Exceptionally polished performances … mightily impressive vocal control from the 13 year old Norwegian treble. The arias are well chosen.

Rykkvin is certainly a treble worth preserving – a mature, musical performer whose unbroken voice offers a fascinating alternative take on much of the familiar repertoire recorded here … The music here is carefully chosen – not just textually but musically appropriate for so young a performer.

Rykkvin is truly phenomenal. Not only has nature and thorough training given him a voice that is crystal clear, perfectly pitched and heavenly beautiful, but also a technique that allows him to do whatever he wants, coloratura and impeccable runs for instance. On top of all this he is a sensitive interpreter who appears to understand the songs and arias he performs … I am running out of superlatives.

This disc is packed full of confident, musical singing...the pungent style in the Handel arias, also written for women, seems to be copied from the early-music sopranos of today, which gives the disc a rather postmodern feel.

Rykkvin certainly has a precocious musical sensibility, which coupled with his clear tones should make him a star… His technique is excellent, with particularly fluent coloratura.