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BBC Music Magazine

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January 2026

This month's round-up celebrates Jodie Devos and dives deep into Schoenberg and Shostakovich

- Miranda Bardsley

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Hommage à Jodie Devos (Alpha Classics ALPHA1191) is a stunning 7-CD box set celebrating the life and artistry of the late Belgian soprano, who tragically died in 2024, aged just 35. The set brings together all of Devos's recordings for Alpha Classics over 10 years, showcasing her exceptional voice across a range of genres. Featuring works from Pergolesi and Offenbach to Debussy, Britten and Legrand, her interpretations are careful and nuanced throughout, each piece delivered with emotional sensitivity and technical precision. This release also shines a light on the love that Devos had for American music, including pieces by Gershwin, as well as a concert she gave in 2017 at the

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