Trekel is as strong of voice and eloquent of interpretation as before; he really takes over the stage in a tour de force

"SCHUBERT got inspiration for his songs from more than 120 poets. Thematic programmes such as this seventh disc in Naxos's Deutsche-Lied-Edition offer an excellent way to appreciate individual aspects of his diverse output. This attractive concert of Scottish pieces contrasts the settings of Ossian's epic poetry that Schubert made when he was 18 with the Walter Scott songs he wrote while on holiday in Upper Austria 10 years later.

Ulrich Eisenlohr's apt touch at the piano evokes a vividly Caledonian fragrance in Roman Trekel's and Ruth Ziesak's touching account of the tragic love story of Shilrik and Vinvela. A rousing performance of the Lied nach dem Falle Nathos and lyrical rendering of Das Madchen von Inistore complete an absorbing Ossian selection.

The performances of the Walter Scott songs are only marginally less successful...Eisenlohr and his singers illustrate the scenes from The Lady of the Lake, in particular, with a true feeling for atmosphere