For her second album with Decca, Australian soprano Greta Bradman brings together songs and arias that speak to her of home. Certainly on the sentimental side, it’s nevertheless an accomplished recital that will bring joy to any of her fans, and gives the wider public another chance to acquaint themselves with what is a lovely instrument wielded with musical intelligence.

Led by Luke Dollman, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra provides admirable support, while the contributions from the Adelaide Chamber Singers are also to be commended. Highlights on this disc include a tastefully phrased Songs My Mother Taught Me, Bradman’s rich lyric soprano putting me in mind of a young Renée Fleming,...