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A new benchmark is set for Barber’s songs

Barber

The Complete Songs Mary Bevan (soprano), Jess Dandy (contralto), Fleur Barron (mezzo-soprano), Julien Van Mellaerts (baritone), Nicky Spence (tenor), William Thomas (bass) et al; Dylan Perez (piano) Resonus RES10301 158:40 mins (2 discs)

Deutsche Grammophon’s classic survey of Barber’s songs has ruled the catalogue for three decades, but its dominance may

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