‘An exceptional recording with consummate singing and playing which is worthy of pride of place in any vocal collection’ (CDReview)

‘A treasury of good performances. It could hardly be otherwise with this composer and this roster of singers’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Those who need all of Purcell's songs at their fingertips should invest in Hyperion's three-disk survey of secular songs, with outstanding performances by Barbara Bonney, Rogers Covey-Crump and James Bowman’ (The New York Times)

‘This is a wonderful reissue’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A record not to miss. Sheer hedonism!’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘This lovely issue is as commendable as any I have ever reviewed’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘A delightful record’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘An unqualified delight’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘If later volumes are as deftly and feelingly accomplished as this one, then King's grand Purcellian tour ought to be a landmark in English music discography’ (The Independent)

‘Purcell has seldom been this lucky’ (CDReview)

‘An excellent addition to a very fine series of discs’ (Cross Rhythms)

‘This is an altogether exceptional undertaking, deserving of congratulations all round’ (Choir & Organ)