‘The first volume of what promises, on the evidence of this disc, to be yet another absorbing and invaluable encyclopaedia of a songmaster's life and work. Graham Johnson, once again, is both mastermi ...
‘Angelika Kirchschlager and Graham Johnson's interpretations make these a thrilling experience’ (American Record Guide)
‘Johnson has that rare ability to combine a breathtaking depth of scholarship with great immediacy in performance … A very fine imagination is at play, doing things with tone, colour and dynamics ...