A Thousand Years of Song -  a comprehensive collection of vocal recordings, tracing the development of song from the minstrels and troubadours of the 12th century up to the 21st century. The survey will include madrigals, cantatas and a few examples of the operatic aria before settling on the lied, the chanson and the ballad. The survey will also feature the song cycles of Schubert, Mahler and will conclude with a selection of song by latter day 20th century composers.