Robert Schumann: Spanish Love Songs, Spanisches Liederspiel & Duets CD

Marjana Lipovsek | Josef Protschka | Mitsuko Shirai | Hartmut Höll, Piano

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408672098
• Catalog Number: 67 209
• Format: Digital / CD (DDD - Digital recording, mixing, mastering)
• Genre: Romantic Vocal Music / Art Songs / Duets
• Composer: Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

• Performers:

  Label: Capriccio / Phoenix
  • Mitsuko Shirai (Soprano)
  • Marjana Lipovsek (Alto/Contralto)
  • Josef Protschka (Tenor)
  • Matthias Hölle (Bass)
  • Norman Shetler & Helmut Deutsch (Piano)
• Recording Date: Live, Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach, 1984
• Country of Manufacture: Germany

Overview

This beautiful album showcases Robert Schumann’s heartfelt vocal compositions inspired by Spanish themes, including Spanisches Liederspiel Op. 74 and Spanische Liebeslieder Op. 138 (posthumous). The program also features exquisite duets from Op. 34 and Op. 78 for soprano and tenor, performed by a distinguished cast of soloists.

Mitsuko Shirai, Marjana Lipovsek, Josef Protschka, and Matthias Hölle bring emotional depth and vocal warmth to Schumann’s intimate and expressive settings, while pianists Norman Shetler and Helmut Deutsch provide nuanced and sensitive accompaniment. This live recording captures the passionate spirit and lyrical beauty of Schumann’s late Romantic vocal music.

Product Features

• Format: Digital CD, re-mastered sound quality

• Works Included:

  • Spanisches Liederspiel Op. 74 (Tracks 1–9)
  • Duets Op. 78 for soprano and tenor (Tracks 10–13)
  • Duets Op. 34 for soprano and tenor (Tracks 14–17)
  • Spanische Liebeslieder Op. posth. 138 (Tracks 18–27)

• Performers:

  Piano Accompaniment: Norman Shetler, Helmut Deutsch
  • Mitsuko Shirai (Soprano)
  • Marjana Lipovsek (Alto/Contralto)
  • Josef Protschka (Tenor)
  • Matthias Hölle (Bass)
• Label: Capriccio / Phoenix
• Live Recording: Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach, 1984

Interesting Facts

• Spanish Influence: Schumann’s fascination with Spanish culture and music inspired these lyrical and passionate vocal works.
• Rare Duet Repertoire: The inclusion of duets from Opp. 34 and 78 offers listeners a chance to explore lesser-known gems of the Romantic vocal duo literature.
• Acclaimed Soloists: Mitsuko Shirai and Josef Protschka are internationally recognized for their expressive artistry in the German Lied repertoire.
• Live Recording: Captures the energy and immediacy of a live recital setting, enhancing the emotional connection with the music.
• Re-mastered Quality: The 1984 recording has been digitally re-mastered for improved audio fidelity and clarity.

Publishers

Published by Capriccio, produced by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany.

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