Aren't these exquisite? So evocative, great melodies, and orchestral accompaniment done perfectly. Surely a match for any of the late-19th-century lieder masters. "He shall assist me to look higher." Thrilling! And just think, you get Elgar's Cello Concerto as a bonus! Yes, I'm referring to EMI D121544, Sir John Barbirolli conducting the LSO and Jacqueline du Pre in the concerto, and Dame Janet Baker in Sea Pictures. According to BBC Music Magazine, this 34-year-old recording is No. 3 on the British best-seller list. This must be a candidate for EMI's GROC series. Mitch Friedfeld