"... Each of Darlington's five recordings has something special, but this latest is superlative..."

“… an immersive window into history that does justice to the London wait’s well-deserves reputation.”

"... This is a set I shall return to often. It is recommended enthusiastically to listeners who enjoy the English song repertoire and are looking to widen their horizons."

"... Cheerfully recommended to fans of Widor, the flute, and Romantic chamber music alike."

"...there are many ways to approach this music, and Blumina's interpretations are convincing and compelling throughout."

“… this disc deserves a strong recommendation – certainly lovers of Vaughan Williams’s songs shouldn’t hesitate. The recorded sound is very present and lifelike. English texts are included but prove unnecessary thanks to Gilchrist’s crystal-clear enunciation.”

"... Recommended both to fanciers of more recondite organ repertoire, and to anyone who simply wants some delightfully pleasant music for relaxation."

“… Unhesitatingly recommended to all fans of Telemann.”

"... the arias are tuneful easy on the ear, and flow together well. Soprano Otto has a voice that matches the lines easily ... Her sense of pitch is excellent, and she blends well with the fine continuo playing by her group... These arias are all well done and should provide a fine hour's listening."

"...There is a friendliness to Lyubov Petrova's singing ... she brings much warmth and sincerity to these well-chosen songs ..."

"... a strong recommendation for this disc ..."

“…these are very fine performances of very attractive music; and while serious collectors are bound already to have multiple versions of these works – including the Grieg, which has been recorded a number of times – this new release can still be strongly recommended for a balance of superb playing and keen musical intelligence that find just the right mood and tone for each of these pieces.”

"... All three works featured on this album are brilliantly crafted and highly attractive. They should appeal to just about everyone ... Performances by James Feddeck and the Deutsches Symphony Orchestra Berlin are fantastic, and CPO's recording is even more vivid than usual."

“… I have nothing but praise for the performances. Anna Torge and Mayumi Hirasaki deliver truly speechlike interpretations, with a good articulation and effective dynamic shading. The fast movements are played with energy and aplomb. The ensemble is also excellent. One doesn't need to have a special liking of the mandolin to thoroughly enjoy this disc.”

Taken from a review of DK 6134 & DK 6135):

“… If you are new to the composer I would suggest starting with the second disc (DK 6135), on which all three works are rewarding. However, you will probably then want to hear the other part of the trilogy, possibly the most attractive of the three … Certainly the Papillons trilogy is well worth hearing.”

“… It is difficult to believe that this series is now at Volume 36, and it is still introducing the listener to marvellous music. As with all the disc in this series that I own, Miklós Spányi is excellent. I keep saying that I should get more, and on this evidence, it is becoming increasingly evident that I do not have enough. The recorded sound is also excellent; it captures the instrument so well that the sound qualities of both the fortepiano and harpsichord are easily discernible from the tangent piano. As always, the booklet notes are excellent; this has been a feature of this series and it has helped to place the music in the context of the history of both the composer and of musical development.”