"This is the first volume in a series to explore the wind quintets of Telemann. On the evidence of this release, the series will open up to us a fascinating corner of the composer's instrumental writing... The performers here so a splendid job and make me eager for further volumes in this series."

“… lovely works, mostly in three contrasted movements, Telemann’s polished and subtle style is excellent. The performances are sensitive to the colors and emotions of the music…”

"... Despite the formalities of the liturgical context, these cantatas are relatively easy-going, the arias in particular full of sprightly and engaging melody... The singers are young and fresh-voices and deliver very accomplished work... Definitely worth the attention of Telemann collectors, and also to be considered by general collectors of Baroque music."

“… Aside from their beauty, the pieces are superbly scored and son’t waste a note in padding. The playing by the soloists and the Aarhus Orchestra is uniformly urbane and tasteful. Ringborg’s conducting lets this wholesome music speak for itself. This is Vol. 1 of a projected 3; I await the other two.”

"... Dieci's performances are unfailingly beautiful ... if you love Takemitsu, this should not be missed."

"... the music is hauntingly beautiful, as is the singing by the Latvian choir..."

"... the engineering is superb, whether with orchestra, winds, or piano. What a piano! What a pianist! ...you'll find this album on my "Critcs Choice" list ... "

“… this is novel and engaging. Spohr wrote these sonatas for his wife Dorette, who played the single-action harp … Masumi Nagasawa performs on just such an instrument here … in her solo passages, she is quite assured and is perhaps more virtuosic than many harpists, but she gets overshadowed when Cecilia Bernardini joins in… The violin passages are melodic and written with an inventiveness that belies Sphor’s status as a “second-tier composer”… I am pleasantly surprised; as the recital goes on I find myself liking this music more and more, and have already returned to it a number of times…”

"... I found all of this music quite beautiful. It is beautifully played and recorded ..."

"... The playing is superb. Mesirca's technique is flawless..."

“… The Roussel and Debussy are excellent first choices … the playing is always handsome and pleasant. Good Sound.”

"... this is a beautiful and thoughtful performance ..."

"... I find Ries's sonatas highly listenable ... these are well-polished performances."

"... Criscuolo is a player with polish and accuracy ... a polished early-music rendition, recorded with natural sound and played with accuracy. If this period of music attracts you, you won't go wrong here."

"... BIS's surround sound is warm, clear, and tremendously dynamic, a sonic feast. The notes by the conductor are interesting and infectious in their advocacy."

"...The Choir is very impressive ... the overall choral blend is persuasive ..."