Vocally, Janowitz was in remarkable fine fettle in this recital. Only in direct comparison with herself in her prime 20 years before would anyone feel that there was any deficiency. When Christa Ludwig retired at almost the same age, I asked her after her Wigmore Hall farewell recital why she was retiring when she still sang so wonderfully; she said, “That is why I am retiring now”. I am sure that Janowitz’ reason was exactly the same. She may not have been the most profound of singers, but the delight that is to found in the sound of her voice and its solid musicality is something cherishable, and still to found in abundance in this final recital.