Quarterly Critic's Choice: 'The result is an impressive testimony to baroque ‘Ars moriendi’, with a touching atmosphere full of humility, consolation and confidence.'
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'And so that is how Oliemans and Martineau have interpreted the whole thing. As the composer intended ... Not to be missed in the song lover's record cabinet!'
CultuurPakt
'Bicket leads a mercurial performances, light of touch and illuminating of detail, and the playing is responsive.'
Opera Now
Choral & Song Choice: 'Among many highlights, ‘Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child’ fizzes with urgency and quickly establishes Mobley’s extraordinary vocal flair ...'
BBC Music Magazine
'Irish Baroque Orchestra with its several concertante players imbue the music with lucidity and a spirited sense of enjoyment which I find infectious.'
BBC Music Magazine
'This is a deeply expressive account of Dichterliebe.'
BBC Music Magazine
Opera Choice: 'With his ravishing, hilarious and profound recording of Serse, conductor Harry Bicket once again puts all rivals in the shade.'
BBC Music Magazine
'In ‘Wanderung’ he immediately creates a sense of wide-eyed wonder, abetted by Martineau’s supple pianism ...'
Gramophone
'The string playing on the recording is crisp and engaging ... The recorded sound is clear yet warm.'
The Horn Player