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Davidsen’s soprano sounds fresh, gleaming and direct, her top-most notes silvery. She knows how to ensure nothing gets overblown – and how to get so close to the edge that the effect is thrilling,... —
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Hewitt’s spacious, uncluttered approach revels unashamedly in the pianism while still letting the original songs sing. The real treats are Hewitt’s own arrangements...In all, this beautifully... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, July 2021
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2021, Instrumental Choice
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For Dieter: Hommage à Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
RecommendedBenjamin Appl (baritone), James Baillieu (piano)
Benjamin Appl’s singing is thoughtful and enjoyable.The voice sometimes uncannily recalls that of his guru...Appl and his artistic partners deserve huge credit for making this imaginative, moving... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 23rd May 2025
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2025, Vocal Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2025, Special Project
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this celebration of song is infused with heartfelt joy. —
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Shortlist, Finalist - Song
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Two stanzas into the first song – ‘Litanei auf das Fest aller Seelen’ – and you all but forget any misgivings you might have harboured about a countertenor tackling Schubert ’s lieder...Jaroussky’s... —
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The voice – a distinctive instrument offering a hint of Christian Gerhaher’s refined artlessness and some of the pleasingly acidic tang of Wolfgang Holzmair – changes according to the accompaniment:... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, November 2020
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2021, Editor's Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Vocal
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Special offer. Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin
Recommendedand other lieder
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Gerald Moore (piano)
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Special offer. Franz Schubert: Lieder with Orchestra
Benjamin Appl (soloist), Munich Radio Orchestra, Oscar Jockel
The baritone’s voice, not a large, juicy or powerful instrument, is helped by the engineers (in performance, balance can be a major issue with these arrangements), allowing us to hear plenty... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2024, Nominated - Solo Vocal Recording of the Year
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The real value of this release lies in the fine performance of Schubert’s last string quartet...The Signum Quartett ’s attention to detail is meticulous throughout their performance, and the... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2024, Winner - Chamber Music Recording of the Year
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