Like many of Janáček’s late masterpieces, the genesis of the ‘Diary’ is inseparable from its composer’s intense, obsessional love for Kamila Stösslová. A song-cycle like no other, here it’s the main work in a recital which showcases the extraordinary talents of Nicky Spence, Václava Housková and the vocal trio Voice.
‘[Nicky Spence] sings with sensitivity and intelligence, projects the words with consistent clarity and covers this wonderful cycle’s broad emotional range movingly and convincingly … the couplin ...
‘A hauntingly eloquent and moving performance of The diary of one who disappeared … revelatory, with the tenor on brilliantly communicative form, supported by fiercely dramatic playing fro ...
BBC Music Magazine
‘A hauntingly eloquent and moving performance of The diary of one who disappeared … revelatory, with the tenor on brilliantly communicative form, supported by fiercely dramatic playing fro ...
BBC Music Magazine