In constant demand at the world’s leading concert halls andas soloist with the finest orchestras and conductors, MatthiasGoerne has inspired critics to dig deep for fresh superlatives andphrases to summarise the breadth and depth of his artistry.

The German artist has secured a place among the all-time greatsof song thanks to his rare combination of tonal variety, ability toconvey multi-hued feelings and emotions, technical mastery andsearching musicianship. Those qualities were recently encapsulatedby The New York Times, which described Goerne as ‘a masterlysinger endowed with an opulent baritone that includes a silky,cello-like high register and penetrating depths’.