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Dowland: Lute Songs; Britten: Nocturnal Mark Padmore is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest tenors working today. He is admired—among other things—for his ‘extraordinary diction and whispering chamber-like intimacy … [his] joy in conveying the emotional core of each situation’ (Gra ...» More |
English Ayres and Duets ‘Thoroughly agreeable as well as vastly interesting’ (Hi-Fi News) ‘Of immense value and interest … a full recommendation’ (The Monthly Guide to Recorded Music)» More |
English Lute Songs ‘Robin Blaze has the special ingredients to transcend any latent prejudice [of countertenors], especially in a recital as wide-ranging and intelligent ... ‘Can be recommended without reservation … the wonderful 'By beauteous softness’, from Queen Mary’s Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, ...» More |