Robert Schumann: Sämtliche Lieder Vol.7 auf CD

Product-Information:

That Robert Schumann expanded the horizons of the lied is without question; it is this, after all, which marks him out as the natural successor to Franz Schubert. One of the areas in which he made real innovations is in that enchanting sub-section of the genre, the vocal duet. In welcoming the dramatic implications of a text shared between two singers (while avoiding the operatic exaggerations which might overwhelm intimacy and delicacy) he gave this form a new life with music both exciting and touching. In Volume 6 of this series we have already examined Schumann’s virtual invention of the song-cycle for four voices (SATB) – a form which enabled the composer to mix solos and duets with quartets. This development dates from 1849 (as do the Op 78 duets which end this disc), but Schumann’s interest in combining the male and the female voice in the important duets of Op 34 is one of the many exciting aspects of that great song year, 1840.

Rezensionen

'Ideally sung, intelligently interpreted and marvellously accompanied' (Gramophone)

'An exquisite performance of Schumann's wedding gift to Clara' (Classic FM Magazine)

'You will not hear the songs and duets on this disc better performed than they are here … this disc is thoroughly recommendable' (Fanfare, USA)

'warmly commended … lovely performances' (International Record Review)

'The latest disc in Hyperion’s series, The Songs of Robert Schumann, is perhaps the best yet' (Classic FM Magazine)

'Ian Bostridge … joins Dorothea Röschmann in what proves to be a quite delightfulful partnership' (The Schubertian)