"These two new anniversary boxes [Warner Classics and DG] fortunately contain a contrasting range of material ... The Warner Classics box focuses almost entirely on Lieder in their original recorded format with bonuses. These include first appearances for some substantial Schubert and Brahms (with Gerald Moore and Geoffrey Parsons) and some Reger and Berg under Charles Mackerras ... A cleverly varied program ... Warner provides the original covers for the discs ... Ludwig's legacy has been collected before but these new boxes showcase, on the whole, great samples of great singing, and the interviews add a special detail".