Wolf, H - Denk es, o Seele! (No. 39 from Mörike-Lieder)

…far from being depressing, the programming here, both thoughtful and vividly imaginative, serves to stimulate the senses and lift the spirit. A fresh and unmannered introductory performance... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

There can be no better advocate of Hugo Wolf than Roman Trekel, now at the peak of his career as a Lieder interpreter, who presents this deeply satisfying recital of the best of the Mörike Lieder.... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Holzmair is at his best in those settings which reveal the soul's innermost questionings; he and Cooper capture the fragile ardour of 'Frage und Antwort', and the chromatic unease within 'I'm... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2009 More…

Henschel hasn't always been at his best with Wolf but he is here, always with a firm vocal line creating a clear path through the thickets of chromatic accompaniment, always with deeply felt... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2014 More…

A flavoursome two-disc compliation garnering the distinctive character of these singers, often in less familiar and fascinating repertoire — BBC Music Magazine, April 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The performances are almost excellent… Juliane Banse is perfect, one of the finest lieder singers around, and able to cope with the heaviest climaxes. The most thrilling song of all, though,... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2006, 5 out of 5 stars More…