‘If you enjoy English operettas of the late 19th century I suspect that you'll be enchanted’ (The Light Music Society Journal)

‘Altogether a treat’ (The International Opera Collector)

‘I practically jumped for joy’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Its tunes are charming and its orchestral colour delightful. It's a hugely entertaining discovery’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘This is an enterprising 'first'. I long to hear more of them and if this CD has the success it deserves, let us hope it may be the beginning of a series … the recording that has given me the most joy during the year. A work I have waited fully 40 years to find on LP or CD’ (Gramophone)

‘At last! A worthwhile jazz-classical fusion! … exudes great energy and dazzling brilliance. Outstanding performances by Steven Osborne. An invigorating disc by any standards’ (Classic CD)

‘It’s hard to imagine it better done. Recommended’ (International Piano)

‘Everything on this surprisingly sunny disc is full of ear-catching delights; and it’s hard to imagine a listener who won’t be captivated. The performances are every bit as attractive as the music. In sum, we have a major new pianist on our hands’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Kapustin's synthesis is well-crafted, has some exciting moments and generally exudes a breezy élan. It is also superbly performed by Osborne’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Osborne's dazzling playing and excellent booklet notes get top billing. So do Hyperion's gorgeous sonics. Buy this disc and be thoroughly entertained’ (International Record Review)

‘Engaging, often witty, jazz-inspired works that are highly recommended, especially to lovers of Gershwin or Billy Mayerl’ (Gramophone)

‘Thrilling to the senses. This is an auspicious continuation of a series which deserves to do very well indeed’ (BBC Music Magazine)