'It is a bright, flashing and explosive piece with more than a hint of Eastern ritual to its spiritual makeup.'
The New York Times (Tim Page), 14 December 1986

'Nataraja for flute and piano conveys the restless scurrying of Shiva in his aspect as the four-armed dancer. All of Harvey's work strives to extend the musical language while remaining part of a musical tradition.'
Classic CD (Joe Staines) November 1992

'Nataraja, though relatively short, is no mere makeweight… this dazzling celebration of the god Shiva brilliantly conjures up the prescence of the ‘four-armed dancer’ whose movements create and destroy matter throughout eternity.'
Gramophone (Arnold Whittall) November 1992