Three hymns

"The main attraction of the programme is the Drei Hymnen, which do not come round in recordings very often ... As each of her three Straussian heroines, she embodies a very touching, human vulnerability ... Overall, this disc is not quite at the high level of its Award-winning predecessor ... but it is a welcome addition to the Strauss discography none the less. Many collectors may feel it is worth having for the Drei Hymnen alone".

"This showcase of three signature roles ideally suited to Soile Isokoski's radiant lyric soprano incorporating winning contrast provided by the still rarely heard and under-appreciated Drei Hymnen strikes gold ... As she is never one to indulge the music, Isokoski's fine-spun phrasing and narrative poise prove ideal for their particular brand of eloquence ... Attention must also be drawn to the magnificent support of Okko Kamu and the Helsinki players throughout the selection ... With composer, artists and production team at their consummate best, this is already established as a regular visitor to the CD tray and offers new insights every time".