Browse: Strauss, R - Mädchenblumen, Op. 22

The German soprano’s virtues are well in evidence. There’s no doubting the integrity and intelligence of her performances, and there’s much to admire in her tidy, restrained way with the Four... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2020 More…

…Piau's radiant tone, renowned clarity of diction and range of sensuous emotion make this a heavenly experience. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2008, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Duffy's is a light, bright soprano with a stylish sense of phrasing and some rapturous top Bs in her armoury...Two stand out: the harmonically wayward 'Junghexenlied', where Duffy has the right... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2011, 3 out of 5 stars More…

A sweetly scented posy, this...Perfect, too, for all who love Sampson's fragrant, light-filled, warmly communicative soprano. Surprisingly, this is her solo recital debut on disc. The bouquet... — BBC Music Magazine, Awards Issue 2015, 4 out of 5 stars More…

his voice [is] sweeter and silker than his father's, but characterised by that same delectable enunciation and high intelligence...It's a painstakingly researched and meticulously prepared recital...Both... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2014, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Maeder can certainly turn on the charm but never goes coy, sings always with accuracy, purity and freshness, and articulates very clearly. She is also very fortunate in her accompanist. Gerard... — International Record Review, November 2011 More…