This recorded set effectively provides a history of the classics of 20th-century Spanish song in less than 70 minutes.

With her Slovenian (ie central European) parentage and Buenos Aires upbringing, Bernarda Fink is ideally placed to dip one performing toe in each of the classical and linguistic/folkloric streams of this music. Together with the pianism of Anthony Spiri…she presents compelling versions of material which is not short of recorded competitors. Even if you are anchored already to a favourite version of those Falla songs…you should try to hear this approach, which perfectly captures the alternately sad or mocking irony of the words.

…Fink and Spiri have a big success here and the repertoire is usefully central for collectors. © 2013 Gramophone Read complete review on Gramophone

Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Enrique Granados are all represented on this new release. Joined by pianist Anthony Spiri…Fink sings the seven famous Canciónes populares españolas of Manuel da Falla, along with Canciónes sefardíes and songs of love by Rodrigo, and Tonadillas en un estilo antiguo by Granados. © 2012 WETA Read complete review