The new release from operasuperstar Teddy TahuRhodes is called SeriousSongs and lives up to itsname, right from theopening chords. But farfrom being simply serious, it is profoundand emotional, highlighting his dramaticvoice and style. Tahu Rhodes gets magnificentsupport from the TSO, MSO, theAustralian String Quartet and pianistKristian Chong: these artists lend a lush andevocative accompaniment and have momentsof their own to shine. Featuring worksfrom Brahms and favourite Lieder, such asSchubert’s Erlkonig *and Samuel Barber’s*Dover Beach, this recording comes highlyrecommended.

Kate Rockstrom is from Readings Carlton.