It is a concept album that represents Tabor's exploration of the rose as a symbol of love, of beauty and hope.

[1] As a folk singer, Tabor’s primary sources are traditional[2] but it is her secondary source choices, ranging from Tchaikovsky to a Great War ballad via Robbie Burns and a version of a German traditional piano song "Es Ist ein Rose Ersprungen", that separate this album from being a generalist folk music album.

[1][2] Tabor's singing is understated, reflecting her desire for the songs to be centre stage.

stating that close attention to their lyrics renders this pleasant experience moving[4] In The Guardian Robin Denselow praised Rosa Mundi,[3] and commented that Tabor's work demonstrated a commitment to the art of song with each song sung with Tabor's distinctive vocals.

[3] A separate RootsWorld review said that Rosa Mundi was outstanding and that Tabor was a contemporary singer of importance with an ability to express herself with clarity and beauty.