"Julian Prégardien follows very much in his father's footsteps. He is careful over nuances, and he radiates warmth. His singing is also natural, without exaggerated histrionics. His tone is youthful and light, but he can also generate deep intensity ... It may be unfair to single out certain songs as extra good, but for those who like to sample before listening through the whole cycle, the heartrending In der Ferne (tr. 2), where he adopts a plaintive tone in the last stanza, is a good place to start, and Aufenthalt (tr. 7) is also a high spot. Don't miss, by the way, Martin Helmchen's sensitive playing in Mendelssohn's beautiful Lied ohne Worte ... The coupling of Schubert's D 956 and D 957 is certainly fitting, and anyone who wants these two works together can safely invest in this twofer".