Christmas cheer in abundance’ (The Evening Standard)

‘It is beautifully played and superbly recorded. A CD to gladden the heart with none of the usual clichés’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Rasping, rousing and riveting … the freshness and immediacy of the music and musicians are irresistible’ (International Record Review)

‘Ipata's playing is impeccable in both technique and style … many a period-instrument musician could learn from studying this example. The members of Auser Musici, on this occasion a tiny string band, play their period instruments with Mediterranean sparkle and wit, with some occasional delightful flourishes for solo violin and cello. What a lovely disc this is’ (International Record Review)

‘The performances are a delight. What with Carlo Ipata's liquid tone and secure virtuosity, and the brightness, nimbleness and transparency of the one-to-a-part strings of Auser Musici (excellently captured by the recording), this unassuming but sunny and attractive music has surely achieved its finest hour’ (Gramophone)

‘This is very pleasant music with some particularly dreamy slow movements’ (Early Music Review)

‘This is music of considerable charm … Ipata's virtuosity is, as always, exceptional, and there's fine playing from his own period band, Auser Musici’ (The Guardian)

‘Utter rarities, delightfully played and immaculately recorded—another triumph for Hyperion and Auser Musici’ (International Record Review)

‘Auser Musici play quick music with brio, slower movements have a graceful lyrical sweep, and Ipata's flute-playing is always shapely; there's no disputing the easy charm of these skilfully crafted concertos … these finely judged performances of consistently well-wrought compositions offer wider charms’ (Gramophone)

‘Immaculately performed … fascinating’ (The Guardian)

‘Extremely rewarding, bringing yet further evidence of the richness of Latin American Baroque music … the performances are very accomplished indeed … splendid disc’ (Fanfare, USA)