 | from On this Island (CDA67227) 1 Let the florid music praise! [3'39] 13 minutes 53 seconds 5 tracks2 Now the leaves are falling fast [1'59] 3 Seascape ('For Kit Welford') [2'15] 4 Nocturne [4'19] 5 As it is, plenty [1'41] ‘A top British soprano shines in a recital that should appeal well beyond her shores. The programme is delightful, and so are the performances’ (Gramophone) ‘The programme is well chosen, with familiar songs alongside some that have been unjustly neglected. Dawson’s performances are wholly intelligent, nicely phrased and display deep musical understandin ... ‘Taken with the unusual repertory and Lynne Dawson’s unusually fine singing, this becomes an easily recommended introduction to the world of English song’ (American Record Guide) |