Classicstoday.com: »A grand work, a wonderfully inspired masterpiece on par with the best of Bach's vocal and instrumental efforts. As usual with CPO, the sonics, notes, and overall presentation are first rate. A must for those already aware of the genius of this often underrated composer.«

FonoForum 9/2001: »Mertens ist ein geradezu ausdrucksberstender (und dabei sehr stimmschöner) Solist – und Hermann Max entlockt seinen Ensembles Szenen von großer Konturenschärfe.«

Early Music Review 10/2001: »Excellent recording.«

International Record Review 11/2001: »I am more impressed than ever by the extraordinary malleability of Telemann's style.«