‘Another well-executed Vivaldi disc, then, from King, who with this series is showing that his good ear for the right singer is matched by innate sympathy for the music’ (Gramophone)

‘The orchestra … is admirably precise. Each of their finely chiselled notes gives substance to sacred inspiration’ (Goldberg)

‘As always, Robert King leads vigorous and stylish period-instrument support … Hyperion’s estimable series still has quite a few volumes to go, and one can only await them eagerly’ (American Record Guide)

‘Colorful, strongly projected performances … the new disc lives fully up to the quality of its predecessors’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘An outstanding addition to an exciting series’ (Early Music Review)

‘A magnificent disc’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘As expected, the performances are breathtaking … it is hard to imagine more engaging and eloquent performances of this music’ (American Record Guide)

‘The performance is absolutely superb, both Carolyn Sampson and Joanne Lunn singing with gloriously resplendent tone and accuracy’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Relaxed, warm-hearted performances’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Fresh, invigorating performances’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Carolyn Sampson splendidly fulfils the role of virtuoso-soloist’ (The Evening Standard)

‘King and his musicians sensitively underline the music's rich textures, surprising harmonies and effective word painting’ (Goldberg)