‘14 of Schubert's most verdant Lieder, presented with a purity of voice which matches their purity of heart’ (The Times)

‘An irresistible disc’ (Classic CD)

‘As exemplary as … other discs in this series, which is proving a many-splendored thing … this new offering seems packed with even more attractive things than its predecessors’ (Gramophone)

‘Volume 6 of the Hyperion Schubert Edition is assured of a grateful reception from all lovers of this inexhaustible treasury of song’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Rolfe Johnson's voice has never sounded more beautiful on disc’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘An exciting voyage of discovery’ (The Guardian)

‘Delightful interpretive insight and authentic enunciation of the language make for a memorable recording’ (CDReview)

‘An extraordinarily rewarding sequence of 24 songs’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘Walker, in probing, glowing form throughout, closes this long and profoundly satisfying recital with a hair-raising account of Erlkönig’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘This is distinguished singing indeed … Graham Johnson's unimpeachable choice of mood and the impeccable musicality and technique of his creative role at the piano is the linchpin of this great project’ (CDReview)

‘Great singing, clean of affectation and warm in devotion’ (Scotland on Sunday)

‘A ravishingly beautiful voice and it is on glorious display here, revelling in these delightfully varied songs’ (Lady)