‘They are all here, some of the most inventive, poetic and satisfying music I know of, performed with precision and verve. I refuse to loan these discs to friends. Highly, highly recommended. Full texts and explanatory notes’ (Classical CD Scout)
‘A treasure house of shamefully neglected music. Over nine hours of wonderful invention … this major recording achievement must be an irresistible temptation’ (BBC Music Magazine)
‘No non-Russian singer has done more for Russian song than Rodgers … Martineau is an exemplary partner in an attractive programme that fans of Russian song and Rodgers will not want to miss’ (The Sunday Times)
‘A treasure trove of Russian song that will reward repeated listening for years … delivered by a first-rate soprano already with a distinguished track record in the repertoire, themed on the verse of Russia's most favourite poet, is a more than attractive prospect’ (Gramophone)
«Tour à tour joyeuse, volubile, tendre et mélancolique, la flûte de la remarquable Rachel Brown est, tout à la fois, soliste dominateur et partie intégrante du 'corpus' instrumental» (Diapason, France)