Les fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour

"The solo writing ranges from recitative to da capo arias; the delightful orchestration includes independent bassoon parts. Apart from a backward harpsichord continuo, the recording is excellent. And, oh yes, so are the singing and playing".

"Blandine Staskiewicz eases out her highish mezzo to pleasing effect. Carolyn Sampson seems to be holding bach somewhat her Memphis suggesting a small voice. Niquet appears to strike tempos ... and does not turn the opera into something on a bigger scale, and his orchestra does play well. The recorded sound is fine".