Reviews

'... the baritone sings in a vulnerable, tender and caressing manner. Maybe this is the "Dichterliebe" on CD so far and probably one of the freest.'

'The young conductor Alessandro Crudele ... animates the Philharmonia Orchestra to a lucid, finely drawn performance, the orchestral colours glow, images emerge, characters come to the fore.'

'The combination with Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's double-choir "Heilig ist Gott" from 1779 is not only historically but also stylistically appropriate, and it is impressive how, right from the beginning, the introduction is approached by a choir from abroad.'

Concerto Choice: 'It is a splendid showcase, not just for the performers, but for the music: it has such a pleasing, expansive warmth and sense of relish.'

'The impression by the end is that this group really can do it all ... this album is exemplary in the way it develops a new musical medium.'

Favourite Classical Vocal Albums 2023: 'Baritone Florian Boesch has an entirely distinctive art song style ... and it has perhaps never been elaborated as successfully as it is in this recording.'

Favourite Classical Vocal Albums 2023: 'These are vivid and affecting performances ... each song is sculpted into its own little world.'

Favourite Classical Vocal Albums 2023: 'This is a major Renaissance release that may rewrite the general repertory a bit.'

'My goodness that’s a thrilling recording ... honestly, really worth listening.'