“Three English composers who were unfashionably lyrical last century delight us now.” – Phillip Sommerich (Classical Music)

“[Hurd]'s music is markedly more tuneful than that of his mentor Michael Berkeley. The immediate attractiveness of most of [Milford's] works bear out their aptness for children. [Blackford's] Concerto has a mysterious slow movement leading to a dazzling finale full of virtuosos fireworks. Performances are first-rate from the soloists, notably the recorder player John Turner.” – Edward Greenfield (Gramophone)

“The [performers'] varied ensemble is typified by a pleasing, measured equanimity and innate sense of proportion: an ideal approach in music of pastoral character. Throughout the disc there's balm to spare; truly a panacea for the stressed or troubled in spirit.” – Howard Smith (Music & Vision)

“ Michael Hurd's chamber music is very approachable indeed. The [Milford works are] expressive, highly attractive. [Blackford's] Concerto is a buoyant, uplifting experience. The recordings and performances are excellent. Those fond of the pastoral-dance-baroque patterns in British music will enjoy this selection.” – Jonathan Woolf (MusicWeb)