Title: Superficial Performances Lacking Emotional Depth
Review: Frankly, these performances are very disappointing. Schmidt sings smoothly and cleanly, but he fails to plumb the emotional depths of this great music. I recommend that you purchase Dame Janet Baker's performances (available on EMI Great Recordings of the Century) or Christa Ludwig's performances, or Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's. There are wonderful performances of these masterpieces readily available, so don't settle for these emotionally tepid run-throughs.
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