Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin & Favourite Lieder – Gérard Souzay / Dalton Baldwin (Newton Classics 8802012, 2CD Set)

• UPC: 8718247710126
• MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 8802012
• Brand Name: Newton Classics
• Product Type: 2 Audio CD Set
• Genre: Classical / Romantic Vocal
• Style: Lieder / Art Song
• Recording Type: ADD Stereo
• Total Duration: 133′40″

Overview

This Newton Classics 2CD edition presents two of Franz Schubert’s (1797–1828) most beloved contributions to the art song repertoire, performed by the legendary French baritone Gérard Souzay with pianist Dalton Baldwin — a partnership celebrated for its poetic sensitivity and refined musicianship.

The first disc features Schubert’s immortal song cycle Die schöne Müllerin, D.795, a tender, tragic journey of love and heartbreak set to Wilhelm Müller’s poetry. Souzay’s warm baritone and immaculate diction lend an introspective beauty to every Lied, while Baldwin’s pianism flows with lyrical clarity and emotional restraint.

The second disc gathers Schubert’s Favourite Lieder, offering a rich panorama of moods — from the youthful exuberance of Die Forelle to the haunting drama of Erlkönig and the transcendent stillness of Nacht und Träume. These recordings, spanning sessions from the 1950s to the 1960s, are among the most cherished interpretations in the French Lieder tradition, restored with Newton Classics’ signature remastering.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Audio CDs
• Recording Type: ADD Stereo
• Recording Dates: June 1954; 1961–1967
• Recording Locations: Europe (various Decca/Universal sessions)
• Total Playing Time: 133′40″
• Label: Newton Classics BV (licensed from Universal International Music BV)
• Country of Manufacture: European Union
• Vocalist: Gérard Souzay (baritone)
• Pianist: Dalton Baldwin
• Texts: Sung texts available as downloadable PDF booklet (Gesangstexte sind in einem elektronischen Beiheft zu finden / Textes chantés disponibles au format PDF).

Interesting Facts

• A Timeless Partnership: Souzay and Baldwin performed together for over three decades, setting a gold standard for vocal-piano collaboration in Schubert and French mélodie alike.
• Poetry in Motion: In Die schöne Müllerin, Schubert captures the emotional arc of a young miller’s love, jealousy, and despair — a cornerstone of Romantic song literature.
• Vocal Refinement: Souzay’s unique blend of French elegance and German sincerity makes these performances both luminous and intimate, bridging two great art-song traditions.
• Historical Legacy: These interpretations, originally issued on Decca, remain treasured for their lyrical phrasing and deep psychological insight, now beautifully restored for modern listeners.
• A Portrait in Miniature: The second disc’s collection spans Schubert’s creative life, showcasing his mastery in uniting poetry and music with unparalleled emotional economy.

Track Listing

CD 1 – 63′00″

Die schöne Müllerin, D.795 (Complete Song Cycle – 20 Lieder)

CD 2 – 70′40″

Favourite Lieder

1. Der Wanderer, D.493 – 5′40″
2. Auf der Bruck, D.853 – 3′24″
3. Nacht und Träume, D.827 – 3′53″
4. An Sylvia, D.891 – 2′35″
5. Die Forelle, D.550 – 1′59″
6. Der Zwerg, D.771 – 5′36″
7. Erlkönig, D.328 – 3′50″
8. Heidenröslein, D.257 – 1′59″
9. Dithyrambe, D.801 – 2′29″
10. Die Liebe hat gelogen, D.751 – 3′23″
11. Der Doppelgänger (from D.957) – 4′47″
12. Frühlingsglaube, D.686b – 3′13″
13. Der Schiffer, D.536 – 1′49″
14. Wandrers Nachtlied II, D.768 – 2′25″
15. Der Tod und das Mädchen, D.531 – 3′19″
16. Ganymed, D.544 – 4′49″
17. Im Abendrot, D.799 – 4′26″
18. Der Musensohn, D.764 – 1′54″
19. Normans Gesang, D.846 – 3′06″
20. Erster Verlust, D.226 – 2′18″
21. An die Musik, D.547 – 2′39″

Total Duration: 133′40″

Publishers

Originally recorded by Decca / Universal International Music BV (1954–1967). Digitally remastered and reissued by Newton Classics BV (2010). Manufactured and printed in the EU.

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