‘I have nothing but praise for this wonderful and justly-famed series’ (Organists' Review)

‘New superlatives have been increasingly hard to find’ (Classic CD)

‘A magical disc. I could not recommend this CD more strongly’ (CDReview)

‘The unfamiliar verse anthems come radiantly alive. Surely after this airing several of them will become far more widely performed. I can't wait for Volume 3’ (Organists' Review)

‘Material of unimpeachable high quality. Another extremely rewarding release’ (Gramophone)

‘Every number brings new riches, and two have never been recorded before. Indeed, 'The Way of God' is a revelation’ (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

‘This disc is full of the wonderful writing that we expect from Purcell … that is becoming better known and understood through Robert King's performances’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Every number brings new riches and two have never been recorded before. This magnificent project shows no signs of flagging’ (BBC CD Review)

‘I continue to be grateful for King's recordings of these works, recordings which those readers interested in Purcell will cherish’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘No fewer than five first recordings in this … fans of Purcell will find this disc, Iike the others in the series, indispensable’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘It's difficult to imagine how this new recording could be bettered’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The instrumental playing is of exceptionally high quality and the three soloists are outstanding’ (CDReview)