‘This is an exquisite envoi to one of the great enterprises of recording history. Thank you, Graham Johnson, thank you, Hyperion and thank you, Franz Schubert’ (International Record Review)

‘John Mark Ainsley sings the Rellstab songs with finesse, sensitive phrasing and great expression. In all, a magnificent achievement. Hats off to Schubert—and to Graham Johnson’ (The Singer)

‘One of the monuments of recording history’ (Wall Street Journal)

‘One of the most important and handsome undertakings in the century-old history of recorded music’ (The Spectator)

‘It’s execution remains as glorious as its conception, and sets a standard that will never, in all likelihood, be surpassed’ (Capital Times)

‘Riches galore—subtle, simple, dramatic, profound, and often all at once’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Ainsley interprets his songs with the tonal beauty, fine-grained phrasing and care for words that are the hallmarks of his appreciable art … all in all, a worthy, inspired conclusion to the Edition … faultless throughout’ (Gramophone)

‘A consistent joy’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘A wonderful recording … delivered with such style and conviction that you almost feel Schubert is speaking directly to you’ (The Audio Critic, USA)

‘A constant joy’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘A highly enjoyable disc and an ideal next step for those touched by the magic of Müllerin or Winterreise’ (Opera Now)

‘Performed with wonderful artistry by Langridge and Johnson’ (Gramophone)