READER CHOICE

Roz Trubger, Dorset The pioneering use of Norwegian folk music by Halfdan Kjerulf, (above) who died 150 years ago, significantly influenced Grieg, and his seldom played songs (often reminiscent of Schumann) are skilful, delicate gems of intense feeling. Some of his songs have been bound into a song-cycle reflecting his tragic love affair, and published as Hjertesorg.

I recommend ‘Synnoeves Sang’,

‘Die Schwester’ and ‘Spanische Romanze’, sung by soprano Isa Katharina Gericke.