“At the heart of the Second Cantata of Bach's Christmas Oratorio is the Nativity, and at the heart of the Nativity is the Angel's heaven-sent lullaby over the manger. Clare Wilkinson sang this with humbling simplicity accentuating the miraculous sustaining notes that fall like benedictions over the Virgin's boy child."
Christmas Oratorio / English Baroque Soloists / The Independent

“…the alto Clare Wilkinson, in beautifully poised and sombre duet with the violin of Maya Homburger, reflecting on the need to keep faith."
Christmas Oratorio / English Baroque Soloists / The Times

“Clare Wilkinson beckons Part Two of the Passion into existence with the most exquisitely introduced ‘Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin’…"
St Matthew Passion / Linn CD / Classic fM

“…Clare Wilkinson’s account of Erbarme dich is beautifully coloured."
St Matthew Passion / Linn CD / The Guardian

“Clare Wilkinson’s ‘He was despised’ is most moving…"
Messiah / Linn CD / GRAMOPHONE

“…a superb contralto in Clare Wilkinson, whose heart-stopping delivery of the words “and ye shall find rest unto your souls” sets the tone for the whole performance.”
Messiah / Linn CD / The Guardian

“Wilkinson’s tone and phrasing are flawless…”
Josquin: Motets & Chansons / Obsidian CD / Early Music America

“Clare Wilkinson’s personification of Music has a magical quality which leaves no room for doubt that her art does indeed have the power to inspire and reflect all human emotions…”
Flaming Heart / Chandos CD / Early Music

“Clare Wilkinson’s pure mezzo voice emerges from the mists of time in the opening antiphon by Tallis, sustaining and beautifully articulating the text.”
Four Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal / Signum CD / GRAMOPHONE

“Throughout Wilkinson sings with her customary clarity of diction and ability to bring out nuances in the text without seeming mannered (for example in the delightful ‘Oyez! Has any found a lad? by Tomkins)...”
Four Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal / Signum CD / International Record Review

“I was greatly impressed by both the quality of her voice and by her eloquent delivery…each time I hear her, her poise, musicianship and beautiful sound have impressed me more and more.”
Who’s Hot / Opera Now