‘A thrilling finale. Few series of recordings so richly repay detailed study, and no disc from it more than this culminating issue’ (The Guardian)

‘This is an awesome achievement, a must for all Schubertians’ (The Sunday Times)

‘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)

‘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)

‘An absorbing hour-and-a-half or more of rich musical experience. This is a wholly exceptional Lieder record which must be a strong contender for an annual award’ (Music and Musicians)

‘A must for all Schubertians’ (American Record Guide)

‘Once more Graham Johnson puts us in his debt by his considered juxtaposition of apposite songs and by bringing to notice pieces, not to say masterpieces, that have been unduly neglected. Elizabeth Connell is at her very best here’ (Gramophone)

‘I have never heard Elizabeth Connell's voice more beautifully caught on disc than in this Schubert series’ (The Guardian)