Harmonia Mundi

Gura and his fortepianist, Christoph Berner, have mapped out a trajectory of the Romantic view of human emotional life...At each stage, both musicians show perfect sympathy with Schubert's own... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2012, 5 out of 5 stars More…

The outstanding English lyric soprano of her generation performs Poulenc's tragic monodrama, plus its concert-hall successor. Excellent orchestral playing. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

A beautiful production of 31 best-loved songs, in lightly held, instinctive and intimate performances. A breath of the freshest musical air. — BBC Music Magazine, September 2013, 5 out of 5 stars More…

In spite of the many excellent recorded versions of this song-cycle, there is always room for a new one as revelatory as this from Werner Gura. He has the most beautiful voice among German tenors... — The Telegraph More…

This disc is for the real Schubert connoisseur. It's a recreation of a Schubertiade...The recital is a delight from start to finish, warmly recorded, accompanied by Christoph Berner on a gentle-toned... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Magdalen College's recital makes an attractive alternative to the annual broadcast from King's...Director Bill Ives has a good ear for contrasts — The Independent on Sunday, 20th December 2009 More…