Dowland - Third Booke of Songs

Supported with exceptional clarity by Jakob Lindberg, Kirkby conveys both intellectual appreciation and a deep emotional connection with the words in this recital...[her] 'Bess of Bedlam' is... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Sarum Consort and its director establish and stick limpet-like to the underlying beat in this album's choice of works for vocal ensemble, catching the sibilant energy and vigour of O clap... — Classic FM Magazine, June 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Bream was a frequent visitor to the Aldeburgh Festival and, in 1958, he performed with Peter Pears in a well-paced set of Dowland songs and lute solos, which found both at the top of their game.... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The intimacy of the lute song suits Kirkby's musical personality perfectly, giving her the freedom to embellish the melodic line and colour the text with subtle nuances. Anthony Rooley proves... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2006, 4 out of 5 stars More…