From the Lebrecht Album of the Week:
… Having finished writing this review, I find myself replaying one song or other each morning for sheer sensual pleasure. Not since the young Bryn Terfel have I so cherished a recital album. Do not delay: get hold of a copy before everyone else raves about it.
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