"Det er intimt, dramatisk og fuldstændigt overbevisende, når det engelske periodeorkester kærligt og bestemt puffer Bach-sønnen ud af sin fars lange skygge ... Her er en dirigent, der forstår tempoudfordringerne, og et musikerhold, der er specialister i at få det gamle til at lyde helt friskt"

"These are fine versions of four of the most popular of Emanuel's symphonies ... If you seek an introduction to the music of C.P.E. Bach, or a single disc representation of his symphonic music, well, this is very worthy and rewarding ... This is a most enjoyable disc, one which gives the listener a good introduction to the symphonies of C.P.E. Bach"

"Approaching this disc as a newcomer, you'll get a well selected diet of five symphonies that show the composer at his dazzlingly original best. They are played with commitment, as well as directed with energy ... In sum, this is a well curated and very well played disc ... furnishes an excellent introduction to the composer's brilliantly original orchestral music"

"There are others with varying degrees of overlap, but by any standard these performances from the OAE are the equal of many and superior to most, and worth having in any collection. This is the kind of CD to put on loud in your car with your windows down. Heads will turn ... This C.P.E. Bach release is a real winner"