Bostridge’s commitment to Schubert remains exceptional, as does, too, that of his marvellous colleague Julius Drake at the piano – a player of complete technical authority, and surely the tenor’s equal as an expressive partner. Though Bostridge has his limitations… there are significant compensations in his heightened sensitivity to text and his impressive musicianship.

Drake rattles through the opening [of Erlkönig] imposingly and Bostridge relishes the storytelling like few others, offering an especially engaging impersonation of the Erl-King himself, all snarling lip-curl and insidious promise…His performances are always wonderfully engaged and engaging, and few singers convey as much faith in Lieder of willingness to explore their expressive potential.

Bostridge, wonderfully partnered by Drake, sings with exceptional intelligence. Listening on disc can make one picky, and at times I wished for less subtlety and more straight singing...All in all, though, an impressive achievement.