‘Urgently recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Praised by all reviewers on its first appearance, this re-release on Hyperion's Helios label should be snapped up. Catherine Mackintosh gives two of Vivaldi's sonatas in as fine style as any baroque violinist can bring to them, and is joined by her equally famous and frequent colleague Elizabeth Wallfisch duetting in the so called 'trio sonatas', including a sparkling La Folia, in which Robert Wooley's keyboard accompaniment is varied with chamber organ’ (MusicalPointers.co.uk)

‘This re-release includes three trio sonatas (including a thrilling account of La Folia … the music-making is of the very highest order’ (Early Music Review)

‘Vivaldi is just as convincing in his chamber music as in his concertos. With performances that are consistently vital and fresh, this beautifully chosen programme is an absolute delight from start to finish’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Robert King leads his ensemble with what can only be called joy, with the Baroque instruments recorded brightly and played with expertise’ (Classics Today)

‘Under Robert King, the British group produces instrumental sonorities simultaneously intimate and lush’ (Opera News)

‘It is seldom anything other than a complete pleasure to receive a Hyperion issue and this release certainly maintains their enviable standard … the whole ensemble is its usual alert and musical self. Full marks and thanks to all concerned’ (Early Music Review)

‘Delightful performances … the feelgood factor that conductor Robert King achieves in La Senna Festeggiante is infectious’ (The Irish Times)

‘King’s performance can be placed straightaway at the summit of these works’ discography … The King’s Consort quivers with emotion … Superb!’ (Goldberg)

‘King directs strong performances of both works, with all the familiar virtues of his sacred music series in evidence, from its bright energy to its shrewdly selected soloists and perfectly judged recordings … Make no mistake, if you are a Vivaldi-lover you will want La Senna Festeggiante’ (Gramophone)

‘They bring punch and gaiety to brilliantly entertaining music’ (The Times)

‘Vivaldi's finest secular vocal work, lifted out of the ordinary by its unusual French accent, plethora of top-notch arias, and lasting not a moment too long. Strongly recommended’ (International Record Review)