‘Everything is of the most absorbing interest; everything is impeccably performed. Irresistible for pianists, this disc should be in every musician's collection’ (Gramophone)
‘Throughout the performances find King and his outstanding musicians at their most vibrant and dynamic, with choral and instrumental contributions that resoundlingly capture the splendour of the occasion’ (Goldberg)
‘The whole experience of listening repeatedly to this restaged coronation has been deeply satisfying and indeed moving. It is not like hearing a recording. You were there – it is as simple, and as wonderful, as that’ (Fanfare, USA)