Described as a "seamless fusion between classical and ethnic music that is both emotively powerful and intellectually satisfying", "Summer" was released internationally in 2003, peaking at number 1 on the US iTunes and number 2 on the UK Classical Charts. "Her name says it all—she's bright, blonde and beautiful, with the talent and determination to take the music world by storm – a potential superstar", declared "Classic FM Magazine", while "Arena" named her as "the Norah Jones of 2003". The "Daily Express" hailed the album as "very chilled out in a classical way."