‘A suitably pastoral cantata, it depicts the shepherd Aminta’s wooing of the initially reluctant nymph in a series of charming arias’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The two singers are superb … the purity of their voices, the splendid intonation and the secure high notes are worthy of our sincere admiration’ (MusicWeb International)

‘Outstanding’ (The Guardian)

'Un manjar' (La Voz de Galicia, Spain)

‘A noble and dignified recital’ (Fanfare, USA)

'Un disco a la mayor gloria de Bowman' (Ritmo, Spain)

'Un disco admirable de todo punto' (Diario de Jerez, Spain)

‘This beautiful collection of songs and duets from Handel oratorios finds the 52-year-old English countertenor in quite amazing form … his voice remains phenomenally agile. Unmissable’ (The Sunday Times)

‘lmpeccably sung’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A feast of early Handel and glorious singing. A musical delight from beginning to end. Unreservedly recommended’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Yet another top quality Hyperion disc. Recommended with the utmost enthusiasm’ (CDReview)

‘The performance is one of extraordinary quality. Unequivocally recommended’ (Sydney Morning Herald)