“Astounding…there’s great musical theatre in every track, plus peerless beauty and intellectual heft.” - Geoff Brown, The Times, 13 February 2010 *****

“Staier’s choice of instrument and the modern recording quality set a new benchmark. The range of colour is so vast that this is even likely to win over those who prefer their Bach on the piano.” - Nicholas Salwey, International Record Review, March 2010

“The instrument is undoubtedly a major star here but that need not stop us from recognising its player as a master harpsichordist.” - Lindsay Kemp, Gramophone, June 2010

"A pleasing blend of intellectual rigour, robust declamation and leisurely reflection." - Nicholas Anderson, BBC Music Magazine, April 2010