‘Another distinguished release’ (Gramophone)

‘I have to give the disc a 'must have' rating’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘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)

‘For a long overdue exploration of an important corpus of neglected music, Hyperion deserves the gratitude of all Purcellians’ (Early Music)

‘By any yardstick these are life-enhancing works’ (CDReview)

‘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)

«Barbara Bonney verse charme sur charme, et cette parade émotive, tantôt sucrée tantôt salée, tantôt rustique tantôt savante, tantôt d'amour tantôt à boire, demeure sans rivale» (Diapason, France)

‘The fascinating titles do not disappoint. A diverse and entertaining mix, very well presented’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘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)

‘This disc is a real knockout. The music is simply marvellous. Warmly recommended’ (Soundscapes, Australia)

«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)