"Tim Rayborn's playing [...] is quite extraordinary [...] with all the technique of a virtuoso. Alison Sabedoria's voice has a naturalness of expression that this writer has found in few other Sephardic singers. And the British recording has a superb purity of sound. This is a highly recommended CD." Sacramento News and Review

"Once again ASV have succeeded in bringing us some fascinating little-known repertoire, splendidly performed by a young trio who have clearly specialized in this lovely music [...] I found myself transported to exotically spiced lands of the imagination." Early Music Forum Scotland, July 1997

"Delicate textural tapestries [and] a compelling variety of tone colours. This expert trio [...] showed us just how attractive is the music of [...] the Sephardic Jews." Christopher Morley, Birmingham Post, Adrian Boult Hall Concert Review, Birmingham, UK, May 1997

"Quite apart from the purely musical qualities of this CD, Ensemble Florata deserve credit for unearthing a rich and varied repertoire [...] the result is very convincing, and produces some wonderful music." Midlands Early Music Forum, September 1997

"At times the sweetness of the melodies is intoxicating [...] this CD contributes to the ensemble's breaking of striking new ground." Goldberg, Spring 1998

"A splendid ASV disc." Classic CD, Fall 1997

"In all, this is a very satisfying album, with a real sense of ensemble, and musical equality among the musicians. A highly recommended CD, that may well transport listeners to 'far away lands'. Readers interested in learning about Sephardic music would do well to begin their search with this recording." David Bellugi, Cherubini Conservatoire, Florence, Italy, November 1997

"Ensemble Florata have produced an excellent recording with crystal clear sound. If you are looking for a good introduction to this beautiful and haunting music, you can do no better than to start with this CD. Highly recommended. *****" amazon.com review, May, 2001.