Who is this guy and where is he hiding? Once I started to play this disc, I couldn’t stop listening to it. My favorite Heine Liederkreis is Fischer-Dieskau’s, and though Vollestad doesn’t dislodge memories of the older singer, he can be mentioned in the same breath.
(Fanfare USA)

Here is a new talent to watch, one keenly supported by Hjelset’s equally fresh and pointed playing (Gramophone UK)

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Stemmeprakt i særklasse. (Bergens Tidende)

This is a voice and a singer with a welcome individuality…a remarkably mature and rewarding achievement. Don’t overlook this inviting addition to the Schubert discography. (Gramophone UK)

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Quite possibly the most engaging new voice to come out of Scandinavia since Hakan Hagegard. I’ll say even more: he recalls a young Fischer-Dieskau in the breath of his range and his seemingly effortless vocal production.
(Creative Loafing USA)

His previous recordings have elicied hosannas from the reviewers. To hear what he does with Ragnhild and Ragna is a revelation…his singing of them brought tears to my eyes. A wonderful disc.
(American Record Guide USA)

Sensational Vollestad. Vollestad is a true baritone an an artist to his dexterous tongue tip…exceptional intellect and beautiful voice. His musicianship is complete, and magnificent in projecting emotional depth.
(In Tune USA)

Here is a perfectly beautiful record worth seeking out. Very lovely indeed.
(Fanfare USA)

Terje Mikkelsen
Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra

Det er en vakker tolkning. Den kan beundres for sin skjønnhet, og den kan lyttes til med åpenhet. I så måte skaper den fornyet interesse for tonespråket og fremførelsesnyansene i lieden som kunstart. Det er i seg selv oppsiktsvekkende.
(Aftenposten)

Vollestad synger gjennomgående fortreffelig. Fraseringen er som tidligere både myk og spenstig, men enda mer uttrykksfull og klanglig valørrik.
(VG)

Liv Glaser - fortepiano

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The first volum proves totally fascinating, Vollestad’s thrilling voice being ideal for the dramatic songs.
(Yorkshire Post UK)

It is not too early to put this disc into consideration for next winter’s Want List, and that is precisely what I am going to do. Vollestad colors his voice to reflect the demands of both the music and the texts, and he is comfortable not only with both extremes of dynamic range but, more unusually, with all the possibilities between the extremes. As I am certain you have figured out, this is recommended with total enthusiasm.
(Fanfare USA)

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Et banebrytende arbeid
(P2)

Strålende av Vollestad
(Kulturspeilet)

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Vollestad eksellerer i ulike uttrykksmåter og viser nok en gang sin styrke som en av våre fremste sangere. (Fedrelandsvennen)

Det er bare å bøye seg i støvet... En trilogi som både er banebrytende, viktig og ikke minst utsøkt å lytte til. (Smaalendene)

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