One Gem After Another
John Middleton | Auckland, NZ | 03/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is full of the gorgeous fruits of Brahms' vocal writing during the mid 1870s. I never tire of repeated listenings of this disc. The quality of both sound and performance is first rate. Schmidt is especially wonderful. While Banse may not have the supreme sound of a Margaret Price, she certainly has plenty of artistry, musicality and technique. Deutsch's accompaniments are sensitive, exciting and clear. Recommended unresearvedly to all lovers of quality music and music making."