‘Flawless performances’ (Classical Ireland)

‘An auspicious beginning for this new Hyperion series’ (Classical Express)

‘Stylish performances and excellent sound’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Graffin clearly believes in these works, delivering exhilarating and passionate interpretations throughout … an outstanding disc in every way’ (Classic CD)

‘All are beautifully crafted, irresistibly violinistic and catchily tuneful. Graffin is a real stylist, a player in the Franco-Belgian tradition with exquisitely sweet and focused tone and enviable bravura in the technical high jinks Saint-Saëns demands of his soloist. A delectable issue’ (The Sunday Times)

‘The delightful surprise here is the Second Concerto, full of youthful exuberance. Philippe Graffin, with rich, firm tone, gives performances full of temperament, warmly supported by Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Scottish’ (The Guardian)

‘Hyperion holds a trump card in Philippe Graffin, whose elegant, emotionally charged playing is strongly reminiscent of the young Menuhin (he has a similar sort of sound) and whose understanding of the idiom seems to me second to none – certainly among modern players’ (Gramophone)

‘The intrinsic qualities of this little-explored repertoire and Blaze’s musicianship mark this as an important release’ (American Record Guide)

‘Blaze is at his most impassioned and convincing … this disc will add to our understanding and love of this treasure house’ (International Record Review)

‘An appealing concert of Venetian sacred music … as always with Hyperion, gorgeous sound’ (Early Music)

‘I would recommend this disc to anyone with a love for baroque vocal music’ (MusicWeb International)

‘An excellent release … Robin Blaze’s clear, pure countertenor is the ideal voice for these pieces, and he sings them with impressive authority. Pick of the month’ (BBC Music Magazine)