In Arm der Liebe
Love's embrace

"This series of orchestral songs ... make for a most attractive programme ... The choice of Joseph Marx's songs has been particularly well made. These songs are ecstatic or quietly exhilarating ... Juliane Banse sings ... charming ... brings enough tonal warmth to bear on the beautiful Liebesbriefchen to ensure it comes across with sufficient vibrancy ... Sebastian Weigle directs the Munich Radio Orchestra with finesse and subtlety and it's a pleasure to hear their contributions".

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"An album of 19 orchestral lieder/songs from the pens of composers Marx, Braunfels, Korngold and Pfitzner. The work of each of these composers could be said to be affected by various degrees of neglect ... Clearly Banse is in her element with these lied selections. She gives warm, deeply committed performances. Her attractive voice cuts through the often-rich orchestral sound with ease. Impressive too is Banse's high register with noticeably fine presence and clarity ... The impressive Münchner Rundfunkorchester under Sebastian Weigle provide sterling support that feels fresh and spontaneous".

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"This programme brings together some of the most seductive songs of Joseph Marx ... Banse is never less than convincing on her own terms ... Weigle and the Munich Radio Orchestra offer warm, sensitive accompaniment ... An enjoyable programme, lovingly performed".