Gramophone Magazine - Juni, 2000

I have no hesitation in saying that this is one of the most satisfying, finely executed discs of Schumann interpretation ever to come my way. After the overbearing performances of the same composer’s Lieder by Terfel last month, these reticent sensitively shaped, immaculately sung and understood readings come like balm to the ear. Kupfer is, on this evidence, designed for greater recognition in this field.

His voice, a light, vibrant baritone, uncannily recalls that of the younger Holzmaier. Its owner uses it unerringly to enter the particular world predicated by Schumann’s imaginative , usually inspired settings of Heine and Kerner. However many times you may have encountered these songs, you will, I hope, feel that here they are given a fresh impetus, with a welcome attention to the basic verities of line and phrasing. Comparison for once seems out of order.

Daily Telegraph - 29.04.200

"(...)Kupfer responds to both creators’ evocations of moods and places, singing with a beautiful line and in plaintive tones. He is subtly partnered by Mees, playing a piano of Schumann’s time. They are just as winning in the Kerner settings, balancing ideal retinence and boldness in their readings