“… The three compositions date from a particularly prolific period of Sullivan’s life, and he succeeded in producing truly pleasing and beautifully crafted suites with original and distinctive melodies masterfully orchestrated, even if the influence of Schubert and Mendelssohn is noticeable. Andrew Penny conducts the three works evocatively in highly atmospheric and tense interpretations.” – Remy Franck
“… Sullivan’s music may not have the dramatic force of, say, a Giuseppe Verdi. It holds its own primarily because of the composer’s fine sense of dramaturgy, of stage effect, of communication with the audience. These subtleties, as well as the charm that Sullivan’s music always radiates, are wonderfully realized by conductor Andrew Penny and his Irish ensemble.” Guy Engels
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