“Although Sullivan always stands with one foot in the Victorian parlour, his songs have more to offer than the casual listener might expect. Mary Bevan and Ben Johnson are the appealing soprano and tenor, Ashley Riches the outstanding bass-baritone. David Owen Norris accompanies with affection.”
Financial Times
“Mary Bevan is in glorious voice throughout. 'Orpheus with his Lute' is particularly exquisite, and her sense of line and floated high pianissimos are ravishing in 'O Israel'.” Gramophone Magazine