‘This new Samson now becomes the top recommendation: for its uniformly excellent soloists, its excitingly ‘present’ choral singing and, above all, its more urgent sense of theatre.’
— Gramophone, Editor’s Choice & 2019 Critics’ Choice

‘John Butt directs with vigour… Dunedin regulars excel’
— The Observer

‘Handsomely produced, with outstanding notes and glowing sound, this is a treat’
— The Arts Desk

‘This is superb, the best Handel oratorio I’ve heard in years.’
— Music Web International

‘An immaculate, and hugely important, recording. More prizes assuredly await.’
— The Herald