“The first solo album of the British countertenor Tim Mead is dedicated to sacred and secular works by Vivaldi, and in this program he can not only convince, but inspire…Mead is also an impeccably shaping interpreter in the coloraturas. Moreover, one always has the impression that he sings very forcefully, with good articulation, always very attentive to the sung word, which allows him to distinguish the sacred from the profane very well… Absolutely enchanting, lushly phrased, and beautifully silky sung is the Salve Regina, in which Mead proves himself a magnificent sensualist. The singer is sensitively accompanied by Arcangelo under the direction of Jonathan Cohen.” *****